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GROUNDBREAKING EVENT
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The ceremonial fi rst shovel of dirt was turned Tuesday, marking the symbolic beginning of construction of Brookshire’s in Bridgeport.
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SMALL WONDER What Dylan Rottner lacks in stature, he more than makes up with talent and hard work on the golf course.
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VOLUME 131 - NO. 56 THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 DECATUR, TEXAS 28 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢
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POWERFUL IMPACT — Wise County medics treat one of the three men knocked almost 20 feet through the air by an explosion at a gas well. One was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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By MANDY BOURGEOIS
“The harvest is plentiful,” a scripture from the book of Matthew, is placed prominently on the Harvest Baptist Association’s website.
Director of Missions Gerry Lewis believes that the association is still blessed, despite a Monday morning fi re that destroyed its building on North Business U.S. 81/287 in Decatur.
“God’s going to bring something really good out of this,” he said Tuesday morning.
A lamination machine is suspected of being the
source of an electrical short that sparked a fi re in the fi le room of the building.
Decatur, Bridgeport and East Wise fi re departments responded to the fi re that was toned out before midnight Sunday and burned into the early morning hours Monday.
Decatur Fire Chief Mike Richardson said that upon arrival of the fi rst fi refi ghters, fl ames were coming through the roof.
“The fi rst engine that arrived said there were fl ames out of the roof and at the middle-back of the building,”
By BRANDON EVANS
A corporation created by the city of Newark is involved with helping a private school in Tarrant County acquire a $6 million tax-exempt loan.
The Colleyville Covenant Chris- tian Academy will use the New- ark Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. to acquire the proposed loan. The loan will fund construction of a 48,000-square-foot building containing classrooms,
offi ces, a library, cafetorium, gym- nasium and labs; an athletic facility; purchase 5 acres of land; and refi nance existing debt.
A public hearing regarding the loan will be held 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, at Newark Pub-
lic Library. Newark Mayor Matt Newby
said the city council established the corporation several years ago to acquire a $300,000 certifi cate of obligation.
“No liabilities come to us at all,”
he said of the proposed loan. Ted Christiansen with Govern-
ment Capital Corp., a public fi - nance fi rm with corporate offi ces in Southlake, is Newark’s fi nan-
City corporation to help school get tax-free loan NEWARK
Electrical short sparks fire
Messenger photos by Mandy Bourgeois
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE — The Harvest Baptist Association building in Decatur was destroyed in a fi re that burned through early morning Monday. Decatur, Bridgeport and East Wise departments responded to the fi re. Above, fi refi ghters prepare to attack the fi re from the exterior. Below, a Decatur fi refi ghter directs water fl ow from the engine.
By BRANDON EVANS
A tank battery exploded Tuesday afternoon and sent men sailing through the air in northern Wise County.
It occurred at a gas well site located off Farm Road 455, several miles west of Farm Road 51.
Firefi ghters from Greenwood/Slidell and Sanger fi re departments arrived around 12:30 p.m. on the scene to fi nd the tank crumpled and burned. The blast moved the massive metal tank several yards. The explosion covered nearby vehicles in oil and mud.
Two men were injured. One was trans-
ported to Denton Regional Hospital with fi rst and/or second degree burns. The fi re was quickly contained. Workers at the site extinguished the fi re by the time fi re trucks arrived.
The site was directly behind an Aruba Petroleum offi ce. The site itself is owned by
Explosion injures 2
2A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 15, 2010
BRIDGEPORT
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Cars lined U.S. 380 in Bridge- port as members of the community gathered for the Brook- shire’s groundbreaking Tuesday morning.
Brookshire’s begins construction after years of planning, and the company plans for the store to open in late 2010 or early 2011.
“This is an exciting day for Bridgeport,” said Mike Hurd, president of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce. “Our town has a lot of expectations, and I’m sure they’ll all be met.”
The 36,900-square-foot store will have a pharmacy, gas station and fl oral department while providing traditional grocery prod- ucts, produce, meat and seafood.
Representatives from the city of Bridgeport and city council,
chamber of commerce and the business community stood be-
hind Brookshire’s executives, city administrator Brandon Em-
mons and Bridgeport EDC director William Myers as they moved the fi rst shovelfuls of dirt at the building site at 1203 U.S. 380, across from Bridgeport Interme- diate School.
“I’d like to thank Brookshire’s for your interest in the Bridge- port area. I’d like to thank the citizens for expecting these de- velopments. And I’d like to thank the city council and staff for their patience,” Myers said.
Myers also took time to thank the Manoushagian family, who developed Dry Creek Plaza. Brookshire’s will anchor the de- velopment.
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Sales tax rebates in Wise County are rebounding after more than a year of declines.
Even in cities that are not yet showing an increase, the declines are less than in previous months.
In Decatur, rebates are up 7 percent, at $290,335.
Decatur’s total for the year is $1,650,579, down 12 percent from this time a year ago.
Bridgeport, with $198,397 for June, is down just 14 percent.
Payments to date in Bridgeport amount to $1,041,085, down 43 percent from a year ago.
Paradise is up 114 percent, at $8,626. Other increases were felt by the cities of Alvord, 24 percent; Aurora, 20 percent; Chico, 32 percent; Lake Bridgeport, 41 percent; Newark, 12 percent; and Rhome, .2 percent.
The state collected $1.78 billion in sales tax revenue in May, a .1 percent increase compared to May 2009.
“Total sales-tax collections have met or exceeded year ago levels for
a second month in a row, following 14 months of decline,” said State
Comptroller Susan Combs. June’s sales tax allocations
represent sales that occurred in April.
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June 2010 Net Comparable 2010 2009 City/ Current Payment Payment Percent Payments Payments Percent County Rate This Period Prior Year Change To Date To Date Change
Alvord 1.0% $7,182 $5,776 24%! $52,607 $43,239 22%!
Aurora 1.0% $1,697 $1,414 20%! $8,765 $12,004 -27%"
Boyd 1.5% $20,168 $28,197 -13%" $111,183 $180,645 -38%"
Bridgeport 1.5% $198,397 $231,314 -14%" $1,041,085 $1,822,842 -43%"
Chico 1.5% $36,405 $27,632 32%! $147,060 $282,635 -48%"
Decatur 1.5% $290,335 $272,356 7%! $1,650,579 $1,866,016 -12%"
Lake Bridgeport 1.5% $1,708 $1,212 41%! $8,234 $8,662 -5%"
New Fairview 1.5% $17,512 $39,136 -55%" $125,396 $296,875 -58%"
Newark 1.5% $4,678 $4,195 12%! $28,426 $31,273 -9%"
Paradise 1.5% $8,626 $4,030 114%! $30,818 $31,674 -3%"
Rhome 1.5% $17,618 $17,574 .2%! $106,234 $112,693 -6%"
Runaway Bay 1.5% $3,986 $4,066 -2%" $23,381 $23,885 -2%"
Wise County 0.5% $272,450 $300,551 -9%" $1,654,321 $2,333,604 -29%"
Sales tax rebates are rebounding WISE COUNTY
New digs
BUSINESS
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NEW STORE ON THE HORIZON — A new grocery store is coming to Bridgeport. Brookshire’s plans to open the doors to a 36,900- square-foot grocery store, complete with a pharmacy, gas station, fl oral department and seafood, at the end of 2010 or in early 2011. After years of planning, the company broke ground as members of the community looked on Tuesday morning. The site is at 1203 U.S. 380 across the street from the Bridgeport Intermediate School.
GETTING STARTED — Brookshire’s executives and representatives from the city of Bridgeport shoveled the symbolic fi rst clumps of dirt at Tuesday’s groundbreaking. Brookshire Grocery Company has 119 supermarkets operating in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 15, 2010 3A
By PHIL MAJOR
The city of Decatur plans to purchase the lot at the southwest corner of Farm Road 51 and Preskitt Road from John Kaker.
The lot is part of a long-range plan to improve drainage from an area behind Walmart to Renshaw Park, a plan that was shelved in the 1990s due to its expense.
The purchase price, based on an appraisal, is $60,000 for .689 of an acre.
City Manager Brett Shannon said the city purchased other property for the drainage project when the Eagle Addition was built several years ago off Eagle Drive.
The council approved two recommendations from the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission to plat two lots on North Cates Street into one larger lot. It is 196 square feet short of the minimum lot size (8,400) but can be developed after the approval of a special exception. One of the two lots once housed an old city water well.
Parks board members were appointed, with Heath Taylor and Thomas Lambert to serve one-year terms, and Chance Overton and Sandra Bagwell to serve two years.
Updated fees for some wrecker services, swimming pool and spa installation and reroofi ng were considered. They will be up for adoption at the July 26 meeting.
Gilbow Oil Field Services, a drilling fl uid and tank truck company based in Bowie.
“Everybody is going to be all right,” said owner Jim Gil- bow. “They could of all been dead. The impact knocked one big boy about 15 feet.”
Gilbow said it’s too early in the investigation to know how the explosion occurred. He did say the man sent to the hospital was a private contractor who was welding at the site.
Two Gilbow Oil Field Service employees standing nearby were knocked through the air by the blast. Neither were sent to the hospital.
The explosion roared across the rolling prairie.
“A company doing oil fi eld
work about a half mile across the pasture felt the explosion,” said Adam North, chief of Greenwood/Slidell Fire
Department. North said it appeared the
explosion was caused when the electric welding arc ig-
nited some fumes and blew up the canister.
“It’s a wonder we didn’t have anyone killed,” North
said. One witness said he heard
a big boom and saw the long grass in the pasture fl attened
from the force of the blast. Gilbow said they are work-
ing with investigators from the Texas Railroad Commis- sion. They are also cleaning the site.
The tank probably contained a mixture of water, oil and gas. Gilbow said they’ve operated at the site for six years and have never experienced any problems there.
North said he expects the injured welder to be released soon, and the injuries were not life threatening.
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BLAST OFF — The explosion at a gas well site knocked over a massive tank battery in northern Wise County Tuesday. An emergency responder surveys the damage.
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OPINION OUR VIEWS
YOUR VIEWS Thanks to
moving crew On behalf of the administration and staff of Boyd
High School, we would like to thank all the community members, parents, students and staff for the outpouring of support during our recent move to the new high school building.
Numerous individuals provided vehicles, trailers and labor that made the move go extremely smoothly and expediently. The district is so thankful to the entire community for providing such a facility for the students of Boyd.
John Emshoff Shawn Bryans
“Morrie” is memorable
It was my great pleasure to enjoy the intimate venue at the Decatur Visitor’s Center for the Off 380 Players production of “Tuesdays with Morrie.” I have been a season ticket holder almost all of its 10 years, and this was the best performance I have seen.
Jamie Furlong as Morrie was convincing and in- spiring as the dying sociology professor, but the out- standing range of emotions displayed by Scott John- son as Mitch Albom was amazing. Under the skillful direction of Ray Cornelison Jr., the audience felt as if they were privy to a very private conversation.
I encourage all of you to attend one of the remain- ing three performances this weekend. But take a tis- sue along as there was not a dry eye, male or female, at this afternoon’s performance. Bravo for the talent we have here in Wise County.
Pat Slayton Lake Bridgeport
Thanks for making camp a success
Thank you so much to all of the wonderful folks who came to and helped with the 12th annual Son- fl ower Camp for Kids with Disabilities. Everyone came eager to have fun, eager to serve and eager to bless the campers and their families. We had a wonderful, heartwarming time where everyone came away blessed, both campers and helpers.
Thank you to Susan Stipic, craft woman extraordi- naire, Julia South for her Texas-wide smile and her guitar pickins; Vernon, Gordon and Bob for providing the Lion’s Club Train (some of my favorite pictures through the years involve the kids and the train); Wise County EMS; Decatur Fire Department; the Air Evac helicopter from Wise Regional; Jay-T from the Bridgeport Police, all manned by some of the best people on God’s green earth; Diane, our tried and true storyteller from Decatur Public Library; and the kids who pitched in to man the Fun and Games Sta- tion headed up by Michelle Lackey.
Thanks to Tracy, the ventriloquist; Central Fellow- ship and Lindsey for leading the opening songs each day; Chris Wann and his youth group from Commu- nity Church cheerfully fi lling in wherever needed, pinch hitting here and there; Carlos for the yummy burritos; Central Fellowship; Oak Grove United Methodist Church for providing wonderful meals; Carrie and friend for the fabulous face painting; Mick
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Student council camp sounds kind of, well, nerdy.
I noticed this when I was talk- ing about my “camp” experiences with coworkers the other day.
“Student council camp?” said one coworker, obviously stifl ing laughter.
Yes — I attended student council camp. Twice. We stayed in the tall tower dorms at Angelo State University. We enjoyed dorm life, complete with suitemates and shower shoes, for a solid fi ve days.
But the memories created there were similar to that of any kid that ever went to camp — there were silly songs, sand volleyball, dances and of course, boys.
The camp offered a special opportunity to bond with members of your council while also meeting people from student councils across Texas. Our Monahans High School student council bonded by
going to watch “American Pie.” Our sponsor accompanied us, making the experience hilarious and awkward.
The camp split all the councils to form different imaginary schools and assigned each different school colors. Each group had the freedom to name its school and mascot and write a school song.
I don’t recall our school name during the summer of 1999, but I do recall the mascot — the Sugar Daddies.
Our school song, which I proud- ly helped write, was set to the tune of “Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)” by The Offspring. We were a hit as we sang the song in front of the entire camp the fi rst night.
The kids that go to student council camp are a different lot. Most are loudmouthed, spirited and creative. When you gather
a bunch of student council kids together, the noise only increases, and each tries to be the most creative and most assertive in every
group. It quickly became a
contest to see who could be the loudest person in a group of hundreds.
We were known to spontaneously dance at student council camp. Our favorite part of the day was the evening so- cial period, when most of the camp would gather in a huge circle between
the dorms and dance to a chanted song.
Strange? Yes. Fun? Defi nitely. My friends and I also picked up
a new greeting. We managed to take a simple “hey” and make it one of the most annoying sounds in the world. You started by pointing your fi nger at the person you were greeting. Then you said
“hey,” screeching the beginning of the word at a piercing high note, then sliding down the scale. This dragged the word out for a few seconds.
More than 10 years have passed and I’ve forgotten the minute-by- minute details of camp. We were busy, constantly moving from one event to another, or one project to the next.
But the one thing I do remember is shedding some of my awkwardness and insecurity, looking to the natural leaders of each group as inspiration. As shy as I was, it was diffi cult to fi nd the courage to speak my mind, share my ideas and get to know members of my group in such a short period of time.
After my fi rst stint at camp, I went into my second camp deter- mined to make my way out of the background. That year I made my voice heard as we worked on proj- ects. I made an effort to talk to
people outside of my home council. I became great friends with my roommates and suitemates, one of whom I occasionally talk to.
The fi nal night at camp our school performed a skit. Normally, I didn’t stand in front of an audi- torium full of people and comfort- ably rattle off lines. But somehow, that night I did.
These were small steps in my journey out of shyness, but none- theless important.
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By LISA DAVIS
You know that old saying, it’s OK if I beat up my brother, but let someone else and I’m all over you? Well, the same goes for my hometown, Tucum- cari, N.M.
Keith Bridwell with the Bridgeport Index wrote a column a few weeks ago, beating up my hometown. Keith wrote that he and his daughter where driving back from Albuquer- que, and she was looking out the window with glazed eyes and wondered aloud why anyone would want to live there. Keith said that the only reason he could think of for that desolate area of the country to exist is to hold Moriarty and Amarillo together. He mentioned that I hail from Tucum- cari, and after spending a few nights there in the last few years, he can see why I now live in Wise County.
Well, thanks to Keith, I went home a few days later with a different view of my hometown.
Sure, your fi rst look at the coun- tryside shows nothing but mesquite trees and tumbleweeds and at times, dried grass. But a closer look, or
should I say, ‘a look past the mes- quites,’ is the most beautiful land- scape.
When I grew up there, Tucumcari was a thriving community with a population of approximately 10,000 with four elementary schools, Trojan Junior High and Rattler High. My dad farmed around 1,000 acres of cotton, wheat and milo and raised cattle. My mom helped dad when he needed an extra hand.
From the back porch of the place where I grew up, you can see Tucumcari Mountain. From different angles, the mountain changes shapes. For me, it looks like an outline of a mid-year Corvette; for others, I’m sure something else. But what a sight to see. If you look to the left, you will see large sandstone rocks and rolling hills, and the Plaza Largo Creek where my little brother and I played in the red, muddy water.
From the front porch swing, you can see more sandstone rocks, rolling hills and ravines. Looking beyond the
ravines, you can see the cap rock with hundreds of wind turbines, a lone windmill and a few old farmhouses.
You can see forever. What a spectacular view!
When my children were little, and we would drive out for a visit, they couldn’t wait to see the top of Tucum- cari Mountain, because that meant we where almost to G-ma and Pot’s house.
If you ever fi nd yourself traveling Interstate 40 from Amarillo to Albuquerque, take the fi rst Tucumcari
exit and drive on old Route 66 that goes through town, and you will see some historic buildings. Before I-40 by-passed Tucumcari, we had some great places to stay. Blue Swallow, Pow Wow, the Palomino and the Cac- tus Motel to name a few, were alive with neon lights and tourists. Stop in for lunch or dinner at Del’s res- taurant or Kix for breakfast and tell them Elmer and Anna Lee’s daughter, Lisa, sent you.
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A closer look reveals beauty of hometown ... Just remember to turn your head
just a little more to the left or right, look past the tumbleweeds and over the mesquite trees. You might be sur- prised at what you will see. You might even see an antelope or two.
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TUCUMCARI MOUNTAIN
and Rosemary for the hay- ride; Michaella for the excellent photography; Cheryl for the T-shirts; Devon and Jess – I could listen to y’all all the day long; Flower, the clown; Dick, the Cowboy from Burk; Darren, the jug- gler; Cheryl, Lauren, Con- na, Ginny and Joelle who handled the check-in desk; Lori, Marianne, Liliana and Lanette who served behind the scenes; Blake who made the “Jesus Awards,” Jessica and Malachi who planned their entire year around Sonfl ower Camp; and all the generous folks who donated time, money, energy, prayers and en- couragement; and the local businesses that loaned the sports cars and critters and provided meals.
Thank you for coming: all you beloved caregivers, moms, dads, grandparents, guardians and campers who love camp so much. Thank you to all the individual helpers. You were amazing, perceptive and terrifi c.
Again next year? You bet. I wouldn’t want to miss one of those big, happy smiles on Addison’s or Jason’s or Shaina’s or Jamie’s or David’s or Chris’ faces. Praise the Lord.
Rick and Andrea Duwe for Sonfl ower Campers
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CORRECTION — Precinct 4 Commissioner Terry Ross could potentially lose $81,000, not $180,000 as reported in the July 11 edition of the Messenger, since commissioners voted to re-allocate the road-and- bridge tax based on mileage for fi scal year 2011.
BRIDGEPORT CHAMBER — The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Bridgeport Community Center. Dr. Jason Finkelstein, cardiologist, is guest speaker. Cost is $10. RSVP to the chamber offi ce, (940) 683-2076, no later than Wednesday, July 14.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE — The American Red Cross will have a blood drive 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 16, at Wise Electric, 1900 N. Trinity St. in Decatur. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.
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By BRANDON EVANS
Due to a soggy year, Boyd football fans and players won’t be celebrating homecoming in the new stadium.
Coaches and administration were hopeful the stadium would be ready to go for the Sept. 10 homecoming game versus Henrietta. It probably won’t even be com- pleted in time for the Oct. 8 district opener against Pottsboro.
Glenda Ramsey, an archi- tect at Harper Perkins, said a combination of weather delays and foundation problems have put the project more than a month behind schedule.
“Contractors take rain into account,” Ramsey said. “There are an x number of days always expected. It’s programmed in. We’ve gone way beyond that.
“Just through the end of June, not counting July, we’ve had 34 days added to the completion date. That’s
just from weather days. That’s not taking foundation issues into account.”
Contractors started work on the project in December. Aug. 31 was the original completion date. Now, the
press box alone is not slated for completion until the fi rst or second week in October. Issues with the sand be- neath the press box slowed progress early in the building process.
The fi eld house is also in- complete. But the track and playing fi eld is nearing completion.
Assistant superintendent
cial adviser. He said the private school needs to
use Newark’s corporation as a “conduit to turn a taxable loan into a tax-free loan.”
He also said the city is not liable for repayment of the proposed loan.
Responsibility for repayment of the loan lies between the borrower, Col- leyville Covenant Christian Academy, and the issuer, Frost Bank, Christian- sen said.
In return, the city of Newark will receive a $10,000 check payment for its role in the process.
“I don’t see how you can gain money when you don’t give anything back,” Newby said. “I don’t know why they need Newark.”
Christiansen said such deals are commonplace in Texas. He recently worked on a similar loan acquired by a private school in Houston and a corporation created by the city of Sanger.
He said the borrower saves a sub- stantial amount of money by making the loan tax free.
He said this is the second such deal he’s managed through Newark’s corporation.
According to Vernon’s Civil Statutes, such a corporation can only operate
outside the county if the county has a population of more than 300,000. A sliver of Newark is inside Tarrant County. The purpose of the corpora- tions are to enhance educational and cultural facilities, according to the statute.
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Ted West said players might have to continue using the old fi eld house during the fi rst half of the season.
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33 YEARS — Kathy Stinnett is retiring from the city of Bridgeport after 33 years of service. The city will have a come-and-go reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 16, in the council chambers at city hall.
OFF 380 PLAYERS — Off 380 Players and Decatur Main Street present “Tuesdays with Morrie,” a play based on the best- selling book by Mitch Albom. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 16-17 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for adults. For ticket information, call (940) 575-4548.
CLASS REUNION — The Chico High School Class of 2000 is planning its 10- year reunion for July 17 at Razoos and Hyenas Comedy Club. For information, call Jenny at (940) 577-1086 or e-mail your mailing address to dragonsof2000@ yahoo.com to receive an announcement.
DEMOCRAT MEETING — Wise County Democrats meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, in the third fl oor conference room of the Wise County Courthouse. The meeting will include an update from the state delegates and Moving Texas Forward action plan.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Historical Society will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur. Retired veterinarian Dr. Ed Maddox will be the speaker. The public is welcome.
COMPUTER CLASSES — Newark Public Library is offering a free, basic computer class 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays July 22-Aug. 12. Participants can bring their own laptops or use one of the library’s six computers. Since seats and computers are limited, participants must register by calling (817) 489-2224.
CHANGING SPEED LIMITS — Wise County Commissioners approved lowering the existing speed limits on South Meadows Drive, Travis Road and County Road 4191, 1,000 feet south of the intersection with South Meadows. The changes are being made because Young Elementary, Decatur school district’s newest
elementary, is on CR 4191 and will open for the 2010- 2011 school year. A public hearing on the issue is just prior to the 9 a.m. regular commissioners meeting on Monday, July 26, in the third- fl oor jury room of the county courthouse in Decatur.
BRIDGE PROGRAM — The Weatherford College Wise County campus will host three, free Summer Bridge Programs designed to help students prepare for fall classes. Students who have not yet taken the required placement exam, or who have taken the exam and have placed into
a developmental course, are encouraged to attend. The Mathematics Bridge Program meets 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 26-29 and Aug. 2-5. The Reading and Writing Bridge programs will meet 9 a.m. to noon July 26- 29. Call (940) 627-2690 for information.
DEATHS
Mary Beth Simms 1932-2010
Funeral for Mary Beth Simms, 78, of Alvord, was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at First Baptist Church in Alvord with the Rev. Bill Cleveland offi ciating.
Simms died Monday, July 12, 2010, in Lewisville.
Born Jan. 21, 1932, in Al- vord to William Jefferson and Nannie Ellen Bates Greenwood, she retired from Fidelity Union Life Insur- ance Co. as a data entry operator. She married Curtis Simms Oct. 14, 1970.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 31, 2009; and son, Gary Cantrell.
Simms is survived by her daughter, Brenda Drevicky and husband, John, of Farm- er’s Branch; grandsons, Ste- phen Smart of Carrollton
and David Smart of Lewis- ville; sisters, Nellie Goodwin and Mildred Haney, both of Alvord, Dora Sutton of Mid- land and Wilma Hudspeth of Cleburne.
Wise County Messenger, July 15, 2010
MARY BETH SIMMS
Funeral for Frances Huer- ta, 60, of Bridgeport was July 7 at Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Potts offi ciating. Burial was at Cemeterio Mexicano.
Huerta died Sunday, July 4, 2010, in Bridgeport.
Born April 18, 1950, to Li- andro and Felistar (Davila) Martinez, she was a house- wife.
She was preceded in death by her son, Shorty Martinez; brothers, Freddie and Man- uel Martinez; sisters, Juan- ita Padrone, Emilie Nuncio, Anselma Ramirez and Bru- na Lopez.
She is survived by her daughter, Yolanda “Lilly” Gachuzo of Bridgeport; sons, Darrell Lopez and Oscar Martinez, both of Bridge- port; grandchildren, Riley, Emily, Samantha, Sabrina and Sean; sisters, Delores Ramirez, Lupe Silletti and Connie Silletti, all of Bridge- port, Rose Mary Osteguin and Terry Coleman, both of Decatur; brothers, Benny Martinez of Fort Worth, Joe
and Raymond Martinez of Bridgeport, Jesse Martinez of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Paul Ramirez, Anthony Silletti, Junior Leonard, Jeff Silletti, Ernest Herrera and Ed Mar- tinez. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Coleman, Dan- ny Nuncio, Steven Silletti, Curtis Silletti, Julio Ortega, Carmen Martinez, Robert Martinez and Scott Shue.
FRANCES HUERTA
Graveside service for Chevy Daegan Byers, infant son of Krystal and Brandy Byers of Alvord, was July 13 at Alvord Cemetery. Glenn Randall offi ciated.
Byers was born and died July 7, 2010, in Decatur.
He was preceded in death by grandmother, Bertie De- nise Byers Baird; and cous- in, Hope Upchurch.
Byers is survived by his parents; brother, Aubrey Decota Parker Byers; sister, Kayla Rene Byers; grandparents, Aubrey Morris, Tina Morris, Otis Baird and Scott Shook; uncles, Billy Morris, Dusty Morris, Michael Mor-
ris, Joey Livsey, Cory Rich- ardson and Nick Parsons and wife, Alisha; and aunt, Jordin Galbraith.
Pallbearers were Aubrey Morris, Otis Baird, Scott Shook, Dusty Morris, Mi- chael Morris and Nick Par- sons.
By KRISTEN TRIBE
Wise County Commission- ers breezed through a hand- ful of regular business items at their regular meeting Monday.
County Judge Bill McEl- haney told commissioners that a “construction manager at risk” for the Weath- erford College Wise County project will be hired soon.
Commissioner Kevin Burns said the county is working with utility providers, and a footprint of the building has been agreed upon by all parties.
McElhaney said bond sales probably will begin at the end of August, and they “may actually move some dirt in December.” The college will be located near the intersection of U.S. 380 and Farm Road 1655 between Decatur and Bridgeport.
The judge updated commissioners on the hearings schedule for the two proposed Oncor power lines that could run through Wise County.
There was a preliminary hearing June 20 for the line proposed to run through northern Wise County, and the actual hearing has been set for Aug. 2. McElhaney said it could last fi ve days, and a fi nal decision most likely would come out in Oc- tober.
There is a preliminary hearing on the proposed southern line July 20 in Austin, which he plans to attend.
The judge also said that work continues on the budget, and the defi cit is hover- ing around $3 million.
“I still think we can come up with a plan and budget that will be just a little bit under the current (tax) rate, even if the effective rate were to be higher,” he said.
Commissioners accepted donations to the animal shelter of money, dog food and equipment.
In other business, they approved: ! the fi nal plat of Garrett
Creek Ranch Conference Center in Precinct 4; ! renewing insurance pol-
icies with the Texas Associa- tion of Counties, including auto physical damage, liability, general liability, public offi cials’ liability and law enforcement liability; and ! right-of-way permits for
Devon Energy on County Road 4396 and Greenwood Road.
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Wow huge price reduction. Here’s the whole package for your horse ranch!! 76.59 acres with a great view. This property is a minute away from the LBJ grasslands, multiple barns, horse walker, inground pool, fenced and cross fenced, and even a house for your ranch hand. Come see all the possibili- ties! $566,360 Call Rhonda
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HOMES Alvord- Corner lot, 3/2/2 brick home, fenced backyard, split bedrooms, WBFP, landscaped. Alvord- 3/2/2, fenced backyard, bay window, breakfast nook, WBFP, faux paint, trees. Hurry to see this one!
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Ranch home on 8+ acres with enclosed arena, outdoor lighted arena, 100x36 5 stall barn with office, tack room, work area. Multiple round pens and corrals. PENDING
The beautiful open concept kitchen/living area has stained concrete floors, concrete countertops situated on 10.7 acres! Beautiful salt water pool & 30x40 metal shop. SOLD
3/2/2 Starter with large backyard. Neighborhood clubhouse with Pool. SOLD
AVAILABLE Decatur- Beautiful property with lots of trees. Go out the gate into the LBJ Grasslands. House has plenty of room 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 living areas plus a bonus room. Extra large utility room. Enjoy the quiet and the shade, bring your horses.
Paradise- Looking for some peaceful seclusion in the Paradise School District, complete with stocked pond, small orchard, and 30x30 shop? This home has had some recent updates in the bathrooms and especially the kitchen with quartz countertops, tumbled stone backsplash, and plenty of cabinets. Relax on the back deck overlooking the pond, enjoy the breeze, and appreciate the quietness of the country! The living room, dining and kitchen are all open.
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2+ ACRE HOMESITE restricted to 1,800 square foot, site built home. 6 miles south Decatur, off FM 730 South. (817)929-2716.
200 ACRE CATTLE RANCH Wise County, fenced, coastal, live creek, 1 mile from LBJ Grasslands. Can divide into two 100 acre tracts. $3,500/acre. (817)988-1955, (940)427-2303.
4 ACRES FOR SALE FM 920 south of Bridgeport. Owner finance. (940)393-1331.
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• Alvord ISD - 4.71 acres, no mobiles. $9,000/acre
• N of Alvord - 16.41 acres. Prime Hwy 287 frontage & 2 CR frontage. Shop, well. $250,000
• Sunset 26+/- acres, new stock tank. $5,000 acre. Owner Finance.
• W of Sunset 185 acres, large brick home overlooking bottom land. Beautiful place, call for details. Owner Anxious!
• W of Park Springs 72.82 acres, older brick, needs repair. Nice truck shop. $3,950 per acre
• South of Bowie 71 acres, good recreational place, hunt, fish, run cattle or horses. $3,500 per acre
• Sunset Hwy 101 30x40 commercial building. Good business or makes a nice home. $69,500
• Sunset 167 acres, good cattle & horse place, 40x40 building, stock tank, well & septic. $2,995 per acre
• Alvord 9.14 acres, heavily wooded area. Owner Anxious! Reduced $45,000
• Sunset 28.45 acres, coastal, Good level property for horse ranch or build home. Owner Financing $140,000
• Alvord 13.05 acres, 1/2 minerals. $6,500 per acre
• Lake Bridgeport - Waterfront property, 2/1.5 remodel. $95,900
• N. Sunset - 20 acres Hwy 101, $100,000
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8 ACRE LOT beautiful Wise County, $50,000. Cal l Nathan at Oakview. (817)267-4114.
6.5 ACRES located at the end of a private road. Great building site, trees & open land, wildlife, very private. www.TheLink4u.com, (940)389-6515, broker.
FOUR WOODED 10-ACRE LOTS $65,000/each, 10% down, 10% owner finance. Restricted, CR3451, Paradise. (940)393-1020.
HILLTOP IN GREENWOOD, FSBO 3/2/2 on 20 acres, lots of trees w/barn & shop. $260,000. (940)389-0238 by appointment.
LAND FOR SALE 176 acres, 15 miles north Jacks- boro, 3 ponds, large oaks, hills, creek, barn, water well/electric, lots of game, asking $2,950/acre. 71 acres, 7 miles north Bowie, 2 ponds, large creek, oak trees, highway frontage, excellent hunting, $2,650/acre, will divide. 55 acres, 23 miles northwest Bowie, 2 ponds, water well/electric, native grass pasture with 10 acres of trees, asking $2,650/acre. 47 acres, 18 miles north Jacksboro, thick oak cover, hillside views, large creek, lots of deer, highway frontage, electric, $165,000. 24 acres, 17 miles north Bowie at Ringgold, highway on 2 sides, electric/water well, lots of cover, $65,000. All FSBO. Call (940)841-3111 or see website: texranches.com.
SUMMER SPECIAL Owner finance, 2 acre lots, 12-60 m o n t h s , 0 % i n t e r e s t . (817)846-5997.
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RUNAWAY BAY totally redone, 3/2 upstairs condo. All new floor coverings, stove, dishwasher. Upstairs, end unit with view of pool, lake and golf course. www.TheLink4u.com, (940)389-6515, broker.
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20 ACRES + 3-BEDROOM 2,700 square foot, Austin stone house for sale. 6 miles north of De- catur. (940)627-1536.
3/2 home for sale, to be moved. Can be seen at 3691 FM 51 South, Decatur. $30,000. (940)577-1413.
3/2/2 CUSTOM HOME on 1 beautiful acre. 5-years-old with new carpet & roof. Decatur ISD. (940)367-4181.
AFFORDABLE HORSE PROPERTY 2-4 stall barn on 2 acres with super clean home. $97,000, FHA/conven- tional. Harold, (817)320-6408. Bro- ker.
BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE New 4-bedroom, 2-bath, family room, acreage for horses. $ 9 9 / d o w n , $ 7 3 3 / m o n t h . (940)627-8700.
DO YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL property? You need The Real Es- tate Link, www.TheLink4u.com, (940)389-6515.
BRAND NEW BRICK HOMES WITH 2-5 ACRES
Starting from $1,060/month with taxes and insurance included. 100% financing available. Selling fast! (817)733-3444.
FSBO, 3/2, large family room, WBFP, large garage, sprinkler system, storage building, privacy fence, large trees, covered patio. 1503 S. Hatcher, Decatur. (940)577-2171, (940)577-2026.
GREAT PLACE to raise your family in the country! 29 acres, brick, 5/3, gameroom, 50x30’ workshop, coastal & on a paved road in Bowie. $335,000. Evans & Associates Realty, owner/broker, (940)841-1072.
KOZY KOTTAGE New 3-bedroom, 2-bath, den, gin- gerbread l ike. $109/down, $689/month. Very EZ qualify. (214)616-7092.
Lots
12 LOTS at Lake Bridgeport. Included free, 2-bedroom, mobile home with bu i l t - ons . $20 ,000 . Ca l l (940)683-5818.
Mobile Homes
$2,000 MOVE-IN 4/2 with fireplace. LARGE DECK. LOTS OF TREES. (817)307-4370.
1996 16X60 3/2 mobile home. Must be moved. Good condition. (940)644-2929, leave message.
3-bedroom, 2-bath, on 1 acre, Boyd ISD. Owner finance or rent. (817)281-4311, (817)422-3023.
ASSUME PAYMENTS 2003 3/2 double wide. Beautiful 1-acre. (817)237-4471. R33893.
BANK REPO SAVE THOUSANDS
CASH WHOLESALE to the public. Low overhead. Save thousands. (817)637-1357.
FSBO, 1,640 SQUARE FOOT double wide, 3/2 plus office, 2 acres, Rhome, storm shelter/barn. $89,900, 5% down plus closing. (817)233-5799.
MUST SELL!! 4-bedroom, 2-bath on 1 acre! Deca- tur ISD, new carpet and paint! Pay- ments as low as $800/month! (940)230-2929.
RBMOBILEHOMES.COM Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of state. Licensed, bonded, insured. R e p o s . F r e e e s t i m a t e s . (940)683-5547. RBI #36191.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. Best deal on moving, set up & trim-outs. Bonded, licensed & insured. (940)433-3117.
YOUR LAND IS YOUR CREDIT
Get a NEW HOME. (817)237-4504. R33893.
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Apartments
$300/DEPOSIT 2/1 apar tment in Chico. $600/month. No pets. Call (940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.
1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment. $575/month, $450/deposit. Water & gas paid. (940)389-4737 after 4p.m.
Cabins & efficiency apartments for rent in Boyd area. Excellent location. (940)433-3133.
Decatur: Stonehill Apartments, 1900 S. College, 1/1 & 2/1; contact on-site manager at (940)627-9200. Bowie: Garden Terrace Apart- ments, only 1 left, 710-D East Wil- barger. NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement Propert ies, contact Elaine, (940)627-6362. www.klementproperties.com.
Eighter Decatur Apartments. Fur- nished, cable, all bills paid. (940)799-7572.
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Business property
10 acres, all weather road, 5,000 square foot storage, dock, office. Southwest of Alvord on FM 1655. Contact Jeff, (940)230-6408.
70x40 workshop for rent between Decatur & Chico. Water & electricity available. (940)393-6763.
Commercial buildings for lease in Decatur. 1st building located at 120 E. Main Street. 2nd building located at 805 W. Main Street. For more information, contact Chris or Rita at (940)627-3600.
Yard for lease, FM 51, 2 miles south Decatur, (formerly Bowie Dozer). 3.25 acres; includes office, shop, wash rack, diesel tanks. (940)389-6707.
Condos, town homes
Race Fans, only one left! Fort Worth, Texas Motor Speedway, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo. NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement Propert ies, contact Elaine, (940)627-6362. www.klementproperties.com.
Runaway Bay, 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo. $500/month, $500/deposit. Call Donna, (940)389-1615.
Duplexes
3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH duplex for lease in Alvord. $675/month plus $400/deposit. Please call (940)427-7375.
Homes
2-bedroom, 1-bath house for lease, carport & storage. $600/month, $600/deposit, 1-year lease. 103 E. S h o e m a k e r , D e c a t u r . (940)627-9550, 1(800)701-9140.
3-bedroom, 2-bath on large lot in Ch ico . No ins ide pe ts . $1,200/month, $1,200/deposit. (940)393-6763.
Homes for lease. 3 & 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage, total electric, brick. 1608 & 1701 N. Cates Court, Decatur. Pets welcome, fenced yard. (817)247-0246.
Alvord: 303 Scenic, 3-bedroom, 2-bath. NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement Properties, contact Elaine, (940)627-6362. www.klementproperties.com.
Available immediately, new 1-bedroom home, 18 gated acres, 5 miles north Decatur. Horse facility, pasture. $850/month, includes utilities. (940)210-3132. (940)255-2582.
Clean 3/1 house for lease, located in Newark. $625/month, $400/de- posi t plus apl icat ion fee. (817)734-4744.
Decatur, 3/2; Rhome, 3/1; Runaway Bay, 1-bedroom condo. CANNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, (940)368-1811.
HOUSE FOR RENT Bridgeport, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, brick, garage, fenced yard. $1,000/month, $600/deposit. Refer- ences & background check re- q u i r e d . ( 9 4 0 ) 6 8 3 - 4 2 1 6 , (940)577-2364.
House for rent. 3-bedroom, 1-bath. $750/month, $550/deposit. 4 miles north of Decatur . Cal l (940)389-4737 after 4p.m.
Mobile Homes
14’X80’ REMODELED HOME 2.5 acres, new roof, storage building. Close to Highway 114/51, Para- dise schools, horses OK. $550 /month , $350 /depos i t . (682)551-0424, (682)559-1512.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, mobile home in Chico. $600/month plus deposit. (719)660-5992.
3-bedroom, 2-bath double wide for rent or sale in Newark. Call (817)281-4311 or (817)422-3023.
AURORA, 2/2 totally rebuilt, lease to own. No pets. Large wooded lot in park. $450/month. (817)489-3298.
Decatur, 2/2 mobile, gated entry, stove/refrigerator/dishwasher, new carpet,washer/dryer hook-ups. Very clean, large fenced yard, pets nego- tiable. $700/month plus deposit. (817)307-0039.
For rent, one single mobile, 3-room, 1-bath. In Alvord, $500/month, $250/deposit. Call (940)627-0165, (940)210-8891.
MOBILE HOMES now available in Boyd, Springtown, Paradise ISD. Double wides plus s ing le w ides . No pets . $650-$450/month plus deposit. (817)220-8033.
Nice 1-bedroom trailer, furnished, electric & water paid. Bridgeport. $520 & $575/month. (940)683-2442, (940)393-9500 or (940)683-4166.
Small 3/1 near Wise County Park, pets al lowed, $500/month, $450/deposit. 30-foot travel trailer, all bills paid, includes satellite TV, no pets, $525/month, $450/deposit. RV spaces for rent, $225/month plus electric. Bridgeport area, quiet location off FM 920. References required. (940)393-6128.
Tarleton bound! 3/2 mobile home for rent or sale. $750/month. Arena next door, Stephenville. Call Ron, (817)598-6025.
Roommate wanted
Roommate needed, 3-bedroom house built in 2009 on 10 acres near Highway 380/FM 51. Private bedroom & bath. (214)458-4004.
Spaces & lots
BOYD RV PARK Propane station, laundry, showers, free Internet, some covered spaces. 114 & FM 730. Bring this ad in for $50.00 off your 1st month's rent. (940)433-9910.
Mobile home lot in Bridgeport. $200/month p lus depos i t . (940)399-0080.
SUNSET RV PARK Centrally located between Decatur, Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287. Full hook-ups, free laundry, free wireless Internet. (940)845-2007.
Wanted to lease
WANTED: LEASE LAND Seeking secluded land for target s h o o t i n g , a w a y f r o m residential/roadways. Flexible schedule & terms. Garry Granger, (972)877-4378.
Storage Buildings
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Employment information
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Adult/Elderly Care
MATURE COUPLE NEEDED TK Ranch needs a couple to care for their mentally challenged adults in our smoke free men’s dorm. No prior training/experience required. Salaried, live-in position with benefits. Christian facility in rural Mon- tage County. (940)872-5581, leave message.
Weekend caregiver needed for older couple. Fri.-Sat.-Sun., 8a.m.-8p.m., Decatur. Nursing care experience a plus. Must pass drug/criminal/driver screening. Seri- ous applicants only. Send resume to: [email protected].
Childcare
Daycare teachers needed. Apply in person, 1403 Hovey Street, Bridge- port.
Dependable and trustworthy Chris- tian individual needed to help with daycare in our home. Must be of good moral character, great with children, and have good transporta- t ion. Cal l for interview, (940)393-1351.
Food service
Help wanted. Part-time cook needed for small cafe/grocery in Slidell. Please contact Donna Dur- ham, (940)466-3100.
Medical/Dental
APPLYIN PERSON AT 201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR orFAX RESUME to 940-627-3937 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DAILY MEAL PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
CMAs 6:00-2:00 & 2:00-10:00 shifts
CNAs
Due to continued growth, Home Health Care of North Central Texas, Inc. is now hiring for the following positions: Full-time RN Per visit RN/LVN Full-time office LVN Weekend RN (guaranteed pay) Receptionist/data entry clerk (computer skills required) Benefits Include: Company cars Fuel provided Paid holidays Paid vacation Flexible scheduling
For application, please come by our office at: 1116 Halsell Street, Suite 300, Bridgeport, TX. Visit us on the web @ www.homehealthoftexas.com; or call (940)683-3300 to speak with Sherry Anderson, RN, Director of Nurses or Kim Cantrell, RN, Owner/Administrator.
Miscellaneous
Chico ISD is now accepting applications for cafeteria workers, custodial workers, bus drivers and sub bus drivers.Please contact Maryalin Bridges at (940)644-2220, ext. 1017.
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Offi ce
Full-time professional needed in busy office. Must have extensive experience with Quickbooks, Word, Excel. Must be able to multi-task in a busy work environment, possess good work ethic, excellent customer relation skills, and positive attitude. Call (940)393-1351.
Retail/Sales
$17/HOUR Denton County manufacturing outlet accepting applications for customer relations representatives. Company offers paid vacation, benefits & sign-on bonus. Cal l now, (469)252-3200.
Now hiring full or part-time sales co- ordinator. Apply in person, LaQuinta Inn, 1405 S. Highway 287, Decatur.
Trades
Experienced CNC Plasma Machine Operator with minimum 2-3 years experience for local manufacturing company needed immediately. Ap- ply in person at Inspirion Staffing, 2202 Highway 380, Suite 7, Bridge- port.
Experienced Flowback Operators needed. (940)255-1302.
Hiring CDL drivers. Tanker endorse- ment and end dump. Also, hiring diesel mechanic. (940)389-2579 or (940)427-4953.
HIRING EXPERIENCED WINCH TRUCK OPERATORS
benefits, good pay, lots of hours. Must have 2-3 years experience and a clean driving record. For more information, call (817)900-7999, extension 7031.
JM Materials needs experienced end dump drivers. Home nights & weekly pay. Call for details. (940)427-2033.
Childcare
Business
Removal
BLUE WOLF FAST-TRACK CIVIL PROCESS DELIVERY
AND SKIP TRACING Certified by the Texas Supreme Court. Certification #SCH 4939 15-years experience. Low fees. Ramsey, (940)727-8249
COMPACT BACKHOE SERVICE $65/hour, no minimum. Call Brett @ (817)637-3113.
FAMILY LIVING DESIGNS, LLC Residential/commercial. Specializ- ing in roofing, decks, patios/walk- ways, sheds, pumphouses, play/treehouses. Designing native Texas gardens, rose gardens, outdoor rooms. Interior design services. Chris Pannell, (940)393-3528; www.familylivingdesignsllc.com.
HEAVEN SCENT Handmade crafts & natural soy wax candles, jewelry, scarves, etc. 1st house north Decatur Livestock on left. (940)210-5552.
J&A CONCRETE Residential, commercial. Patios, driveways, slabs. Free estimates. $3/square foot, includes everything. (817)696-5794.
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL Sheetrock ! Tape ! Bed ! Tex- ture. New construction, remodeling, add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
LAMANCE WELDING 10-years experience. Metal buildings, carports, pipe fencing, metal roofing, rig welding, custom fabrication. Dusty Lamance, owner; (940)389-3230, [email protected].
RAY’S PAINTING Better work, better price. 20-years experience. Cell, (940)389-7400.
STORM SHELTERS Concrete, 6'x8', installed only $ 2 , 6 4 9 p l u s t a x . C a l l (800)379-9712. Major credit cards accepted.
Housecleaning
Avant Cleaning Service. It’s not clean until it’s heavenly clean. Win- dows, commercial/residential, car detailing, carpet cleaning, uphol- stery, lawn care. Bonded/insured. (940)799-7720.
LOCAL CLEANING SERVICE Commercial, residential. Make ready, 1-time or repeat. We clean what others miss. pennyWise Cleaning Service, (940)210-5450.
Let me fi x it
ELECTRICAL WORK Commercial and residential. Light- ing, outlets, service and repairs. New construction, remodels. Master license and insured. Free estimates. (940)627-0072.
HOME REPAIRS Carpentry, minor electrical & plumb- ing. Free estimates. (940)389-0582.
HOME RUN HANDYMAN Call us for all your service needs. (940)389-3797.
MIKE’S RV SERVICE Service calls, insurance work, full repairs, power washing, detailing. Also work on horse, enclosed trailers. Michael, (940)399-7565.
MR. FIX-IT GUY Small job special ist . Cel l (214)356-0414. [email protected].
NORTHSTAR CONSTRUCTION Residential/commercial. Painting, wood & ceramic flooring, carpentry. Serving Wise, Tarrant & Montague Counties. 25-years experience. (940)841-1148.
REMODELING AND ALL HOME repairs including masonry, painting & roofing. Honest, dependable, ex- pe r i enced . Ca l l Ca r l t on , (940)394-6138; or Royce, (940)394-6164.
Miscellaneous
FREELANCE WEB DESIGN GRAPHIC ARTIST
Local web designer and graphic artist with more than 15 years experience. Reasonable rates. www.toddagriffith.com.
FRONT-END LOADER FOR HIRE Driveway repair, tree/brush clearing, loading, any other dirtwork. Also, buy junk/wrecked cars. Wendell, (940)257-8559.
FARM A RANC
Farm Equipment
JOHN DEERE 4600 tractor w/loader. 45 HP front-wheel assist, box blade, log splitter, forklift attachment. Very good condition. $12,975. (940)627-4775.
OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS New & used. Water tight & rodent proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122.
Fencing
3D FARM & RANCH SERVICES All types fencing, sheds, carports, custom gates, entrances, mobile & shop welding. YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT!! (940)210-1242.
AFFORDABLE FENCING All types, including chain link, wood privacy, vinyl, farm fencing. Installa- tion or repair. (940)626-9290. www.affordablefencing.net.
AL SALINAS FENCING Pipe, braces, cable, tubing, gates, cattle guards, entryways and all kinds of wire fences. (940)577-0878 or (940)210-0789.
BOBBY’S FENCE All types fencing. Free estimates. Over 25-years experience. (817)444-3213.
FARM & RANCH FENCING Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed wire, entrances, solar gate operators, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505.
Lawn and garden
ADVANCED LAWN SERVICE We offer weekly, biweekly & 1-time mowing. Small yards start at $25. Free estimates. (940)210-9307.
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED 36 years in business, insured. All major credit cards accepted. (817)444-0861, Teater.
Livestock
9 REG. LONGHORN COWS bred to Angus bull. $650/each. (817)501-1381, (940)433-2624.
ALL NATURAL BEEF straight from the ranch. Young, ten- der, no growth hormones/antibiotics. Grain or grass fed. Whole, half. (940)366-3172.
Angus bull for sale. $1,150/firm. (817)938-0766.
ANGUS CATTLE FOR SALE Grain fed, certified Angus steers, no hormones, whole or half. Also, certified Angus cow/calf pairs; and registered Angus bulls 1 & 2-year-olds. Please call Mickey, (817)371-2168, or Chris (972)342-5539.
APHA REGISTERED black/white tobiano horses. Wean- lings, yearlings, brood mares (bred to double homozygous dun & b l a c k / w h i t e s t a l l i o n s ) . (940)399-3207.
ATTENTION: HORSE OWNERS Will remove or possibly buy un- wanted horses or cattle. Also, buy used trailers. (817)360-7617 or (940)210-5552.
C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES 143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash, c h e c k s , c r e d i t c a r d s . www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612.
FARM AND RANCH
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GUINEAS, CHICKENS ducks, geese, rabbits & goats. All ages. Call (940)389-7870.
I BUY & SELL all kinds of animals: horses, cows, calves, sheep, goats, chickens, tur- keys, mules. (817)223-4477, call Fred.
LIVESTOCK Miniature horses, $300 & up. Boer goats, $80 & up. Call for details, (940)626-1562.
LLAMAS weanlings (6-months-old), adults, bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support for new owners. (940)433-5897.
Precious mini horses for sale, priced $200-$400/each. Various colors, easy keepers. (940)395-8210.
REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS for sale. Must reduce herd. Several cow/calf pairs, cows and some young bulls (18-months) and heif- ers. Have reds/white, white/red, grundle heifer and browns. Out- standing bloodlines; G-Man, Tari, Starlight and Phenomenon are a few . Ca l l a f t e r 5p .m . , (817)253-0493.
Would like to buy older, gentle horse for 4-year-old boy. Must be kid gentle. (940)644-1846.
Livestock care/training
HORSESHOEING & TRIMS Office, (940)969-2700; cell , (940)399-8580.
J-2 HORSESHOEING/TRIMMING 15-years experience, certified. Best rates in town. Clay Johnson, (940)453-2364.
Miscellaneous
FARMER’S MARKET Locally grown produce, every Sat. and Wed., starting June 5, 9a.m.-noon. Blackcreek Pumpkin Patch & Gardens, 2324 Old Decatur Road, Decatur. (940)627-5395, (940)389-0517.
JAKE’S AG SERVICES One Call Does It All. Fencing, entryways, ornamental iron gates, trailer repair and custom metal fabrication. (817)368-0298.
Mowing
AAA DIAMOND-T TRACTOR MOWING. Lots and acreage. Box blade work. Free estimates. (940)433-8268.
ACREAGE MOWING Tractor services. Plowing, seeding, aerating, tilling, fertilizing available. Tommy, (940)482-6578.
ALL AROUND WISE LAWN Care. High quality, low prices, free e s t i m a t e s . C a l l t o d a y , (940)393-5066.
Pasture and feed
COASTAL HORSE HAY square bales, fertilized. No minimum. We help load. Delivery available. Between Decatur/Alvord, (817)991-7625.
CUSTOM BALING Round or square. No long wait time! Experience the difference! SC Squared. (817)944-9451.
CUSTOM ROUND/SQUARE baling, mowing, plowing, grain drill, trees trimmed, gardens tilled. Small dump trailer available for hauling. C a l l ( 9 4 0 ) 3 9 3 - 9 6 1 6 o r (940)683-3148.
HORSE HAY for sale, round or square. SC Squared. (817)944-9451.
Horses for sale. Quarter, paint & thoroughbred. (940)210-0826.
!COASTAL HAY! Large round bales, heavily fertilized & herbicided. Near Alvord, will load. (940)872-2197.
PETS
Pets
!!ATTENTION!! We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser before investing any money.
AKC BOXER PUPPIES Beautiful, 1st shots, dew clawed, tails docked, parents on site. (940)644-2929, leave message.
AMERICAN PIT BULL puppies, 100% Razor’s Edge, 2 males, 3 females, fawns & blues, 6-weeks-old, 1st shots. $800/each. (940)393-5316.
Chihuahua/Weenies, 3 males, 1 female, no papers. $100/each. Also, 2 orange tabby kittens, ready now, free. (940)577-2426.
CHIHUAHUAS, $150 Schnauzers, $250. Rat Terrier, $150. ShiTzu males, $250. All CKC registered puppies, shots/wormed. 10-month-old male ShihTzu, $200. (817)220-0849.
Chiweenie. 1-year-old female Chi- weenie, $75. (405)207-8378.
COUNTRY MOUSE CATCHERS! Barn cats, free to good homes. (940)644-5546.
Pets lost and found
LOST: black/tan female dog, 25 lbs., answers to Hurley. Last seen July 5, CR2360/Black Creek Lake area. Reward! (817)239-0306.
Missing: red, female, Heeler puppy. Last seen July 3, Avondale/Haslet area. (469)449-7101.
Reward! Please bring Sadie home! Missing from 3404 FM 2264, Deca- tur, July 3. Blonde Pekingese. (940)627-6413 or (940)626-9143.
MERCHAN FOR SA
Furniture
AARONS SUMMER SAVINGS Lease return mattress set, sanitized, $129. Sofa and loveseat from $359. Lamp pairs from $39. 3-piece ac- cessory tables from $79. Save also on returned washers, dryers, stoves and refrigerators. Laptops and desk- tops from $259. New 60” Mitsubishi TV, $1,299. Quantities limited. Cash, check or credit card. Or lease brand new and own in only 12-months. 1304 FM 51 South, De- catur. (940)627-5043, ask for Miles.
FURNITURE Filing cabinets, office chairs, desks & bookshelves. Large variety. Call (940)389-7870.
WHITE REFRIGERATOR wood dining table, corner entertain- ment center, glider rocker, antique full bedroom set, Hoosier type cabi- net, female road bike, children’s twin bedroom set. All items in great condit ion. (940)389-6375 or (940)389-6376.
Garage sales
!!ATTENTION!! Garage sale ads must be called in BEFORE 10a.m. Tuesday to run in the Thursday edition. If you want your garage sale ad in All Around Wise also, it MUST be called in before 10a.m. Friday THE WEEK BE- FORE the sale. We do not run garage sales the weekend before the sale.
Alvord, 232 S. FM 1655,Thur.-Sat. July 15-17, 7a.m.-7p.m. 2-family yard sale. Children’s & adult’s clothes, toys, pool table, etc. (940)427-2254.
Bowie, Texas, 217 Smythe, Fri.-Sat., July 16-17,10a.m.-4p.m. BOWIE SEWING CENTER CLOS- ING SALE! Fabrics, fixtures, furniture, antique quilts, sewing & quilt- ing accessories. EVERYTHING MUST GO! Building and/or business for sale.
Boyd, FM 730 South, 4 miles to 9726 FM 730, Fri.-Sat., 7a.m.-5p.m. Lots of stuff!
Bridgeport, 1437 Senior Place, Fri., July 16, 8a.m.-? Moving sale, everything must go! Furniture, kitchen items & more.
Decatur 408 CR4191 across from Young Elementary, Fri.-Sat., July 16-17, 8am.-1p.m. Furniture, clothes.
Decatur, 1207 Melba Doyle Park Road, Fri.-Sat., July 16-17. Combin- ing 2 households, lots of everything!
Decatur, 13-3 N. Church, Thur.-Fri., July 15-16. Washer/dryer, furniture, miscellaneous items.
Decatur, 137 Arroya, Reatta Es- tates, Fri.-Sat., July 16-17, 8a.m.-2p.m. Moving sale. Collecti- bles, decorative items, furniture, household items.
Decatur, 1400 S. Cliff, Sat., July 17, 7a.m.-noon. General hous

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