Wise County Messenger, Gen Ex, March 31, 2012

WEEKEND EDITION Inside: Basketball’s best take flight in our All Wise County team. Page 1B. 1B B.

VOLUME 133 - NO. 26

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

The cities of Decatur, Bridgeport and Newark all have egg hunts scheduled for this weekend.

For more details and information on other local Easter-related activities, go to WCMessenger.com.

Read more briefs on page 11A.

Father credits grandfather, first responders with saving son’s life

By BRANDON EVANS

GAS PAINS

A 4-year-old boy from New Fairview who was horribly injured after being run over by a riding lawn mower in a tragic accident Friday, March 23, has lost his leg.

His father, Jason Carter, confirmed that the boy’s left leg had to be amputated the same day he was admitted to

See page 2A.

ONLINE ...

YOUTH FAIR COVERAGE

Keep up with the latest on next week’s Wise County Youth Fair through the Messenger’s Facebook page, www.MyWise.com. Events begin Monday. Our favorite Reunion rat will also be putting on his boots and heading out to the fair to tweet what he sees. You can find him at Roscoe_ the_Rat on Twitter.

Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth.

It was a 12-hour procedure. He’s had to go through multiple surgeries, but he has been moved out of intensive care.

The boy had been riding on the mower with his grandfather, Louis W. Carter, 57, just one of the many things they’ve done together for years. The boy hopped down. At that point it’s Continued on page 5A

Messenger photo by Joe Duty

CRUCIAL RESPONSE — The father of a four-year-old New Fairview boy who lost his leg as a result of lawn mower accident said the actions of the boy’s grandfather and first responders saved his son’s life. Pictured from left are Wise County medics Nate Mara, Brandon Sutter and Jerry Taylor. Not pictured are medic Derek Pellizzari and members of the East Wise Fire Rescue, who was first on scene.

DECATUR

Hidden Treasure

AREA DEATHS AND FUNERALS JEWEL ODOM Alvord

EDDIE KING Bridgeport

ANNETTE GAYLER Alvord

BARRY BROWN Decatur

THOMAS TUGGLE Newark

SAMUEL VINCENT Boyd

See pages 11A and 12A.

WEATHER

Discovery of cabin reveals piece of history

INDEX News Briefs.. 11A Obits ...... 11-12A Opinion ...........4A Classifieds ..... 6B Crime Report ..6A Sports ............ 1B

Wise County Messenger P.O. Box 149 115 South Trinity Decatur, Texas 76234

ON THE WEB...

Scan this QR (quick response) code with your smartphone camera and you’ll be taken to our website.

75¢

Boy loses leg

INSIDE ...

With prices approaching $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, several local residents are changing their driving habits.

24 PAGES IN 2 SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS

NEW FAIRVIEW

NEWS BRIEF ...

EASTER EVENTS

DECATUR, TEXAS

A white farmhouse sat quietly on the banks of Martin’s Branch and Center Creek, just south of Decatur in 1987.

The weathered siding and sagging roof gave no hint of the historical secret at its heart or the adventure that was about to unfold for Mark and Angela Duncum, who were buying the picturesque property on Old Reunion Road.

Not only had they purchased a beautiful place to build a home and raise their family, but they also acquired a piece of Texas history. At closing the Duncums were told that the farmhouse had been pieced together around a two-room log cabin that was built for the Perrin family in the mid-1800s.

The revelation set in motion a series of events that has forever intertwined the stories of two local families and led to the restoration of the only log cabin in Wise County still in its original location.

Continued on page 3A

BRINGING IT TO LIFE — Restoration expert Bill Marquis (top) stands on the porch of the Perrin cabin, just south of Decatur. Marquis started restoring the cabin for Mark and Angela Duncum in 2007, and in 2011 it was featured on the Decatur Woman’s Club tour of homes. A typical table-setting in the mid-1800s would have included pieces like those above.

S T O RY B Y K R I S T E N T R I B E • P H O T O S B Y J O E D U T Y • L AY O U T B Y T O D D A . G R I F F I T H

2A

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

WISE COUNTY

Drivers taking less trips due to gas prices

By DAVE ROGERS

As prices for regular unleaded gasoline have risen steadily this year to the brink of $4 per gallon, Wise County drivers say they are cutting down on their time behind the wheel.

And statistics show they are not alone.

“I’ve cut down on my running the roads,” Randy Elling of Newark said recently as he filled up the gas tank of his well-worn SUV at a Decatur station. “Isn’t that what we all do?

“I haven’t had my fifthwheeler [camping trailer] out in a year-and-a-half, just because of prices. I miss taking the grandkids to the lake.”

The amount of gas pumped by Americans has decreased each week for the past year, dropping by 4.2 billion gallons or 3 percent, according to MasterCard SpendingPulse.

The Associated Press reported that retail gasoline prices across Texas have jumped six cents this week, for the second week in a row, after an 11-cent rise in midMarch.

Wednesday’s average price per gallon in the state, as reported by AAA Texas, was $3.82 per gallon. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has

the state’s most expensive gasoline at $3.90 per gallon, just two cents below the national average gasoline price, according to the AAA’s weekly survey.

The $3.92 per gallon national average is the highest ever for this time of the year, an Associated Press story said, noting experts predict the price could reach $4.25 per gallon by late April.

In Decatur, lowest regular gas prices at nine monitored stations ranged from $3.87 per gallon to $3.97 per gallon, as reported at noon Friday by the website TexasGasPrices.com.

“It sucks,” Elling said.

“But what do we do? I try to make a tank last me two weeks. Used to, it would last me one week. Now I just go to work.”

Chera Claunch of Bridgeport pumped gas into her small car’s tank to return home from her job at a Decatur retailer.

“I honestly think it’s ridiculous,” she said of the price hikes. “I heard a rumor it’s supposed to be up to $5 a gallon this summer. It’s crazy. Even with the pay I make on my job, I’m scared I won’t have enough to afford gas.”

She said that finding a job closer to home isn’t a thought right now.

HOW TO LOOK LOCAL...

• Check with your local Chamber of Commerce • Search the Newspaper for Hot Deals • Explore Your Local Phone Book • “Like” your Favorite Store on Facebook • Ask a Friend • Shop Local First for Holiday Gifts

www.LookLocalWiseCounty.org

Phil Major President & Publisher

Messenger Photo by Joe Duty

P.O. Box 149 115 S. Trinity Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-5987 Fax 940-627-1004 www.wcmessenger.com news@wcmessenger.com

HITTING THE CENTURY — Jeremy White and Cindy Gibbs watch the gas pump readout hit $100 Friday morning as they fill up the gas tank of their truck at Allsup’s Convenience Store on Cates Street in Decatur. The couple was traveling to Canyon.

“No. I just don’t go out,” she said. “I stay home, and if I do go out, I just ask for a ride from someone else.”

Besides a reduction in miles traveled, the decline in gas consumption is also being attributed to more fuel efficient cars being marketed. The average new car now gets nearly 24 miles per gallon, the AP story said, compared with about 20 miles per gallon in 2008.

Paula Talley of Alvord commutes 75 minutes each way to her executive assistant’s job in Southlake,

much of it through construction zones. She said it costs her $80 to fill the tank of her shiny Silverado pickup that gets 17 miles per gallon.

“The prices are causing me to stress at the gas tank,” she said.

But so far they haven’t caused her to consider moving her home or job to cut down on the commuting.

“The difference in the cost of living between here and Southlake is too much,” she said. “Over there, a one-bedroom apartment is $700 a month. Here, my house pay-

ment after 26 years is significantly less than that.”

Traveling smarter is the response of another Alvord resident, Lue Ella Jones.

“It’s just common sense: If gasoline is going to go up, we can’t really control it.

So the only way to economize is to combine trips.

You don’t go to the grocery store every time you’re out of something. You wait until you’ve got a list of things you need.”

Email Dave at drogers@ wcmessenger.com.

Mark Jordan Vice President/General Manager

Erika Pedroza Editorial

Lori White Advertising Sales

Todd A. Griffith Production Manager

Mark Jordan Vice President/ General Manager Ken Roselle Senior Account Executive

EDITORIAL

WISE COUNTY

Drilling causes holes – in roads

By BRANDON EVANS For county commissioners, keeping up with wear and tear on county roads caused by oil and gas industry traffic in the Barnett Shale is a nonstop battle.

“We can’t keep up with it fast enough,” said Precinct 2 County Commissioner Kevin Burns. “Some of the roads look like land mines have gone off.”

Substantial damage occurs during the drilling and fracking phase of developing a natural gas well.

Trucks carting in the equipment have special permits allowing them to go above the normal weight limits.

The Texas Department of TransMessenger Photo by Joe Duty portation office in Fort Worth es- HOLEY ROLLER — Potholes popping up next to gas wells and disposal wells timates that it takes 1,184 loaded are a common site in the Barnett Shale. These opened up next to a well site trucks to bring one gas well into pro- and down the road from a disposal well on County Road 3170. duction, and it takes an additional stop. Disposal wells take wastewa353 loaded trucks to maintain the roads able to handle it.”

Burns said it helps commissioners ter from gas wells and inject it thouwell per year. This is equivalent to 8 maintain the roads if companies can sands of feet beneath the surface of million car trips. the earth in an effort to get rid of it.

“A lot of the damage is caused inform them of upcoming activity.

“If we know ahead of time, we lay A report released last month by by the heavy machinery,” Burns said. “Trucks weighing more than down some gravel that will mitigate the Texas Department of Transportation said that damage to roads in 100,000 pounds turning in and out the damage.”

And disposal wells pose a particu- the Barnett and Eagle Ford shales of a site will annihilate the roads.

And our roads aren’t built to sustain lar problem to roads because the from the industry has become a top that type of traffic. We can’t design traffic from tanker trucks is non- priority.

Despite “the tremendous value the energy sector is to our state ... the current situation is unsustainable” read the report. TxDOT has placed this as a top priority and plans to spend $40 million in the near future to address the issue.

A couple weeks later, the North Central Texas Council of Governments released its own report on damage to roads caused by Barnett Shale activity. The report that the number of wells in the Barnett Shale has grown from 3,500 in 2004 to more than 14,600 in 2012.

It found the bulk of transportation related to the Barnett Shale occurs on farm roads, Texas freeways, U.S. Highways and local city streets.

Burns said despite the cost of damage to roads, the industry probably puts more into the county budget than it takes out through wear and tear on the roads. The local tax appraiser’s office confirmed that.

Mickey Hand, manager of Wise County Appraisal District, said that as much as 46 percent of the county’s current “tax base has its roots in the oil and gas industry.”

TxDOT officials plan to meet in the coming weeks to come up with a plan to help remedy the situation.

Brian Knox Editor Kristen Tribe Assistant Editor Brandon Evans Erika Pedroza Richard Greene Sports Editor Dave Rogers

Mack Thweatt Keri PritchardWillerton Graphic Artist Marissa Hall Joe Duty Photographer

BUSINESS OFFICE Kristi Bennett Business Manager Lesa Major

Teresa Mayberry

CLASSIFIEDS Donna Bean

ADVERTISING Lisa Davis Advertising Manager Lori White Kelly Guess

Laura Belcher

PRODUCTION Todd A. Griffith Production Manager/Webmaster Andrew May Videographer

Pierre Moua Peter Franco

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Brenda Jewell Circulation Roger Weber Jesse Matheny Wesley Robinson James Craft

SUBSCRIPTIONS $37 a year In-County $43 a year Out-of-County $49 a year Out-of-State $20 Digital Subscription www.wcmessenger.com/subscribe ________________________________ Name ________________________________ ________________________________ Address ________________________________ City St. Zip ________________________________ Phone

WISE COUNTY

________________________________ Email

Finding their VOICES Name change designed to better reflect organization’s services

By ERIKA PEDROZA

Messenger photo by Erika Pedroza

NEW NAME, SAME SERVICE — Despite a change in name, the services offered by VOICES Youth and Family Services in Decatur remain the same. Previously VOICES Advocating for Children the organization is a non-profit volunteer program for at-risk children in Wise and Jack counties.

The sign outside the white with sky blue trim Victorianstyle home at the corner of Washburn and Shoemaker streets in Decatur changed at the beginning of this year.

But the help provided by the generous volunteers and empathetic staff of VOICES Youth and Family Services remains the same.

Formerly VOICES Advocating for Children, the non-

profit volunteer program for at-risk children in Wise and Jack counties changed its name in January to encompass its advocacy for children and their families.

“VOICES Advocating for Children didn’t reflect all that we were doing,” volunteer Kerry Wilde said. “We work with the entire family and kids of all ages, not just small children. We never turn anybody away. If someone walks in the door and

needs help and if we can’t help, we’ll find someone that can.”

As a breakaway from Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the organization was established in April 2008 (attaining nonprofit status that May) by a group of about 10 volunteers.

“We looked at the community and asked, ‘what is needed?’” Wilde said. “We brainstormed, and that Continued on page 8A

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, 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 Wednesday and Saturday 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 $37; one year out of county $43; one year out of state $49.

An erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any firm, person or corporation, which appears in the columns of this paper will be corrected upon due notice given to the publication at the Messenger office.

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. © 2012 Wise County Messenger

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

3A

DECATUR

Hidden Treasure

Submitted photos

LENGTHY PROCESS — Siding (left) was added to the structure in the 1940s, and the Duncums began removing (right) the siding in 2003.

Humble beginnings Continued from page 1A As they got up from the closing table, Mark was stopped by one of the Perrin sisters as they said their goodbyes.

“Now you know that’s a log cabin out there,” she said.

Mark paused. “Ma’am, I’ve walked that place a bunch the last few days, and I don’t see a log cabin out there.”

“The farmhouse … there’s a log cabin underneath that,” she said.

It was a moment of disbelief, but Mark wasted no time. He drove straight from the title company back to the property and pulled part of a board off the old house.

Underneath was a log.

Lola Perrin was living in the house at the time, and the Duncums gave her a life estate when they bought the property.

Angela and Mark visited

with Lola while she lived there, and Angela said like the outside, nothing on the inside of the home hinted to the cabin at its core. It looked like any other old farmhouse in Wise County.

Multiple generations of the Perrin family lived in the cabin from the time it was constructed in the mid1800s until Lola’s death in 1990.

No one is certain when the cabin was built, but historical records indicate it was between 1855 and 1860. William Perrin lived there from the time it was built until his death in 1875, and his son, Temoleon, lived there until his death in 1931. Earl Perrin lived there until he died in 1984.

Over the years, additions were made to the two-room cabin. A kitchen was built, and a bathroom was added to the south end of the house. The dog run was

built in and converted into a room, and a bedroom was added to the south end of it.

Earl’s son, Frank Perrin of Decatur, grew up in the house. He’s the youngest of five children, and after the death of his mother, he and his father moved from the cabin temporarily in the 1930s when Earl managed the Wise County Poor Farm.

They eventually returned to the family home, and Frank said he remembers when his dad put siding on the house in the 1940s. He said the surrounding property is virtually unchanged, though.

“It’s a lot like it was when I grew up,” Frank said.

“All the trees through here haven’t changed and the creek down through there hasn’t changed.”

Today he and his wife, Billie, live on 78 acres of Perrin property that neighbors Mark and Angela.

Submitted photo

HOME SWEET HOME — Earl and Lola Perrin stand outside the farmhouse, which was built around the cabin. Earl lived there until his death in 1984, and Lola lived there until she died in 1990.

Restoration road

Artifacts give clues to home’s early occupants

Messenger photo by Joe Duty

FOUND OBJECTS — Bullets are among the many artifacts that have been found at the Perrin cabin site.

Messenger photo by Joe Duty

HISTORIC UNDERTAKING — Mark and Angela Duncum purchased the property where the Perrin family cabin sits in 1987.

Twenty years later they called upon the expertise of Bill Marquis to restore the structure.

In 2003, the Duncums took the first steps toward restoration by tearing down the farmhouse that enclosed the cabin.

Angela said their sons, Cody and Casey, as well as their friends Grant and Preston Hamilton, helped remove the siding and peel away the layers.

“They loved it,” Angela said. “It was like a treasure hunt for them, and any time they needed a little extra money, they offered to go down there.”

Bill Marquis began his work on the cabin in 2007 but admits he was surprised when he was first called about the project.

“Nobody had ever heard of it,” he said.

“Two cabins in Wise County are pretty well-documented (the Sam Woody cabin and Siddons-Barnes cabin), and it was kind of funny that the historical people and older people didn’t know anything about it.”

Marquis, who lives in Stony, is known around the world for his restoration work, and particularly his work with log cabins. He said he has no idea how many cabins he’s restored, but his expertise has been requested everywhere from Gonzales, Texas, to London, England.

The Perrin cabin was of particular curiosity to Marquis because it was previously undiscovered by historians, and it was relatively well-preserved.

“I didn’t have any idea it would be in that good of condition,” he said.

Marquis explained that the siding protected the logs and other original construction materials all those years. Also, the walls had not been modified like many cabins had been with the invention of electricity.

He was excited to see so much of the original cabin still standing, and the biggest challenge of the 12-month project was leveling the badly leaning structure.

“Getting it straight was the hardest part,” he said. “It’s had 150 years to get crooked, and I can’t go in one day and get it straight.

“Some (cabins) take months and months. I have to get them wet, and there’s only so much pulling you can do, and they start talking to you,” he said.

“Once they start creaking and popping, you have to let it set, tighten it up and go back to it.”

Marquis painstakingly works to ensure every element of a restoration is authentic. He uses only material that would have been available to settlers in that particular region at that particular time.

Each cabin is a guide to its own restoration, and although Marquis is a virtual encyclopedia of information, he humbly claims the whole process hinges on common sense.

“That old log cabin will talk to you, if you’ll listen to it,” he said. “There are signs all over it, and they’ll tell you if you

Submitted photo

YOUNG HELPERS — Preston Hamilton (left) and Casey Duncum spent many afternoons in 2004 tearing old siding off the house so Marquis could start his work. know how to read it.”

For example, signs on the back of the Perrin cabin indicated there had once been a covered back porch or space where wagons could pull up and unload or park for the night.

Marquis built a porch just as it would Continued on page 10A

By KRISTEN TRIBE Restoration expert Bill Marquis has a remarkable ability to piece together the story of a cabin using the artifacts, and sometimes even trash, he finds on site.

Billie Perrin, wife of Frank Perrin, who grew up in the cabin, said Marquis told them Frank’s immediate family and ancestors were one of the cleanest groups he’s seen because there was little to no trash uncovered.

But he did find a myriad of artifacts, and every time there’s a hard rainfall, it seems to uncover more.

Many of these items were on display during the Decatur Woman’s Club tour of homes in December. They have found marbles, silverware, pieces of leather from a lace-up boot and lots of old medicine bottles.

Perhaps the prize find was a Henry rifle bullet that had never been

shot. Marquis said it’s from the first Henry rifle that was ever made.

Marquis also found a piece of china, and on the back was the stamp indicating the maker and pattern name.

A friend of Angela’s used that piece to research the company and eventually found a plate in the same pattern for sale online. She bought the plate and surprised Angela with it at Christmas. The seller dated the dishes to the 1870s.

Despite finding so many items of interest and having access to living family members, Marquis said exactly how the cabin was constructed remains a mystery.

Many cabins at that time were built by a group of neighbors or several family members, and the finished product often reflected different building styles for that reason.

Marquis said he believes one person worked on the Perrin cabin beContinued on page 10A

4A

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

OPINION OUR VIEWS

Young people keep democracy thriving in Washington

By PHIL MAJOR Washington, the political center of the nation, appears, from a distance, to be a broken, crippled morass.

Up close and personal, though, it still seems to be the model for the best way to run a nation.

Though I’ve had the privilege to go there about a dozen times, I still find it to be a new and exciting place, and continue to believe that the best money our school systems could spend would be for every child to take a one-week field trip there around junior high age.

Whether you’re there to take in museums and historic sites, or

to work, it is a city always on the move, always captivating.

You can be drawn in so many directions that it can sometimes be difficult to choose a path.

It can be amusing and instructive to listen to conversations from fellow passengers and learn of their particular missions.

Most of our recent trips have been primarily for work, on behalf of the newspaper industry. And it’s there that you see a glimpse of representative democracy in action. Thousands flock daily to bend the ears of legislators and their staffs about a broad array of issues. We have witnessed the capital in near crisis mode at times and wonder how anything could

possibly be accomplished. whether they are from the bellman at the hotel or a No wonder, since trying to get 535 elected congressional aide. They proxies from all sorts of span the country and the globe. backgrounds to agree on anything would be near You could spend a month impossible in the best there doing nothing but takMAJOR conditions. ing in all the history. And it would be a valuable exercise And so they work and argue and compromise, and we if you did only that. get what is left after all that. And But that’s boring for some.

Many of the nation’s young sometimes it’s not real pretty.

But it keeps on going. It never adults obviously find the capital stops. And people are drawn from anything but. They come there in all over the world to take part. droves, many for jobs related to Their approaches vary from formal the workings of government and sessions with lawmakers to prothe spinoff industries it creates. tests on street corners.

The per capita percentage of young adults in and around D.C. Another interesting exercise is has to be very high. to listen to the myriad of accents,

It is an urban lifestyle that I don’t get, but they seem to thrive in it.

Perhaps it is that youthful underpinning that keeps the energy level running so high.

They immerse themselves in the issues of the day to a degree that is impressive, and perhaps a bit unexpected. (How many 20-somethings do you know who could cite chapter and verse on a pending postal reform bill?)

The nation faces many serious challenges, some seemingly insurmountable. But as long as some of our best and brightest continue to take part in the process, perhaps this experiment called democracy will live on a while longer.

YOUR VIEWS The future: Liberty or anarchy?

Our government was designed to be a representative democracy, where the powers of government were purposely separated and limited in their scope.

The founders were well aware of the characteristics of man; they provided the blueprint. Politicians, not statesmen, are responsible for the blasphemy against the will of the founders and the people.

If a man’s ideas are a reflection of his experiences, the less than stellar experiences of those within the realm of power today have no idea on how to accomplish the will of the people. If the socially dependent, welfare-demanding herds cannot recognize they are being fattened for the feast, a peaceful and political resolution between conservative and liberal ideologies may not be possible.

When those willing to give grow weary of continued ungrateful scrutiny by those unwilling to contribute, the natural tendency is for the willing to cease their charity. When those who have received the bounties of others’ labor are denied further subsistence, one can expect protest, riots, criminal behavior and general unrest. Anarchy? Very possible! Humans rarely change!

Dr. Adrian Rogers said it very well when he stated, “You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it.”

Historically, most democracies last approximately only 200 to 250 years. Their demises are most likely due to the inherent imperfect nature of humanity.

Are we any different? The elite political leaders think they know better; here lies the problem!

If Americans cannot follow the blueprint given to us by the founders, what does that say about us? No man is that damn smart — not Wilson, not FDR, not LBJ, not Bush 41 or 43, and sure as hell not the Ivy League-educated and Ayers-funded community organizer Obama. Only God and the common man with God’s grace can pull it off. Amen!

Eddie R. Dunlap Decatur

Thanks for showing kindness My family and I want to thank everyone for all the kindness you’ve shown us during our recent loss.

Your prayers, calls, visits, cards, food, flowers, memorials and heartfelt concern mean so much to us and have helped us during this difficult time.

A special thanks to all who came to visitation and the service.

We’re so blessed to have friends and neighbors who care so much.

God bless all of you.

Wanda Edsall Adams and the family of Mack Adams (Kim, Ben, Madeline, Cody, Cason, Caden and Cindy)

SQUARE TALK

People, found on the Decatur Square, share their thoughts.

HOW ARE HIGH GAS PRICES AFFECTING YOUR DRIVING OR SPENDING HABITS?

“I believe that regardless of how high gas goes people still have to keep going to work and keep doing the same things. You’ll have to pinch pennies somewhere else, but you’re still going to have to pay for gas regardless. A friend of mine told me that even if sorghum molasses got up to $8 a pint you’re going to pay for it if you like it, and gas is a necessity so you’re going to pay it. We do.”

William Griffin, 27, of Runaway Bay

“I consolidate my visits. If I’m going to the doctor, out to eat or shopping, I try to get everything done at one time. As a small businesswoman it’s affected our business. People are canceling their appointments because they can’t afford to get out of town. And I’ve got two kids in college, and they’re staying up there because they can’t afford to come home. It truly is an affecting factor ... And if gas hits $4 a gallon, we’re not going anywhere. ” Sheila Jordan, 50, of Paradise

“It costs more money so we cut back a little bit. If I’m thinking about going fishing or going on a trip, it makes you think twice about it. (My wife and I) both work the same hours, and we live outside of town in the country, so we’ll sometimes take one car instead of two.”

Bill Justin, 64, of Alvord

“It has cut back spending habits.

For my work, I travel quite a bit so I’m forced to pay for gas in order to do my job. It affects personal trips, but with my business I’m forced to go with what the price is.”

Chris Corsbie, 51, of Round Rock

ONLINE VIEWS The mowing of Oaklawn Cemetery and the removal of bluebonnets was a hot topic this week. Here’s a sample of some of our online readers’ comments.

“Bluebonnets mowed at cemetery” update posted Tuesday, March 27 That is sad. That should not have had to happen.

Scott Rowe Rhome Isn’t mowing them against the law? It’s a shame they couldn’t mow around them. I always take the kids out there for photos as soon as we do the Easter egg hunt at the Square.

Gina Zuniga Slidell Don’t they know that by mowing this early, they won’t come back next year? How sad.

Bernadette McKeefer Decatur Couldn’t it have waited a couple of weeks? How sad and stupid.

Sherron Foster Paradise

“Bluebonnets mowed at cemetery” story published Wednesday, March 28 Such a shame when some people can’t appreciate the beauty of nature for a couple of months, especially in a peaceful place such as a cemetery.

Many people would take their children out there to take photos among the flowers, and some people even went to the expense and effort to plant the seeds on their plots only to have them mowed down.

Nathan Horner Alvord I understand both sides as well, but it’s very upsetting to see! I can’t even begin to explain my feelings about this decision. Maybe there are some folks out there that’d like to start a new tradition of their own bluebonnet field for everyone to see and take pictures in, but it’ll take years to build up to what the cemetery had. Too bad the public didn’t know about this beforehand. I would’ve been happy to go out and try to transplant as much as I could to get something started somewhere else. Not many people realize it

takes a bluebonnet seed up to seven years for its hard coating to peel away before it will seed and grow to the most beautiful flower in Texas!

Lana Meador Downing Fort Worth This is horrifying. I live just north of San Francisco, and I have grandparents, great-grandparents, scores of relatives and some dear friends who have been laid to rest at Oaklawn Cemetery. Wildflowers are part of the pastoral charm of a small country cemetery. I come back every summer for Reunion with my kids, and this year we’ll be fortified with bluebonnet seeds for Granny and Paw Paw’s plot.

Mary Allison Tierney Mill Valley, Calif.

The subject has also drawn close to 100 comments on the Messenger’s Facebook page. Visit www.

My-Wise.com to read more and add your own thoughts.

Read more comments and add your own at WCMessenger.com.

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

5A

NEW FAIRVIEW

Boy loses leg...

Continued from page 1A unclear what happened.

They’re not sure if the boy stopped to pick something up or just look at something, but when the grandfather spun around a moment later on the zero-turn mower, his grandson was right there behind him. He couldn’t see him, and the boy was pulled underneath the mower and into the spinning blades.

The grandfather called 911 and attempted to heave the mower off the child. He injured his back severely in the process.

“My dad might never walk again,” Carter said. “He blew out two lower discs and crushed five vertebrae trying to pick the mower up.”

After blowing out his back, the grandfather then crawled to the neighbor’s door for help.

“My dad crawled all the way around the house on his belly and started banging on the front door of the neighbor he was mowing grass for to get help,” Carter said. “If it wasn’t for my dad, he would not be alive.”

It was actually a blessing he was not able to lift the mower.

“An artery in the leg was completely severed,” Carter said. “If dad had gotten the mower off of him he would of bled to death before the ambulance got there.”

It took three emergency responders to lift the mower off the trapped and bleeding boy.

Efforts by the boy’s grandfather and first responders, including paramedics and firefighters, are the only reason his son survived, Carter said.

His son has shown tremendous strength throughout the ordeal, and he’s thankful for everyone’s prayers.

He added that the boy’s grandfather, his father, also needs prayers as he is overcome with grief over the accident.

Carter said his father and his son have always been inseparable. Since the child’s mother lives elsewhere, the grandfather is with the child every day.

“Since he was six months old there hasn’t been a day go by they haven’t spent together,” Carter said. “They get up at 7 a.m. and eat breakfast, and then they go running all day. My dad’s life revolves around my son.

“From when I go to work until I get home, he’s with my dad. He’s his best friend.

I couldn’t of dreamed of my dad and my son having such a great relationship.”

Shriners Hospital has informed the family they will help provide the boy with

By the numbers

235,000 People treated for lawn mower-related injuries in 2010

17,000

Number of children 18 and under treated for lawn mower injuries in 2010

600 Number of children who undergo a lawn mowerrelated amputation every year

51 Percentage of amputations for children under the age of 10 that are caused by lawn mower injuries

185,000 Amputations that occur in the United States every year

45

Percent that are trauma related

2,000,000 People living with limb loss in the United States a prosthetic leg. Shriners Hospitals for Children has designed and provided thousands of prosthetics to children. The hospital regularly replaces them as children grow.

First responders play crucial role Carter said he couldn’t be more impressed with the professionalism and the compassion employed by the first responders at the accident, including Wise County medics and volunteers with East Wise Fire Rescue.

“They went above and beyond,” Carter said.

“Anytime we have a patient, no matter the severity, I try to treat the patient like I would want one of my family members treated,” said paramedic Nate Mara.

“We’re just one link in the chain, with the firefighters and the helicopter crew.”

The medics and firefighters have been keeping up with the condition of the boy.

“Anytime you have to go to a severe call, especially with a child, you want to follow up and find out how they are doing,” said Wise County paramedic Brandon Sutter.

“One of the nice things about working out here is that you are able to. I’ve worked in big cities and for big systems, and you’re not able to do that as easily.”

EMT Jerry Taylor said despite the severity of the situation, the teams couldn’t have handled it much better.

“There was such a calm demeanor when we got there,” Taylor said. “We couldn’t have worked it out much better if it was being drawn up in a training room.”

Lawn mower injuries near epidemic levels Although the tragedy sounds like it should be a rare accident, it’s a lot more common than people might think.

“The statistics on childhood amputations caused by lawn mower accidents are shocking,” said Kendra Calhoun, president and CEO of Amputee Coalition.

She said more than 600 children undergo mower-related amputations each year, and that major limb loss for children under the age of 10 is most commonly caused by lawn mowers.

The Amputee Coalition reports lawn mower-related injuries account for more than 51 percent of traumatic amputations among children.

“Lawn mower accidents where a child loses a limb are not uncommon,” said Sue Stout, Public Policy Director with the Amputee Coalition. “These are such tragic accidents because it almost always is a parent or grandparent, and the kid thinks it will be fun to ride with them.

And it is until something happens.”

The coalition encourages that children under 12 never be allowed to ride or even be near a mower, even if it is turned off.

“Although these accidents are so awful and tragic, they also provide an opportunity to prevent other accidents like this from happening,” Stout added.

The Amputee Coalition offers several safety guidelines: ■ Never allow children to play on a lawn mower, even if it is turned off; ■ Never allow a child to ride on a riding lawn mower with you; ■ Keep your children indoors and do not allow other children to play nearby while you are mowing; and ■ Children should be 12 years of age or older before operating any lawn mower and at least 16 years old to operate a riding mower.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 253,000 people were treated for lawn mowerrelated injuries in 2010.

Almost 17,000 of those occurred to children 18 years old and younger. Lawn mower-related injuries are up 3 percent since 2009.

The coalition reports there are 2 million people living with limb loss in the United States. Main causes for loss are vascular disease (54 percent), trauma (45 percent) and cancer (less than 2 percent). Approximately 185,000 amputations occur in the United States every year.

April happens to be National Limb Loss Awareness Month, and there are numerous resources where people

Website comments It speaks to a person’s character as to how they speak of their parents. It is wonderful how this man speaks of his father, and the love his father has for his son and grandson. I know that this family is going to have a tough row to hoe, but they will be fine. That’s character. Please let us, as a community, know if we can do anything to help.

Bless you.

Lisa Peyton tragic accident :( Katy Tompkins Praying for the little boy and his grandfather. This story breaks my heart.

Karen Mitchum Faulkner Lots of love, prayers and wishes for recovery sent to this family. My nephew is 4 and fascinated with the lawn mower. It could have happened to any of us. I am truly moved by this and so want everything to work in their favor from here on!

Alicia Reasoner What a traffic accident. Our prayers are with the family and with the grandfather; he did a heroic act Connie Maldonado-Robledo I only ask to have future accidents like this from happening. Poor thing! What a tough little boy. Prayers for the family and him.

Mary Frizzell Tragic. God bless that little boy. An accident can happen to anyone.

Frank Espinosa

dealing with limb loss can find support. There are hundreds of amputee support groups across the nation, including one in Decatur. Amputees in Motion (AIM) meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the board room of

Fit-N-Wise in Wise Regional Health System located in Decatur. For more information on AIM, call Tammy Myers at (903) 746-5091.

Email Brandon at bevans@wcmessenger.com.

POLITICAL H I T R ATS N

HE

ING

CANDIDATES FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION

COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 2

STEPHEN WREN (Republican) www.wrenforjudge.com

Political advertising paid by Stephen Wren, LaDonna Wren, Treasurer, Decatur

MARILYN BELEW (Republican)

Political advertising paid by Marilyn Belew, Alissa L. Passariello Treasurer, Decatur

COUNTY COMMISSIONER PCT. 3

HARRY LAMANCE (Republican)

Political advertising paid by Harry Lamance, Boyd

GLENN HUGHES (Republican)

Political advertising paid by Glenn Hughes, Jennifer Crawford, Treasurer, Boyd

COUNTY COMMISSIONER PCT. 1

DANNY WHITE (Republican)

Political advertising paid by Danny White, Steve Holland, Treasurer, Decatur

JIM POPP (Republican)

Political advertising paid by Jim Popp, Zarla J. Popp, Treasurer, Decatur

COUNTY ATTORNEY

JAMES STAINTON (Republican)

Political advertising paid by James Stainton, Elizabeth Strickler, Treasurer, Decatur

CONSTABLE PCT. 2

ANGELA DENNEY

Prayers for the little boy & his grandpa (and family) for strength and healing. God bless them both!

Missy Kennemer Stephens

(Republican)

Heartbreaking tragedy Kim Cordell Harris

(Republican)

I hope the little boy is going to be OK and I know the grandfather has got to be sick over the ordeal. Prayers to all!!

Ronda Wofford Marshall

JACKIE “JW” JOHNSON

Praying for healing for the boy, but also praying for that grandfather! Can’t imagine the horror he’s going through!

Diane Sumner Barnes Dang, that’s really horrible.

Nightmare for everyone involved.

Frank Espinosa

Political advertising paid by Angela Denney, Barbara Mullins, Treasurer, Chico

LARRY SHORT Political advertising paid by Larry Short, Sammy Short, Treasurer, Alvord

(Republican)

Political advertising paid by Jackie “JW” Johnson, Phil Ryan, Treasurer, Decatur

MIKE ANDREWS (Republican)

Political advertising paid by Mike Andrews, Decatur

CONSTABLE PCT. 3

DOUGLAS PARR (Republican)

Political advertising paid by Douglas Parr, Rebecca Parr, Treasurer, Boyd

6A

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

WISE COUNTY CRIME REPORT

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 1180 — A homeowner northwest of Decatur reported that a suspicious vehicle drove onto their property. The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

100 BLOCK OF CR 3741 — A dirt bike was stolen from a shed outside a home located several miles south of Lake Bridgeport off Farm Road 920.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 100 BLOCK OF ASHLEY STREET — A man in Alvord noticed a stranger looking at

his truck.

200 BLOCK OF BRIGHTON OAKS — A man called the sheriff’s department because he got into an argument with a friend.

EAGLE POINT LANE — Deputies responded to a noise complaint and discovered an underage drinking party at Eagle Mountain Lake in Briar.

Several people were arrested.

1700 BLOCK OF SALT CREEK ROAD — A man threatened to shoot his neighbor’s dog.

TUESDAY, MARCH 27 200 BLOCK OF PRIVATE ROAD 3870 — A man returned to his home in Poolville after being gone for several days to discover a cat locked in one of the rooms. He also noticed that the microwave door was mysteriously open.

A man was upset because someone accused him of stealing a trailer in Newark.

2300 BLOCK OF CR 4360 — A home located a couple of miles north of Boyd was burglarized.

100 BLOCK OF PR 3376 — A home located a couple of miles south of Paradise was burglarized by unknown suspects.

NEWARK AREA — Drug activity was reported.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 200 BLOCK OF CR 4856 —

200 BLOCK OF EAST MAGINNIS STREET — A woman had several items stolen from her home in Chico.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29 200 BLOCK OF ROOK RAMSEY — A man suspected of being involved

in a burglary brought a firearm he stole to the Sheriff’s Office to be returned to the victim. The burglary occurred more than a week earlier at a residence

located north of Decatur.

1400 BLOCK OF ROGERS ROAD — A television and weed eaters were burglarized from a shop in Newark.

Baby Registry Mother: Kristen Huddleston Mother: Brianne Boyd Father: Chad Huddleston Father: Joe Boyd Shower: April 15 Shower: May 5 Due Date: May 28 Due Date: June 26

"Voted Best Place in Wise County to Buy Wedding Gifts" 1650 FM 51 S, Suite 400 • Prada Shops Decatur • 940-627-9188 Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

BRIDGEPORT

Carly comes home

(Major Credit Cards Accepted)

Don’t wait for the rest of the nation! Get your own property on the “Road to Recovery” with ideas from the Wise County Home & Lawn Show!

3-year-old back in Bridgeport following treatment for brain tumors

By ERIKA PEDROZA After spending most of the last seven months in the isolated wards of Cook Children’s Health Care Center in Fort Worth, 3-year-old Carly Berkley is finally home in Bridgeport.

Hospital staff held a “breaking out” party for Carly — complete with streamers to break through, cake and presents — March 23. This symbolized a respite in treatments for medulloblastoma, cancerous brain tumors.

“She didn’t understand what was going on when we told her we were going home,” said Michaela Hood, Carly’s mom. “She didn’t think she could go home. We were all packed up and ready to go, but she thought it was just us leaving and she’d have to stay in the hospital.

“That’s what she was used to.”

Carly was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in September 2011 after five

hospital visits.

“We were told she had a 20 percent chance of survival with treatment,” Hood said in an interview with the Messenger last year.

The family clung to that percentage and opted to pursue hard and fast chemotherapy treatments followed by stem-cell transplants.

After the first few rounds of treatment showed significant tumor shrinkage, Carly was released to go home in October.

She was home one day before she got an infection in her line and had to return to Cook’s, where, with the exception of a weekand-a-half in December, she spent the last several months undergoing surgeries and treatments.

Until last Friday.

Carly will be at home on a low-bacteria diet (meaning all meats she consumes, including lunch meats, must be cooked) and social isolation (limited to being around three people

DECATUR CIVIC CENTER 2001 W US 380 • Decatur, TX

April 14 and 15 Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Door prizes drawn every 15 minutes For More Info Call: 1-877-443-5749 or Visit our website at: www.wisecountyhomeandlawnshow.com Admission $1 per person capped at $5 15 years and younger FREE ADMISSION

Decatur Livestock Market’s Submitted photo

BREAKING OUT — Michaela Hood congratulates her 3-yearold daughter, Carly Berkley, for ripping through streamers and “breaking out of the hospital.” Berkley has spent the last seven months at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, where she underwent aggressive chemotherapy and stem-cell transplants for medulloblastoma, malignant brain tumors. at a time), until a checkup next Wednesday.

“That’s when they’ll determine if she needs radiation or not,” Hood said.

“We’ll see. But right now, we’re enjoying being at home.”

Carly was featured in the Dec. 28, 2011, edition of the Messenger, in the article “Fight of her young life.” Read the story at WCMess.com/carly.

Email Erika at epedroza@wcmessenger.com.

do R. Ramirez Anne Erickson-Marneris and Michael J. Marneris Ila Todd Redwine and Paula Burgos Chad Lance Hooten and Brandie Gail Hooten

Dina Lynn Hensarling and James Dale Hensarling Charmaine Yvette Newkirk and Michael Shane Newkirk Julie D. Sanders and Jason E. Sanders Elizabeth Ann Sutton and

20th Annual “Bringing in the Green” Special Replacement Sale - Saturday, April 14 • Noon Partial Offering:

328 Bred Cows 90 Bred Heifers 182 Pairs 126 Open Heifers 17 Bulls

Please visit our website www.decaturlivestockmarket.com for photos and information on consignments. If you need 1 or 100, this is the place to be.

Consignments are closed.

DISTRICT COURT CLERK RECORDS

February 2012 Tax cases Boyd Independent School District, Wise County vs. Bobby Bell and Mar y Bell, et. al Injury or Damage Motor Vehicle Thomas Calvin Allen vs.

Anatolio Rangel and Zacarias Dorantes Rangel Divorce Nohemi Ceballos and David Rosas-Hernandez Donna Ennis Maddox and Randy Bruce Maddox Jr. Sheila Lena Saunders-Miller and Rodney Dwayne Miller Jessica Marie Hall and Christopher Michael Hall Geoffrey Ray Gilmore and Cara Diane Gilmore Carolyn Kay Gibson and Michael Wayne Gibson Alina Kay Fennell and Dustan Fennell Gar y Ray Mayo and Deana Marie Mayo Kevin Lane Thomas and Amy Elizabeth Thomas Melissa Vander ford Gustke and Frederick Richard Gustke Amanda Pearl Belcher and Clinton Dale Dickerson Mitchell Len Armstrong and Becky Lynelle Armstrong Amanda S. Engebretson and Bradley K. Engebretson Candy-Jo Har tley and Joe Leo Har tley Randi Kaye Lamkin and William Zachar y Lamkin Christopher Brandon Rhine and Jessica Leigh Hodges Rhine Connie Lynette Cozby and Virgil Carl Forrester Candice Rae McCracken and John William McCracken Cr ystal Redman and Walter R. Garcia Danielle L. Dallas and Kenneth Dallas Olga Alicia Gomez-Mena and Jose Jesus Mena Sr. Mar y Almeda Elliott and Michael Keith Elliott Adam Andrade and Debbie Valencia Andrade Liliana Ramirez and Reymun-

SEMINARS!

Check our website for times and topics.

Matthew Ryan Sutton Starla Marie Schleich and Jacob Allen Schleich

Decatur Livestock Market 2473 N FM 51 • Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-5599 dlmteam@aol.com

Wise County Tax Tips DEDUCTING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS (IRS Tax Tip 2012-57)

Donations made to qualified organizations may help reduce the amount of tax you pay. The IRS has essential tips to help ensure your contributions pay off on your tax return.

Welcomes

Meagan (Cortez) Hood Bridgeport High School & Texas Tech Graduate

940-627-0047 • 213 W. Main • Decatur primewestcorp.com

YOU RIGHTFULLY EARNED IT. NOW RIGHTFULLY KEEP IT. Looking to keep more of your income and cut your taxes?

Certified Public Accountant

Donations of stock or other non-cash property are usually valued at the fair market value of the property. Clothing and household items must generally be in good used condition or better to be deductible. Special rules apply to vehicle donations.

2000 S. College PO Box 690 Decatur, TX 76234

940-627-1023 Fred H. Ray III,

EA*, ABA**

Then tax-free municipal bonds* may be for you. * Bonds my be subjected to state, local or the alternative minimum tax.

Call or visit your local financial advisor today.

Randy Bowker, CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor .

1816 S FM 51 Suite 2200 Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-1620 www.edwardjones.com

H. Frank Thornton

If you receive a benefit because of your contribution such as merchandise, tickets to a ball game or other goods and services, then you can deduct only the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the benefit received.

Member SIPC

1414 Chico Hwy Bridgeport, TX 76426

940-683-2838 *Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service **Accredited Business Advisor

Jackie’s

Tax & Bookkeeping Located at: 1013 Halsell St.• Bridgeport

Starting 1040 EZ’s for $25 Additional charge for banking fees

Free Electronic Filing

940-683-0099

These suggestions do not give nor is it intended to give specific tax advice.

If you have questions or are unsure of a deduction/allowance, please consult a tax/accounting professional.

Shelly Spillar, Mitcham, Sessums Eaton & Bicknell TAX SERVICE

All your Bookkeeping & Tax Needs Year Round. Evening Appointments Available.

940-627-6288 Decatur

C MC

L.L.P. Certified Public Accountants

730 North Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76102

817-877-5050

COOK, MCDONALD & COMPANY

Edie C. McDonald CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

W. Ray Cook Jr. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

303 W. MAIN DECATUR, TEXAS 76234 940-627-5611

809 WW RAY CIRCLE, SUITE 102 BRIDGEPORT, TEXAS 76426 940-683-5583 FAX: 940-683-5550

GET YOUR TAX SERVICE LISTED HERE Call Lori, Kelly, Laura or Lisa for more information 940-627-5987 • ads@wcmessenger.com

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

BRIDGEPORT

PiperBlu

2 veteran board members draw no opposition

By DAVE ROGERS Charles Mauldin wasn’t itching for a hotly contested re-election campaign, but the veteran Bridgeport Independent School District trustee was a little disappointed to see only four people register to run for the three seats up for grabs this spring.

“For lack of a better word, I guess I’m surprised that new people don’t want to get involved,” said the owner of Bridgeport’s Valu-Right Pharmacy. “Even if it’s not school board but maybe volunteering at school, things like that.

“I’m wondering if it’s not society’s thing of not getting involved.”

Jim Bost thinks he knows why civic leaders can be hard to scare up.

“A lot of people are afraid to vote on anything because they’ll make somebody mad,” the Bridgeport School Board president said.

“Every time you vote, you make somebody mad, but you can’t worry about that. You just have to do what’s best for everybody.”

Mauldin and Bost have been voting on what they believe to be in their school district’s best interest for a combined 53 years.

Bost, a retired grocery store manager who was unnopposed last year when he was re-elected to the board for a 10th three-year term, first won election in 1983.

Mauldin, first elected in 1988, is unopposed in his bid to retain the Place 2 slot in

May’s election, where he will gain his ninth three-year term.

Also running unopposed is former Bridgeport High Principal Tom Talley, who is making his first try for elected office, for Place 1.

Dr. Brian Carpenter holds that spot now but did not file for re-election.

The only Bridgeport board position to see a contested race is for Place 3. Incumbent Sue Ray has drawn a challenge from Lee Snodgrass.

Both Bost and Mauldin originally ran for the board when their children were young. Now they have grandkids attending Bridgeport schools.

“Before my daughter [Melanie, a 1997 Bridgeport High grad] ever started to school I decided to run for the board,” said Bost, who moved to Bridgeport in 1972 from Beaumont. “I had a good education, and I wanted to see that she got a good education, too.”

Mauldin, a native of Wellington in the Texas Panhandle, moved to Bridgeport in 1974 to take his first job after graduating from pharmacy school. Three years later, he and his wife, Kathy, opened their own pharmacy.

Daughters Shea and Shelli graduated from Bridgeport High in 1994 and 1999, respectively, and the Mauldins have one grandchild enrolled in Bridgeport schools.

“I ran the first time just to get involved,” Mauldin said. “I was doing my part for the kiddos of the community.”

WE’RE BACK!

Specializing in Brazilian Blowout Colors and Hi-lights Kevin Murphy products available Walk-ins Welcome 940-627-0242 • 402 W. Main • Decatur

COMPLETE SYSTEMS CHANGE OUT As $ 95 PER MONTH Low As

CHARLES MAULDIN Since Mauldin and Bost have been on the school board, they’ve overseen the construction of a high school and an elementary school campus and several renovations to the intermediate school and current middle school, which used to house Bridgeport High.

Each man can only recall “two or three” times that they drew opposition for their reelection.

“We both enjoy it, obviously, or we wouldn’t still be doing it,” Mauldin said when asked the secret behind their longevity on the board.

“Everybody on the board has got their own opinions,” Bost said, “and we value everybody’s opinion. Luckily, the board’s got a personality where we don’t let things build up.

We vote on an issue, and then we go on to the next issue.”

“Everybody will speak their mind,” Mauldin said. “Then we vote, and after that, we leave here as a united board.”

Bost said of the many changes he’s seen in nearly three decades as a board member, the biggest is the way the board operates.

“Twenty-nine years ago the board was involved in everything from hiring teachers to all kinds of stuff,” he said. “The laws have changed. Now we’re just involved in hiring the superintendent and approving policies and procedures.”

Besides building “nice-looking, efficient buildings” and keeping the tax rate under control, Bost said he is most proud because, “I feel like we’ve continued to improve the educational level over the years. That’s the important thing.”

Mauldin agreed.

“My No. 1 highlight,” he said, “is seeing a child walk across the stage and get a diploma, then going on to college, trade school or whatever they choose and being successful.”

FISH

DAY

We will service you at:

AGvantage Farm & Ranch • Decatur, TX

Fridays Thru April 27 (across the tracks from Subway)

49

Expires 5/31/2012

JIM BOST

Sat., April 7 • 2 - 3 p.m.

108 N. Wilson • Boyd • 940-210-4263

111

(with approved credit)

Service Calls

$

or 3 Years No Interest

• 4-6” & 6-8” Channel Catfish • Bluegill (Coppernose & Hybrid) • Redear • Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie (If Available) • Fathead Minnows • Koi Senior Citizens Special $9 Haircuts

n Hair Salo

Haircuts & Styles for the Entire Family

NOW IS THE TIME FOR STOCKING

Lisa Williamson, Kathy Miller Libby Jordan

7A

To pre-order call:

Arkansas Pondstockers 1 - 8 0 0 - 8 4 3 - 4 7 4 8

940-255-0097

www.advancedcooling.net

TACLB28493E

Low Cost Pet Vaccinations (Al l v accine s av ailable )

Where: Tractor Supply 1200 S. FM 51, Decatur

1st Saturday of Every Month

Next Date: April 7 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Heart worm testing and preventative Frontline plus flea control, and microchipping available.

Veterinarian on premises.

www.veterinarymedicalcare.net

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BOYD, TEXAS “Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ” – Eph 2:4-5

Come celebrate the Risen Christ with us!

April 1: Palm Sunday, 11am Bring a friend. Potluck lunch will follow service.

April 6: Good Friday, 8pm April 7: Saturday Egg Hunt, 10:30am April 8: Sunrise Service, 7am, at the Ratliffs’ April 8: Sunday Easter Service, 11am For more information: www.fumc-boyd.org 540 S. Allen St.,

Pastor Ed Volfe (FM Rd 730 South)

• Boyd, TX 76023

940-433-5334

Walk-ups Welcome

BRIDGEPORT Tonja Hartman 817-980-1911 . Studio 940-626-4387

IRON & METAL

WE PAY TOP PRICES FOR ALL METALS

FINAL CLEARANCE! ALL Accents/Furniture 40-60% off this weekend only

Custom Windows/Bedding & Complete Decorating Services

119 N. State St., Decatur

State Certified Scales Accurate Weights

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

3261 S. HWY 101 • BRIDGEPORT • 940-683-2005

GET MORE AT JACKSON HEWITT ®

r '3&& 3FGVOE &TUJNBUF r '3&& "DDVSBDZ (VBSBOUFF XJUI QBJE UBY QSFQ r 8F ůMF FYUFOTJPOT r '3&& FMFDUSPOJD ůMJOH

*An actual expected tax refund can only be provided with paid tax preparation. Valid at participating locations only. **Terms and conditions apply. Ask your tax pro for details. Most offices are independently owned and operated.

No appointment necessary!

$40 OFF

SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Decatur: 940-627-0222 Denton: 940-382-4914 Roanoke: 817-490-1300

Tax Preparation

Offer valid on tax preparation fees only. Does not apply to financial products, online tax preparation product or other services. Present coupon at time of tax preparation. Valid at participating locations only and may not be combined with any other offer. Most offices are independently owned and operated. EXPIRES: 4/17/12 COUPON CODE: N9NUT

www.JacksonHewitt.com

Petunia Pickle Bottom • Noodle & Boo Aden & Anais • Kate Quinn Organics Tummy Tub • Sophie The Giraffe by Vulli 507 West Walnut Street • Decatur

940•626•0000 cushytooshie.com Gift registry and shower gifts available

Cloth Diapers & Accessories • Diaper Bags • Baby Gear Natural Baby Skincare Organic Baby Clothes • Nontoxic & Organic Toys Eco & Baby Friendly Feeding • Products for Moms

Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10 am - 5:30 pm, Sat. 10 am - 2 pm • Closed Sunday & Monday

8A

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

WISE COUNTY

Finding their...

Continued from page 2A evolved into so many needs not being met.”

Administrative assistant Kris Coston added: “We help people however they need help, be that teaching a mom how to brush her child’s hair and teeth or how to cook good meals. Others need transportation. We look at a case and see what they need, and we do it.”

Various services With that availability, the organization finds themselves tending to a plethora of needs.

“We have no idea what each day will hold,” Coston said. “Each day is different.

People call, or they just drop in. Sometimes they need food, so we’ll refer them to WARM. Sometimes they just need to be heard, so we listen. If they need a job, we’ll take them out to get applications. If they need housing, we’ll help them with that, also. It can also be helping a mom to learn how to read, identifying a child’s need for speech therapy and setting them up with Early Childhood Intervention, providing transportation back and forth to doctor appointments, school and extracurricular activities.”

Amidst the varying needs thrown at them day-in and day-out, listed services include: ■ supervised visitations for the non-custodial parent in a divorce or custody case seven days a week, including nights. Fees are based on a sliding scale starting at $10 per hour. It is the only service for which VOICES charges.

■ working with Family Based Safety Services and Child Protective Services.

■ supervising juvenile probation community service projects or providing transportation to required programs.

■ operating a shelter.

“Anybody that has an emergency can stay on a temporary (48-hour) basis,” Coston said. “CPS calls — if we have a removal and they have no immediate place to stay, they can use this. We’ve had a school call whenever they found a student sleeping on the front steps of the school.

That student stayed here until he was matched with a family.”

Perhaps the most engaging of their services is the coordination of community service projects.

Affiliates of VOICES average a total of 90 to 100 hours of community service a year through Wise County, with a majority done in the summer, and they log 400 to 500 miles going to and from projects.

This includes work at

the VOICES headquarters (painting, cleaning, mowing), Fly Without Wings equine therapy, Wise Area Relief Mission (WARM), Health Fair, Sonflower Camp, Wise County Special Needs Baseball, Oaklawn Cemetery, Greenwood Festival, Slidell Fall Festival, Rhome Pioneer Days, trash pick-up and projects at area churches.

Coston and Wilde contend the work done by the kids is some of the best, despite the stigma they may carry.

“When people seek out help and learn that it’s juvenile probation kids who will be doing the service, they are sort of apprehensive,” Coston said.

“But if they worked with them, they would learn they are nice kids,” Wilde added.

“They work so hard. We get fabulous feedback. Kids are supervised at all times by staff or volunteers. Good kids make bad decisions.

But when they are out there volunteering, they work so hard. With a little bit of encouragement, they’re putting forth their best, and they do a good job.”

Despite all that they already do, VOICES staffers hope to expand their list of services to offer more activities for their kids.

“We are looking into implementing extra-curricular recreational activities for these kids, kind of like a YMCA or a mentoring program like Big Brothers, Big Sisters,” Coston said. “Leatherneck Gym in Newark offers discounted boxing lessons for one of our kids. It helps keep him off the streets and gives him something to do. Other activities like art classes, tennis lessons and dance instruction could do the same.”

Homey atmosphere Originally housed at a building on Bennett Street, VOICES moved to its current location in August of 2009.

“It’s perfect,” Coston said.

“It’s a house, and our offices are set up like a home. It doesn’t feel like an office or shelter. It’s a warm environment.”

The facility features a spacious playroom complete with chests filled with puzzles, dolls and action figures and shelves lined with books and movies; a living area foyer with comfortable couches and framed art on the wall and a working kitchen.

A CPS investigator offices out of the facility, and in October 2010, staff designated a space for forensic interviews, a space utilized for more than 60 interviews since then.

“The district attorney, Child Protective Services, Continued on page 9A

Understanding

Wise County

Directory of AREA

CHURCH BRIEFS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALVORD THE GREAT REVIVAL

WISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH SUNRISE EASTER SERVICE Sunday, April 8 2070 Old Denton Road, Decatur

April 1 • 10:30 am & 7 pm • April 2 – 4 • 7 pm Clifton Jansky and Jamey Ragle 205 Boling St., Alvord

EASTER SERVICE

3988 N. US Hwy. 287 Alvord (Directly under Brushy Creek Vineyard Sign)

RIDE IN AND WORSHIP

Sunday Morning Worship ................. 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evenings .............................. 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evenings ....................... 7 p.m.

Clothes Closet & Angel Food Ministries Every 4th Saturday

112 CR 2395 • Alvord

(across from Dub Johnston Arena)

940-627-2795 • 817-228-5577 www.nvmistries.org

April 1 • 8:30 am & 10:50 am

www.centralfellowship.com

Easter Egg Hunt

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

VICTORY FAMILY CHURCH PRIZE HUNT FOR ALL AGES Sunday, April 8 • 4 pm

April 8 • 8:30 am & 10:50 am

400 W Hwy 380, Decatur www.victoryfamilychurch.com

Saturday, April 7 • 2 pm

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES

April 8 • 6.:45 am

EASTER MORNING SERVICE

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.

1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX 940-683-4779 Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar

IMMANUEL BAPTIST

Sunday Fellowship... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School…10 a.m.

Sunday Worship…11 a.m.

106 S. Lane, Decatur Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980 Bro. Louis Horton

Come & Share The Joy

* Fundamental * Old-Fashioned * Missionary * Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible Wise County’s Largest Bus Ministry and Immanuel Christian Academy

“A Warm Welcome Awaits You at First Presbyterian.”

NEW SALEM FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School 9:45am Worship Service 11:00am

See website for Sunday Evening activities

SUNDAY

Wednesday Night 7:00pm

10 a.m.…Sunday School 11 a.m.……Morning Worship Wed. Evening 6 p.m.

Bible Study, Children In Action, Youth

133 CR 2425 Decatur, Texas 940-627-2400

Call today about our Mother’s Day Out program Children Activities and Nursery provided all service

Pastor Mark Autry

140 N FM 730 • 940-433-2607 • www.fbcboyd.org

Friday, April 6 • 7:30 pm

9:45 Sunday School • 11 am Worship 1295 Greenwood Rd., Decatur

Glorifying God Through His Word

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Wednesday Adult & Youth Worship 7 p.m.

AURORA BAPTIST CHURCH EASTER EGG HUNT Friday, April 6 • 7 pm

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

Sycamore Baptist Church

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BOYD

CENTRAL FELLOWSHIP 3 D EASTER SERVICE

with lunch to follow April 2 – 6

NOON HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES

First Presbyterian Church

Tuesdays • 7:30 p.m.

Pastor Kenneth “Doc” Dennis 940-389-8871

Sunday, April 8 • 11 am 540 S. Allen St., Boyd

Sunday, April 8 • 10:30 am

OAK GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHILDRENS EASTER EGG HUNT

Pastor Quint Burks

SUNRISE SERVICE

Sunday, April 8 • 7 am at the Ratliff’s

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF DECATUR HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES PALM SUNDAY & EASTER CANTATA

April 8 • 9:40 am 104 S. Miller, Decatur

Ephesians 6:10 - 18

Saturday, April 7 • 10:30 am

Sunday, April 1 * 7 pm Food & fellowship following program

CHILDRENS EASTER EGG HUNT

CHURCHES

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BOYD EASTER EGG HUNT

MORRIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF CHICO “EASTER PRAISE,” MUSIC FROM THE GAITHER COLLECTION

(From US 380 in Decatur, go north on FM 51 for 8 miles.

Turn left on CR 2535, the church is 1/2 mile on the left)

940-627-5413 carwom@embarqmail.com

Hwy. 51 South Decatur, Texas 76234

www.sycamoredecatur.com

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

Come Check Us Out! Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evenings 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evenings 7 p.m.

3483 S. FM 51 • Decatur Pastors

Chris & Linda Brown 940-626-0006 or 940-300-1771 2revs@cfaith.com

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

Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening. Small groups including a 5 p.m. meeting at the church www.decaturchurchofchrist.com Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

What We Read A Key Ingredient to Spiritual Growth

On many occasions throughout the Bible, reference is made to “Israel.” At times, the word “Israel” can be taken literally as meaning the country in the Mideast; however one must understand that, at other times, “Israel” is symbolic of God’s disciples (followers)-not necessarily meaning his people are those living in Israel. Romans 9:6-8 confirms this “. . . For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. That is, They which are the children of the flesh (those who follow their own way of thinking), these are not the children (followers) of God: but the children of the promise (God’s disciples/followers) are counted for the seed.” When one understands this symbolism, a better understanding is obtained in regard to what is expected by God. Remembering that the word “Israel” is symbolic of God’s followers, what does God require of Israel? Deuteronomy 10:12-13 tells us: “And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good” Dwelling on keeping his commandments and his statutes is to abide by that given in Proverbs 3:3 and 7:3. “Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.” “Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.” In other words, hide God’s word in your heart and store it in your mind. For those of us who are striving for spiritual growth, remembering God’s word is a key ingredient. Remember, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works (II Timothy 3:16).”

Second Advent Christian Church

615 S. Owen Dr. Mustang OK 73064 405-624-3334 Call for Bible study time Steve Ryan

A Series of Sermons by Pastor Ken May

Join us Sundays • 10:15 a.m.

1200 W. Preskitt Road 940.627.3235 firstdecatur.us

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

Call 940.627.5987 to list your church for as little as

$14.80

a week or email ads@wcmessenger.com for more information

SUNDAY

A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church

Sunday School .......................9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship ..................10:45 a.m.

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

WEDNESDAY 7 p.m.

Awana Program • Teen Ministry Adult Bible Study

Rhome Church of Christ

Greenwood Church of Christ

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. Mike Miller 940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193 608 17th Street, Bridgeport

Bible Study - 10 a.m.

Worship - 11 a.m.

Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Bible Study ....................9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m.

455 W. Rock Island Avenue Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281 Email: trinitybaptistboyd@embarqmail.com

www.slidellbaptist.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.

(1.5 miles west of U.S. 287)

940-627-1006

www.ccdecatur.org Today’s Music & Casual Dress

SUNDAY

9:00 a.m....................Sunday School 10:15 a.m..................Worship Service

MONDAY

6:30 p.m................Men’s Bible Study

WEDNESDAY

6:00 p.m..........Children (K-6th grade) 6:00 p.m.........Youth (7th-12th grade)

THURSDAY

6:30 p.m............Women’s Bible Study

Looking for some spiritual nourishment in the middle of the week?

Come join us in the Wednesday evening interactive Bible study at

Greenwood Baptist Church 7 PM Bible Study AWANA - Wednesday • 6:30 p.m.

(K-6th grade)

2347 FM 1204 Other Services: Greenwood, TX Sunday School 10 a.m.

940-466-7338 Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening 6 p.m.

!"#$!"%

NEW LOCATION!!!

Rann Elementary 1300 Deer Park Rd • Decatur

Sunday at 10 a.m.

• Real Life Messages • Incredible Praise and Worship • Casual Attire • Exciting Children & Youth Ministries

Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church 4789 South FM 730 Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-2860

• Passionate about Christ • Faithful to God's Word • Committed to Reaching Our Community

Pastor: Robert Haynes Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Pastor: Dr. Michael Feese

WISE COUNTY

Finding their...

Continued from page 8A the Sheriff ’s Office can use this homey space to interview children that allegedly have been sexually abused,” Coston said. “It’s terrifying for kids when they go into a place that’s just offices without a homey atmosphere. It’s scary. This is a little more soothing. And it gives all the agencies a central place to come together to do the interview as opposed to doing it individually. And we have it wired to record.”

The duo praised the support of the community in not only nabbing the facility, but also starting up and continuing the organization.

“The community is unbelievably supportive,” Coston said. “We receive funding

from United Way, the county, fundraisers and generous private donations. And our directors and volunteers, who donate their time, are phenomenal.”

Members of the VOICES board of directors are Sharon Riels, Randall Watson, Greg Reasoner, Kerry Wilde, Allyn Cary and Kelli Smith. Kim Martinez is the executive director.

“We don’t always know what ways we’ll help,” Wilde said. “But we will help. That’s what we’re here for.”

To volunteer, to suggest a community service project, donate or for more information, call (940) 626-8139, or visit the organization’s website at www.VolunteerVOICES.com.

Music Director: Olin Blase www.pleasantgrovecowboychurch.com

www.mzbaptist.org

Twin Oaks Assembly of God 300 Cates St. (Hwy. 920) • Bridgeport Pastor Gary Sessions

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

Morning Worship. . . . . 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

2840 U.S. Hwy. 380 • Decatur

Pastor: Terry Phillips

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

WEDNESDAYS 940-466-3990

701 W. Hale • Decatur

817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325 817-636-2496 www.rhomechurchofchrist.org

Traditional Workship Service

Wednesday TFH Youth 5:30 p.m.

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.

170 W. 1st, Rhome

SUNDAYS

Kidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m.

Call 940-627-5365

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.

Trinity Baptist Church Boyd

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Services 10:30 a.m.

Call 940-627-5365 tfhpeople.com

“We’re excited about what God is doing!”

First Baptist Church of Slidell

9A

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 4793 FM 1810 • Chico

Free with America’s Top 200 package or above

FOR 12 MONTHS WITH 24-MONTH AGREEMENT Not eligible with Whole-Home HD DVR

940-644-5647 Pastor Fred Ferren Sunday School (all ages).........10 a.m.

Family Night (meal served)

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

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month

Sunday Evening Worship.........6 p.m.

940-683-3110

Wednesday Evening Worship...7 p.m.

!"#$%&'$"()&"!** United Methodist +,-,&./0)-1

Rhome Church

"A beautiful church, and friendly people" 200 First St. at Dogwood Downtown Rhome

817-636-2222

www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org

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

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

Pastor, Fredrick L. Utz Nursery & Children’s Church "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David - that is my gospel" 2 Timothy 8

!"#$%&'("%)*&+)%,-*"$% .,/#0,&-1&2)03%/#

RICK’S SATELLITE &106ELECTRONICS W. Archer • Jacksboro 940-627-6905 or 1-800-662-1396 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat.

4-"(&/$&1-#&5-#$,"6&5))789:

;<=>3?&5-#$,"6&@&A><B>3?&5-#$,"6 C<D>&E/(*39&E0,--8&.83$$)$&1-#&F88&FG)$H I-/%,&B<>>6?&E/(*39&5)$8)9&.)(%)# 2#H&J-9&KH&E6-#)&L&M3$%-#

A>D&EH&+"88)#&E%HN&2)03%/# CD>LOPQL==OP&R&SSSH*)03%/#?)%,-*"$%H-#G

23,-"4,.&/15"23,-"60-715"23,-"8))&19

WISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH wisecountycowboychurch.com

Sunday Morning • 10:30 Worship service • Children’s Church

Wednesday evening • 7:00 Bible Study • Youth

Easter Sunrise service April 8

Youth - Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.

Weekday Ministry Center, 1308 Old Chico Rd.

2070 Old Denton Road

940-627-4222

(Off Hwy 380 Approximately 1.5 miles East of Decatur)

Decatur, Texas

First United Methodist Church of Decatur Preschool is now Enrolling for: Summer School and 2012 - 2013 School Year!

Summer school dates are: Session 1: June 4, 6, 11, 14, 18, 20 Session 2: July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 $125 per session 2012 - 2013 school year tuition will be $140 per month Our school offers a 3’s/early 4’s class as well as a Pre-k class on Mon. & Wed. from 8:30 - 2:30. Come join in the fun!

Questions? Call 627-3365 Laura Boyd Director & 3’s/early 4’s Teacher Jonna Pigg - Pre K Teacher

Join Us For Easter Celebrations Discover a New Life in Christ

SUNDAY

Bible Study....................9 am Worship.................. 10:15 am Evening Worship........... 6 pm

WEDNESDAY AWANA..................6-7:30 pm

Oak Grove United Methodist Church Invites All Children to our

Annual Easter Egg Hunt SATURDAY, APRIL 7 • 2 P.M. 1295 GREENWOOD RD

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Easter Sunrise Service........................6:45 a.m., Sun., April 8 (in the historic outdoor tabernacle)

Easter Morning Service.................. 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship, Sun., April 8 (in the Sanctuary)

1204 12th St. • Bridgeport 940-683-4037

“Where Tradition Meets Today”

www.fbcbridgeport.com

For Directions go to www.oakgrovemethodist.com

Pastor Shelley McNew

10A

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

Hidden Treasure...

Continued from page 3A have looked in the mid-1800s, complete with posts that were originally telegraph poles first put up in the 1850s.

After the siding and sheet rock were torn away, he discovered the location of the original fireplace. It had been torn down as the cabin was modified, and Marquis was determined to find the original stone to rebuild it.

The farmhouse had a big front porch, and Marquis said it was not uncommon for people to tear down their fireplaces as soon as they could get a cast-iron stove. They then often used the rock as filler to make porches on the remodeled homes.

“I told Mark, ‘you know, maybe we’ll get lucky and the rocks from that chimney will be in that porch,’” Marquis said. “Sure enough, I busted it up, and there they were.”

Angela said at least three times per week she would visit with Marquis and marvel at his progress.

“We’d talk about what he’d done that day and tell stories,” she said. “He’s the one that made it come alive for me. It was just like going to school every day.

“He kept saying every cabin tells me a story, and every cabin becomes a part of my life. Well, when you get to be with him when he’s doing it, it becomes a part of your life.

And I was not expecting that.

I thought it was going to be like any construction project.”

Mark and Angela agree that aside from the cabin’s existence, the most surprising aspect of this adventure has been their relationship with Bill.

“He was with us for a year,” said Angela. “He’s like family.

I never expected to have that as one of the blessings that would come of it.”

The Perrins are also pleased with the restoration

Artifacts give clues...

Continued from page 3A cause the construction is so consistent.

“The construction is very unified,” he said. “And that’s unusual for a traditional house raising.”

Nails were also used in construction, which was unusual for that time, and they were an odd shape.

“I had never seen one like it,” Marquis said. After researching it, he discovered the nails look exactly like those used by the French, indicating the builder or builders might have had a French or Louisiana connection.

Wise County Sheriff’s Office

Submitted photo

BARE BONES — All of the original logs and rafters were still in place when the pieces of the farmhouse were pulled away.

Marquis said this cabin is one of only a handful in the state that is sitting on its original site. and said the Duncums are great neighbors.

“You couldn’t have finer people having bought the part that has the historical cabin on it,” Billie said.

The cabin was featured on the Decatur Woman’s Club tour of homes in December 2011, and this fall the Duncums, under the guidance of Wise County Historical Commision Chair Rosalie Gregg, will apply for a state histori-

cal marker.

Mark and Angela said they knew from the moment they were first told about the cabin that they would one day restore it.

“It was almost like an obligation we felt,” said Mark.

“We had the privilege of having a piece of history on our place, and it became our responsibility that nothing happened to it and it was preserved.”

Madison Jane VanHoose

Kasey VanHoose and Lydia Butler of Sunset are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Jane VanHoose, born March 28, 2012 in Gainesville.

She weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and was 20” long. Grandparents are Linda Donnelly, Randy and Sharon Butler of Gainesville and the late Audra Jackson of Sunset and Jimmy VanHoose of Chico.

Great-grandparents are Betty Jackson of Sunset, Jim and Nora VanHoose of Chico and Don and Eila Wigen of Gainesville.

Annual

EASTER EGG HUNT Decatur Civic Center

Tuesday., April 3 • 11 a.m. • Age: 5 & Under

Bring an Easter Basket and come enjoy the festivities!

Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Sheriff David Walker will be cooking hotdogs!

Drinks, snacks, and chips will be provided.

RANDY WILLIAMS BUICK • CHEVY • CADILLAC GMC • HYUNDAI • PRE-OWNED

940-62 940-6 27-2177

Another feature Marquis can’t explain is a decorative element above the doorways. He said the only place he’s seen this type of feature is in an old church in Denton County, and it was not common in cabins built by pioneers.

Although there will always be some unanswered questions about the cabin, its restoration has preserved the biggest part of the story, and Marquis,

Sponsored By: WISE EYES CRIME PREVENTION & SID & BONNIE HODGES

Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Eggstra Savings of 1650 S FM 51 Suite 400, Decatur, TX 76234 Mon. - Fri. • 10 am - 5:30 pm Sat. 10 am - 3 pm

940-627-9188

20-50%

Off

March 26 - April 7

Let RANDY SAVE YOU MONEY on Your Next NEW or PRE-OWNED Vehicle!

Serving All Patients of Wise County We offer a sliding scale for uninsured or low income patients and accept private insurance, Medicaid & Medicare To meet all your medical needs, We provide an array of services

Open: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - Noon, & 1 - 5 p.m.

940-393-0100 to Schedule an appointment Located at 2000 FM 51, Suite D • Decatur at Wise Regional Health System’s WEST Campus

Rick’s Metal Recycling 3280 S Hwy 101 • Bridgeport, TX 940-683-3770

TOP PRICE ACCURATE WEIGHT ON ALL METALS • #1 Short Iron $250/ Ton • #2 Short Iron $225/Ton • Long Iron $225/Ton

• Tin $225/Ton • Car Bodies w/title $225/Ton • Aluminum Cans 68¢/lb

Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

TONIGHT SATURDAY MARCH 31

Bono’s Saloon “Best In Dance Hall Country Music” Dr Honky Tonk Band With Dakota Burns Opening

Doors Open 7 pm • Show 9 pm www.bonossaloon.com Upcoming Concerts

April 7 • No Justice April 14 • Kyle Bennett April 21 • Rodney Parker and 50 Peso Reward May 12 • Roger Creager May 19 • Kyle Park

Best Burgers, Steaks and Ribs in North Texas 2025 N. US Hwy. 287 • Decatur • 940-627-8804

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

AREA DEATHS

NEWS BRIEFS

Jewel ‘Dean’ Odom 1929-2012 Funeral for Jewel “Dean” Odom, 82, is 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at the First Baptist Church of Alvord with Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at Sanger Cemetery.

Odom died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in Alvord.

Born July 15, 1929, in Valley View to Joseph and Annie (Phillpot) Spindle, she graduated from Valley View High School and married Frank Odom on Oct. 3, 1947,

in Grand Prairie. She worked for Tom Thumb and Minyard Food Store in Arlington and in Grand Prairie as an office clerk.

Odom worked in her yard, planted flowers and cared for her horses.

She was preceded in death by her husband; sisters Opal Ashcraft and Pearl Alford; and brothers Clifton Spindle and Carl Spindle.

Odom is survived by daughters Charlene May and hus-

band, Ronny, of Sunset and Carol Carmichiel and husband, Steve, of Williamstown, Ky.; granddaughters Veronica Chas Edwards and husband, Eric, of Fort Worth and Tina Thomas and husband, Jim, of Corydon, Ind.; great-grandson Cory Thomas of Corydon; brother Floyd Spindle of Valley View; sisters Frances Helton of Everman and Joann Belz of Valley View; and nieces and nephews.

Wise County Messenger, March 31, 2012

JEWEL ODOM

Eddie King 1943-2012 Funeral for Eddie King, 68, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with Michael Ramirez officiating.

King died Thursday, March 29, 2012, in Decatur.

Born Dec. 23, 1943, in Bridgeport to J.D. King Jr. and Inez (Niblett) King, he was a member of the Nation-

al Guard. He played poker, told stories, raised cattle and played with his grandchildren.

King is survived by his wife, Peggy; son Bart King and wife, Tammie; daughter Dee Dee Martinez and husband, Chris; stepson Bobby Culwell and wife, Vicky; brother Lindy King and wife, Delyn; grandchildren Jake Marti-

nez, Brady Martinez, August Martinez, Crystal North, Jim Bob Culwell III and Austin Culwell; and great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Johnny Chilton, Lonnie Hobbs, Lonny Benham, Rick Brown, Wesley Driskill and Beaumont Brown.

Wise County Messenger, March 31, 2012

EDDIE KING

Annette C. Gayler 1937-2012 Funeral for Annette C. Gayler, 75, of Alvord is 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, at Alvord Church of Christ with Chester Collum and Sonny Cole officiating. Burial is at Perryman Cemetery near Forestburg.

Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 1, at CokerHawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Gayler died Wednesday,

March 28, 2012, in Bowie.

Born March 22, 1937, in Forestburg to William Carl and Bertha Eunice (Smith) Covington, she was a homemaker and a member of the Alvord Church of Christ since 1986. She married Jerry Wayne Gayler June 28, 1954, in Rockwall.

Gayler was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her husband; son Tony Gayler of Decatur; daughter Sherri Hartfield of Alvord; grandsons Jason Starr Gayler and wife, Jamie, of Alvord, Preston Hartfield and wife, Rebekah, of Calvert, Bradley “Bubba” Hartfield and wife, Anne, of Grand Prairie and Trevor Hartfield of Alvord; granddaughter Heather Gayler Jack and husband,

Protect Your Pets FROM PARASITES WITH

NOW AVAILABLE AT

1000 Bus. Hwy. 380 E. • Decatur, TX

940-627-2133

PROTECTION AGAINST ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼

Fleas Ticks Mosquitoes Lice Mites Sand flies Biting flies

BUY 6 GET 3 FREE offer available for a limited time.

OFFER AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME.

11A

Justin, of Decatur; six greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Gary Covington, William Covington, Rob Covington, Gary Kelton, Keith Kelton and Mike Hatfield. Honorary pallbearers are Davey Covington, Dakota Covington and Scott Lichtenberg.

Wise County Messenger, March 31, 2012

SCOUTING FOR FOOD — Cub Scout Pack 115 will be Scouting For Food 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Brookshire’s in Bridgeport.

All donations benefit WARM. FFA PLANT SALE — Decatur FFA will host a plant sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at the Exxon on U.S. 81/287 and Farm Road 51. Bedding plants, baskets, color bowls, annuals and perennials grown by students will be sold. Cash and checks will be accepted.

MARKER DEDICATION — The dedication of an official Texas Historical Marker for First Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport, 1307 Newby, is 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1.

EASTER PRAISE — Morris Memorial United Methodist Church Choir of Chico presents “Easter Praise,

Music from the Gaither Collection” at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 1. Food and fellowship will follow the program.

QUILT SHOW — The Decatur Woman’s Club Quilt Show is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 2, at the Decatur Church of Christ. Tickets are $15 with lunch, $5 just to view the display. All proceeds benefit community projects.

Raffle tickets, $1 each or six for $5 are available from any woman’s club member or at Patti’s Hair Parlor in Decatur.

COOKING FOR CHARITY — Wise Electric Coop is cooking briskets for various charities. Order by April 4.

Briskets will be ready on April 6 and can be picked up from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. that day.

For more information, call (940) 627-2167.

12A

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

AREA DEATHS

KAREN GARRETT EXCITED TO HELP YOU WITH A GREAT DEAL!

Barry Gene Brown

Samuel Dennis Vincent

1958-2012

1929-2012

Graveside service for Barry Gene Brown, 53, of Decatur was March 30 at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville with the Rev. Charles Pugh officiating.

Brown died Monday, March 26, 2012, in Decatur.

Born Oct. 6, 1958, in Grapevine, to Dowden Brown and Billie Cole, he was a truck driver.

He was preceded in death by daughter Tabatha Brown and brother Gary Brown.

Brown is survived by daughters Tiffany Anderson of Chico, Tonya Redmon of North Richland Hills and Tosha and Terra Brown of Washington; son Timmy Brown of Oklahoma; brothers Tim Brown and Larry Brown and wife, Donna, of Decatur; sisters Terry Hamm and husband, Raymond, Sandy Cornell and husband, Keith, of Decatur, Debra Lester

BARRY BROWN of Denton, Sondra Roubion and husband, Steve, of Paradise and Druanna Baker and husband, Todd, of Sanger; 12 grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Brody Brown, Jeremy Brown, Phillip Brown, Cody Cornell, Bo Waggoner and Ray Hamm.

Wise County Messenger, March 31, 2012

Funeral for Samuel Dennis Vincent, 82, of Boyd was March 30 at ChristianHawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev. Steve Benard officiating. Burial followed at Boyd Cemetery.

Vincent died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in Springtown.

Born Nov. 7, 1929, in Mansfield to Samuel and Lenna (Billingsley) Vincent, he was a retired maintenance employee of the Texas Highway Department. He married Ruby Faye Smith June 28, 1949, in Boyd.

Vincent was preceded in death by his wife and son, Jerry Don Vincent.

He is survived by son Samuel D. Vincent and wife, Darla Jean, of Springtown; grandchildren Lisa Reid and husband, David, of Newark, Stacey Stapleton and husband, Jake, of Boyd, Johnnathan Warren of White Settlement and Jason

940-62 940-6 27-2177 jameswood.com

BUICK CHEVY GMC HYUNDAI PRE-OWNED

Tangles NOW OPEN

Book Now For Prom

Updos, Color, Hi-lights, Modern Cuts & Styles

865-850-0021 by appointment

Phyllis Nobles

114 E. Main, Suite A • Decatur

Owner/Stylist

SAMUEL VINCENT Warren of Graham; greatgrandchildren Isaac, Josh, Matthew, Ethan and Aries; sister Ruby Vincent of Graham; brother Willy Vincent and wife, Nelda, of Chico; and other family members.

Pallbearers were Jake Stapleton, Derek Bone, Rocky Tackett, Steve Tackett, Greg Tackett and David Reid.

We honor most all funeral plans offered by any funeral home.

1401 Halsell • Bridgeport 940-683-1704

Wise County Messenger, March 31, 2012

Thomas Edward Tuggle 1943-2012 Funeral for Thomas Edward Tuggle, 68, of Newark is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with Phil Sams officiating.

Tuggle died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, in Newark.

Born July 22, 1943, in Grand Saline to Myron and Kathryn (O’Rourke) Tuggle, he was a retired concrete

contractor. He married Myoka Anderson Dec. 8, 1961, in Fort Worth.

Tuggle was preceded in death by granddaughter Kari Elaine.

He is survived by his wife; son Thomas Tuggle and wife, Nina, of Fort Worth; daughters Karla von Diezelski and husband, Chris, of Newark and Cheryl Walls

and husband, Derek, of Crafton; grandchildren Richie, Jenni, Rhonda, Justin, Natalie, Kassi, Kandi, Kathy, Thomas, Edward and Teddy; great-grandchildren Edean, Remmy, Blaize and Michelle; sister Elizabeth Wilson and husband, Billy, of Cottondale; and other family members.

Wise County Messenger, March 31, 2012

THOMAS TUGGLE

JamesWoodHyundai.com UP TO

40

HUGE SELECTION OF MPG

Highway

2012 ACCENT

*

NEW 2012

SONATAS

UP TO

35MPG

$14,995 HUGE SAVINGS

Highway

WHETHER YOU LEASE OR BUY...THE WOOD WAY!

WOOD BEATS ANY CITY DEAL Come See Why WE Have The

Highest Customer Satisfaction Rating of ANY Area Hyundai Dealer

EXTRA $500 MILITARY REBATE ON ALL NEW HYUNDAIS Active Duty or Retired Military (with at least 20 years of service)

UP TO

30

MPG

Highway

2012 TUCSON*

$19,995

940-627-4600 US287South DECATUR

America’s Best Warranty*

10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty*

With Approved Credit. PRICES are Plus Tax, Title and License. ACCENT GLS: Stock #320284. MSRP: $16,110. Wood Discount: $1,115. TUCSON GL: Stock #320256. MSRP: $21,355. Wood Discount: $1,360.

WARRANTY: See dealer for details. EPA HIGHWAY Estimates for comparison. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits & vehicle condition.

C

f lear or

T

ff akeo

Wise’s top hoopsters take to the sky MVP

MVP

Jordan WARD

ALVORD, SENIOR 5-5, Point guard Points: 12.4 Rebounds: 6.1 Assists: 6.5 Steals: 4.2 The two-time TABC and TGCA all-state selection and 9-2A MVP led the Lady Bulldogs to a second straight district title and a trip to the Class 2A Region II final. She led the Lady Bulldogs in scoring, assists and steals, while controlling the game.

CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Joey REDWINE

DECATUR, SENIOR

5-11, Forward Points: 13.4 Rebounds: 6.3 Assists 2.8 Steals: 2.8 The District 7-3A MVP was a dynamic player on both ends of the floor in her first year as a starter.

She led the Lady Eagles in scoring and rebounding on the way to a league title and trip to the region quarterfinal.

Brooke RHODES

SLIDELL, SENIOR 5-7, Forward Points: 20.4 Rebounds: 9.6 Steals: 3.5 Despite playing with an ACL tear, the forward was a difference maker and matchup problem for most schools. She led the area in scoring and earned 17-A Offensive Player of the Year. She guided the Lady Greyhounds to a third straight regional appearance.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Sabrina GARZA

BRIDGEPORT, JUNIOR 5-7, Forward Points: 9.4 Rebounds: 11.7 Steals: 2 The 7-3A Defensive Player of the Year held her own in the paint, averaging nearly a double-double per night. On the defensive-minded Sissies, she usually drew the assignment of guarding other athletic bigs and limited several area top players.

SIXTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Chelsey STEELE

ALVORD, SENIOR

5-9, Post Points: 4.1 Rebounds: 3.2 Assists: 0.6 Steals: 0.4 The District 9-2A Sixth Player of the Year was part of a three-person rotation down low for the Lady Bulldogs with Madi Lynch and Sam Hahn. Steele led Alvord in rebounding in most of its playoff games. While not starting, the high energy Steele was regularly on the floor at the final whistle.

CO-NEWCOMERS OF THE YEAR

Murphy GRAHAM

DECATUR, SOPHOMORE

5-7, Guard Points: 8.3 Rebounds: 2.5 Assists: 1.2 Steals: 1.2 The 7-3A Newcomer of the Year proved to be a strong perimeter shooter that improved throughout her first varsity campaign. She knocked down a key three-pointer late in the Lady Eagles’ arearound win over Big Spring.

Kaylee McCONNELL

PARADISE, FRESHMAN

5-6, Guard Points: 6.7 Rebounds: 2.5 Assists: 1.5 Steals: 1.4 The freshman point guard started every game for the Lady Panthers, earning a second-team 10-2A selection in a league with the state champion. She was a big contributor in the first Paradise winning season in 10 years.

Austin LAMIRAND

DECATUR, SENIOR 6-1, Guard Points: 18.8 Rebounds: 5.5 Assists: 1.7 Steals: 2.7 The District 7-3A MVP was second in the county in scoring. He shot 40 percent from the field and 36 percent on three-pointers, hitting 94. As Decatur’s lone returning starter he led the team back to the playoffs, while grabbing 181 rebounds and making 89 steals.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Trevor HARDEE

ALVORD, SENIOR 6-6, Forward Points: 23 Rebounds: 12 Assists: 2 Steals: 2 Blocks: 3 The first-team 9-2A selection won the county scoring title. He accounted for 50 percent of the Bulldogs’ offensive output. He scored more than 30 points four times, while also leading his team in rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and minutes.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Blake THOMPSON

BRIDGEPORT, SENIOR 6-2, Guard Points: 12.6 Rebounds: 4.8 Assists: 4.2 Steals: 1.6 Blocks: 1.2 The 7-3A Defensive Player of the Year moved from forward to point guard this season and was perhaps the county’s most improved player. He led the Bulls in scoring and also provided solid defense for the Bulls. He averaged better than a block per game as a guard.

SIXTH MAN OF THE YEAR

Parker SLATE

DECATUR, JUNIOR 6-1, Guard Points: 4.7 Rebounds: 1.5 Assists: 0.7 Steals: 0.9 The first-year guard provided key depth for the Eagles on their way to the second-round of the playoffs.

CO-NEWCOMERS OF THE YEAR

Austin GARZA

ALVORD, FRESHMAN 6-0, Point guard Points: 2.6 Rebounds: 1.1 Assists: 1.5 Steals: 0.8 As a freshman, he played in 24 varsity games. He averaged 22 minutes per game as the point guard for the Bulldogs. He was runner-up for newcomer of the year in his district.

Tyler Maynard

SLIDELL, FRESHMAN 5-9, Point guard Points: 8.3 Rebounds: 2.3 Assists: 4.1 Steals: 2 The starting point guard as a freshman for the Greyhounds, who went 12-2 in district and made the playoffs, Maynard proved to be a dangerous shooter on the outside, opening things up underneath for Slidell’s big men.

Girls First Team

Boys First Team

Madi LYNCH Alvord, senior 5-8, Forward Points: 8.2 Rebounds: 7.1 Assists: 1.3 Strong defender in the post led the Lady Bulldogs in rebounding and earned first-team 9-2A and TABC all-region pick.

Jared CATE Boyd, senior 6-3, Shooting guard Points: 17.1 Rebounds: 6.3 Assists: 2.1 Steals: 1.5 The third-year player led the Yellowjackets in scoring with his versatile offensive game. He earned a firstteam 10-2A selection.

Shae WILLIAMS Boyd, junior 5-8, Guard Points: 13.1 Rebounds: 6.7 Assists: 2.8 Steals: 3 The first team 10-2A selection was a mismatch most nights with her ability to get to the basket with her strength and quickness. She also developed an outside shot.

Chasen STARNES Boyd, senior 6-5, Guard Points: 12.4 Rebounds: 5.4 Assists: 2.8 Blocks: 1 After a leg injury forced him to miss time, the 102A first-team pick put up solid numbers handling the ball for the Yellowjackets.

Todd CHRISTENSON Northwest, junior 6-6, Forward Points: 9.8 Rebounds: 9.6 The undersized big man for the Texans nearly averaged a double-double in the super-competitive 7-5A. He led the Texans in rebounding on their way to the playoffs and narrow loss to Class 5A champion Flower Mound Marcus.

Chelsea LANDES Boyd, junior 5-3, Point guard Points: 10.7 Rebounds: 3 Assists: 3.1 Steals: 2.3 The Lady Yellowjackets’ floor general guided the team to the playoffs and earned a 10-2A first-team pick. She turned into a clutch three-point and freethrow shooter.

Hannah AVANTS Chico, senior 5-6, Point guard Points: 17.9 Rebounds: 3.9 Assists: 1.5 Steals: 2.4 The veteran guard led the Lady Dragons in scoring, rebounds, assists and steals, and earned a firstteam 13-A selection.

Peri JAMES Northwest, senior 6-0, Point guard Points: 10.8 Assists: 5.7 Steals: 2.5 The point guard guided the Texans to the playoffs with strong play on both ends of the court.

Keaton HICKMAN Paradise, junior 6-5, Center Points: 12 Rebounds: 10 Blocks: 2.1 The Paradise big man averaged a double-double and two blocked shots to earn a first-team 10-2A selection.

Allie HANDLON Decatur, senior 5-6, Point guard Points: 5.6 Rebounds: 5.1 Assists: 5.2 Steals: 1.6 Point guard ran the show distributing ball for a 25win team, earning a first-team 7-3A pick. She attacked the rim as a guard and fought for the team lead in rebounding most of the year.

Sarah MOSS Northwest, senior 5-4, Guard Points: 7.7 Rebounds: 1.7 Assists: 5.5 Steals: 4 The Lady Texans’ guard earned a spot on the 7-5A first team. She led Northwest in assists and steals.

Messenger photos by Joe Duty

FLYING HIGH — Boyd’s Shae Williams averaged 13.1 points and 6.7 rebounds for the Lady Yellowjackets.

Second Team

Second Team

Ariel ROGERS Alvord, junior 5-6, Guard Points: 7.2 Rebounds: 3.1 Assists: 1.3 Steals: 0.6 The Lady Bulldogs’ third-leading scorer was a tough on-the-ball defender but was also capable of guarding some of the area’s top posts. She earned a spot on the 9-2A first team.

Kallie TYNER Boyd, junior 5-6, Guard Points: 7.1 Rebounds: 4.8 Assists: 2.5 Steals: 3.1 Total energy player for the Lady Yellowjackets. She provided tough defense at the guard position and could also drive to the basket.

Lauren HART Bridgeport, sophomore 5-2, Point guard Points: 14.7 Rebounds: 4 Steals: 3.2 Assists: 4.1 The quick guard led the Sissies in scoring and assists. She ran the show for a playoff team and harassed opposing guards. Hart earned a first-team 7-3A pick.

Malori MOSS Chico, senior 5-7, Guard Points: 11.3 Rebounds: 3.6 Assists: 1 Steals: 1.8 A fourth-year player, the 13-A first-team pick was the Lady Dragons’ second leading scorer and rebounder.

Makenna BURT Paradise, sophomore 6-1, Forward Points: 13.5 Rebounds: 9.4 Blocks: 2.0 Steals: 2.29 The first-team 9-2A selection was a mismatch downlow for most opponents. The tough, aggressive post led the Lady Panthers in scoring and rebounding.

Katy STEPHENS Slidell, senior 5-9, Forward Points: 10.1 Rebounds: 4.8 Blocks: 1.8 The forward displayed great range shooting the ball.

She shot 71 percent on free throws and knocked down 44 three-pointers, helping her team to a third straight regional tournament and earning her a 17-A first-team pick.

Honorable Mention

Bridgeport - Leah Guinn, Audra Hart; Decatur Bobbi Clemmer; Paradise - Makala Neighbors; Slidell - Ashton Stroope, Caitlin Pruett

Trent GARRETT Slidell, junior 6-1, Forward Points: 13 Rebounds: 10.2 Steals: 3.1 Blocks: 1 The 17-A Offensive Player of the Year also earned a TABC all-region nod. The Slidell versatile big man led the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging a double-double.

Casen BAKER Alvord, junior 6-2, Forward Points: 12 Rebounds: 10 Assists: 1.4 Steals: 1.2 The first-team 9-2A pick accounted for a quarter of the Bulldogs’ offense and a third of the rebounding.

HOUNDING PRESENCE — Slidell’s Trent Garrett was the Greyhounds’ leading scorer and the 17-A Offensive Player of the Year.

Cameron KING Bridgeport, senior 6-0, Guard Points: 10.5 Rebounds: 4.9 Assists: 2.3 Steals: 1.2 The shooting guard was tough on opponents on both ends of the floor. The first-team 7-3A pick led the Bulls in rebounding and was second in scoring.

LEADING THE WAY — Decatur’s Allie Handlon led the Lady Eagles to a second straight 7-3A title.

REACHING FOR THE SKY — Paradise center Keaton Hickman fights for a rebound. He averaged a doubledouble for the Panthers.

Credits The All-Wise team is voted on by the 16 coaches in the area. Thanks for their help with nominations and selection of the team.

Special thanks to Michael Sayers and the Decatur Municipal Airport for use of the runway for the photo shoot.

All photos by Joe Duty and page design by Andrew May and Richard Greene.

Caleb HOGAN Decatur, senior 6-3, Forward Points: 11.6 Rebounds: 6.5 Blocks: 0.5 Steals: 0.9 The Decatur big man led the Eagles in rebounding and was second on the team in scoring as a firstteam 7-3A selection.

Cameron MIZE Decatur, sophomore 6-1, Guard Hustle player who was never the focal point of offense, but managed to contribute on offense by constantly attacking the rim and getting rebounds.

He earned a second-team 7-3A selection.

Connor BERRY Paradise, senior 6-3, Guard The first-team 10-2A pick recorded a 40-point game and was a consistent threat on the perimeter, shooting 32 percent on three-pointers. He had several games with five or more treys.

Aaron LEAKE Slidell, senior 5-10, Guard Points: 8.1 Rebounds: 7.1 Assists: 2.1 Steals: 4.5 The quick, defensive-minded guard averaged 6.4 steals per game, which generated fast-break opportunities for the Greyhounds on their way to the playoffs. Leake earned 17-A Defensive Player of the Year.

Honorable Mention

Chico - Dylan Hightower, Zach Vidal; Decatur Brevon Blaylock, Taylor Clayton; Paradise - Logan Bailey; Slidell - Isaac Davis

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

3B

SPORTS BASEBALL

Bulls bats awake against Mineral Wells Bridgeport scores four in fourth inning

By RICHARD GREENE In the first 17 innings of District 7-3A play, the Bridgeport Bulls’ potent offense managed only four runs.

Tuesday in the fourth inning, the Bulls’ offense finally got on track with a mix of small ball and a bloop, two-run double by Alex Samples in a four-run inning. Bridgeport added a run in the fifth and sixth innings to score a crucial 6-4 victory over Mineral Wells.

“A win is a win,” Samples said. “We pulled it out. There’s no more padding stats. Now, it’s all about figuring out a way to win.”

The Bulls (15-4) moved to 2-1 in the league and stayed a game back of the De-

catur Eagles, who they went on the road to play Friday.

The Bulls’ struggles to push across runs continued early Tuesday as they failed to score despite getting runners on base in the first three innings. Twice Mineral Wells pitcher Hunter McCoy got Bridgeport’s Omar Martinez to bounce to shortstop for double plays to end innings, including the third with bases loaded.

Bridgeport coach Ted Leps gave McCoy credit for making quality pitches when he needed but also said his team needed better swings with runners on base.

“We’ve got to do a better job with our approach at the plate,” Leps said.

The Bulls refused to let another scoring opportunity get away in the fourth. With Bridgeport down 1-0, Dillon Waldrep was hit by a pitch for the second time to lead off the inning. Reese Read followed up with a single. He finished with a pair of hits and two runs scored.

With two runners on, Leps decided to play small ball. Damien Delgado put down a bunt that McCoy fielded. A high throw to first that pulled the first baseman off the bag and loaded the bases. Junior McLaughlin worked a walk to bring home the tying run. It was one of two RBIs for the right fielder.

A batter later, Gentry Funk laid a sacrifice bunt down the third-base line that left Mineral Wells only a play at first and allowed Read to score the go-ahead run.

“We emphasize bunting,” Leps said. “Facing team’s best pitchers in district, you’ve got to be able to bunt.”

With two outs and runners at second and third, Samples hit a ball into shallow rightcenter field that Mineral Wells center fielder Brandon Martinez couldn’t chase down.

When the ball fell, two more Bridgeport runs came home to make it 4-1.

“I hit it right off the sweet spot of the bat.

That’s why it was so high,” Samples said.

“Both outfielders went for it and missed it.

I can’t be mad about just missing a pitch.”

Samples, who walked twice, finished 1-for3 with a run scored. He scored the Bulls’ sixth run in the sixth on a RBI single from Branon Huff.

The 6-1 lead appeared safe as the Bulls’ starter Martinez went to the mound for the seventh. Martinez allowed one unearned run on four hits with five strikeouts, two walks and a hit by pitch through six innings.

“He didn’t have his best stuff, but he did a good job of battling,” Leps said.

Mineral Wells did not go quietly in the seventh as two singles to start the inning forced Martinez off the mound. Read took over and got a popout for the first out. The next three Mineral Wells hitters singled, and a sacrifice fly by Nate Nicklas made it a two-run game.

With the tying run on base, Read struck out Aaron Wheeler to end the threat and the game.

SOCCER

Eagles eye start of playoffs

BASEBALL

Roberts pushes Decatur to 3-0 Pitcher earns win, hits two triples, homer

Decatur to meet Byron Nelson or Brewer

By RICHARD GREENE The Decatur Eagles charge into the playoffs for the second time in the program’s history Tuesday.

The Eagles will play a Class 4A Region I area round match against the winner of Friday’s bi-district game between Byron Nelson and Fort Worth Brewer.

After Decatur posted a programbest record of 4-4-2 in District 9-4A play, Eagles’ goalkeeper Wade Laughlin said he’s ready for the postseason.

“We’ve been working hard this week to get ready,” Laughlin said about his playoff debut. “I don’t know how it’s going to be. I’m a little nervous. But I’ll be able to get through it.”

The Eagles will not be at full strength for Tuesday. Senior standout defender Taylor Spence is still slowed by an ankle injury.

“I hope we can tape it enough for him to jog around,” said Decatur coach Nick Stokes. “He will not be able to take our free kicks. We hope to have him out there to com-

municate and direct people.”

With Spence slowed, the Eagles will move one of their top midfielders, Harry Boatman, to the back line with Reece Fitzgerald and Spence.

“Harry has dropped back and played well, but it hurts us more in the midfield,” Stokes said.

Freshman Eddy Martinez is stepping in to take Boatman’s midfield spot.

The Eagles will need a strong performance from Laughlin in goal. Stokes said the sophomore has continued to improve throughout the season.

“He’s done a great job and gained a lot more confidence,” Stokes said.

“He’s growing as a player, and his voice is growing on the team. He’s been able to communicate more to his defense.”

Laughlin said his defense has helped him.

“They’ve been solid,” he said.

If Byron Nelson is the opponent, they will play host to Eagles Tuesday. Decatur would play Brewer at home, if Brewer wins Friday.

Messenger photos by Joe Duty

HEADING INTO PLAYOFFS — Decatur’s Devon Willis jumps to head a ball.

The Eagles will start the playoffs Tuesday against Byron Nelson or Brewer.

Senior DJ Roberts did a little of everything Tuesday night to help the Decatur Eagles maintain their hold on first place in District 7-3A. Roberts went 3-for-3 at the plate with a pair of triples, a home run and three RBIs. On the mound, he held Castleberry to two runs — one earned — on five hits in five innings of the Eagles’ 5-2 victory.

Decatur (11-7) moved to 3-0 in district. The Eagles were a game in front of Bridgeport heading into Friday’s showdown in Decatur.

Roberts struck out five and walked two while moving to 3-0 for the season. His ERA is a staff best 1.57 in 22 and one-third innings.

With the perfect night at the plate, he increased his average to .439 with 12 extrabase hits.

Colton Parker drove in his team-high 24th RBI in his final game. The senior catcher, who had been limited to serving as a designated hitter because of a shoulder injury, was scheduled for surgery this week. His recovery is expected to take eight to 12 months.

Jeremy Adams added an RBI and double.

Adams also picked up the save with two scoreless innings of relief. He allowed two hits, striking out two and walking one.

Decatur trailed 1-0 until it scored twice in the top of the third. The Eagles added a run in the fifth to go up 3-1. After Castleberry put a run up in the sixth, Decatur responded with two insurance runs in the top of the seventh.

Cain Lowe doubled in three at-bats. Chris Saunders went 2-for-4.

The Eagles finished with eight hits.

4B

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

SPORTS DECATUR INVITATIONAL

Eagles relay runs best time of year

By RICHARD GREENE In their final tune-up before the District 7-3A meet April 10-11, the Decatur sprint relay blazed the track for its fastest time of the season.

The team of Jacob Anderson, Greyson Muehlstein, Rhett Taylor and Haden Carpenter carried the baton around the track in 43.87 seconds Thursday at the Decatur Invitational.

Carpenter held off Bridgeport’s Hunter Gantt and Brewer’s anchor leg at the finish line. The Bulls, who were without Garrett Mullins, ran 44.25. Gabe Huerta, Jessie Smith, Trent Schuett and Gantt made up the relay. Brewer finished in 44.56.

“It was our best time of the year,” said Carpenter, Decatur’s lone senior on the relay. “We definitely needed a morale boost heading into district.”

Carpenter said the Eagles had the smoothest exchanges of the season.

“They were the best hand-offs we’ve had all year,” he said. “That’s why we got around the fastest.”

The Eagles also won the mile relay. The relay of Muehlstein, Brandon Rivera, Travis Kyle and Anderson ran a 3:28.43. The quartet finished three seconds ahead of Sanger.

The sprint relay victory was one of two first-place finishes for Carpenter. He claimed the 200, running 22.93. Muehlstein was second in 23.22.

Carpenter took second in the 100 with a blazing time of 10.9. He couldn’t quite catch Castleberry’s J.W. Maxwell, who ran a 10.72.

Neighbors takes second, third in hurdles Decatur freshman Nicole Neighbors turned in two strong performances in the hurdles, heading into the District 7-3A meet.

Neighbors took second in the 100 hurdles, running 17.25. She held off Bridgeport’s Lauren Hart, who ran 17.41. Springtown’s Myranda Mathis won the race in 16.63.

OFF AND RUNNING — Decatur’s Jasmyne Tate turns the corner in the sprint relay.

Messenger photos by Joe Duty

DASH TO FINISH — Decatur’s Haden Carpenter tries to catch Castleberry’s J.W. Maxwell in the 100 Thursday at the Decatur Invitational. never know what can happen.”

“It felt pretty good,” Neighbors said. “I’m just trying to get my times down.”

She hopes to dip her 100 time into the 16s at district.

“I just need to work on my footwork,” Neighbors said.

She won the 300 hurdles, running 49.56. Neighbors narrowly beat Springtown’s Danielle Robertson to the tape. Robertson ran 49.84.

Neighbors ended her day helping Decatur’s 4x400 team to victory in 4:13.9. She joined Bobbi Clemmer, Natalie Neighbors and Bailey Berry.

Compton wins triple jump

Mineral Wells’ Ivonne Corane edged out Decatur’s Briana Compton by an inch-and-a-half to win the long jump Thursday.

It only served as motivation for Compton in the triple jump as she won the event by a foot-and-a-half.

Compton landed a 35-6.5 effort.

Castleberry’s Rachel Keefer took second with a 34-01.75.

Compton said she actually scratched on her best jump, but did manage to land a good one, hitting the ramp perfectly.

“The last one I was on [the board] good,” she said.

Compton landed a 16-7 in the long jump.

“For the long jump, I was behind the board the whole time,” she said.

Rivera breaks two minutes in 800 The sluggish 2:05 he ran Saturday in the 800 at Springtown did not set well with Decatur’s Brandon Rivera.

He showed it Thursday as he completed his two laps around the Decatur track in 1:59.09 to take second.

“I felt good,” Rivera said. “It felt bad last meet. It’s good cutting six seconds.”

Rivera led for much of the race, but he couldn’t hold off Keller’s Derrick Gutierrez, who ran a 1:58.52.

“I don’t have to worry about him again,” Rivera said. “He’s at a 5A school.”

Rivera said he still needs to cut some time off before district and regionals.

“At district, I’m aiming for a 1:58, get stronger and get to regionals,” he said. “At regionals, you

Girls Results 100: 3. Yanira Rivas, Decatur, 13.05; 4. Tamara Maywald, Decatur, 13.18; 6. Bailey Thompson, Bridgeport, 13.35; 7. Rylee Howerton, Decatur, 13.9; 8. Lena Moles, Decatur, 14 200: 6. Briana Compton, Decatur, 27.87; 8. Jasmyne Tate, Decatur, 28.3 400: 4. Natalie Neighbors, Decatur, 1:05.28; 7.

Morgan Haney, Decatur, 1:07.18 800: 5. Natalie Neighbors, Decatur, 2:30.22; 7.

Bobbi Clemmer, Decatur, 2:36.75 1600: 4. Zuleima Palomo, Decatur, 5:49.02; 6.

Nancy Torres, Decatur, 5:50.28 3200: 4. Nancy Torres, Decatur, 12:31; 7. Zuleima Palomo, Decatur, 12:53.2 100 hurdles: 2. Nicole Neighbors, Decatur, 17.25; 3. Lauren Hart, Bridgeport, 17.41; 6. Katy Hicks, Bridgeport, 19.29 300 hurdles: 1. Nicole Neighbors, Decatur, 49.56; 5. Katy Hicks, Bridgeport, 56.58

Cortez finishes second in discus

After taking seventh in the state in powerlifting last weekend, Decatur’s Raymond Cortez returned to the discus ring Thursday.

The senior made a second-place toss of 140-4. Keller’s Luke Young won the event with a throw of 1738.5.

STRONG THROW — Decatur’s Raymond Cortez attempts a throw in the discus. He finished second.

DECATUR INVITATIONAL RESULTS 4x100: 3. Decatur (Tamara Maywald, Yanira Rivas, Jasmyne Tate, Briana Compton), 51.02; 5.

Bridgeport (Audra Hart, Bailey Thompson, Lauren Hart, Sabrina Garza), 54.12 4x200: 3. Decatur (Tamara Maywald, Yanira Rivas, Briana Compton, Jasmyne Tate), 1:51.44; 6. Bridgeport (Audra Hart, Paige Fagan, Sabrina Garza, Lauren Hart), 1:55.56 4x400: 1. Decatur (Bobbi Clemmer, Natalie Neighbors, Bailey Berry, Nicole Neighbors), 4:13.9 High jump: 3. Paige Fagan, Bridgeport, 4-8; 6.

Mariah Clayton, Bridgeport, 4-8; 7. Bailey Berry, Decatur, 4-8; 9. Nicole Neighbors, Decatur, 4-6 Long jump: 2. Briana Compton, Decatur, 16-7; 4.

Lena Moles, Decatur, 15-11.25; 5. Nicole Neighbors, Decatur, 15-5 Triple jump: 1. Briana Compton, Decatur, 35-6.5; 5. Jasmyne Tate, Decatur, 33-0 Shot put: 4. Chandler Young, Decatur, 32-11; 7.

Tabitha Moses, Bridgeport, 29-11

Discus: 6. Chandler Young, Decatur, 88-4 Team: 1. Keller, 131; 2. Sanger, 121; 3. Decatur, 119; 4. Castleberry, 89; 7. Bridgeport, 21 Boys Results 100: 2. Haden Carpenter, Decatur, 10.9; 6. Jordan McCaslin, Decatur, 11.4 200: 1. Haden Carpenter, Decatur, 22.93; 2. Greyson Muehlstein, Decatur, 23.22 400: 5. Daniel Smyers, Decatur, 54.54; 7. Andre Raymond, Bridgeport, 56.34 800: 2. Brandon Rivera, Decatur, 1:59.09; 6. Travis Kyle, Decatur, 2:07.84; 8. Daniel Smyers, Decatur, 2:11.31 110 hurdles: 4. Jacob Kevetter, Decatur, 16.31 300 hurdles: 5. Jacob Kevetter, Decatur, 43.78 4x100: 1. Decatur (Jacob Anderson, Haden Carpenter, Greyson Muehlstein, Rhett Taylor), 43.87; 2. Bridgeport (Gabe Huerta, Jessie Smith, Trent Schuett, Hunter Gantt), 44.25

4x200: 2. Bridgeoport (Gabe Huerta, Jessie Smith, Trent Schuett, Hunter Gantt), 1:32.71; 6. Decatur (Jordan McCaslin, Mason Clinesmith, Rhett Taylor, Nathan Mitchell), 1:37.72 4x400: 1. Decatur (Greyson Muehlstein, Brandon Rivera, Travis Kyle, Jacob Anderson) 3:28.43; 4.

Bridgeport (Gabe Huerta, Jessie Smith, Hunter Gantt, Trent Schuett) 3:38.02 High jump: 3. Collin Cowdry, 6-0 Long jump: 2. Jordan McCaslin, Decatur, 20-11; 5. Jessie Smith, Bridgeport, 20-3.5; 8. Trent Schuett, Bridgeport, 19-1.5; 9. Hunter Gantt, Bridgeport, 19-0.5 Triple jump: 5. Cale Hogan, Decatur, 38-11.75; 7.

Jessie Smith, Bridgeport, 38-01 Shot put: 6. Matt Smith, Bridgeport, 43-10.5 Discus: 2. Ray Cortez, Decatur, 140-0; 4. Matt Smith, Bridgeport, 126-07 Team: 1. Springtown, 111; 2. Decatur, 110; 3.

Brewer, 99; 4. Sanger, 85; 7. Bridgeport, 45

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

5B

SPORTS SOFTBALL

Boyd slugs Brock

Paradise goes to 6-1

Bottom of order scores six runs

Lady Panthers blast Jacksboro

The Boyd Lady Yellowjackets scored a big win to get into contention for a playoff spot Wednesday.

With a three-run sixth, the Lady Yellowjackets took a 6-0 lead and held on for the 6-3 win over the Brock Lady Eagles.

The victory moved the Lady Yellowjackets (14-7) to 4-3 in District 10-2A. They are a half of a game back of

Brock for third place in the league going into the second half of league play, which started Friday.

Paradise and Godley are tied atop the league at 6-1.

“It gets us back in the playoff hunt,” said Boyd coach Brandon Hopkins.

The bottom of the Boyd order paved the way for the win. The seven, eight and nine hitters — Brooke Bar-

nett, Kallie Tyner and Kelsie Dees — scored all six runs, going 4-for-7.

Boyd leadoff hitter Shae Williams drove in three runs on two hits, including a double.

Chandler Hammon earned the win, holding Brock to three runs on 10 hits in seven innings.

Neither team recorded a strikeout.

District 10-2A Standings Paradise 6-1 Godley 6-1 Brock 4-2 Boyd 4-3 Tolar 3-3 Millsap 3-4 Jacksboro 1-6 Peaster 0-7 Brock and Tolar still have to makeup rainout from first half.

Laney Campbell singled home the first of her three RBIs to start a five-run fourth inning Tuesday in the Paradise Lady Panthers’ 12-2 win over Jacksboro.

The victory ended a strong first half of district play for the Lady Panthers, who are tied for first place in 10-2A with Godley at 6-1.

Campbell finished 2-for-3 with a double.

BASEBALL

Taelor Burns and Shelby Lavigne added two hits each.

Lavigne and Samantha Bednorz doubled and drove in two runs.

The five-run fourth put the Lady Panthers up 9-2. Paradise ended the game with a threerun fifth. Campbell scored the final run on a passed ball.

Laura Wilson earned the win, allowing two runs on two hits in four and two-thirds innings. She struck out eight.

BASEBALL

Panthers take third straight Dillon Meadows and Connor Berry combined to throw a one-hitter Tuesday in the Paradise Panthers’ 8-0 win over Jacksboro.

The third straight victory pushed the Panthers (10-6) to 3-2 in District 10-2A. Meadows earned the win with five scoreless innings, allowing one hit. He struck out eight and walked one.

Berry pitched two hitless innings in relief, striking out

y

Messenger photos by Mack Thweatt

CELEBRATION AT HOME — Alvord teammates greet Casen Baker after his home run against Holliday Monday. He also hit a home run Tuesday against Henrietta.

Bulldogs win two The Alvord Bulldogs scored 10 runs in their final three at-bats Tuesday in a 14-7 win over Henrietta.

The victory was the Bulldogs’ (6-7) second in two days and moved them to 2-3 in District 9-2A. Alvord blasted three homers off Henrietta pitching. Jordan Locklear went deep and drove in three runs on two hits. Baker hit a homer along with a double, finishing 3-for-5. Trevor Hardee added a home run with three RBIs. Henrietta led 3-0 entering the third inning. Alvord put up two runs in the third and fourth innings to take a 4-3 lead.

After Henrietta tied the game at 4 in the bottom of the fourth, the Bulldogs broke it open with a four-run fifth.

Baker earned the win, allowing four runs — three earned — on eight hits in four and two-thirds innings.

Ty McDaniel pitched the final two and one-thirds, allowing three runs on one hit to get the save.

The Bulldogs beat Holliday Monday 7-5.

Baker hit a home run, going 3-for-4 with four RBIs. Hardee drove in two runs.

He picked up the win on the mound, allowing three runs — two earned — on seven hits. He struck out four and walked one.

The Boyd Yellowjackets found no answer to slowing down the unbeaten, secondranked Brock Eagles Tuesday.

Brock put up four runs in the first to jumpstart a 14-0 win in five innings.

Boyd (4-8, 2-3) managed only two hits — singles from Tanner Rivers and Jared

Cate.

Nine of Brock’s 14 runs were earned.

Chasen Starnes took the loss, allowing 10 runs — seven earned — on six hits in two and two-thirds innings. Brock added a pair of runs off Cody Jacobs and Rivers.

Errors sink Sissies The Bridgeport Sissies struggled in the field, committing six errors Tuesday in a 16-3 loss to Mineral Wells.

The loss dropped the Sissies (10-12) to 1-2 in District 7-3A. The Bridgeport errors led to nine unearned runs.

Mineral Wells put up four runs in the first inning. It added five in the fourth and

seven in the sixth and final inning.

Brooke Bennett took the loss, allowing seven earned runs on 12 hits with three walks and a strikeout.

Haley Guinn drove in two of the Sissies’ runs, going 1-for-3. Bennett had Bridgeport’s other hit.

Taylor Henson, Diana Garcia and Vikkie Rivera scored the three runs.

Lady Eagles fall to 1-2 The Decatur Lady Eagles slipped under .500 in District 7-3A play Tuesday with an 8-3 loss to Castleberry.

Decatur fell to 1-2 in the league, heading into Friday’s showdown with Bridgeport at home.

Becca Thele knocked in one of the Lady Eagles’ three runs against Castleberry with a double.

Madi Minor and Inez McDaniel each worked walks that led to runs.

Henrietta tops Alvord

Northwest shuts out Central a 5-0 shutout of Keller Central.

It was the Texans’ eighth

Brock hammers Yellowjackets

SOFTBALL

DELIVERING WIN — Alvord pitcher Trevor Hardee earned the win Monday against Holliday.

The Northwest Texans moved to 15-8 and 3-3 in District 7-5A Tuesday with

two.

Paradise pushed across a run in the first inning. The Panthers added three in the third and four in the fifth.

Paradise had eight hits.

Kale Johnson finished 2-for3 with three RBIs. Skylar Black drove in two runs.

Meadows and Berry each had a double.

Paradise looked for a fourth straight district win Friday at Boyd.

win in 11 games.

The Texans closed out the first half of district

play Friday against Saginaw.

A nightmare of a fifth inning in the field led to a 10-7 loss Tuesday for the Alvord Lady Bulldogs against Henrietta.

After a home run to lead off the inning, the Lady Bulldogs committed three straight errors and four in

the frame. Henrietta plated five runs in the inning, taking a 10-5 lead.

Harley Hooks went 2-for-3 with a RBI and scored three runs. Haylee Harris drove in two on two doubles in four at-bats. Ariel Rogers added a pair of RBIs.

6B

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

MESSENGER CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate for Sale

• Real Estate for Sale • Acreage • Business Property • Condos/Town Homes • Duplexes

Rentals

• Homes • Lots • Mobile Homes • Wanted to Buy

Employment

• Apartments • Business Property • Condos/Town Homes • Duplex Housing • Homes • Mobile Homes • Rooms

Pets

• Roommate Wanted • Spaces & Lots • For Lease • Wanted to Rent • Wanted to Lease • Facilities • Storage Buildings

Merchandise for Sale

• Pets • Pets Lost & Found

• Pet Care/Training • Pet Stud Services

• Appliances • Clothing/Jewelry • Furniture • Garage Sales

• Firewood • Miscellaneous • Auctions

• Business Opportunity • Employment Information • Adult/Elderly Care • Childcare • Food Service

Services

• Medical/Dental • Miscellaneous • Office • Retail/Sales • Trades • Work Wanted

Transportation

• Childcare • Adult/Elderly Care • Business • Housecleaning

Farm and Ranch

• Let Me Fix It • Miscellaneous • Tutoring

• Farm Equipment • Fencing • Lawn & Garden • Livestock • Livestock Care/ Training • Livestock Lost & Found

Announcements

• Accessories • Boats • Cars • Trailers • Recreational Vehicles • Wanted to Buy • Trucks

• Card of Thanks • Let’s Swap • Lost & Found

• Personal • Wanted

• Livestock Stud Service • Livestock Supplies • Miscellaneous • Mowing • Pasture & Feed • Poultry

CALL 940-627-5987 & GET RESULTS! Business Hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Deadlines: Classified Line Ads Midweek Edition: 10 a.m. on Tuesday Weekend Edition: 10 a.m. on Friday Classified Gold: 10 a.m. on Friday Real Estate Ads Midweek Edition: 3 p.m. on Thursday the week before Weekend Edition: 3 p.m. on Tuesday Classified Display Ads Midweek Edition: Noon on Friday Weekend Edition: Noon on Wednesday

Notices

Special Offers: 5-week Service Special: Place an ad of 20 words or less for 4 weeks in the Business Services classification of the Wise County Messenger for $58. Receive a bold heading and the 5th week FREE! Also, run the same ad in Classified Gold and the total is $90 (20 words or less).

• Legal Notices • Public Notices

4-week For Sale Special: Place an ad of 20 words or less for 2 weeks in any For Sale classification of the Wise County Messenger for $29. Receive a bold heading and extra 2 weeks FREE! Also run the same ad in Classified Gold and the total is $45

(20 words or less).

Classified Advertising Policy: Classified ads for the Weekend/Midweek edition are $14 per week for 20 words or less (each additional word is 70¢). To also run the same ad in Classified Gold, the price is $22 per week ($1.10 each additional word).

Error Responsibility: Customers are asked to check their ad immediately after it appears in the paper and report at once any error found. Claims for adjustment should be made at that time.

The Wise County Messenger is responsible for an incorrect ad only the first time it runs, so check your ad carefully.

Classified Gold goes into 21,000 additional homes.

Payments: In person: 115 South Trinity St., Decatur By mail: Wise County Messenger P.O. Box 149 Decatur, TX 76234-0149

ALL CLASSIFIED ADS APPEAR ONLINE AT WWW.WCMESSENGER.COM/CLASS

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Acreage 2 ACRES Owner finance, $30k. Rhome, Texas. All utilities, culvert, driveway, septic system, water tap.

(817)691-6601.

200 ACRES PASTURE LAND 8 miles east of Alvord. Some trees, fenced, water, coastal. $3,300/acre.

Can divide.

(940)427-2303, (817)988-1955.

• Bridgeport Lake - Waterfront 2/2 $96,500 • Sunset - 8.83 acres, 25x75 horse barn, tank, water. $59,500 • Alvord Schools - 10.3 acres, wooded with deep well. $75,000 or offer.

• N. Sunset - 150 acres, Denton Creek, good farm & hunting place. $3,500 per acre • N. Sunset - 20 acres Hwy 101. $80,000 • N. Alvord - Prime Hwy. 287 & CR Frontage 16+ acres. $12,000 per acre • N. Alvord - 13 acres, two CR frontage, $6,500 per acre.

• Sunset - 167 acres, good cattle & horse place, 40x40 building, stock tank, well & septic. Reduced to $2,695 per acre • Alvord ISD - 4.71 acres, no mobiles. $9,000/acre • Decatur - 5+ acres, good Hwy 380 frontage. $145,000 • Alvord - 5+ acres, Alvord school, heavily wooded. $35,000 • N. of Bowie 160 acres, rough and rugged $2,595/acres • S. of Boyd - 32+ acres FM 730 on Trinity River. $5,800 per acre or offer • E. of Sunset - 2-10 acre tracts, sell one or both. $4,500 per acre.

• Chico - 10 acres $55,000 Owner Terms • Perrin - 80 acres Good Farm $2,500 per acre possible terms • West of Sunset - 24.3 acres, 40x60 Horse Barn. $100,000 or good offer

Sun Set Realty - Jim Boyd, Associate

940-845-2120 940-393-0421 Cell

LAND FOR SALE approximately 1 mile outside of Boyd, 4.37 acres. Cash discount or 7-year term @ 3.9%; or 10-year term @ 5.9% with down payment Serious inquiries only. Call Zeke @ (817)773-7053. If unable to answer, please leave massage, will call you back ASAP. OWNER WILL FINANCE For sale, 10.5 acres. Very low down payment. 20 miles northwest of Decatur. Very quiet. (817)946-2856.

Business Property For sale or lease by owner. 3,800 +/- square foot building, Highway 114 frontage, approximately 1/2 acre.

Great location for restaurant/office/retail. Paradise.

(940)683-4933.

Homes

BRIDGEPORT 3/2/2 WBFP, optional 4th bedroom/study, located in prime neighborhood on cul-de-sac, close to schools. Newly painted & carpet in last 2 years, above ground pool w/deck. Call for details & appointment. $154,900.

(940)210-9797, (940)391-7509.

IN COUNTRY, BOWIE! 29 acres, 5/3 brick, gameroom, 50’x30’ workshop, coastal, paved road. $315,000. Evans & Associates Realty, owner/broker, (940)841-1072.

3/2, 2-LIVING man cave, 2,560 square foot manufactured home, metal roof, 4+ acres, $104,900, well, outbuilding, wood floors, tape/textured, Rhome. View pics: photobucket.com, (account: 132graham), (password: Rhome76078). Details, call (817)269-9070.

HOUSE FOR SALE Chico, 3/2.5/2, country living with additional acreage available.

(940)575-4251.

Tana 940-627-5859

tanahomes@yahoo.com • www.tanahomes.com DECATUR – 4/3/2 ON 2.5+ ACRES finished in 2008, granite in kit & baths, cer-tile in wet areas, split bedrooms, 4th bdrm/ofc. WBFP in LR & outdoor patio, formal & bkft nook, Jack-n-Jill bath, fenced bkyd & concreted parking for RV/boat. $249,900

PENDING

ALVORD - 4/2/2 CP. Owners have updated this beautiful home.

Large playroom, split bedrooms, WBFP, carpet recently replaced, fenced backyard with play scape, covered patio, extended deck. $185,000 BRIDGEPORT - 158 acres, nice property for developing. CR on two sides, grazing, wildlife, stock pond, views, trees. Call for info. $3,000/acre SILVER LAKES - 1 acre lot, trees, close to boat ramp and club house. Restricted sub. $31,000 DECATUR 2/2/2 townhouse open living/dining, new carpet, new paint, split bedrooms, fenced backyard, large storage in garage. $109,500 BOYD 5 ACRES secluded, trees, newer well, two 500 gal septic, totally fenced, beautiful site to build, no restrictions. Has well house and small shop. $100,000

NORTH ASSOCIATES

5/3 LOG HOME ON 20 ACRES 2 tanks. Built in 2000. Reduced to $240,000. FM 2127 & CR1990, Chico. (940)389-8286.

FOR INFORMATION ON WHO AND HOW TO PURCHASE HUD FORECLOSURE PROPERTIES VISIT: WWW.HUDHOMESTORE.COM

YOU GOT LAND? I GOT BUYERS! EACH OFFICE IS INDIVIDUALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Sue Ann Denton, Inc.

Bridgeport- Just listed! Nestled in the trees of Sherwood Forest, this 3848 sq ft classic traditional beauty has breathtaking entry, formal living and dining, 4 BR, 4.5 baths, beautiful office that could be 5th BR, and a huge utility room. From the beautifully landscaped yard to the custom-designed floor plan and exquisite craftsmanship, this home screams elegance, yet makes you feel welcome. A perfect place for family and entertaining.

Decatur- Just listed! Beautiful well-built home with granite in kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, rock fireplace, and stained crown molding to match doors and trim. Large walk in tiled shower in master bath and 2 vanities. Mudroom and utility room lead to closet with built in safe. A 30x30 shop is insulated and has electricity. Sprinkler system and outdoor fireplace on covered back porch.

Bridgeport- Just reduced! This brick home has gone through some major changes in recent years.

New floors, electrical, plumbing, roof, windows, reinforced metal bracing in the foundation, extra insulation in the attic to help lower your bills and more! Large fenced yard with mature shade trees and storage building.

Bridgeport- Just listed! Well-built 3 bedroom 2, bath brick constructed in 2005. Wood cabinets, separate utility and large closets are only some of the amenities.

Bridgeport- Just listed! Beautifully treed 8 acres in great location well and septic already in place for older mobile home. Home is in good condition with long covered porch and metal roof. Perfect for home or place to stay while building.

Bridgeport- Just reduced! This house is a diamond in the rough. All rooms are roomy and have lots of storage. All rooms have good carpet in virtually all rooms. Home is convenient to downtown, post office, churches, banks and restaurants. Also has large storage building or shop.

Chico- Just listed! Quaint but roomy home close to downtown. Beautiful hardwood floors, large master with attached craft room or seating area and 30x50 shop are just a few of the many things that make this a property one you won’t want to miss! 2 large fenced and landscaped lots with one on the corner, new paint, windows and storm doors add to its value. Great shop on second lot!!

Paradise- Just listed! Nice 3 bedroom 1, bath log home on just under a half acre.

Decatur- Just listed! 4.3 commercial acres with 2 water wells and one septic. Great highway frontage.

Beautiful Lake Bridgeport, Runaway Bay, North Star Pointe, Moonlight Bay, Sunset Bay, Silver Lakes, Bridgeport Airport Estates, Lake House Estates, Briar Crossing- A large variety of lake lots and waterfront lots available. Call our office first!

SMARTER • BOLDER • FASTER

Wise County’s#1 Real Estate Company (per MLS statistical data)

www.century21sueanndenton.com

• Apartments • Business Property • Condos/Town Homes • Duplex Housing • Homes • Mobile Homes • Rooms • Roommate Wanted • Spaces & Lots • For Lease • Wanted to Rent • Wanted to Lease • Facilities • Storage Buildings

RENTA

8 ACRES IN RUNAWAY BAY! Heavily treed! No restrictions! Offers considered. Owner finance considered. (817)733-3444. % # )6 2 % 3 ' . )4 3 ), % , 0 )4 , 5

Jack Cannon

Broker 940-368-1811

Eric Cannon

940-393-5317

Let Us Help You Buy Your HUD Home.

HUD Approved Realtors COMMERCIAL DECATUR - 1,944 SQ. FT. ON 4+ ACRES. $220,000 DECATUR - 6/6 $198,000 BRIDGEPORT - 6+ ACRES. $499,000

LAND RHOME - 88 ACRES. $345,735 ALVORD - 1.55 ACRES. $24,500 SUNSET - 5 ACRES. $37,000 BOWIE - LAKE PROPERTY 5 ACRES. $150,000 ALVORD - LOT FOR SALE. $14,500 DECATUR - 2 OR 3 ACRES ON S. FM 51.

POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCE DECATUR - MULTI-FAMILY LOTS. $25,000

SOLD

HOMES DECATUR - 2/1, 101 MULBERRY $59,000 LAKE BRIDGEPORT - LAKE FRONT HOME ON 1/2 ACRE. $209,780 DECATUR - 3/2, 1 ACRE. $65,000 DECATUR - 4,000 SQ. FT. METAL HOME ON 19+ ACRES. $249,900 DECATUR - W. HWY 380, 3/2/2 HOME + OUTBUILDING ON 4 ACRES. $198,000 RHOME - 4/2 ON 6+ ACRES, LARGE WORKSHOP. $134,500

Search The MLS Listing For All Homes Or Properties At

BRAND NEW CUSTOM HOMES! Have a home? Builder Trade In Program Available! 100% financing available! No reason not to build your dream home now!

(817)733-3444.

Apartments

HERITAGE MOBILE HOMES Affordable single and double wides.

Financing available. Call for more information. 650 S. Main, Jacksboro. (940)567-6111.RI36520.

$300/DEPOSIT 2/1 apartment in Chico. $600/month.

No pets. Call (940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.

RBMOBILEHOMES.COM Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of state. Licensed, bonded, insured.

Repos.

Free estimates.

(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.

Cabins & efficiency apartments for rent, including some as low as $500/month w/all bills paid. Boyd area.

Excellent location.

(940)433-3133.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is EQUAL HOUSING 1-800-927-9275.

OPPORTUNITY

WWW.CANNONREALTY.NET

Wise County’s#1 Real Estate Company (per MLS statistical data)

Sue Ann Denton, Inc.

Preferred Properties

% # )6 2 % 3 ' . )4 3 ), % , 0 )4 , 5

www.century21sueanndenton.com

940-627-1990 1814 S. FM 51 • Decatur MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

Each office is independently owned and operated.

®

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

12.7 acres of beautiful improved pasture, fenced and cross fenced with stock tank. Restricted as to no mobiles, no multi-family units and no commercial business. $78,900 Call Marilyn Brings your house plans! Build your dream home on this 0.27 acre lot. $28,000 Call Marilyn A fisherman’s paradise! Extremely nice 2/2/2 Austin Stone with metal roof, waterfront home on Amon Carter Lake with boat house & electric lift. 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 40 acre park like setting! Ranch style 3/2/4 home built in 2004. Shop, 2 sheds, 2 stall barn, 1/1 bunk house, fishing pond, pipe fencing, electric gate & more! $312,000 Call Marilyn Great country home nestled in the trees, 2 acres, a workshop, split bedrooms, cozy fireplace, and Paradise ISD! 4/2.5/2 built in 2007. $209,900 Call Rhonda 3/3.5 on 3 acres. Here’s your dream log home, Beautiful custom built 2 story log home, 2400 sq. ft., open floor plan, custom cabinets in kitchen, island. 3/3.5, study, detached garage with workroom and half bath and two car carport. Barn and storage building, fenced and cross fenced. $210,000 Call Pam. Need more acreage? 61+acres next to this property available.

www.remax-preferredproperties-decatur-tx-us.com

FEATURE PROPERTY

Bridgeport Decatur Rhome 1606 W. Bus. 380 817-638-5100 192 W. Hwy. 380 940-683-3080 940-627-3080 • Jana Bearden • Martha Cleveland • Jay Conquest • Joey Duncan • Sue Ann Denton • Bob Grommesh • Kim Holt • Steve Jones • Angie Kasner • Jane Kasner • Robert Meek • Sue Meek • Sandy Onks • Tonya Shaffer • Kay Stanfield • Angie Uselton • Melissa Day

RENTALS

Mobile Homes

4/3.5 WITH STUDY dining/gameroom, in Brookhollow, Decatur. 4,000 square foot home.

80% updated, all amenities. Need to sell A.S.A.P. Appraised over $300k, will sell $250k. For more information, call (940)255-5424.

Mini farm, Chico area, 5 acres with 3-bedroom, 3-bath and 3 large barns. House needs remodeled.

Water well, septic tanks. $98,500, no owner financing. (940)393-3817.

OFFERED BY TANA OFFERED BY TANA OFFERED BY TANA OFFERED BY TANA

940-320-0400

3/3/4 on 2.9 acres. 2,650 living with 4-car garage and extra room. Custom built in 2006. Approximately 2.5 miles south of Decatur on FM 51. $285,000. (940)577-2426.

$119,000 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick home, 1400 square feet. 907 Turkey Creek.

Robert, Trinity, (940)255-4684.

OFFERED BY TANA OFFERED BY TANA OFFERED BY TANA

OFFERED BY TANA OFFERED BY TANA OFFERED BY TANA

RUFFIN ARENA Lighted arena, 8+ acres, 10-horse bording stalls, round pen, barn, tack room. $125,000. Wise County.

(817)371-3987.

FOR SALE OR RENT 10 acres, double wide, fenced, paved road, large trees. Space for mobile home or travel trailer for rent.

Alvord area. Call for details, (940)389-7982; (940)872-3242 after 7:30p.m.

Gorgeous custom home in quiet neighborhood. Close to schools in acclaimed Alvord ISD. This stunning 4/3.5/2 boasts more than 3,000 sq. ft. on one level, soaring 12 foot ceilings, beautifully appointed kitchen with granite counters, glass doors, furniture style cabinetry, too much to list here. Impressive brick fireplace graces family room, built-ins abound! Mature trees, elegant rear courtyard, his and hers hobby rooms. Priced to sell.

Hurry! Call Susan 817-821-6659

RANDY W. PARKER-OWNER/BROKER LISA G. CARAWAY, MANAGING PARTNER/REALTOR

405 W. Walnut St. 940-627-9040 For more information about us and our listings visit www.parkerpropertiestexas.com

Lisa G. Caraway, 940-393-2476

Best of

WISE 2009

Beautiful Home with great ammenities including a beautiful backyard pool. Designed with little concern for allergies lisagcaraway@yahoo.com that carpet collects, check out the open floor plan with easy to clean tile floors, fireplace and super kitchen with granite.

Oversize garage. Look at this price $201,000!!

Bruce Furgerson 817-996-3202 bfrealtor.com

Just Listed! Custom home by Randy Neighbors, Builder at his best! Grand extras, granite, upgraded appliances, faux finishes, large kitchen island with produce sink, custom window treatments and blinds. Large fenced corner lot, separate dog run and covered back porch. Move in Ready! $215,000

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

RENTAL: Bridgeport Cute 3/2/1, large fenced backyard, insulated workshop with roll up doors and electricity!! Covered porch, tall ceilings. $1100/month Sherry Layton 940-399-8246

sherrylayton@embarqmail.com

940-627-4397 gussie@embarqmail.com

Sean Williams 940-577-4484 seanlmwilliams@yahoo.com

cecelisby@yahoo.com

For Information on All of my properties go to

bfyeehaw@embarqmail.com

Gussie Groves, GRI ERS

CeCe Lisby 940-399-9141

• Church building • 2 homes on 5 acres • 3/2/3C • 3/1/C • Horse property • 52 acres, 58 acres • Large office for rent

John Lanier 940-627-9714

jrlanier@gmail.com

Decatur: CR 3170. 14+ acres ready to build your dream house! Water well, septic and electricity in place. Pasture ot run your cows/horses on.

Chico: CR 1650,. 37 acre fenced on three sides. Lots of Oak trees. $2,800 per acre Decatur: 65+ acres. Ranch 35x125 barn with 7 horse stalls. 42X42 shop/garage with covered equipment shed. 8 small sheds. 3/2 all steel brick home with metal roof.

Bridgeport: Commercial land. 2.85 acres on Hwy 380, 15 miles west of new college. Water, septic. Gift 3/2 MN south of property.

202 W. Oak Decatur Nice .147 acre city lot with some trees. Ready to build. Close to Courthouse and shopping. $11,500

SOLD

1504 S. Cliff St. Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 1,448 sq. ft. located in established neighborhood. Home features original hardwood floors, carport, storage building, and a large yard with a covered patio. Stove and refrigerator included. $109,000

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012 Hospital

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, cable, all bills paid.

(940)799-7572.

Business property

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE ®

2 large commercial buildings. 8,000 & 11,000 square feet. Boyd area.

(940)433-3133.

1205 Halsell St, Bridgeport • 940-683-4008 Fred Meyers, Broker Mike Jones, Realtor 940-393-5229 Jared McComis, Realtor • 940-399-7530

303 Flozell Adams– Beautiful custom 3/2/3 on large landscaped lot with lots of upgrades. Reduced to $294,500 756 CR 1111 – 2 story Prairie 3/2.5 unbelievable home on 19.87 acres with trees, pond, separate quarters.

Reduced to $374,000 188 CR 2195 – Country 3/2 brick home on 2.798 acres, 24x30 man cave with insulation and electricity.

Reduced to $217,000 CR 3390 – 160+/- acres with scattered trees, open coastal field, fenced, large stock tank. 2010 Oakcreek 3/2 doublewide. $783,000 102 W. Cates St. - Old nursing home on Westside of Bridgeport. Lots of opportunities in this building.

Priced at $425,000 PR 3628 – 44+/- acres of raw land with a creek running through the property. Plenty of spaces to build your dream home with wildlife on property. $127,250 10th Street – Looking to build in the city limits of Bridgeport? 12 residential lots with scattered trees and minutes to everything. Priced at $110,000 165 Aston Drive – Lake cabin that has been recently updated by the dam on Lake Bridgeport. 2/2.5 enclosed back porch. Crappie/boat house grandfathered in. Reduced to $299,000 144 Nottingham Circle – Nice 3/2 home in Bridgeport. $115,000 1105 Hovey – Looking to put your business with Hwy frontage, then this building is for you. $125,000 Segundo Drive – Corner lot in Runaway Bay with scattered trees. $7,000

“Located on the historic Courthouse Square”

Sharon Blessing, Agent • 940-577-2488 Lisa Estrada, Broker • 940-577-5499 104 N. Trinity • Decatur, TX 940-627-4427 Call for info on HUD Properties and USDA Loans!

UPSTAIRS OFFICE overlooking Decatur square. $425/month. Cannon Realty, (940)368-1811.

Duplexes 3/2 duplex. $850/month, $750/deposit, water included. Additional deposit required for pets. Credit check required. 770 N. Main, Lake Bridgeport. (940)393-8664.

Bridgeport duplex, 3-bedroom. $775/month, $600/deposit. Call Donna, (940)389-1615.

Bridgeport, for lease, 2/2 duplex, no smoking, no pets. Includes refridgerator, stove, dishwasher, laundry room. $695/month, $700/deposit.

(940)389-7671 for appointment.

Homes 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1-car garage in Decatur. $800/month, $700/deposit.

Call (817)764-9996 for showings.

DECATUR: A COWBOYS ALL IN ONE PROPERTY! 4/3 home, shop w/LQ, barns, ARENA, coastal, sandy soil, pond, turnouts and more on 13+ acres! 324 CR 4280

Decatur: Lipsey Addition - 1771 sq. ft. totally updated, large treed lot.

Beautiful home!

3/2 brick for lease, 1502 S. Cliff, Decatur. Available in April. No smoking, $1,050/month plus deposit, references required. (940)627-2244.

3/2 home in Paradise. New appliances/renovated. $1,000/month + deposit & 12-month lease.

(940)389-8495 or paradiserental219@yahoo.com.

3/2/2 BRICK WBFP, ceramic tile, electric garage door. 1 acre, Decatur ISD, great neighborhood, Decatur acres, off Highway 287. $1,000/month; $1,000/deposit. (817)320-7065.

Boyd, Hilltop village, 3-bedroom, 2-bath. $900/month, $600/deposit.

Donna, (940)389-1615.

CALL CANNON REALTY for all your rental needs. We can help you lease or manage your properties. (940)368-1811.

The First Name in Real Estate!

940-891-3229

www.denton.ebby.com

206 E. Ewing Street $45,900 Jamie K. Miller-Riley 817-505-6886 Julie Downe 817-239-2390 Adorable 2 bedroom bungalow on large city lot in Boyd. Recently updated interior has rustic charm, covered front porch, metal roof, 2 storage buildings and located near schools.

CAROUSEL PROPERTIES Runaway Bay, 3/2, appliances, washer/dryer connections, CH/A, $850-950/month, $1,000/deposit.

Cuba Road, 2/1, appliances, $600/month, $750/deposit.

(940)539-0738.

For rent or lease. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-garage; plus 1-bedroom, 1-bath pool house. $1,800/month. 5 acres, in-ground pool. 955 CR1304, Bridgeport. (903)624-7253.

Recently updated 2/1 country home. $950/month plus deposit and references. No smoking, no inside pets.

(817)999-6619.

Mobile Homes 2-bedroom, 1-bath. $550/month. Located at 107-A W. Kentucky, Chico.

Call Kevin, (719)660-5992.

AzIe ISD, Pelican Bay, 2/2 single wide, $600/month. (817)281-4311 or (817)422-3023.

Boyd, big double wide, 3/2/2, all electric, fireplace, storm windows, fishing pond. No smoking, no pets.

References requied, $850/month.

(512)626-7231.

Spaces & lots UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Springtown RV Park, 3080 W. Highway 199, Springtown.

(817)220-4678. $190/month & up, covered/uncovered spaces. Laundry. Daily/weekly/monthly rates.

Wanted to lease Looking for family deer lease, 150+ acres, Jack/Wise County.

(940)389-3394.

VOTED BEST SELF READER’S STORAGE IN WISE CHOICE COUNTY Free lock with rental of unit UNTY MESSEN CO G SE

20 11 - 2012

• 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

102 W Aurora VistaTrail Aurora 1.22 acres $69,900

• Business Opportunity • Employment Information • Adult/Elderly Care • Childcare • Food Service • Medical/ Dental • Miscellaneous • Office • Retail/Sales • Trades • Work Wanted

EMPLOYM

136 Cowan Crossing Decatur 2.54 acre lot 375 ft. water well already in place. $43,920

“ We Are Looking for YOU!”

The

Hills

NURSING & REHABILITATION

NOW HIRING All Positions Apply in person Mon. - Fri. 2 - 5 p.m.

401 N. Hwy. 287, Decatur

940-627-7227 Wendy’s in Decatur is hiring shift managers. Must have fast food experience. Apply in person, 1180 S. FM 51, Decatur.

Medical/Dental Busy clinic needs full time MA, experience required, bilingual a plus.

Benefits available. Please fax resume to (940)627-0275.

GUEST RELATIONS COORDINATOR RN PRN WEEKENDS

CNAS

APPLY IN PERSON AT

201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR or FAX RESUME to 940-627-3937 EEO/M/F/D/W

BELLMIRE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, LLC soon to be Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Bowie 1101 Rock St. Due to our expansion we are in need of: RNs, LVNs & CNAs Excellent benefit package.

Come join the ranks of our team of professional caregivers.

Please apply in person Monday through Friday.

.

NOW HIRING FULL TIME CAREGIVERS • Day and Night Shifts Available • Serving Wise & Surrounding Counties

Apply in Person

Employment information 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.

Sales Personnel

Do you have a genuine love of animals and a passion to excel in all you do? We are looking for super individuals to fill openings for Kennel Technicians. BlooMoon Pet Resort provides exceptional care for family pets. Kennel Technician duties include cleaning, washing dogs, monitoring dog's activities and health and feeding. Ideal candidates are disciplined, 17 years or older, have reliable transportation, follow instruction, work both individually and as part of a team, have experience with animals, able to lift 50 pounds, and can leap tall buildings in a single bound.

BlooMoon is a SMOKE FREE FACILITY. Weekend hours are required and the schedule rotates.

Applicants should present themselves in a professional manner. Contact Lydia at

Karl Klement Ford has an immediate opening for a salesperson. Experience preferred but not mandatory.

Potential earnings over $50k per year • 5-day work week • Paid vacation Excellent opportunity for the right applicant.

Contact Derek Sugg or Faron Young at:

940-627-1101 or 1-800-772-8928

US Hwy. 287 South, Decatur An Equal Opportunity Employer

940-644-2722 or lydia@bloomoonpetresort.com

Devon Energy Corporation,

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

615-476-3850

Looking for just the right job?

Cottonwood Creek Road Montague 229 acres $778,600

PENDING

1625 CR 3838 Bridgeport 16.9 acres $122.597

The #1 Independently Owned Real Estate Company in the Metroplex and Texas

Now hiring experienced wait staff, bar tender & dish washer. Apply in person, Mon.-Fri., 9a.m.-4p.m., Reunion on the Square, 106 N. Trinity, Decatur.

Mon., Wed. & Fri. • 9 am - 2 pm • 1204 N. Bus. 287 • Decatur

ask for John Stamper

105 Northern Lights Court Aurora 1.10 acre $79,900

A notwww.wiseregional.com for profit hospital EOE Job 940-626-2525 Job Line 940-626-2525 EOE - Line Job Line: 940-626-2525

EMPLOYMENT

Call Monday and Tuesday Only.

ACREAGE

A NOT FOR PROFIT HOSPITAL

www.decaturselfstorage.net

Looking for a particular type sales person. One who will take a personal interest in my business. If you are willing to work, follow instructions, and can live on an average of $3,000/month until your skills improve. I will train you well, pay you well, and will provide advancement. Must be teachable and driven.

Only quality men and women need apply.

New subdivision adjacent to the LBJ National Grasslands in Wise County. Several ponds, beautiful rolling hills, large oak trees, beautiful heavily wooded lots, wildlife available, paved winding roads, minimum 2 acre lots. Can combine lots for larger acreage. One lot has new 375 ft water well on site.

2000 S. FM 51 Decatur, TX 76234

Storage Buildings

DECATUR SELF STORAGE

!

— Registered Nurses needed in — ICU*Med/Surg*CVICU*L&D*Surgery Behavioral Lab Health, ICU, CVICU, L&D Dialysis*Cath Director Emergency, Wound Care, !Bariatrics—Dietitian Case Management !HIMS—Assistant Director !Cath Lab—RCIS*Director—RN Openings for: Clinical Coder, required LBSW, HIMS Asst. and for Instrument Tech Please visitDir., ourLVNs website a complete listing career opportunities!

Please visitofour website for a complete listing of career opportunities!

2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX 76234 www.wiseregional.com

Food service

PARADISE ISD 3/2 double wide, $650/month, $350/deposit. 2/1 single wide, $400/month, $300/deposit. Garbage included. (817)692-9111.

Are you sports minded?

Price range from $35,140 to $48,000 Jamie K. Miller-Riley 817-505-6886 Julie Downe 817-239-2390

!!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.

ER

Decatur: Warehouse space, 1,000 – 10,000 sq. ft.

Boyd: 2 acres w/house on Hwy 114. Residential or Commercial. $175,000 Alvord: 23 acres of coastal, trees, 2 stock tanks, paved road, views! CR 2585 Boyd: REDUCED! 3/2 on 19+ acres of coastal, sandy soil, fencing, ag exempt!

Decatur: 20 acres, Hwy 287. $9,550 per acre. Will divide Decatur: Duplexes for sale. Owner/investor look NOW! 2, 4 or 6 units Paradise: 2.5 acres on Thompson Trail. Co-op water, fencing, great location. $36,000 Rhome: Vacant city lot on Old Mill Road. $29,000 Decatur: Early 1900’s fixer upper w/garage apartment. Trinity St. Reduced to $70,000 Decatur: 32 acres on CR 4511. Ag exempt, paved road, partial fence. $8,000 per acre Bridgeport: Prime location on Hwy 380. 2.63 acres, outside city limits. 50x80 shop, well & septic.

3-bedroom, 2-bath, large open living area, east of Rhome on South County Line Road. $700/month plus deposit. (940)531-2673 for information & application.

EMPLOYMENT

WI

w w w. w c m e s s e n g e r. c o m

7B

headquartered in Oklahoma City, is one of the larger independent oil & gas producers and independent processors of natural gas and natural gas liquids in North America. As a Fortune 500 company with approximately 4,400 employees, the company's portfolio of oil and gas properties provides stable, environmentally responsible production and a platform for future growth.

FACILITY TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY Daily duties include, but are not limited to, providing various Facilities and Real Estate support to the north Texas field offices as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Schedule and oversee contracted personnel for preventative maintenance activities such as generators, HVAC units and chillers, plumbing, water filtration, ice makers, hot water tanks, fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, landscaping, septic systems, irrigation systems, and janitorial contracts.

• Oversee and perform work as needed on the interior, landscape and perform janitorial services of the properties.

• Oversee and perform office relocations of employees including movement and installation of furniture as needed.

• Ensure the proper operation of building systems in compliance with required regulations and codes.

• Provide general maintenance and other work as needed to resolve service requests made by employees.

• Coordinate purchasing supplies and general office furniture and equipment with the corporate office.

• Will be on call 24/7 for urgent needs, security and fire alarms, disasters and/or after hour special projects.

• Replacing light bulbs and overseeing electricians.

PREREQUISITES • High School diploma or equivalent with 1 to 3 years of related work experience preferred.

• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record and be able to make occasional overnight visits to various offices.

• Dependable, flexible, self-starter, professional appearance, multi-tasked individual.

• Good problem solving skills.

• Able to work with minimal supervision a must.

• Must be able to safely lift and move office furniture, loaded boxes and equipment.

• Knowledge of how to safely use basic tools such as drills, various other hand tools.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Able to work well with all levels of employees and vendors.

• Must comply with all company safety, policies and procedures.

• Basic computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel a plus.

Devon offers a competitive salary commensurate w/exp & excellent benefits.

Visit us online and apply today at % # )6 2 % 3 ' . )4 3 ), % , 0 )4 , 5

Wise County Messenger Classifieds Online www.messenger.com/class

www.devonenergy.com

EOE

8B

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

EMPLOYMENT Fulltime position for busy surgical practice in Decatur, Texas. Medical office experience and terminology necessary. Computer experience required. Please respond with resume to: med.officereceptionist@gmail.com.

Now hiring for the following position:

• Full-Time RN Apply In Person At 701 West Bennett Rd., DECATUR or call

940-626-2800 EEO M/F/D/V

Miscellaneous Construction workers/laborers needed. Carpentry & concrete finishing skills important. Near Bridgeport. (940)575-4160.

Front counter help. Must have High School diploma or GED, have customer experience & neat appearance. Paid vacation, holidays. No phone calls. Pick up application in person, Comet Cleaners, 1400 S. FM 51, Decatur.

Full-time position for auto detailer/porter with ability to obtain state inspection license. Current state inspection license a plus.

9a.m.-7p.m., Mon.-Sat. Send resume to: applications2job@yahoo.com.

Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center Now hiring for the following positions:

FULL-TIME

• CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE • LVN Apply in person at

2108 15th St. • Bridgeport or call

Needed manager or assistant with mechanical knowledge/experience for an oil change shop. Send resume to 988 CR1326, Bridgeport, TX, 76426.

Now hiring general and skilled labor positions. Seeking Roustabouts, Manufacturing Press Operators, Fabricating and Aluminum Welders.

Call Barnes Employment at 940-683-9046.

EEO M/F/D/V

Pool service technician. Minimum 23-years-old, good driving record, bondable, mechanically inclined.

Full-time. Cell, (940)255-3869.

Decatur area dental assistant, minimum 2-years experience. Dentrix experience, bilingual preferred. Fax resume, (940)627-8402.

R&B Mobile Homes is looking for help setting up mobile homes. Ex perience a plus! Call Robert, (940)683-5547.

940-683-5023

ABSOLUTE HOME THERAPY

THERAPISTS NEEDED FULL TIME/PART TIME/PRN PT/PTA, OT/COTA, SLP

Office Denton County financial institution seeking branch president for it’s Wise County location. Send resume: P.O. Box 771, Denton, TX 76202.

Retail/Sales

Decatur Shell Truck Stop

Now Hiring Full Time

Cashiers Apply in Person

Bishop’s Wise Car & Truck Co.

1110 Hovey St., Bridgeport

Now Hiring Sales/Management Position Requirements: Professional Appearance Strong Work Ethic Computer Skills Clean Driving Record Earn $30,000 + Guaranteed Draws & Up to 25% Commission Apply in person or call Mitch at

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Clint 1306 E. Business 380 • Decatur

Clerk position available. Prefer bilingual. Apply in person, Gail’s Pharmacy, 810 WW Ray Circle, Bridgeport.

Subscribe Online. www.wcmessenger.com/ subscribe

940-683-1999 Trades

Hiring CDL drivers. Tanker endorsement and end dump. (940)389-2579 or (940)427-4953.

HIRING

PROCESS TECHS with stable work history, mechanical aptitude and desire to work locally. Pay $10.50/hr - $13.80/hr depending on skills and experience.

Looking for maintenance person capable of doing minimal plumbing & electrical work. Call (817)638-9053; fax resume to (817)636-2593.

Looking to hire experienced vacuum truck drivers, starting at $15.50/hour. Insurance program available. Call (940)626-8248 or (940)389-0399.

Now hiring Class A CDL drivers with 2-years experience. Oilfield/environmental/construction transportation. Paid weekly, insurance, Aflac, paid vacations and much more. Call Daniel, (800)448-6323.

Apply at

Now hiring Class-A CDL drivers, tanker endorsement required. Inquire at (817)240-8498.

www.entegris.com Concrete finishers and laborers.

Drivers license required.

(817)909-8890.

Drivers (CDL-A): HOME BY SUNSET ! Owner operators and company drivers. Haul aggregates and cement. Weekly pay & benefits available! www.sunsetlogistics.com, (817)589-7063 or (888)215-HAUL.

DARYL THOMASON TRUCKING. Flatbed Drivers. CDL-A required, 75% Texas, Oklahoma & Arkansas runs.% pay + 40¢ a mile for deadhead. New equipment. Family mMedical. $1,000 SIGN ON! CALL (800)231-5319.

Drivers: $0 down paid CDL training.

Guaranteed job placement. 4-week training. Fort Worth based, full benefits! $40K-$50K first year.

(817)529-5800.

Driver needed for bobtail dumptruck. Experience prefered. Must have 3-years clean DVR. Call (972)567-3967.

Experienced SHEAR/BRAKE OPERATOR. Experienced STAINLESS STEEL TIG WELDER. $15 and up depending upon experience.

Call Chad @ (817)439-0735 for interview.

NOW HIRING truck driver, full-time, Class A or B CDL required, experienced driver only. Hauling in Wise and surrounding counties. Apply @ Cox Ready Mix, 872 S. Highway 101, Chico.

Now taking applications for licensed journeymen electricians & apprentices, with commercial experience.

(940)389-5588.

Pneumatic sand tank driver, 2-years experience, CDL-A, minimum 25-years-old with clean driving record.

(940)577-4406 or (940)433-2519.

Texas regional routes! Deliveries out of Fort Worth up to a 200 mile radius. Home almost every night, great pay, great benefits, excellent equipment, family-oriented atmosphere! Must have CDL-A & 6-months experience.

800-397-0880. www.millistransfer.com.

HIRING CLASS A CDL DRIVERS Positions for local hauling of Aggregate and Hot-Mix. Over-the-road positions for Sleeper Trucks with Pneumatic Tankers Most trucks are 2012’s. Great settlement checks.

Hiring for the Justin and Weatherford Yards

TRANSPORTDrivers DRIVERS NEEDED Transport Needed Transport Drivers Needed Experience preferred • 22 years minimum age • 2 years verifiable driving experience or Call Jack @ 469-400-4971 22 years minimum 1 year oilfield driving experience age; 22 years minimum • Class A CDL age;

Transport Drivers Needed

• We pay you fordriving your experience 2 experience; 2 years years verifiable • Employee anddriving Family Healthexperience; Insurance 22 yearsverifiable minimum age; • Night shift premium Class Class A A CDL; CDL;

Flexible Schedule • Competitive Rates Contact Rebecca Bell, PT at

817-675-9467 or absolutehometherapy@yahoo.com

• Night shift bonus

2We years verifiable driving experience; your Cleburne area: experience 817.925.5154 Scott We pay pay you you for for your experience Bridgeport area: 940.393.5525 Danny

Page Designer

The Wise County Messenger is looking for a skilled, organized page designer who can layout award-winning news pages and special sections. This position requires creativity and great attention to detail. Duties include producing pages for a twice weekly newspaper as well as a weekly TMC, a separate twice monthly newspaper, and one to two special projects monthly. Experience in Adobe InDesign CS5 and Adobe Photoshop in a Mac OSX environment a must. Full time position, Monday through Friday; may require overtime, and late Friday evenings during football season a must. For more information, send resume and at least three work samples to tgriffith@wcmessenger.com. No phone calls.

Employee and Employee and Family Family health health insurance insurance Class A CDL; SEEKING EXPERIENCED CDL DRIVERS Night to work in N.Oklahoma & S. KansasNight

shift shift premium premium We pay you for your Night Night shift shift bonus bonus

• TOP PAY • COMPANY BENEFIT PACKAGE

Employee Family817.925.5154 health insurance S Cleburneand area:

401(k), Bonus Plan, Health & Life Insurance $500 Sign on bonus • $25 a day perdiem Living quarters provided

experience

Cleburne area: 817.925.5154 Bridgeport Operations

Night shift premium

Contact Fred Robeson - 940.389.6089 Bridgeport area: 940.393.5525 Hanson Aggregates, Inc., one of the World’s Bridgeport area: 940.393.5525 Tom Smith - 940.389.6326

largest producers of construction materials is now

S

K K

accepting applications for the following position: Night shift bonus

Haul Unit Operator. Hanson offers comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefit plans, a competitive 401(k) plan, paid vacation and competitive wages.

CleburneApplications area: can be picked 817.925.5154 S up in the office between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Plant Location:

1443940.393.5525 S. Hwy 101 Bridgeport area:Chico, Texas 76431 Hanson Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Decatur 201 East Walnut ~ P.O. Box 1299 ~ Decatur, Texas 76234 TEL: 940-627-2741 ~ FAX: 940-627-1341 ~ Website: www.decaturtx.org

CIVIC CENTER DIRECTOR Posting No: 12-005

Posting Dates: Open Date: 03/23/2012 Close Date: Until Filled Brief Description of the Job:

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY HIRING OPERATORS DUSTROL, INC. has been in business since 1973. We are looking to hire equipment operators for road construction.

Starting pay range is $10 to $16 per hour. Pay rate will depend on experience. Overtime is paid after 40 hours at the rate of time and a half. Hotel and per diem ($10 per meal) is paid by Dustrol. We are a safety oriented company willing to train on the following equipment: Landscape Loaders, Skid Steers (Bobcat), Broce Brooms, Stockpile Loaders and Milling Machines. Some travel is involved. We work in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. A CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsement is a plus. Current drivers license is required as well as a pre-employment drug screen. DUSTROL, INC. is an employee owned company that offers 401(k), ESOP BCBS Insurance (Medical and Dental), Paid Vacation and Sick Time.

Interested applicants should apply in person at 2801 Hwy 114, Fort Worth, Texas.

We are located one mile west of the intersection of I35W and SH 114, next to the Texas Motor Speedway.

EOE

SEEKING CDL DRIVERS CLASS A AND B • Competitive pay plus overtime • Paid insurance • 401(k) plan • Paid holidays • Paid vacation • Safety bonuses Must be willing to travel If interested please call

940-627-1005

The purpose of this position is to direct the operations and resources of the City of Decatur Civic Center. Work involves planning, coordinating and managing Civic Center operations; supervising staff; marketing the center and generating interest for using its space for varied events; negotiating and administering contracts; and allocating and managing resources.

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Three to seven years related experience.

Essential Functions:

• The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Directs the programs, services and operations of the City of Decatur Civic Center. Establishes goals and objectives; and develops and coordinates the implementation of center work plans; policies and procedures. Assesses operations and identifies and implements changes needed to expand, enhance and/or improve operations.

• Performs public relations; sales and marketing; develops and implements sales and marketing strategies to promote the center; and generates interest in using the center for a variety of events.

Provides customer service to center users; responds to requests; investigates and resolves complaints; and ensures customers have a positive experience regarding the center’s use and its responsiveness.

• Develops collaborative and professional relationships with other organizations, civic groups, local area chambers of commerce. Promotes the center, coordinates resources, shares information and any other duty required to provide a representation of excellence for the center. Attends meetings with City of Decatur officials, local boards, businesses and community groups to provide information about the center. Represents the center to surrounding localities and other states as appropriate.

• Negotiates and administers contracts with customers pertaining to scheduled events and use of the center. Researches and selects the optimal vendors to provide goods and services needed for the operations of the center.

• Establishes and administers the center’s budgets. Monitors spending and revenues. Prepares an annual budget for finance and allocates resources as appropriate. Approves center purchases.

• Prepares and maintains statistical, operational and financial reports pertaining to center operations to submit to the City of Decatur officials as requested. Maintains confidential information regarding scheduled events and customers.

• Ensures that the buildings, grounds, equipment and other physical structures/facilities are maintained. Coordinates and ensures building maintenance and repair is performed as needed.

• Answers telephones and correspondence regarding the center and its programs and services.

Responds to issues, questions, and/or complaints which cannot be resolved by subordinate staff or that require the director’s attention.

FLSA: Exempt Salary Range: DOQ NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must complete and submit a City of Decatur Employment Application between the job posting dates.

The City of Decatur does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

CITY OF DECATUR

Mary Ann Henline - Human Resource Manager 201 East Walnut • P.O. Box 1299 • Decatur, Texas 76234 TEL: 940-627-2741 • FAX: 940-627-1341 • Website: www.decaturtx.org The City of Decatur is an Equal Opportunity Employer and advocate for workplace diversity.

A N E Q UA L O PPO RTUNITY E MPLO YE R

K

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED. Training and full-time routes available. Weekend work not required, competitive pay and benefits. Prospective team members must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical, be drug free, and possess a clean driving record. Contact the Decatur ISD Transportation Department at 243 Buchanan Drive, Decatur; (940)393-7120.

Rick’s ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Roll/Off Container Service for Trash & Debris Removal Haz-Mat Containment & Removal

7-10 days out

940-683-3770

Family owned and operated since 1913

BRICK WORK New & repair. Specializing in small jobs, mailbox, cracks, planters. Free estimates. Wayne, (940)427-2190.

(no local or regional)

Our drivers get paid • For 34 hr HOS resets • $20 for every live load and unload • An extra $50 for every Canada trip

Applicants must have the following: Minimum 6 months Class A Tractor Trailer Experience Tanker/HAZMAT endorsements

Bridgeport, TX 76426

BRUCE’S HOUSE LEVELING Foundation repair, sheetrock, tape & bedding repair. All work guaranteed! Free estimates. 30 years experience. (817)690-2429.

Remember

627-SLAB

For all your concrete needs!

Salary and benefits include: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Benefits ($16 - $68/week) Paid Practical Miles .43 loaded/.34 unloaded

Call Roger - 855-260-9597 Insist on Quality

Tejas Oilfield Services, a division of Select Energy Services, is currently seeking Rock Haulers (Belly Dump) and Flatbed Drivers. CDL applicants need only apply. 1-year CDL experience required. We offer competitive pay; 401k with company match; affordable medical, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation; and paid holidays. Drug free environment.

Apply in person at 239 CR3503 Bridgeport, TX, 76426. EOE. Wanted: drivers and assistants on hydro excavation trucks with North Texas Regional office of national company. Experience in oilfield work helpful but not necessary. Mechanical aptitude a plus. Job requires extensive travel, and successful candidate will be on location 6-weeks and home for 1 or 2-weeks. Operator position requires commercial driver’s license, Class A or B, and clean driving record. No experience necessary, will train the right driver and assistant candidates. Pay on target w/competitors, plus benefits. Apply on website: www.h2xinc.com; or send resume: sdennis@h2xinc.com.

Wanted: experienced aggregate haulers. Owner/operators & company drivers. Low percentage on great rates for owner/operators.

Hourly wage for company drivers, new equipment.

Call (940)268-5966.

Webmaster, digital photography. youtube, html. www.texascraft.com is looking for an intern. Starting pay, $11.25/hour. Supplemental health care, paid sick days, vacation. Send resume to: webmaster@texascraft.com.

SERVICES • Childcare • Adult/Elderly Care • Business • Housecleaning • Let Me Fix It • Miscellaneous • Tutoring

SERVIC

Childcare Christian mother providing loving, nourishing childcare. CPR certified, 20-years-experience. 6a.m.-6p.m., after school care, some weekends.

3-years & up. (940)577-4867.

Business

Concrete, Inc.

FARM AND RANCH

PRO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (940)577-4135. Remodeling, interior & exterior painting, drywall, cabinets, trim, tile, handyman jobs. Quality work done right.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING and renovation. Prices starting at $1/square foot. 20-years experience. Clean work. BC Painting, Bret Carr, (940)297-7549.

REYES HOME REMODELING

RREYESHR.COM For more information visit us at

New Construction • Remodeling Pressure Washing • Bathrooms Kitchen & More

940.399.3460 RUSSELL’S HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIR Decks, Drywall, Add-ons, Flooring, Roofing Much More For FREE Estimates call

940-389-4943

Miscellaneous Deer horns mounted. $30-$50. Call Coach Horton, (940)389-4193.

FARM AND RANCH • Farm Equipment • Fencing • Lawn & Garden • Livestock • Livestock Care/Training • Livestock Lost & Found • Livestock Stud Service • Livestock Supplies • Miscellaneous • Mowing • Pasture & Feed • Poultry

FARM A RANC Farm Equipment JOE TUCKER DRYWALL Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling, add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.

RESALE Ascension & St. Mark

5094 US Hwy. 380 Next door to the new Weatherford College (between Bridgeport and Decatur) Open Saturdays only 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

GRAND OPENING MARCH 24 S&S PAINTING Interior & exterior. Paint & stain cabinets. Free estimates. Call Brenda Dugan, (940)389-0845.

STONE WORK & CONCRETE Retaining walls, patios, rock entries, houses, landscaping. Small brick jobs. Decatur references. 20-years experience. Major credit cards accepted.

Insured/bonded.

(817)919-4487.

Housecleaning AFFORDABLE HOME CLEANING 18-years professional experience, Wise County. Special 1-time, on-going services available. Thorough, current local references. Supplies provided. (940)389-4236.

NATIONAL FINALS RODEO Hesston belt buckle collection, included all years 1979-2010. $750.

Also, other assorted belt buckles.

Call (940)872-9556.

Fencing 3D FARM & RANCH SERVICES All types fencing, metal buildings, carports, custom gates, entrances, cattle guards, mobile & shop welding, general clean-up, skid steer work. YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT!!

(940)210-1242.

AFFORDABLE FENCING All types, including chain link, wood privacy, vinyl, farm fencing. Installation or repair. (940)626-9290. www.affordablefencing.net AL SALINAS FENCING All types fencing. Braces, gates, cattle guards, livestock shelters, carports, pre-made braces.

(940)577-0878.

BOBBY’S FENCE All types fencing. Free estimates.

Over 25-years experience.

(817)444-3213.

Lawn and garden

Bobcat Work Gravel Roads House Pads Post Hole Drilling Final Grade Home Improvements Trenching

Drainage Repair Culverts Land/Lot Clearing Trenching

Time for Tree Trimming, Leaves, Yard & Flower Bed Clean Up

940-399-0373 American Owned & Operated

Jeremiah 29:11 LAWN MOWERS for sale, starting at $300. Also buy, trade, repair & do service calls.

(940)255-2761, (940)748-2408.

BULL FOR SALE/LEASE Have a small herd to breed? Don’t want to buy bull? Registered Black Angus, coming 3-year-old.

(940)627-2102, (940)627-9781.

Mowing

DOUBLE EAGLE LANDSCAPING -Hydro-Mulching -Mowing -Tree & Shrub Trimming & Planting -Fencing -Sprinkler Systems Call for an estimate today

817-846-4264

Livestock ALL NATURAL BEEF No hormones/antibiotics. Straight from ranch to market. Call for details, (940)210-9614.

BUY, SELL & TRADE All classes of horses, ponies, sheep, goats, cattle & trailers.

(940)224-1470, (940)644-5956.

LLAMAS weanlings (6-months-old), adults, bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support for new owners. (940)433-5897.

Looking for Limousin bull. Also, round bales for sale, $35 & up.

(940)872-2521.

REGISTERED APHA Paint bred mare, saddle broke. Must sell, cannot afford to feed. $300 or will consider offer. (817)688-7501.

WANTED We buy goats, calves, cows, fowl & sheep. (940)748-2790; or cell, (817)909-9911.

Livestock care/training

Lost: 550 lb. black heifer, near Sycamore Baptist Church area. Yellow ear tag, (#31), S brand on left hip. ((400393-3863.

940.867.0434 Fence Pipe and Supplies

2 3/8 - 2 7/8 - 31/2 - 41/2 - 51/2 Square & Rectangle Tubing C-Purlin Domed Caps and Springs All Types of Steel Authorized Dealer

Flusche Enterprises, Inc. Muenster, TX

PASTURE AERATION Speeds root regeneration, reduces rainfall runoff, controls erosion and increases yield. Round and square hay baling.

(940)644-6669, (940)399-8484 Southern Rider horse feed, $8.50/bag. Now selling Nutrena feed. (817)489-2811.

Poultry Wanted: young laying hens.

(817)638-9105, (940)393-3105.

PETS

PETS

• Pets • Pets Lost & Found • Pet Care/Training • Pet Stud Services

Bush Hog MOWING

1-12

Pets

Acre lots

!!ATTENTION!!

We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser before investing any money.

940.395.7625 214.695.1276

3 BLUE HEELERS Full-blood, 8-weeks-old, parents on site. $75/each. (940)210-3950.

ALL AROUND WISE LAWN Care. High quality, low prices, free estimates.

Call today, (940)393-1686.

YARD MOWING Lawn work, weed eating. One time, weekly, or monthly. Call Blake, (940)577-0158.

LONESOME DOVE FEED Authorized Bryant dealer, whole corn $9.95-50#. Located 1231 CR4380, Decatur; (940)389-2945.

All Around Wise

SS LAWN CARE Full lawn care service. Mowing, landscaping, tree trimming, fertilization, flower beds and more. References available. 10-years experience. Commercial/residential. Call Shane for free estimate.

(940)210-9444.

TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED 39 years in business, insured. All major credit cards accepted.

(817)444-0861, Teater.

HAY FOR SALE Cow hay for sale, round or square, mixed grass. Delivery available. Call (940)433-2678 or cell, (940)337-1728.

ACREAGE MOWING Tractor services. Plowing, seeding, aerating, tilling, fertilizing available.

Tommy, (940)482-6578.

FREE ESTIMATES

We PAY $200 for a Big Horse in Good Condition

940-759-2203

Livestock stud service

LAWN MOWING Weekly, monthly or one time. Decatur area. Call for estimates. Leave message, (940)393-6464.

HORSES

940-393-6622

Service Upgrades Quality Service & Reasonable Rates 25 Years Experience Licensed/Insured TECL #26308

25 PLUS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Call Lonnie Gray at 817-909-1768

We BUY Unwanted

Road Grading

COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL

NEW CLIENT DISCOUNTS

• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • COMPLETE LAWN MAINTENANCE • LAWN CUTTING • ACREAGE & TRACTOR MOWING • FLOWER BED RENOVATION WITH SEASONAL COLORS • SPRING CLEAN-UP

Livestock lost and found

Cattle Guards

Keen Electrical Service

GRAY’S LAWN & LANDSCAPING

J-2 HORSESHOEING/TRIMMING 20-years experience, certified. Affordable rates. Clay Johnson, (940)453-2364.

Spring is almost here again, let A Maid 4U be your friend! Free estimates. (940)765-8318.

MCROREY RENOVATIONS Residential/commercial remodeling, all repair needs, roof to foundation, paint, drywall, siding, floors. No job too small. Eric, (940)799-7086.

ALL PRO LAWN CARE Lawn service, landscaping, tree trimming. Free estimates.

Call now for spring clean up. Dylan, (817)891-1600.

CATTLE HAULING & cattle catching. Horse breaking & riding. Buy, sell, trade horses.

(940)389-7373.

Let me fix it

CATE CONCRETE 27-years experience, residential, commercial. Patios, driveways, slabs, retaining walls, tear out & replace. Dirt work. Free estimates.

(817)395-2321.

A+ LANDSCAPING Wholesale to public.

Residential/commercial. Trees, shrubs, grass, flower beds, design. 15-years experience. Free estimates. Tom, (940)465-0011, cell.

CLEARVIEW TREE SERVICE Tree removal & stump grinding. Insured, local seniors discount.

(940)626-4345.

Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLAB FREE ESTIMATES

9B

Cutting Edge LAWN CARE

FULL SERVICE LAWN CARE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE

Pets lost and found Lost: brown and white Australian Shepherd. His name is TJ. He is dearly missed by his family. Any information, (940)206-1361

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHAN FOR SA

• Appliances • Clothing/Jewelry • Furniture • Garage Sales • Firewood • Miscellaneous • Auctions

Spencer Pryor - Owner

FREE ESTIMATES Residential & Commercial

940-210-1683 Klean Kut

Lawn Care Mowing • Edging • Trimming Commercial or Residential Brush Hog Mowing

Insured

Kenny Moran

Cell 817-247-9965 Office 940-433-5470 MOWING-DECATUR AREA Yards, lots, acreage. Weekly, monthly or one time. Call for estimates.

Leave message, (940)393-6464.

Pasture and feed

HAY

Horse & Cow Quality

50 years of actual service in Hay Sales. We sprig coastal.

Chickens

Laying pullets, brown eggs

Danny Taylor 940-389-3068 Charles H. Taylor 940-393-2728 200+ SQUARE BALES fertilized hay, in barn. $8, you load; $9, we load. (817)909-9911, Springtown.

Fertilized & weed sprayed coastal hay. $130/bale. (817)220-7123.

Furniture QUEEN MATTRESS box spring and frame for sale. Like new.

Downsizing.

Call (940)627-3992.

ROUND TABLE w/4 chairs, $100. 3 wrought iron bar stools, $150. Navy, leather, sleeper sofa, loveseat, chair w/ottoman, $250/all. (940)393-3097.

We buy & sell USED OFFICE FURNITURE, 1117 Halsell Street, Downtown Bridgeport. Delivery, installation available.

Call (940)683-4911 for more information.

Garage sales !!ATTENTION!!

Garage sale ads must be called in BEFORE 10a.m. Tuesday to run in the Wednesday edition. If you want your garage sale ad in All Around Wise also, it MUST be called in before 10a.m. Friday THE WEEK BEFORE the sale. We do not run garage sales the weekend before the sale.

Aurora, 107 & 111 Loren Ryan Drive, (east off 718), Sat.-Wed., March 31-April 4. Moving, must sell!

Antiques, furniture, pressure cooker, China cabinet.

COUNTY WIDE GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 21 A map will be in The Wise County Messenger, Wed., April 18. Deadline is 5p.m., Mon., April 16 and cost is $22 for up to 20 words (70¢/word extra over 20 words). To also include your ad in All Around Wise-Classified Gold garage sale ads, deadline is 10a.m. Fri., April 13 and cost is $30 for up to 20 words ($1.10/word extra over 20 words).

Call (940)627-5987 or come by 115 S. Trinity, Decatur and place your ad today!

HAY, TACK & WESTERN DÉCOR AUCTION NEW & USED TACK, NEW WESTERN DÉCOR, BARNWOOD FURNITURE, CONSIGNMENT TACK & HAY ACCEPTED Saturday, April 7 • 1 pm Viewing Saturday Starting at 11 am Salt Creek Arena, 6955 South FM 51, Boyd, TX New and used tack: Brushes, Halters, Headstalls, Breast Collars, Saddle Blankets, Hay Bags, Lunge Lines, Hole Punchers, Spur Straps, Leather Conditioners and more. Consignment Tack, Semi Loads of Hay & Consignment Hay, New Barnwood Furniture, Home Décor: Crosses, Picture Frames, Coasters, Iron Works, Candle Holders and more Terms of Sale: Not Responsible for accidents. Any Announcements Sale Day Supersedes Any Other Advertising. All Items are Sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” Regardless of the Faults, With Payment in Full on Sale Day, in Cash, Credit/Debit Card, Approved Check with Bank Letter of Credit. Consignments Due By 12 pm

Rockin H Auction Company

U.B. Herrington, Auctioneer, Texas License #17003 279 Mesa Ridge, Decatur, TX 76234 940-577-0408 or Kevin Lambert 940-577-5136 There Will Be A Concession Stand Available See auctionzip.com for listing

10B

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Bowie, 304 Cummins (across from Bowie Bank), Sat., March 31. Hallmark quarter ornaments, Red Hat items, belt buckles, Beanie Babies (assorted/lots of Bears), cotton bale weights; Hesston National Rodeo Finals Belt Buckle collection (1975-2011), sold as set only, bids accepted; Western paperbacks, household/Christmas items, knickknacks, glassware/pottery, men’s/women’s clothing. Pottery Barn bar stools, $60/each; green glider rocker, $125; green leather recliner, $175; dining room light fixture, $50; microwave, $50.

(940)841-2511.

Bridgeport, 1808 9th Street, mobile home park, (#5E), Fri.-Sun., March 30-April 1, 9a.m.-? Moving sale.

Furniture, appliances, household items. Diane, (940)683-2542. Rain date: April 2-5.

TRANSPORTATION DEPENDABLE CARS & TRUCKS $3,500 or less. Cowgirl Auto Sales, open until 8p.m! 804 Business Highway 287, Decatur, TX; (940)626-0070.

Let’s do business! www.cowgirlautosales.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012

Deadline to have your sale listed on the map (Wed. & Sun. editions of Wise County Messenger, April 18 & 21)

Gas Card

$20

5 p.m. • Mon., April 16

Cost: $22

(To get your ad listed in Classified Gold in addition to the map, deadline is 10 a.m. on Fri., April. 13 - Cost: $30) (for Wed./Sat. issues)

Register for a FREE Gas Card!

Early Bird Discount:

Bridgeport, 458 CR3225, Fri.-Sat., March 30-31, 8a.m.-? 2-family garage sale, lots of everything.

Only $19! Save $3 Deadline 5 p.m., Wed., April. 11

We are giving away 10 $20 gas cards every week.

Chico, 602 CR1749, Fri.-Sat., March 30-31, 8a.m. Garage sale.

(940)210-0820.

Call 940-627-5987 or come by 115 S. Trinity in Decatur.

Visit www.bmgautosales.com to register for yours!!

Crafton, CR2127, follow signs to 255 CR1874, Sat.-Sun., March 31-April 1. Moving sale. Furniture, equipment, etc.

Miscellaneous

Decatur, 1100 E. Business 380, Thur.-Fri., March 29-30. Multi-family garage sale, new & used items, furniture, household items.

(940)389-6515.

HALLMARK AMERICAN SPIRIT QUARTER ORNAMENTS for states #1-20. Also, Sacagawea golden dollar ornament. Paid $315.45. Need to sell. Make offer.

(940)872-9556.

Decatur, 129 West Ridge (Holly Ridge Addition), Fri.-Sat., March 30-31, 8a.m.-? Garage sale. Furniture, household decor, adult/kid’s clothing & more.

LIMITED EDITION MARTIN COWBOY III GUITAR #299 of 750, with case. Call (940)872-9556.

Decatur, 1308 N. Trinity, March 29-31, Thurs. noon-Sat. Inside furniture/clothing sale, infant-ladies 16, couch, Craftmatic bed, entertainment center, bedroom suite, recliners. (940)393-9524.

Decatur, 1495 CR1180, Fri.-Sat., March 30–31, 8a.m.–4p.m.Yard sale, clothes, décor, and more.

Decatur, 200 Rook Ramsey, Sheriff’s office parking lot, Sat., March 31, 7a.m.-1p.m. Relay for Life fundraiser.

Decatur, 223 Emma Call Court, (Greathouse Estates), Sat., March 31, 8a.m.-2p.m. Estate sale. Priced to sell. No early sales. No checks.

NATIONAL FINALS RODEO Hesston belt buckle collection, included all years 1979-2010. $750.

Also, other assorted belt buckles.

Call (940)872-9556.

NEWARK AC window units, $150 & $100.

Dearborn natural gas heaters, $100/each. Complete 350 Crate motor, $650. (817)300-3853.

Swisher, 60” trail mower, needs work, $400. Cell, (817)408-0004.

Decatur, Preskitt to 259 CR3133, watch for signs, Fri., April 6, 8a.m.-5p.m. Clothes, household items, tools, more. Relay for Life fundraiser.

Read “Memory Flatlined,” a daughter’s true account of her mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Available Bridgeport and Decatur Public Libraries

940-626-8000 No Credit Checks

Bishop’s Wise Car & Truck Co.

2005 FORD F150-STX extended cab, driven by non-smoker, 85,700 miles, clear carfax, camper shell, very nice inside/outside. $11,000/OBO. (940)626-9558.

1997 FORD F350 crew cab, 4WD, 7.3 Powerstroke diesel, 186K miles, 4” lift kit, new BF Goodrich tires, tow package with brake system, bedliner. Hard to find in this condition, $12,900/OBO. (940)393-9452.

Bad Credit?

No Credit?

No Problem.

We Finance in Bridgeport!

Ask us about

$500 DOWN With Approved Credit

940-683-9663

BuyHerePayHereTexas.com

1110 Hovey St. Bridgeport

940-683-1999 BAD CREDIT OK BUY HERE PAY HERE

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

Accessories FORD TRUCK REAR BUMPERS New, 2008-2013. $75.

(940)255-0423. Alvord, TX.

Bids & Proposals NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/ BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S) Dist/Div: Fort Worth Contract 6238-11-001 for FULL-DEPTH REP OF EXIST. CONCCRETE PAV in WISE County will be received on April 24, 2012 until 10:30 am and opened on April 24, 2012 at 11:00 am at the District Office for an estimate of $123,430.19.

Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and applications for the TxDOT Prequalified Contractor's list, at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable, bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project.

Prequalification materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT's website at www.txdot.gov and from reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor.

NPO: 39617 State Office Constr./Maint. Division 200 E. Riverside Dr. Austin, Texas 78704 Phone: 512-416-2540 Dist/Div Office(s) Fort Worth District District Engineer 2501 Southwest LP820 Ft Worth, Texas 76133 Phone: 817-370-6500 Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Judith Leona Pikiewicz, Deceased, were issued March 23, 2012, in Cause No. PR-3234, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Wise County, Texas, to: Leeanne Marie Mackowski.

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: Joann N. Wilkins, Esq. 3100 Lincoln Plaza Dallas, Texas 75201 Dated the 23 day of March, 2012. /s/ Joann N. Wilkins, Esq. State Bar No. 21487100 3100 Lincoln Plaza Dallas, Texas 75201 Tel. (214)740-3120 Fax (214)740-2833

Public Hearings BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING The City of Boyd has received a request to consider a variance for the construction of a four (4) unit single-story residential structure on vacant property located at 412 South Allen, .308 acres. A public hearing will be held on this request April 17, 2012 at 5:45 pm at the Boyd Community Center, 420 E. Morton Avenue, Boyd, Texas PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE REQUEST CITY OF RHOME A Public Hearing will be held on April 12, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. with the City Council at Rhome City Hall, 105 First Street. A variance from the Zoning Ordinance is being requested from Brandon Jones, 155 Russell Street on fence requirements.

Please call Rhome City Hall at 817 636-2462 if you have any question. Mark Lorance, Mayor

TRANSPORTATION • Boats • Cars • Recreational Vehicles • Trucks • Accessories • Trailers • Wanted to Buy

TRANSPORT

Decatur, 407 N. Lane, off Walnut, Sat., March 31, 9a.m. Carport sale, miscellaneous items. Rain or shine!

Decatur, Highway 287 North, 2.5 miles, Fri.-Sat., March 30-31. Yard sale! Nothing over $1! Lots clothes, miscellaneous items. Weather permitting.

107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur

Pickups/Vans/SUVs

NOTICES

Recreational vehicles 2003, 30 FOOT Triumph Fleetwood 5th wheel, 2-slides, $26,900. (817)220-5408.

Cars I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS as well as your good used cars.

Arvin, (817)925-8768.

2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE gray on gray, excellent condition, no damage history, garage kept, new tires, 92,000 miles. $7,000.

(940)627-9550.

1993 DODGE SPIRIT 046,052 actual miles, $3,000. Can be seen at 1308 N. Trinity Street, Decatur. (940)393-9532.

2009 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS 26’ bumper pull travel trailer. 1 slide-out in living room. Used very little. Must sell. $12k/OBO. (817)223-7781.

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 foot, 1996 Sunnybrook 5th-wheel, very clean, new tires, new battery, everything works, tall roof, large slide-out. (940)626-1595.

Got to get rid of it now?

Sell it quick in the classifieds!

Call 940-627-5987 to find out just how well Classified Ads work!

287 SELF STORAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Pursuant of Chapter 59, Texas Property Code, public sale to satisfy landlord’s lien to be held at 287 Self Storage, 13340 Hwy 287, Haslet, Texas 817-439-1900.

The sale will begin at 10 am on April 3, 2012.

Property will be sold to the highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid. Sale will consist of furniture, misc. household, appliances, tools and misc. belonging to the following person: Royce Payne (Cash or Cerified Funds Only).

CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE www.wcmessenger.com/class

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER Local Paper. Local News.

Loyal Readers.

Call 940-627-5987 for statewide advertising through Tex-Scan

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, March 31, 2012

WISE

11B

Business 4-STAR

CIRCLE S STORES

HAMBURGER BASKET Special $5.19

PERSONAL LOANS

Includes

Drink & Choice of Side

More Basket: Bacon Burger • Cheese Burger

1201 South FM 51 • Decatur

Baby Registry, Layaway & Tuxedo Rental Available

www.sunshine-square.com

NEW CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATIONS & REPAIR • Custom gunite pools • Maintenance repair on all pools OVER 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Colby Williams

940-393-3944 A Little Fine Tuning Makes A Big Difference You wouldn’t run a car for years without checking under the hood from time to time. The same is true for your home’s cooling system. If your system isn’t tuned regularly, you pay big with wasted energy and repairs. Plus, it could conk out at a most inconvenient time. Decatur Heat & Air wants you and your family to get the confort you deserve this season.

Decatur Heat & Air Sale • Service • Installation

940-627-1616

www.decaturheat-air.com TACLB28913E

Store Hours: Mon.-Sat., 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Grill Hours: Mon.-Fri., 5 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Pay At The Pump 24 Hours

940-627-3637

★ Payday Loans ★ Title Loans ★ We Buy Gold & Silver

Silk Screen Printing Embroidery • Vinyl Lettering T-Shirts • Hoodies Caps • Apparel Letterman Patches Team Uniforms • “Bling” Fire Retardant Clothing Banners • Yard Signs

Kelly Read & Gay Read 940-969-3680 328 Schoolhouse Rd.

www.hometowntees02@yahoo.com

Our 68th Year Serving Wise County

HOLMES Auto Supply

4-STAR PERSONAL LOANS

940.683.3030

Quality Name Brands You Can Trust

Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

940.683.3030 4starloans@centurylink.net

4starloans@centurylink.net

803 W. Main • Decatur

940-627-2350

www.holmesautosupply.com

• Payday Loans • Title Loans • We Buy Gold 2202 US HWY 380E STE114 BRIDGEPORT, TEXAS 76426

2202 US HWY 380E STE114 BRIDGEPORT, TEXAS 76426 Car + Home Savings Find Us On

940-683-5474 103 Turkey Creek Trail • Bridgeport

AFTER HOURS & WEEKENDS

940-683-5404

Support the Youth of Wise County!

Advertise in this year’s Youth Fair Special Section. Congratulate them on a “job well done.” They’re all winners… and you can be too, by supporting their efforts!

YOUTH FAIR RESULTS

Advertising Deadline: April 10 Publication Date: April 18

2

Cary F Bohn CLU ChFC, Agent 402 W Walnut St Decatur, TX 76234 Bus: 940-627-5616 www.carybohn.com

Total average savings of

696

$

*

Let me show you how combining home and auto policies can really add up. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7

*Average annual household savings based on national 2009 survey of new policyholders who reported savings by switching.

Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (auto), Bloomington, IL, State Farm Lloyds (home), Dallas, TX 0907501TX

HODGES DIESEL OILCHANGE AUTO $68.95 TRUCK GAS VEHICLES: SERVICE $28.95 New & Used Tires QUARTS of

SHELL ROTELLA

Up to 6

Libertys $68.95

Interested in HDTV & New DVR recorders?

Call about Upgrade & New System Special.

AUTHORIZED RETAILER 940-627-6905 • Decatur 940-567-2205 • Jacksboro

Competitive prices on:

• Gravel • Base • Topsoil

quarts of Pennzoil + Filter

+16-point Service Check

Imports & performance vehicles slightly higher

US 287 North, Decatur

940-627-6700

SERVICE & PARTS

7:30-6:00 Monday-Friday

Official D.O.T 2762 North Hwy. 287 Decatur, TX 76234

940-627-2106

sic FLOOR ClasCOVERINGS Serving Wise County and Beyond with over 30 years experience.

For all your advertising needs, call Lori, Kelly, Laura or Lisa at

• Wood • Ceramic • Carpet • Vinyl • Laminate • Stained Concrete • Luxury Vinyl Plank

940-627-5987

or email ads@wcmessenger.com

Serving your area over 28 years. Here to help you sign up on ALL of the great promotions and here for service too!

RICK’S ELECTRONICS

CUMMINS

Up to 12

Local Dealer:

Truck Lube, Inc.

Visit Our Showroom at 900 W Thompson • Decatur (behind Prada Shops)

940-626-0014

The only choice in truck maintenance!

Financing and Late Appointments Available

1300 W. FM 1810

www.classicfloorcoverings.net

940-627-3223

1stchoicetrucklubecenter.com

For Prompt, Friendly Service call:

940-399-9481 Rodney Lisby

Also inside this Weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WISE COUNTY MESSENGER

wcmess.com/americanprofile

wcmess.com/cvs

wcmess.com/walmart