THE WHEELER TIMES (USPS 661-960) VOLUME 70, NUMBER 26 THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2004 Single Copy 50c "Wheeler, town of friendship and pride"

cwECHAT 'Jackpot Bingo' Will Be Played Juanita J. Prater, 72 WITH Is Buried At Gageby EDITOR Saturday, June 26, In Wheeler Juanita Jean Prater, 72, died Sunday, June 6, 2004, at Sham- By Louis C. Stas 'Jackpot Bingo' is again coming people playing each night. When rock, Texas. to Wheeler for a six-month stay, the games begin, the jackpots will We did get a bit of moisture over Graveside services were beginning Saturday, April 24, 2004. be announced. the weekend and I understand- Wednesday, June 9, 2004, in the The games will be played the fourth The Wheeler Centennial com- some rough looking clouds. The Gageby Cemetery with Rev. Aaron Saturday of April, May, June, Au- mittee is the sponsor of the event, measurement of moisture was Laverty, pastor of the Gageby gust and September. In July bingo with the money going toward the Baptist Church officiating. 0.09". will be played the fifth Saturday of 100th birthday party for Wheeler in Burial was in the Gageby Cem- the month, due to the Old Mobeetie 2005. etery at Gageby, Texas, by Wright To give you an idea of how dry it Bluegrass Festival on July 23, 24 Aconcession stand will be open, Funeral Home of Wheeler, Texas. Is in Wheeler, the sandburs are not and 25. offering hamburgers or barbecue, Mrs. Prater was born December growing in my back yard. (Yet) We The "Jackpot Bingo" will be held hot dogs, cokes, bottled water, 10, 1931, to Gene and Ruby have probably gotten just enough at the Wheeler Volunteer Fire De- popcorn, etc. Townsend in Oklahoma City, Okla- rain for them to come up. partment in the 200 block of East This project is one of several homa and lived in the Briscoe —cwe— Sixth in Wheeler. The doors will efforts to raise money for the cel- Community since 1951. She was The Chamber of Commerce open at 6:30 p.m. and play will ebration and lots of volunteer help a housewife, a member of the Board of directors met again Tues- begin at 7:00, continuing until will be needed for the operation of Church of Chist and was preceded day morning to prepare for the 10:00. NEW SUPERINTENDENT: Roy Baker began working at his new the "Jackpot Bingo" in addition to position Monday, June 7; he is the superintendent of schools in in death by one daughter, Wilma annual 4th of July celebration. The size of the jackpots will be lots of people playing. Wheeler. Mr. Baker comes to Wheeler by way of Lazbuddy, Texas and Diane Prater, 2 sisters, Maureen Have you marked Saturday, July determined by the number of 3, on your calendar? Cheyenne. Okla.; he is a native of Butler, Okla. He has 13 years and Mary Jo, and two brothers, experience as superintendent. His wife, Oleta, will be arriving in Ralph and Edmund Townsend. --c we— Wheeler at a later date. The couple has three children, Lacy, 24, of Survivors include her husband, The celebrating will start early in Old Mobeetie Assoc. Meeting Sayre and Ryan and Bryan, 21, students at Southwestern Oklahoma Verneal Prater of Briscoe, Texas; the day and continue into the Louise reported on the finger- State University in Weatherford, Okla. Mr. Baker states he is "looking two daughters, Wanda Jean evening. We are even going to The Old Mobeetie Texas Asso- ciation held their regular monthly printing of the students. We have forward to being a part of the community". Prater, Stamford, Texas, and Mary have a paiade to kickoff the activi- meeting June 3, 2003 with First 32 kits left and some of the board Lou Carter of Briscoe, Texas; one ties at the park. The Tel as Readng Pub is sponsaed by your Ibraty aid he betas Stale Library & kohivesCanmissiai Vico President Dale Corcoran call- members took some to do their son, David Wayne Prater of Ama- —ewe— ing the meeting to order. Louise grandchildren. Oolor Sue rillo, Texas; two brothers, Clinton And also mark Saturday, June Hogan led in the opening prayer. The new brochures are in and Edge of Austin, Texas and 26, on your calendar. It will be time some have already been given to Clarence Townsend of Springfield, Melba Corcoran read the min- ta_ once again forJackpot Bingo. Bring utes from the last meeting. Louise other museums to put out. MO; three sisters, Carolyn Sipes a friend or Iwo! Hogan made a motion to approve We had a request from the mu- of Billings, MO, Jimmie Lou —c we— as amended. Motion was second seum from Canadian to purchase Renck Townsend of Springfield, MO, and The lawn on the courthouse by Bernice Hefley and carried. some of Bob Izzard's books. Mo- Helen Howard of Idaho; three square is taking shape nicely. Frances Dickey gave the finan- tion by Melba to sell them 4 of the The Wheeler Public Library has June 28 and 29—Monday and grandchildren and two great- —c we— cial report. Motion by Jim Hill and "Kidnap" and 6 "Heroes Here Has planned the Summer Reading Pro- Tuesday grandchildren. We have been told the work will second by Bill Finsterwald to ac- Been". Dutch Elliott seconded the gram to begin on June 23, 2004, The last day of our reading pro- be complete the latter part of this cept the report. Carried. motion and it carried. with a sign up and Color Your gram will be June 30th from 2:00 Graveside Services • month. Melba Corcoran reported we had Bobbye Hill reported that she World.. .Read poster contest. p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for all ages with —cwe— 779.5 volunteer hours for May. We had already done the letter of in- Each child that signs up will be lots of fun and games. Thurs. For Gunter I went up to school and met the also had 564 visitors with 4 from tent with Excel for a grant. given a Texas Reading Club Title For more information on the new superintendent. Welcome to Italy and 46 from 14 different states. She also reported that the board Log to keep track of books read Summer Reading Program or to Garnett Gunter, 95, died Mon- the community, Roy and Oleta Cataloging report showed 18,339 of the Plains Trail had been inter- during our programs. volunteer to help, please contact day, June 7, 2004, in Wheeler, Baker! work sheets with 36,781 items, viewing for the co-ordination to run The summer reading program the Library at 826-5977 from 12:00 Texas. Graveside services will be at —cwe— Louise Hogan reported we had the trails. will be broken down into two age p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 10, This week, we start running in- 18,212 hits to the web site with an New Business: A letter of resig- groups: Friday. 2004, in the Wheeler Cemetery formation on the bands hired to be average of 587 per day. We had nation of Jay Godwin was read. 8 to 12 years old from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Ricky Pfiel officiating. at the Old Mobeetie Music Festival one new country, which was Motion by Frances Dickey to ac- Graveside Rites Sat. and Burial will be in Wheeler Cem- July 23-25. Other dates to mark on Micronesia. cept the resignation was second 4 to 8 years old from 3:00 p.m. to etery at Wheeler, Texas, by Wright your calendars. Under Old Business: Music fes- by Louise Hogan and carried. The For Cody Walker, 22 4:00 p.m. Funeral Home of Wheeler, Texas. —c we— tival reported the books are at the nominating committee presented June 23, 24, and 25—Wednes- Graveside services will be Sat- Mrs. Gunter was born October Another birthday has rolled printers. Posters should be ready the name of Ada Lou Lester to fill urday, June 12, 2004 at Zybach they had been there for a while. the vacancy. Louise Hogan made day, Thursday and Friday 12, 1908, to Lawrence Anderson around for my sister, Melba Cemetery for Cody Reed Walker, a motion for nomination to cease and and Bertha Denham and lived in 4 Arnold—tho bluegrass lady from The schedule will be done soon. age 22, at 10:30 A.M. and Ada is elected by acclimation. Wheeler all her life. She was a Del City, and Patricia Forrester— The golf cart needs new batter- Second by Dutch Elliott and mo- housewife, a member of the First the traveler. Melba starts a new ies and starter switch. Bill Elliott had estimation on the batteries. tion carried. Why Become A CASA Volunteer? Methodist Church of Wheeler, had decade, and Patricia : Jim Hill made a motion to pur- Melba Corcoran presented a worked for several area busi- —c we— By Joy Dickey chase the 6 new batteries and to thank you letter from the Wheeler nesses and was preceded in death We had three doge card games 'You give but little when you put a switch on the cart. Second Graders. by her husband, Terrell L. Gunter Monday evening. Barbara and give of your possessions, it is when in 1994. Flag Day was next-Greg Clark Bobbye Hill reported on the 2004 you give of yourself that you truly Dwight started off with Larry taking Survivors are family and friends. and Bill Ridgway are making the Annual Historic Preservation Con- give." over for Barbara's place to win the Memorials may be given to your new flagpole and it will be ready. ference in Fort Worth that she and -Kahli I Gibran, The Prophet first game. Barbara was part of the Louise Hogan reported on the pro- favorite charity. Melba attended May 6-8. Bobbye Child abuse is a heartbreaking team for the last Iwo games and gram planned. Refreshments were presented a place we could get a crime against innocent children. they won the last game. My part- discussed. They will be cookies copy of the jail made into a lighted Wheeler Lions Club ners were Patsy and Bob and we and punch. It's hideous brutality leaves de- building. fenseless victims with devastating put up a good fight, winning only Louise Hogan reported on the Joe VanZandt arrived at the lifelong effects. The inconceivable Plans Golf Tourney tho second game. new cookbook. She has been typ- meeting and reported on the root cost of violence against our chil- The Wheeler Lions Club will be —ewe— ing the recipes and they will be for the jail. They are getting the dren has come back to haunt us hosting a golf tournament on June sent to the publisher soon. paper work ready. daily, wreaking havoc in every 19 at the Shamrock Country Club. Totty School To Melba Corcoran reported on the sector of society. We are slow to Tee time is 9:00 a.m. This will be a Flag Day Observance Northwest Texas Museum Asso- recognize the silent holocaust, the 3-man yellow ball tournament. Hold Reunion Sun. ciation meeting held at Panhandle daily torture and crippling of our Lunch will be served. Prizes will At Mobeetie June14 on May 27. They elected new of- children. be drawn. Brackets will be deter- The Totty School Reunion will The Old Mobeetie Texas Asso- ficers and had a workshop on pres- Each year almost 4,000 Ameri- mined on numberof entries. Fee is $35.00 per golfer. Carts will not be be held June 13, 2004, at the old ciation will celebrate Flag Day on ervation. Melba went back on the can infants and young children provided. school house, located five miles June 14, 2004 at 7:00 with a brief board as treasurer. (more than ten each day) die at This is a charity tournament to west of Mobeetie. There will be a ceremony in which torn, tattered, Bill Elliott reported he was pre- the hands of parents or caretak- Joy Dickey pot luck lunch with meat ;ind drink id II iJ: wtIlli received scanted with an 85 Ford pickup for ers. An additional 18,000 children less than their full capacity. Child help our club help others. To enter, call Bob Wills at 806/ furnished. for proper disposal in a private the museum. After a discussion each year are permanently dis- abuse occurs in all socioeconomic The meeting is hosted by the service. The Flag Day ceremony about expense with a pickup and abled and 142,000 are seriously levels, excluding no status or pro- 826-5721. Entries will be allowed on morning of tournament. Mt. View Quilting Club that meets will be held at the Jail Museum in needing to cneck on cost of insur- injured. 1 U.S. Advisory Board on fession. In the ten years between is weekly at the school. They have Old Mobeetie and will feature sev- ance and etc. Ada Lester made a Child Abuse and Neglect. Every 1988 and 1998, the number of motion to table about accepting gi prepared a quill, which will be given eral speakers including County two minutes a child is reported abused and neglected children en- Wheeler Class of the pickup till next meeting. Bernice away after lunch. Judge, Jerry Hefley, OMTA Presi- abused or neglected in the state of tering the foster care system nearly Hef ley seconded the motion and it Everyone is invited to come and dent, Joe Van Zandt, Jim Wright, Texas alone. 93% of felons con- doubled — to more than 500,000. '64 Plans Reunion enjoy a great lunch and a lot of carried. victed of violent crimes state that Wheeler Boys Scout Troop #472, It is estimated that 137,000 chil- Wheeler's graudating class of visiting. Melba Corcoran showed them 2 they grew up under the strains of dren are sexually abused each Fort Elliott Choir from Briscoe, Bro. of several books written by 1964 will have a reunion; it is the I loivey Paiterem, 01 I child abuse. Still more alarming is year - the most common age at I empleton that Collingsworth Mu- 40th anniversary of their gradua- WHEELER POST I laptiio Churi h tylohpiliii and the fact that child abusers beget which sexual abuse begins is 3 seum have lor sale that we could tion. Jeremy Reid. All businesses, gov- child abuse — a family tradition so years of age. The Department of OFFICE get for our museum to sell also. The City Drug Bed and Break- ernment offices, or privy-'e indi- to speak, passed down from gen- Justice estimates there is 1 child Motion by Frances Dickey that we fast Hotel has been reserved from viduals that have United States eration to generation unless the molester per square mile in the will be closed buy 25 books 5 of 5 different titles. 12:00 noon, June 12th, through flags that need to be disposed are cycle is broken. Sadly, abused U.S. and that the average child Louise Hogan seconded the mo- 12:00 noon, June 13. The class- Friday, June 11, 2004 invited to bring flags to the cer- children carry the feelings of inad- molester victimizes between 50 tion and it carried. mates will gather during the after- emony. This is an event spon- equacy and low self-esteem into and 150 children before ever be- for Bernice Hefley reported that the noon. sored by the Jail Museum. adulthood, thereby becoming ing arrested. Researchers believe National Day of arbor was reserved for the 4th and members of society operating at The cost of the Great Room Is that 1 in 3 children will be sexually $100.00. The cost will be divided 5th. abused by the age of 18. A recent Mourning. Frank George Family Bobbye reported that the Texas among those present.; have a UCLA study estimates 33% of all $10.00 bill handy. There will be no ser- Plains Trai Is would be holding their Local Boy Scout children are sexually abused, that Reunion June 19-20 meeting at the City Drug Bed & Following visiting Saturday af- vice at all Friday. 1 in 4 girls will be sexually abused ternoon, the group will gather at The Frank George family re- Breakfast Hotel in Wheeler on June Camp Receives Gift by the age of 14, and 1 in 7 boys Saturday will resume union will be at Green Country 17. Maxeys for a Dutch treat dinner will be sexually abused by the age and gather back at the Great Room Park 5 miles south & 2 miles east Joe reported he had been talk- The Golden Spread Council is of 18. Stepfather/stepdaughter and work. & South into park from Cheyenne, ing to Nancy Coffee of the pleased to announce the gift of for visiting and dessert. father/daughter incest are among Sunday's activities will begin with OK. Alexander family about the some waterfront "Fun" equipment the most common forms of sexual Catalina Schoolhouse. Bobbye from the Upshaw Insurance breakfast in the Great Room at a abuse. 85% of sexual abuse is cost of $6.50. and Melba reported on what Janet Agency to Boy Scout Camp M.K. committed by someone known to Brown. Camp M.K. Brown is one Parnell had said to them about it. — and usually loved and trusted of the two camping facilities that Jim Hill made a motion to ad- by thechild. The statistics are stag- ,Hospital Notes the Golden Spread Council owns journ. gering, and the numbers drasti- WHEELER and operates on a year-round ba- Those attending were Joe cally increase with each passing sis. Camp M.K. Brown is located 8 Glen Elmore VanZandt, Ada Lou Lester, Bill day. Finsterwald, Frances Dickey, miles west of Wheeler, Texas. Odra Christopher PUBLIC Children in homes where do- Bernice Hefley, Louise Hogan, Bill Upshaw Insurance Agency Inc., Ruth Ledbetter mestic violence occurs are physi- and Dutch Elliott, Jim and Bobbye founded in 1927 has offices in Glen Williams cally abused or seriously neglected LIBRARY Hill, Dale and Melba Corcoran. Amarillo, Borger and Dallas and is Verne Lohberger at a rate 1500% higher than the •ible to donate to the Opal Hefley national average in the general p iv' , urown waterfront. Jay New Admissions population. They may "indirectly" Campbell, with Upshaw and a vol- 5/31 Cuba Mann Bruce Archer Is On receive injuries and may be hurt unteer leader, stated "We just want 6/2 Reynaldo Tanguma the boys to have a great experi- when household items are thrown Maria Gonzales A.C. Honor Roll ence when they attend Scout or weapons are used. Infants may Roy Chronister Amarillo College named 374 stu- Camp. Camp M.K. Brown is an be seriously injured or even killed 6/4 Bessie Crenshaw dents to the spring 2004 honor roll. oasis in the Panhandle that most if being held by their mother when Mary Wofford the balloter strikes out. -14( Students on the list must have people don't even know exists. It is Dismissals been enrolled in 12 or more hours a great place to have fun and learn CASAs (Court Appointed Spe- 6'3 Reynaldo Tanguma in academic courses and have while you are camping, fishing, cial Advocates) are trained com- Katherine Holt NEW SIGN: David and Paula Britt purchased a new sign for the library earned a grade point average of swimming, boating, shooting, or munity volunteers from all ages Maria Gonzales It Was greatly appreciated as the old one was falling apart. Please give 3.6 or higher. just goof off. I know I had a great and walks of life who are assigned 6/4 Roy Chronister them a great big 'Thank You' from the staff and the Library board. Included on the Honor Roll from time when our troop attended the by a judge in a court of law to Cuba Mann Pictured are Mary Gibson (left) and Patty Brooks. Allison is Bruce D. Archer. camp in 1968." (Continued Page 6) 6/6 Mary Wofford

They enjoy the goat milk. John 6:1-15. Tina Bond and two-tenths more Friday night. Ev- Evelyn Meek's family celebrated Beverly Bryant prepared the deli- ery drop appreciated. Evelyn's Birthday with a hamburger cious supper. Thank you! Hot dogs Nice to have Wesley and Helen cook-out and birthday cake Satur- with chili, pork n' beans, etc. Des- Steen back home after their trip. day. Happy Birthday, Evelyn. You serts prepared by others. They visited Helen's brother, Olin, and Ruby Jocelyn at Enid, Okla- 'Wheeler. town of friendship and pnde... By Verna Fillingim are a special lady. Wednesday night was kinda Hannah Chapman's sister, stormy. We are thankful for the homa and Wesley's brother, Archie, and Martha Steen and fam- II Kings 2:11 As they continued Wilma Barker, has moved from rain. We had nearly 1/2 inch of McLean to the Blarney Inn Apart- water and bugs in our rain gauge. ily at Porum, Oklahoma. They also walking and talking, a chariot of visited Wesley's daughter, fire with horses of fire suddenly ments at Shamrock. Best wishes. Nearly an inch at Mobeetie. Maybe Sincere sympathy to family and Carolyn, and Gary May, Clayton, appeared and separated the two Travis and Becky at Diana and of them. Then Elijah went up into friends of Juanita Prater, 72, in her death Sunday. She is survived by ' WHEELER\ went to church that Gary pastors heaven in the whirlwind. there on Sunday. They enjoyed Happy Birthday to Steve husband, Verneal, and daughters, Mary Lou Carter and Wanda the trip. We missed you! Emmert, Brandi Cochran, Janet PLUMBING Nice to visit a little with Jill Lister Tatyrek, Wanda Estes, Patricia Prater, and son David Prater. They 511 S. Cheyenne were our good neighbors many and David, Opal and Juanita Forrester and Mike Lee on June Boydston and Pam Trimble and 13, Dale Helton, E. J. Meadows, years in the country. Graveside New Construction services Wednesday June 9 at grandson, Zach, at Thriftway Shellie Johnson and Jessica Remodel Wednesday. Jill and David and Bentley on June 14, Lisa Farmer, 2:00 p.m. at Gageby Cemetery. others get together and make She had 3 grandchildren. Helen Sabbe, Wayne Miller, Dalton Repair beautiful music at Mel's Diner on Wanda Childress and Cathy Kinnaman, Lavois Anderson, Sewer Service Thursday nights. Think it starts at Brittney Steward, Wayne Kuehler Hunt and Raydon took Addie Swift 7:00 p.m. and Cathy Burrell on June 15, to the doctor Monday for a cold. Septic Systems Glad to hear that Roberta Ware Rusty Ferguson, Brandon Dukes Good to see her out and about is home from her hospital stay. on June 16, Darville Atherton, Jodi Addie enjoys seeing her family. Site Evaluations She is doing better, but is weak. Walker, Brooke Childress, Maralee Mabel Parker didn't go back to Pray for her. Singleton and Justin Barnes on the Valley. She makes her home Sorry to hear that Hayley Sparks with daughter, Dorothy Ogle, near Phone: June 17, Payton Austin, Buck Dol- 826-5907 was injured in a bike wreck and where she lived. Shellie (Ogle) lar, Heather Ratliff, Brody MAX McQUEEN has been in BSA with a concus- and Jeremy Johnson have lived in Richardson and Bryan Lehman on P.O. Box 754 Wheeler, TXJ. sion and throwing up. Hope you Mable's house. They bought Bob June 18. are soon o.k. Hayley. No helmets. Happy Anniversary Geary and Dukes house in Allison and have We love you! Hayley is home now been getting it ready to move into. Mary Burrows on June 14, Calvin but still not feeling real well. Re- Son, Tanner, 5, will be going to and Evelyn Kincannon and Tom member her in your prayers. Her Fort Elliott School in the fall. Mabel Canadian Supply and Debbie Stribling on June 15, mom, Shelly, and brother Nicho- is going to be 94 before long, but Wayne and Kathy Zybach on June las and grandma, Dianne Sparks, still likes to go. She and Dorothy 16, Biily and VonEva Robertson & Redi-Mix were with her in Amarillo. Sister have fun. God Bless! and Eddie and Helen George on Taylor was there some and Sherry Dr. Chris Eddens' office phone June 17, Billy and Kara Richardson for all your Concrete Clark. is 826-0049.0f cause he isn't listed and Greg and April Hampton on The home of Mark and Carol in the phone book. Welcome, Dr. June 18. Needs! Roberson and family in Miami was Sincere sympathy to family and Eddens and family. Nice to have Danny come by a busy place Friday. They had a friends of Garnett Gunter, 95, in Jerry Smith, Owner garage sale and also invited all the her death. Graveside services and visit Willis and me Friday. kids for a petting zoo. They could Mrs. Gregory Sprock . .. nee Lori Kathren Morrison Thursday June 10 at Wheeler Wes Bradstreet did the Bible milk a goat or cuddle baby rabbits, Cemetery. Study Wednesday night at chickens, pigeons, cat or dog. The Nice to visit with Willis Monday. Wheeler Baptist Church. It was on 806-323-5379 Roberson kids have also had Morrison/Sprock Vows Exchanged We played dominoes with Robert chicken pox. and Willis won. He is more alert. Nice to visit with Katie Lori Kathren Morrison of Nicki Morrison. Enjoying fishing and the out- Vote for Wheeler and Gregory George Best man was Chris Cain. doors Thursday night were Jimmy (Weatherly) and new husband, Jamie Click, at the Post Office. Sprock of Georgetown were mar- Groom's attendants were Jay Nelson and nieces Amy and DENNIS ried Saturday, April 24, at Church Rolston, Mike Padgett, Kyle Nunn Danielle and David and Rita They are making their home in Wheeler. Also visited with Shelia of Christ at the Colonies. Dick and Brett Sexton. Pearson. Marcear officiated. Flower girls were Dacey Clark David Pearson went to Stam- HILBURN Mick. Son, Chris, is in the army, training to be a medic and is sta- The bride is the daughter of and Sophia Robinson. Ring bearer ford Saturday to help his dad and Nancy Morrison of Wheeler and Write-In tioned in Oklahoma. enjoys his was Kyle Hewitt. carry off some cattle. the late Bill Morrison. Grandpar- Democrat Candidate for . work. Best wishes. Later his wife The bride is a registered nurse Maddie Shields, 5, daughter of ents of the bride are John and and two children will be able to join at Cox South Hospital in Spring- John and Julie Shields had a letter Kathren Morrison, who attended him. field, MO. in last weeks Canadian Record Wheeler Co. Sheriff the wedding, and the late Carroll Barr-Kinnaman Wedding The groom is an area indirect begging that the trees be spared, (Pol. Adv paid for by Dennis Hilburn, Box 404, and Lorraine Phillips. director for Sprint PCS in Spring- Wheeler, TX 79096) Many friends and relatives gath- not cut down. John and Julie Parents of the groom are Dianne field. ered at Mobeetie Baptist Church (Gilmer) both grew up at Briscoe and Gene Sprock of Georgetown. The couple planned a honey- and graduated Briscoe School Saturday evening June 5 to cel- Grandparents of the groom are ebrate the marriage of Donnie Barr moon to Maui. They reside in 1988. John is the son of Mack and Mary Sprock, the late John Sprock Battlefield, MO. and Kirbie Kinnaman. Kirbie was a Patty Ann Shields; Julie is the JENNINGS PLUMBING, HEATING and the late Willard and Irene beautiful bride. Attendants were daughter of David and Winnie Sudenga. Kyleigh Trimble and Drew Emmert. Gilmer. Maid of honor was Bekah & AIR CONDITIONING Randy Barr was his son's atten- Father's Day Gifts Glad to hear Hannah Chapman Morrison, sister of the bride. Bridal dant. Officiating at the ceremony is back at home after her fall at the attendants were Tammy Latham, Check out our unique men's was Deryl Perry of Sayre. They cemetery while putting flowers on LARRY JENNINGS, Owner Nikki Robinson, Angie LeFlore and gifts for Dad 49 Orandbther her family's grave. She is still pretty TX, TAGLB017641E will be making their home in bruised up and sore all over, but Mobeetie. A reception followed. Soto's Sunday. Wayne and Gill Also gifts with a sports theme: no broken bones. Praise the Lord! Licensed, Insured & Bonded Best wishes for many happy years will be moving soon to an assisted • Bowling • Golf • Baseball "Let others see Jesus in me. together. Nice to visit with Deryl's living place in the Dallas area near • Football • Hunting • Fishing wife, Carrie, and daughter, Micah, a daughter. Best wishes. Let others see Jesus in you. •Automotive Keep telling the story be faithful (806) 826-3153 who is attending college. Pray for Nice to have Ed and Laurel and true. Licensed Septic Systems, & Site Donnie and Kirbie as they start Hershman, Leona Coates and Ned THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS Let others see Jesus in me and their married life together. A hand- Burrell eat lunch at Soto's Sunday you". Evaluations some couple. with me. Good visit. Also there 20% Off Bedding Plants Carol Roberson at Miami (phone - jewQ Wayne and Gill Rogers from Dean and Georgia Tipps with Jen- Annuals - Perennials 868-2421) is kinda overstocked Sudan and son, Monty, from Hous- nifer Maddox and lona May. Also Take an additional 10% oft' "A Flush ...Is ton have beenvisiting Irene Rogers Rick and Tina Bond and Amanda on milk goats and would like to sell Better Than a If the flower color is the illYORIC op (sister-in-law to Wayne) and Bob and Abby and George Helton. Also some nannies and babies. Give aerate Full House ! ! ! Co/or of the Day her a call if you are interested. SALES & SERVICE and Linda Hink. They were enjoy- David and Winnie Gilmer with ing lunch and visiting together at granddaughter Adley. And many 25% Off Herbs-Ferns-Grasses more. 40% Off Vegetable Plank 5J-195 (7-97/3) Nice to visit with Bud and Carolyn 14141 41.70) SO% Off Seeds Property Tax Protest and Kidwell and Kimberly from Quanah who were visiting Bud's mom, Fern 25% Off Tomato Plant Care Kidwell, on Saturday morning at Schultz - FerflIome Wheeler Care Center. Bud pas- Green Light Appeal Procedures torsthe Ouanah Methodist Church. Carolyn is a twin sister to Marilyn Miracle Gro - Espoma The law gives property owners the right to protest actions con- CAD will use to uphold their determination. The CAD may Tomato Food & Insect Control cerning their property tax appraisals. You may follow these ask you for a copy of the evidence you plan to present. The Grimes (Mrs. Gary). They even read the Country News. Yield Booster - Tomato Bloom Spray appeal procedures if you have a concern about: hearing will be informal. You or a designated agent may ap- I also got to see several of the Organic Fertilizer - Dipel Dust • the market or special appraised value placed on your pear in person to present evidence,or you may send notarized residents. Willis had a nice new • property evidence for the ARB to review at your hearing. The CAD Check out our hair cut, but just wanted to sleep. clearance tables for • the unequal appraisal of your property representative will present evidence about your case. You may Juanita Prater is back in Wheeler • the inclusion of your property on the appraisal roll cross-examine the CAD representative. The ARB will make care and looking pretty. Good to unadvertised bargains • any exemptions that may apply to you its decision based on the evidence presented. The CAD has see her. Juanita passed away Sun- OPEN: MOM-1111 8:30-6 • the qualification for an agricultural or timber appraisal the burden of establishing the property's value by a prepon- day. • the taxable status of your property derance of the evidence presented. You can get a copy of a Thanks Bridget Weatherly for SAT 10-5 CLOSED SUNDAY • the local governments which should be taxing your protest form from the appraisal district office at 402 South the yellow cherries. I made a deli- Visit our web site at: cious little cobbler. Didn't know www.knights.hhtx.com property Main in Wheeler. there were yellow cherries! • the ownership of property Bridget's husband, Shea, enjoys • the change of use of land receiving special appraisal Note: You shouldn't try to contact ARB members outside of his work with wildlife in the Sham- Knight's • any action taken by the chief appraiser, appraisal the hearing. The law requires ARB members to sign an affi- rock area. district or appraisal review board that applies to and davit saying that they haven't talked about your case before Nice to see Amanda May Salas Nursery, adversely affected you. the ARB hears it. working at Wheeler Care Center. Garden Center Think she is now an LVN. Con- 4 Informal Review gratulations! 5' Gift Shop We had a nice group at Ladies Review by the District Court on the Southwest side of Real Estate & Mobile Homes - Contact Jeanine Hawkins Day Out at Mel's Diner Thursday Canadian on Hwy. 60/83 After it decides your case, the ARB must send you a copy of June 3. Always good to eat and @ 806-826-5900 its order by certified mail. If you're not satisfied with the de- 806/323-5577 (Continued Page 6) Commercial Personal Property - Contact James Morgan cision, you have the right to appeal to district court. If you Industrial Personal Property - Contact Lewis Henderson choose to go to court, you must start the process by filing a Mineral Property - Contact Mike Brenner petition within 45 days of the date you receive the ARB's @ 806-358-8186 order. gmQ"ffothauffoth Duos Review by the Appraisal Review Board Tax Payment The Church of Christ in had when I was a teen were If you can't resolve your problem informally with the county If you appeal and your case is pending, you must pay the Wheeler will host a Vacation lawn mowing or babysitting jobs appraisal district (CAD) staff, you may have your case heard lesser of the amount of taxes due on the portion of the taxable Bible School on Saturday, June (being the oldest of three I even 26th. It will be a one-day event, by the appraisal review board (ARB). value not in dispute or the amount of taxes due on the prop- got paid a little for watching my open to all 2 year old's up to 6th younger sister and brother while erty under the order from which the appeal is taken. grade students. The theme will The ARB is an independent board of citizens that reviews prob- my parents were working). The be "Discovering Bible Trea- first "real" job I had was as one lems with appraisals or other concerns listed above. It has the More Information sures." It will start at 9:30 a.m. of those annoying persons who power to order the CAD to make the necessary changes to You can get more information by contacting your appraisal and conclude at 2:15. Lunch call everyone up on the tele- solve problems. If you file a written request for an ARB hear- district at Wheeler County Central Appraisal District, P.O. and a snack will be provided. All phone in an area to try to sell ing (called a notice of protest) before the deadline, the ARB Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, phone 806-826-5900. You children showing up will attend them the latest great product. It will set your case for a hearing. You'll receive written notice can also get a pamphlet describing how to prepare a protest classes with others that are their was a boring and uninspiring of the time, date and place of the hearing. If necessary, you from the appraisal district or from the State Comptroller's age, learn Bible stories, do some job, especially since I am not a may request a hearing in the evening, Saturday or Sunday. fun activities. They will also get very good telephone conversa- Property Tax Division at P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas to watch a puppet show and get Prior to your hearing, you may ask to review the evidence the tionalist anyway. I am aware 78711-3528. a little recreation, too. Yes, there that some people feel that will be lots of singing, too. We preachers (or others talking have got quite a few adult teach- about Jesus) are annoying in Deadline for Filing Protests ers and helpers in place, going the same type of way, trying to over the lessonsthey will teach. convince someone who doesn't with the ARB* Our puppeteers are practicing. want to talk about religion to • Usual Deadline you are losing agricultural appraisal because you changed Those who will be preparing engage in a heavy conversa- On or before May 31 (or 30 days after a notice of appraised the use of your land), the deadline is before the 30th day after food are already figuring out tion. I will admit up front that what is needed. Last year, in value was mailed to you, whichever is later). the notice of the determination was mailed to you. when I visit with you, my long- our first V.B.S. in several years, term goal is to eventually con- we had about 60 children. We vince you about Jesus, but I will Late protests are allowed if you miss the usual deadline for For ARB changes (the ARB has informed you of a change are planning on having this take a slow purposeful route good cause. Good cause is some reason beyond your control, that increases your tax liability and the change didn't result many, if not more, children in- and not bash you over the head like a medical emergency. The ARB decides whether you from a protest you tiled), the deadline is before the 30th day volved. Even more next week with my convictions. So don't be have good cause. after the notice of the determination was mailed to you. concerning our Vacation Bible afraid totalk with me and (prom- School. ise to not jump into a 25-minute Late protests are due the day before the appraisal review board If you believe the appraisal district or ARB should have sent Most of the summer jobs I sermon with you. approves records for the year. Contact your appraisal district you a notice and did not, you may file a protest until the day Shawn D. Johnson for more information. before taxes become delinquent (usually February I ). The An Invitation: You are cordially in- Services: ARB decides whether it will hear your case based on evi- vited to attend any of the' weekly Sunday Bible Study 10:00 A.M. • Special Deadlines dence about whether a required notice was mailed to you. services of the Wheeler Church of Sunday Morning Worship10:55 A.M. For change of use (the appraisal district informed you that Christ which meets at 1001 S. Alan Sunday Night Worship .... 6'00 P.M. Bean Blvd, in Wheeler, Texas Wednesday Bible Study .. 7:00 P.M. *The deadline is postponed to the next business day if it falls on a weekend or holiday.

Grandchildren, Jordan and Wilhelmenia Sherrell Is trying to Joshua are always glad to have get back into her regular routines. Court (from Page 4) MOBEETIE Naw-Naw and Pea Paw come see But her back is bothering her alot. them. Please keep these ladies in your Production Co., 3-26-04, W 1/2 Saturday Jayden and Erica prayers. and SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A-5, THE WI-IEELER TIMES NEWS H&GN Ry. Company Survey. PAGE 3-Thursday, June 10, 2004 along with Jennifer Mayfield rode The Methodist church looks so "Vetteekt ten of fnntkip and relit By: Sue Mayfield horses in the Top 0' Texas Pa- bare with the last of the tree gone OL-Gladys Irene Duke to PAC H&GN Ry. Company Survey. 78, rade in Pampa. from around it now. That big old Production Co.. 3-26-04, W 1/2 Bk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Patti Kephart and Virginia OL-Sharon Lee Duke Hutton to Survey. Ridgway spent Wednesday and Cindy, Justin, Skylar, and Jarrod cedar tree being gone makes all and' SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A-5, PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, W OL-Charles Milo Williams, et al Thursday in Amarillo attending Young also rode their horses in the difference. Really a shock tc H&GN Ry. Company Survey. 1/2 and SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A-5, to PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, required classes for Food Service the parade. look over there and see the stark OL-Elaine Due Moncrief to PAC H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Sec. 78, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Com- Workers for our schools. The Youngs are related to white face of the church. Production Co., 3-26-04, W 1/2 OL-Deborah June Williams, et al pany Survey. There will be some new guide- Jeannie Hennig in Wheeler. Thanks to all that helped chop and SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A-5, to PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, OL-Billy Joe Duke to PAC Pro- lines for the up coming year that Monday Jayden and Jarrod rode get the tree and carry it off. The H&GN Ry. Company Survey. W 1/2 and SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A- duction Co., 3-26-04, W 112 Sec. they will have to get used to. Vir- in the Top 0' Texas Kid 'N Pony whole corner is so clean and pretty. OL-Roger Jeffcoat to PAC Pro- 5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. 79, ginia and Patti hope to come home Show. Tuesday Erica and Skylar They are getting the church ready duction Co., 3-26-04, W 1/2 and Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A-5, H&GN OL-Patsy Jeffcoat Knight to PAC Survey. with some yummy new recipes. competed and then Wednesday to be painted. Production Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 63, Wow! Praise the Lord! The rain Justin got to compete. Hope you have a great week! Ry. Company Survey. OL-Mildred Janece Duke to PAC Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Production Co., 3-26-04, W 1/2 Friday was wonderful. We were We are going to miss Leon and OL-Martha Miller to PAC Pro- Survey. Sec. 79, BIk. A-S, H&GN Ry. Com- lucky the hail and wind wasn't any Rosemary Dockins. They have pur- duction Co., 3-26-04, W 1/2 and SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A-5, H&GN OL-Billy Joe Duke to PAC Pro- pany Survey. worse than it was. It smelled so chased a new home in Wheeler. Ry. Company Survey. duction Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 63, Blk_ OLGIadys Irene Duke to PAC good Their girls got them moved last Listen to . . . OL-Mary Lee Duke Johnson to A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Production Co., 3-26-04, W 1/2 Most everyone around here got weekend and are helping them get OL-Mildred Janece Duke to PAC Sec. 79, BIk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Com- settled in. PAC Production Co., 3-26.04, W from 1/2"-1" of moisture. What a Production Co., 3.26-04, Sec. 63, pany Survey. blessing to have mud puddles Enjoy your new home Leon and 1/2 and SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A-5, KPDR-FM, 90.5 Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company OL-Elaine Duke Moncrief to PAC again Saturday morning. Rosemary. H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Survey. Production Co., 3-26-04, W 1/2 The Barrs and Kinnamans were Congratulations Cari Pigg! WHEELER, TEXAS OL-Christie LeAn Duke to PAC OL-Gladys Irene Duke to PAC Sec. 79, Blk, A-5, H&GN Ry. Com- She will be going to work next Production Co., 3-26-04, W 1/2 trying to have a wedding rehersal Production Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 63. pany Survey. • and supper through all of the thun- week at Thriftway, She will be start- and SE 1/4 Sec. 62, BIk. A-5. BIk. A-5; H&GN Ry. Company Sur- OL-Roger Jeffcoat to PAC Pro- derstorms. ing in carry out. vey. duction Co., 3.26-04, W 1/2 Sec. Congratulations and all best Can is always so helpful and OL-Elaine Duke Moncrief to PAC 79, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company wishes Donnie and Kirbie. Really has such a beautiful smile. WHEELER COMMUNITY Production Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 63, Survey. What a nice surprise last week a nice young couple. 81k. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company OL-Martha Miller to PAC Pro- The world lost a great man last to see a handsome young neigh- Survey. duction Co., 3-26-04, W 112 Sec. Saturday with the death of Presi- bor sacking groceries at Thriftway, CHURCH OL-Roger Jeffcoat to PAC Pro- 79, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company last Tuesday. Good to see Steven dent Ronald Reagan. Rev. Alberta and Pat Helton duction Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 63, 81k. Survey. Our sympathy to the Reagan Kephart hard at work. He's a great A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. OL-Mary Lee Duke Johnson to kid, helpful and polite. Thanks 806-323-9849 or 826-5607 family. A lot of people seem to OL-Martha Miller to PAC Pro- PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, W share in their loss. Steven. P.O. Box 544 duction Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 63, Blk. 1/2 Sec. 79, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Ronald Reagan accomplished Granddaughter, Harley Jacobs, A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Company Survey. went to her first basketball camp Wheeler, TX 79096 alot in his lifetime and touched so OL-Mary Lee Duke Johnson to OL-Christie LeAn Duke Reimer this week at WTAMU. She was so many lives. His life wasn't an easy PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, Sec. to PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, excited about getting to go. She 801 Alan L.Bean Blvd. one and things weren't handed to John 14: 6: "Jesus saith unto him, 63. Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company W 1/2 Sec. 79, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. him on a silver platter so he could was a little apprehensive when Sundays-6:30 P.M. I am the way, the truth and the life; Survey. Company Survey. better understand the people he Mom left Sunday evening. no man cometh unto the Father but by me." OL-Christie LeAn Duke Reimer represented and led. Good to see Lorene Rector get- -WELCOME- OL-Sharon Lee Duke Hutton to to PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, W The last 10 years of his life were ting around better. But still having Sec. 63, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Com- stolen from him and his family by some problems. That pneumonia, FREE ESTIMATES 24 HR. WRECKER SERVICE 1/2 Sec. 79, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. pany Survey. Company Survey. an unforgiving disease. just took a lot out of her. OL-Sharon Lee Duke Hutton to Sorry Orville Greenhouse has OL-Charles Milo Williams, et al PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, Sec. to PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, been under the weather. Certainly Rural Development McCAIN'S AUTO BODY 63, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company W 1/2 Sec. 79, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. hope this finds you feeling much Survey. Company Survey. better. 117 W. OKLAHOMA - BOX 65 - WHEELER, TX 79096 Funding Available OL-Charles Milo Williams, et al A. OF JUDG.-Shamrock Inde- I'm afraid Gaylord Thompson PHONE: 806/826-3433 to PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, pendent School to Billie Ray Lisle, didn't get any good news from his Bryan Daniel, State Director, Sec. 63, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Com- et al, 5-5-04. eye surgery last Thursday. The Texas USDA Rural Development INSURANCE CLAIMS OWNER: BOB McCAIN pany Survey. eye specialist with all his great big announces today that City of Al- OL-Deborah June Williams, et al fancy machines and all his talent bany received a $2,390,000 loan to PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, E Low Interest Loans can't restore any sight in the eye and a $1,250,000 grant through 1 /2 Sec. 77, BIk. A-5, H&GN Ry. damaged by the prisoner at work the agency's Community Pro- GIFTS - AMBASSADOR CARDS Company Survey. For Home Buyers last month. We are so sorry, grams Water and Waste Disposal OL-Patsy Jeffcoat Knight to PAC Gaylord. The Texas Department of Hous- Loan and Grant fund. The effort is PHARMACY Production Co., 3-26-04, E 1/2 Sec. ing and Community Affairs has Your in our prayers Gaylord. part of USDA's national program HEM A N)Dpv0 77, Blk. A-5, H&G N Ry. Company This is going to be quite an adjust- released $175 million in funding to help provide rural areas- with 109 W. TEX. ST. WHEELER, TEXAS Survey. for low interest rate first time ment in your life. safe, dependable water and mo- OL-Billy Joe Duke to PAC Pro- Estelle Hodges took a bad fall at homebuyer loans. The loans are dern sewage systems. duction Co., 3-26.04, E 1/2 Sec. targeted towards low to moderate her home Friday evening. She is in "One of the goals of USDA Ru- Phone: 806/826-5561 77, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company the Pampa hospital. Hope this finds income Texans and carry interest ral Development is to provide wa- Survey. rates as low as 4.99 per cent. you feeling much better Estelle. ter and wastewater treatment pro- OL-Mildred Janece Duke to PAC So sorry you had another mishap. If you have any questions please grams that target public health Production Co., 3-26-04, E 1/2 Sec. contact Gordon Anderson orJorge John Thierstein still isn't feeling benefits and provide economic 77, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company up to par. Reyes with TDHCA at (512) 475- opportunities to America's rural Survey. 3976. Hope this finds Betty Arrington communities," said Daniel. "Rural OL- Gladys Irene Duke to PAC having a better week. residents can utilize our programs MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY :§r Production Co., 3-26-04, E 1/2Sec. Please keep these people and to help provide essential public 77, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Tex. Farm Credit Has their families in your prayers. services that will enhance their Survey. Friday after her eye Dr. appoint- quality of life." • OL-Elaine Duke Moncrief to PAC Solid First Quarter ment in Oklahoma City Brianna P.O. Box 168 The funds will be used for con- CD Production Co., 3-26-04, E 1/2 Sec. Tenth Farm Credit District Re- "finally" got to come to Mobeetie. 315 N. MAIN ST. 77, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company structing a 2.5 million gallon per CO ports Solid First Quarter Results She has to wear her glasses 4 hrs. day (MGD) capacity water treat- SHAMROCK, TX 79079 Survey. 'a day, but her eyes are doing very The Tenth Farm Credit District, ment plant. The plant will serve the OL-Roger Jeffcoat to PAC Pro- the largest rural lending network well. Michael was glad to see mom residents of Albany and duction Co., 3-26-04, E 1/2 Sec. and have sister here, in Alabama, Louisiana, Missis- Shackelford Water Supply Corpo- 77, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company sippi, New Mexico and Texas, Fred and Jackie Thrasher went ration and its service area. Users Survey. to Amarillo Saturday to visit their today reported solid financial re- served by this system will be ap- OL-Martha Miller to PAC Pro- sults for the first quarter of 2004. son and family. proximately 1,164. willia,ms Heating, Air Conditionir, duction Co., 3-26-04, E 1/2 Sec. The Tenth District is composed Toney works for Eckert's. Of In Fiscal Year 2003, $64.4 mil- 77, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company of the cooperatively owned Farm course is tied up with this change lion of loan and grant assistance and Electrical Survey. Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT), 12 over because of the sale to CVS. was infused into 71 projects and OL-Mary Lee Duke Johnson to wallarn s Agricultural Credit Associations assisted 137,451 rural Texans. Donald 'Bud" PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, E 1/ and nine Federal Land Credit As- PO Box 153 2 Sec. 77, BIk. A-5, H&GN Ry. USDA Rural Development's water Allison TX 790003 sociations in the five-state region. and wastewater program Is de- 906-375-2326 home Company Survey. District net income for the three signed to bring fresh, clean drink- 84.16-255-0323 cell OL-Christie LeAn Duke Reimer months ended March 31, 2004, to PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, E ing water and sanitary, environ- was $38.0 million, a 28 percent Lic OTACU3021672E 1/2 Sec. 77, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. mentally sound sewage facilities increase over the $29.7 million Company Survey. to rural America's 53 million resi- reported for the same period in OL-Sharon Lee Duke Hutton to dents. Loans and grants are avail- 2003. PAC Production Co., 3-26-04, E 1/ able to rural communities with Urgent news for people who have used Gross loan volume for the dis- 2 Sec. 77, Blk. A-5, H&GN Fly. fewer than 10,000 residents, Pub- trict totaled $7.35 billion at March lic bodies, corporations operated Company Survey. 31, 2004. This is a 1 percent in- OL-Billy Joe Duke to PAC Pro- on a nonprofit basis, and Indian WELDING RODS crease from the $7.27 million loan duction Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 78, Blk. tribes, that are unable to obtain Scientists report that elevated manganese exposure from volume reported at Dec. 31, 2003. welding rod fumes has been associated with Parkinsordsm (like credit from other sources at rea- A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. and a Parkinson's disease) and manganism. Symptons Include OL-Mildred Janece Duke to PAC sonable rates and terms, are eli- shakiness, distorted facial expression, loss of equilibrium, 7.3 percent increase from the gible for assistance. decreased hand agility, difficulty walking, Joint pain, loss Production Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 78, $6.85 billion reported a year ear- For more information regarding of short term memory, slurred/slow speech, stiffness in Blk. A-S, H&GN Ry. Company lier. muscles and tremors. If you have experienced any of these USDA Rural Development pro- Survey. Jason Forrester , 10 years old, problems. call us today toll free at 1-800-THE-EAGLE for a free OL-Gladys Irene Duke to PAC is the son of Curtis and Sherri grams, contact the Abilene Local consultation to evaluate your potential claim. We practice law Office at (325)-690.6162, Ext. 4. only in Arizona, but associate with lawyers throughout the U.S. Production Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 78, Forrester of Carrollton, Texas. BIk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Sur- Grandparents are Ed and USDA Rural Development is an GOLDBERG & OSBORNE 1-800-THE-EAGLE vey. Patricia Forrester of Wheeler, Equal Opportunity Lender, Pro- pawed in etweela • (1-800-843-3245) OL-Elaine Duke Moncrief to PAC Texas and Bob and Willie vider, and Employer. Complaints • no. Now. 1 8001h et le.com of discrimintion should be sent to: Production Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 78, Johnson of Dallas, Texas. BIk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Great-grandma is Esther USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, D.C. 20250- Survey. Palace Theatre Forrester of Wheeler, Texas. VIAGRA@ DIET PILLS OL-Roger Jeffcoat to PAC Pro- 9410. PreNcnntion Shength Alternatives 210 Main • Canadian Preccophon Strength Allein3Inre duction Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 78, Blk. For all your . . . USDA Rural Development was vinthOut Pro.c.ciption' vnlhOut Prescription' (806) 323-5133 A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Insurance Needs, See created in 1994 and includes Busi- Phentrazine ® www.palacetheatre.com ness Programs, Housing Pro- (30 tabs)- 100mg $79.95 OL-Martha Miller to PAC Pro- (60 tabs)-37.5mg $79.95 duction Co., 3-26-04, Sec. 78, Blk. grams, and Utilities Programs. Its Starting Friday, June 4: Eastern Panhandle (60 tabs)- 100mg $129.95 Xenicals A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. mission is to use the resources of Showing TWO WEEKS! Insur. Agency, Inc. 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„., to Illig Enterprises, 5-27-04, W 106 MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- NatiOnal Bank of dOttimerce, acs. W 1/2 Sec. 96, Blk, 13, H&GN Cynthia Ruth Baxter to Brigham 28-04, Lots 13, 14 and Pt. Lot 15, Wheeler County Ry. Company Survey. Oil & Gas LP, NE 1/4 Sec. 11, Blk. Blk. 204, Vaughan's Hilltop Add., D-Mark A. McCullar, et ux to A-7, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Shamrock. James Paul Davis, et ux, 5-28-04, MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- TIME AA/PEELER ,TIMES COURT RECORDS TRUSTEES FINAL . DISTRIBU- PAGE 4-Thursday, Juno 10, 2004 Pt. NW 1/4 Sec. 44, Blk. A-5, H&GN Roy Glen Cantrell to Brigham Oil & TION-Jack D. Riggs Trust, et al WIa«Ici, town of friendship and pride.' Ry. Company Survey. Gas LP, 5-4.04, NE 1/4 Sec. 11, to Katherine A. Grella Children's List of Instruments filed in the ROT-James E. Whitmarsh, et ux Blk. A-7, H&GN Ry. Company Sur- Trust, et al, 4-23-04, See Instru- Wheeler County Clerk's office to Mark A. McCullar, et ux, 5-28- ment. MEMBER 2004 from May 28, 2004 - June 4th, 04, Pt. NW 1/4 Sec. 44, Blk. A-5, MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- JUNE 4, 2004 2004. Nora LaRue Wall to Brigham Oil & H&GN Ry. Company Survey. AOL-Gifford Operating Company TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION MAY 28, 2004 JUNE 1, 2004 Gas LP, 4-26-04, N 1/2 Sec. 89, to J. Michael Muckleroy, 6-1-04, TA 0-Ralph Leon Ramsey to Fred OL-Arrowhead Resources Inc. Blk. 13, H&GN Ry. Company Sur- Sec. 68, Blk. A-7, H&GN Ry. Com- Doyle Ramsey (Deceased), 5-6- to Arrowhead Exploration & Pro- vey. pany Survey. 04, 110 acs. Sec. 2, T&NO Ry. duction Co., 5-1-04, Pt. NE 1/4; MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- D-Hallie J. Burrell to Sherry Ann __---- Company Survey. John Wesley Strickland Jr. to 040010145 SE 1/4 Sec. 26, Blk. A-8, H&GN Burrell Chapman, 5-27-04, 7.29 kit 51 lit OK ROT-American State Bank to Ry. Company Survey. Brigham Oil & Gas LP, 4-28-04, N acs. Sec. 33, Blk. A-7, H&GN Ry. SAUSTItIGS 1/2 Sec. 89, Blk. 13, H&GN Ry. *.WHEW PAUSIOGS BRIO David Cowan, 5-24-04, See In- OL-Arrowhead Resources Inc. Company Survey. \------I' SIMI Ciilktf.PtOtovii? strument. to Arrowhead Exploration & Pro- Company Survey. EXT. DT-Kleman Veterinary alkss C/C PROBATE-Nelda B. Lefevre duction Co., 5-1-04, E 1/2: SW 1/ MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- Clinic, et al to National Bank of to Ex Parte, 5-11-04, See Instru- 4 Sec. 28, Blk. A-7, H&GN Ry. Gary Kriegel to Brigham Oil & Gas Commerce, 5-18-04, 50 acs. SW MUST MI ' ment. Company Survey. LP, 4-26-04, See Instrument. Pt. Sec. 60, Blk. 17, H&GN Ry. Intl Si 41 C I RELEASE A. OF JUDG.-City of PARTIAL ROL-Kaiser-Francis MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- Company Survey. P.O. Box 1080 o• Shamrock to Paul Luna, 5-19-04, Oil Company to Mary C. Ralph Collinsworth to Brigham Oil TRUSTEE OL-Heath-Brian Trust GiTOE Wv-1E- LP See Instrument. Finsterwald, 5-25-04, N 1/2 Sec. & Gas LP, 4-22-04, See Instru- to Texhoma Land Consultants Inc., ger Wheeler, Texas 79096 RELEASE OF A. OF JUDG.- 2, BBB&C Survey, Cert. #33/99. ment. 10-17-03, SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 1, IC Phone: 806/826-3123 MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- Shamrock Independent School AMEND. OL-Ada Dell Close to Blk. A-4, H&GN Ry. Company Entered as second-class matter December 18, 1933, at the Post Office at District, et al to Paul Luna, 5-7-04, Newfield Exploration Mid-Conti- Tanya Lovett to Brigham Oil & Gas Survey. Wheeler, Texas 79096, under the act March 3, 1879. See Instrument. nent Inc., 4-26-04, 140 acs. Sec. LP, 4-26-04, See Instrument. . P. OF ATTY.-Eddie Hughes to MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- Postmaster: Send Address changes to The Wheeler OL-Joanna McGehee Bearden 59, Blk. A-4, H&GN Ry. Company Jodi Hughes, 6-2-04. Times, P.O. Box 1080, Wheeler, TX 79096-1080 to Larry W. Fullen, 2-24-04, W 1/2 Survey. JoeAn Bell Seago to Brigham Oil OL-Nancy Shelton to PAC Pro- E 1/2; E 1/2 W 1/2 Sec. 3, Blk. 2, OL-Charles R. Rider III to Conti- & Gas LP, 4-22-04, See Instru- duction Co., 3-22-04, W 1/2 and Louis C. Stas, Owner & Publisher Brooks & Burleson Survey. nental Land Resources LLC, 4-7- ment. SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A-5, H&GN SUBSCRIPTION RATES: OL-Suzanne Oles Hyatt to Larry 04, Sec. 39, Blk. A-3, H&GN Ry. MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- . Ry. Company Survey. Wheeler County...$20.00 - Outside County...$22.00 W. Fullen, 1-26-04, W 1/2 W 1/2 Company Survey. Betty Jean Hill Morgan to Brigham OL-Nancy Shelton to PAC Pro- Sec. 3, Blk. 2, Brooks & Burleson OL-Frank Palmer, et ux to Conti- Oil & Gas LP, 4-21-04, NE 1/4 duction Co., 3-22-04, Sec. 63, Blk. Survey. nental Land Resources LLC, 3- Sec. 87, Blk. 13, H&GN Ry. Com- A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. THE OL-Judy Lynette Finsterwald 17-04, N 1/2 Sec. 39, Blk. A-3, pany Survey. OL-Nancy Shelton to PAC Pro- Woollard, et ux to Newfield Explo- H&GN Ry. Company Survey. MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- duction Co., 3-22-04, E 1/2 Sec. BUSINESS DIRECTORY ration Mid-Continent Inc., 12-29- AMEND. DT-ComstockOil & Gas James K. Collinsworth to Brigham 77, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company x6scc?r.2awe 3, 177.7 acs. N 1/2 Sec. 2, BBB&C Inc. to Comstock Resources Inc., Oil & Gas LP, 4-22-04, See Instru- Survey It pays to Advertise in 2-25-04, See [Instrument. ment. OL-Nancy Shelton to PAC Pro- AUTO GLASS INSTALLATION, Ry. Company Survey, Cert . #33/ BODY REPAIR & 91. UCC DT-Allsup Petroleum Inc. MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- duction Co., 3-22-04, Sec.78, Blk. The Wheeler Times 826-3123 - mimes (contramedlemet 24-Hr. WRECKER SERVICE OL-Don Cross to Newfield Ex- to California First Leasing Corpo- Bessie Lu Jean Syrus to Brigham A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. ploration Mid-Continent Inc., 3-9- ration, - - -, Lot 12 and N 1/2 Oil & Gas LP, 4-19-04, SW 1/4 OL-Nancy Shelton to PAC Pro- Classified: CROSS 4, N 1/2 Sec. 63, Blk. M-1, H&GN Lot 11, Blk. 30, Shamrock. Sec. 10, Blk. A-7, H&GN Ry. Com- duction Co., 3-22-04, W 1/2 Sec. Cash-$4.00 for first 20 words CAR CENTER Ry. Company Survey. OCD-Noma E. Corbitt to Jenni- pany Survey. 79, Blk. A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Charge-$6.00 for first 20 words Rhone: 826-5515 15c for each additional word OL-Austin Heath to Newfield fer Dame, 5-5-04, E 1/2 Lot 6, Blk. MEMO-OPTION AGREEMENT- Survey. WHEELER, TEXAS Robert Glynn Burrell to Brigham Open Rate: $2.50 Per Col. In. Exploration Mid-Continent Inc., 2- 55, WSSA, Shamrock. RATIF. OL-Enerlex Inc. to Pac Card of Thanks$5.00 Oil & Gas LP, 4-23-04, See Instru- 25-04, N 1/2 Sec. 63, Blk. M-1, ROW-Britt Ranch to Kelton Gas Production Co., 5.27-04, Pt. Sec. _....s.T.,.,,.,...-w...:.:.x4.7.4.:.:4...:.N.F...-.4.:.:4....-..x.:...... y.3..:4.,y.c.c. H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Services LP, 6-1-04, Pt. Sec. 36, ment. 62, E 1/2 Sec. 77, W 1/2 Sec. 79, OL-Austin Heath to Newfield Blk. A-3, H&GN Ry. Company POA-Kaiser-Francis Oil Com- All of Secs. 63 and 78, Blk. A-5, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. Exploration Mid-Continent Inc., 8- Survey. pany to Craig Dolinsky, 5-26-04, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. TO: RUTH HUCKABEE 12-03, Sec. 62, Blk. M-1, H&GN DVL-Joseph Keys, et ux to Oak See Instrument. OL-Billy Joe Duke to PAC Pro- DRAKE, NIDA HUCKABEE, Ry. Company Survey. Realty Management LLC, 5-17- ROL-G H Land Company LLC to duction Co., 3-26-04, W 1/2 and BE I I YTINNING, T.M. REID, SAM RVL/R DT-Kay Neuhaus Pitcock 04, 1.80 acs. Sec. 24, Blk. 17, Harold L. Jones, 5-25-04, S 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec. 62, Blk. A-5, H&GN B. REID, E.W. REID, MARY EMMA to Henry 0. Dabney, et al, 5-27- H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Sec. 30, Blk. A-8, H&GN Ry. Com- Ry. Company Survey. GUINN, DAMON DODGE, MARY 04, E 214 acs. W 1/2 Sec. 96, Blk. DT-Oak Realty Management pany Survey. OL-Mildred Janece Duketo PAC D. REID SHARP, WHITNEY B. 13, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. LLC to Happy State Bank, 6-1-04, DT-Garrison Food Mart, Inc. to (Continued Page 5) REID, WAYNE E. REID, MRS. RVLJR DT-Kay Neuhaus Pitcock 1.80 acs. Sec. 24, Blk. 17, H&GN ROSS KINKEL, and all persons - nirs; teir :Ft Ry. Company Survey. Build GARAGE SALE: Saturday June claiming under or through them DT SECOND LIEN-Oak Realty ' For;$8 tc1102-fisfli 12th, 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 904 and their unknown heirs and devir Management LLC to Joseph Keys, GARAGE KI akeit _ ti Mobeetie St., Wheeler, TX. Chil- sees Oil S Gas et ux, 6-1-04, 1.80 acs. Sec. 24, STARTING AT $3,995." dren clothes, bicycle, and misc. GREETINGS: • , Blk. 17, H&GN Ry. Company Sur- -• 6/10p YOU ARE HEREBN? COM- NEWS vey. MANDED to appear and answer AOL-Onedia Hagens to Royalty (New Location, Completion and HELP NEEDED: for skilled la- before the Honorable Steven R. Clearinghouse Ltd., 5-10-04, See borers. For Williams's Welding Emmert, Judge of the 31stJudici al Plugging Report made possible Instrument. in Canadian. Contact Earl District Court of Wheeler County, I by Oil &'Gas Reporting Service, OL-Margaret H. Wilson to Cold 3930 Beaver St., Vernon, TX STEELMEISTER Rosson at (806) 323-6654. 6/3c Texas, at the Courthouse of said Water Creek Exploration LLC, 4- County in Wheeler, Texas, at or 76384.. Doris Harrison, Phone: 29-04, N 1/2 Sec. 19, Blk. R.E., for FREE brochure 20 Quality Beef Machine 2 yr. old 940/552-6644.) before 10 o'clock a.m. of the first Roberts & Eddleman Survey. bulls. LBW, Performance proven, Monday after the expiration of 42 Week Ending June 3, 2004 JUNE 2, 2004 80044140W..5 a IMa ..m reasonable, raised on grass and days from the date of issuance of Intentions to Drill DVL-The Pike Trust to Edward L. protein cubes-no.. grain. Joe this citation, such date being Mon- HEMPHILL (WILDCAT & BUF- Reagan Sr., 5-17-04, S 25' S 100' VanZandt 806-845-2101. rtn day, July 12, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., Lot 2 and W 50' S 100' Lot 3, Blk. EXPERIENCE COUNT'S FALO WALLOW Granite Wash) FOR SALE: 45 yearling Black then and there to answer the peti- LXV, Shamrock. Lawyers with over 50 years combined Patina Oil & Gas Corp., #4102P expertise and staff with over 90. Angus bulls. Sires Rep. Basin Max tion of DON NELSON and wife, Hefley, 467' from North & 2275' DT-Edward L. Reagan Sr. to Accutane MARGARET NELSON,filed in said Ryan A. Krebs, M.D., J.D. 602C, Sleep Easy, GTMax, Schurr National Bank of Commerce, 5- from East line, Sec. 41,M-1,H&GN, an acne medication, has been prescribed mil- Doctor-Lawyer in Full-tUne Law Practice Top Supreme, Fame, Fly Trav- Court on the 28th day of April, PD 13500'. 17-04, S 25' S 100' Lot 2 and W 50' lions of times, usually to teenagers, and may Richard A. Dodd, L.C. eler, 1680 Precision. Battle Cry. 2004, against RUTH HUCKABEE S 100' Lot 3, Bik. LXV, Shamrock. cause side effects including suicide, HEMPHILL (WILDCAT & N.W. Craig W. Brown, PL.L.C. Low to moderate BW, thick and DRAKE, NIDA HUCKABEE, HEIRSHIP AFF.-Karen E. Kyle Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's, MENDOTA, S.W. Granite Wash) Timothy R. Cappolino, P.C. beefy. 80 hd. of purebred angus BETTY TINNING, T.M. REID, SAM Pablo Energy, Inc., #6-13 to Charlotte Price, 3-3-04, See In- Ulcerative Colitis), Pseudotumor Cerebri, spine B. REID, E.W. REID, MARY EMMA deterioration, vision damage, liver damage, Board Certified Puma Iiipsr Thal In aid Crn/ hf. being bred now to Sleep Easy strument. Tral In by the Tens Board ciltpl smut:air Campbell Ranch, 2173' from North pancreatitis, immune system injuries (Lupus), and Northern Improvement. De- GUINN, DAMON DODGE, MARY & 1787' from West line, Sec. QCMD-Charlotte L. Henderson NO FEE FOR FIRST VISIT D. REID SHARP, WHITNEY B. kidney damage, birth defects and cardiovascu- Cameron, TX liver in October after preg. check 13,1,I&GN, PD 12200'. to Charlotte L. Henderson Revo- lar damage. Should you or a loved one and all shots. Contact Thomas REID, WAYNE E. REID, MRS. ROBERTS (WILDCAT & cable Trust, 7-8-03, Sec. 93, Blk. have a serious or permanent condition, Angus, Gordon Thomas, Reydon ROSS KINKEL, and all persons COURSON RANCH Upper Mor- 13, H&GN Ry. Company, Cert. #2/ call us for professional insight. 1-800-460-0606 OK. 580-655-4318 or 580-497- claiming title or interest in the fol- 307. CNEPOUNO LS CERTIFIED AS ABOVE;OTHERS NOT CEFMFED lowing lands underorthrough them row) Range Production Co., #204 By TEE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION. W W. accutanerlaims.rom 7217. 2/26rtn Courson Ranch South PA 5, 3996' D-Russell Stephen Atherton, et and their unknown heirs and devi- from North & 1006' from East line, ux to Bravo Natural Resources RED RIVER VALLEY IRRIGA- sees, Defendants, the nature of Sec. 4,A,H&GN, PD 10000'. Inc., 5-11-04, 10 acs. NE 1/4 Sec. TION 121 N 3rd, Memphis, TX which suit is a trespass to try title Applications to Re-Enter 1, Blk. A-3, H&GN Ry. Company TIRED? 79245, 806-259-2757 or Toll Free action involving ownership of the HEMPHILL (BUFFALO WALLOW Survey. Enjoy the freedom, respect and independence of becoming an 866-759-2757. Valley Center Piv- following described property: Granite Wash) Dominion Okla- OL-Brady Meadows to Samson over-the-road driver at Schneider National. Call for opportunities ots, Parts and service for all brands, TRACT I: In your area homa Texas E&P, Inc., #1088 Lone Star Limited Partnership, 5- Side Roll parts, PVC pipe. Turn All cf the North Three-fourths of Fillingim '88', 990' from South & 1-04, N 1/2 Sec. 19, Blk. R.E., • No experience necessary key jobs, financing available. 2/ the North One-Half of the South- • Company-paid COL training for qualified candidates West line, Sec. 88,M-1,H&GN, PD Roberts & Eddleman Survey. • $30,500-538,500 1st year (inexperienced) 12rtn west Quarter (N 3/4 N/2 SW/4) of 12175'. SWD well OL-Burlington Resources Oil & • $43,500-$62,500 per year in 4 years Section 36, Block 13, H&GN Ry. Oil Well Completion Gas Company LP to Bravo Natu- • Low-cost medical & dental insurance; free vision & life FARM EQUIPMENT: Collector's Co. Survey, Wheeler County, • Solos & teams GRAY (PANHANDLE) Petco Pe- ral Resources Inc., 4-7-04, 146.75 dream at $200 1939 W D Allis Texas. troleum Corp., #205 Combs, Sec. acs. Sec. 23, Blk. OS-2. 1-800-44-PRIDE Chalmers. Tractor has cracked TRACT II: 35,3,I&GN, spud 2-4-04, drlg. ROW-Remling Family Trust to (1-800-447-7433) block, last ran in 98. 3 pt. hook up: All of the South One-fourth of compl 2-9-04, tested 5-4-04, Bravo Natural Resources Inc., 8- Mon-Fri: Tam-9pm, Sat & Sun: 9am-6pm (Central lime) 5 ft. disc $200 and 2 bottom turn- the North One-Half of the South- EOE RNFIDV www.schneider.corn pumped 1 bbl of 44.7 gray. oil + 16 21-03, W 1/2 Sec. 31, Blk. R.E., ing plow $100. Jones 826-0435. west Quarter (S 1/4 N/2 SW/4) of bbls. water, GOR 8000, TD 3197' Roberts & Eddleman Survey. Section 36, Block 13, H&GN Ry. ROW-Dianna Fields to Bravo TEXAS STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK Co. Survey. Wheeler County, Gas Well Completions Natural Resources Inc., 8-21-03, WSW Texas. HEMPHILL (BUFFALO WALLOW • a v nta • TRACT III: W 1/2 Sec. 31, Blk. R.E., Roberts _ fla Granite Wash) Kaiser-Francis Oil & Eddleman Survey. a a a- -a a a II =V All of the North Half of the South- Co., #2 Fillingim-Teas '87', Sec. a a se air •I Oil west Quarter of the Southwest MD-Albert W. Gunter and Benita relaaa-* . Ma ISM I 87,M-1,H&GN, spud 11-9-03, drlg. M. Gunter Revocable Living Trust MI S A - Quarter (N/2 SW/4 SW/4) of Sec- compl 11-22-03, tested 4-26-04, ai a s -.1/ l al S tion 36, Block 13, H&GN Ry. Co. to Terrell W. Gunter, et al, 5-25-04, ler w mu!. roe s- '114. potential 4354 MCF, TD 11625', NW 1/4 Sec. 6, AB&M Survey; Survey, Wheeler County, Texas. PBTD 11585' -- Form 1 in Domin- Sec. 20 and SE 1/4 Sec. 6, Blk. A- TexSCAN Week of DRIVERS WANTED EMPLOYMENT REAL ESTATE TRACT IV: ion Oklahoma Texas E&P 3, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. June 6, 2004 DRIVERS/A/CDL FLATBED TRAINING 641.1 ACRES, DEEP canyons and All of the Southeast Quarter of HEMPHILL (BUFFALO WALLOW MML-Heath D. Mitchell, et ux to DRIVERS $50,000 yearly poten- NOW HIRING 2004 Postal mesas. 15 miles south of Sander- the Southwest Quarter of the Granite Wash) Samson Lone Star Gregg Clark, 4-22-04, 77.12 acs. AUCTION tial. High weekly miles, 1 year T/T positions. Federal, state and son, mule deer, dove, blue quail, Southwest Quarter (SE/4 SW/4 Ltd. Partnership, #1158 Francis, ABSOLUTE AUCTION-COLO- experience. SMX. 1.800.247.8040, local. 514.80 - $48+/hr. No expe- javelina, 5150/acre, with 5% SW/4) of Section 36, Block 13, Sec. 2, Blk. A-8, H&GN Ry. Com- down, owner financed. Ranch RA DO land. 1023+/- acre ranch I-IC(1CD necessary. Entry level, Sec. 58,M-1,H&GN, spud 12-18- pany Survey. 1-866-286-0199, H&GN Ry. Co. Survey, Wheeler 03, drlg. compl 1-20-04, tested 4- offered in 24 tracts. Borders National full benefits, paid training. Call Enterprises. County, Texas. TMML-Gregg Clark to Citizens Forest and BLM land in Mesa DRIVERS • COMPANY. 7 days for information toll free www.westtxlund.com 13-04, potential 1390 MCF, TD Bank, 4-22-04, 77.12 acs. Sec. 2, County, near Grand Junction, CO. REGIONAL & OTR runs. Start 1-888-826-2513, Ext. 152. . A BARGAIN. 100 acres - 539,900. TRACT V: 13275', PBTD 12700' -- All of the Southeast Quarter of Blk. A-8, H&GN Ry. Company Auction on Friday. June 25. See web up to .40 cpm, stop off & FINANCIAL SERVICES Trophy whitetails. Rolling hills and site for details: www.woltz.com or layover pay. Regional home wkly. draws, great access. Abundant turkey, the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 SW/ Survey. CASH FOR STRUCTURED DT-Heath D. Mitchell, et ux to call 1-800-551-3588 for a brochure. (80%j, OTR out 14 days. 6 mos. quail. small game. More available. 4) of Section 36, Block 13, H&GN TRADIO Woltz & Associates, Inc., Brokers settlement/annuity payments. It's E-Z terms;Texus Land and Ranches. Citizens Bank, 4-22-04, 77.12 acs. exp. w/A/CDL, 1-800-666-0380, your money! Get cash now when 1-866-899-5263. Ry. Co. Survey, Wheeler County, & Auctioneers. Sec. 2, Blk. A-8, H&GN Ry. Com- www.natlfrei ght.com. you need it most. Oldest/best in the Texas. LIST of AZ, NM; & ABSOLUTE AUCTION SAT. June DRIVER • COVENANT TRANS- business. Settlement Purchasers. A FR EE The relief sought in this suit is to On KPDR, 90.5 pany Survey. CO land bargains. 30 - 160 12th. 9:00, 1-713-644-0388, 6101 1.877-Money-Me. , declare the ownership interests in JUNE 3, 2004 PORT. Teams and solos' check out acres. Lowest prices. EZ ... In Wheeler Dixie Dr, Houston, TX. 20 trailers D-Martha Meek to Freddie Baker, our new pay plan. Owner/pperators, GET OUT OF DEBT, reduce terms. Call 1-888-693-5263, the referenced property and for Weekdays at 7:55 of office furniture, home furniture, et ux, 6-2-04, See Instrument. experienced drivers, solos, teams "ter CS I rates, C111 PuYmeills• Orchard Management.na Plaintiffs to have title and exclu- restaurant equipment, tools. Worstell and graduate students. Call 1-888- 1-800-863-9006, ww windebt. net NEW MEXICO FIRST time sive possession of the property to Auction Co. TXV12802. MORE PAY (1.888-667.3729). FOR SALE offer. Private ranch, 140 acres the exclusion of Defendants. Regional Runs ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE DRIVERS - OTR. EXPERT- FREE 4-ROOM DIRECTV 569,900. Mature tree cover, gor- The Court has authority-iii this Drive for the Best and stay AUCTION. Selling regardless of ENCED Drivers. Major refrig- SYSTEM including installation! geous grasslands all at an mar- suit to enter any judgment deter- regional at the same tittle! price. June 26, 11:07 a.m., 6 miles crated carrier. All 48 states and 125+ channels from 529.99/morah, ing 7,500 ft. elevation, Mountain mining the ownership of this prop- N. of Cortez, CO. 6 acres, home. Canada. Students welcome. 1 year including locals. 3 months HBO and views, power and year rouod erty and any other relief as deter- machine shop. barn, 2 buildings. OTR experience.. 51500 sign on! STARZ. 2 for 1. S&H. Restrictions roads. Excellent financing. Call apply. 1-800.264-3458 mined by the Court. $0 Up Front Lease water rights, horse pasture. Hwy. 1-800-569-9232, Conwell Corp. .NAIL&R, Inc. 1-888-917-2624. The Plaintiffs are represented WOLFF TANNING BEDS: Drive your own late model frontage, not zoned, spectacular DRIVERS...TRUCKS SET to 65 STEEL BUILDINGS by James C. Fling; Attorney, 901 views. Pacific Auction Exchange mph! 52,500 cxp'd driver sign-on Affordable. convenient. Tan at HOT SAVINGS! STEEL BUILD- S. Main, Suite A., Shamrock, TX 1-2000 without going to 1.877-612.8,04 or www.auction. bonus! New trainee pay! 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just received word that his oldest Walker enjoyed a delicious meal time playing in the water as they brother, Neely Brown, has cancer at Mel's after church on Sunday had a place to stay on the beach. LIAISON and it has spread throughout his and then enjoyed some shopping Thursday week, they all traveled body. He would covet your prayer& as well. to Brownsfield, Texas and enjoyed We are praying for you Uncle Pete Gilmer journeyed to Ama- some really nice shopping. On THE WHEELER TIMES NEWS Roma!! Friday, Becky and Jeanie traveled PAGE 5—Thursday, June 10, 2004 rillo on Thursday and stayed the -Whecicr, town of incndship and pnek - By Juanita Boydston Judi Walser has attended sev- night with his daughters, Becky back to Harlington, Texas and took Jessica and Natalie Boydston to He only is my rock and my sal- eral games watching her grand- and Jeanie Gilmer. Pete, Becky had a good game of spinners. years for her chicken alfredo. And catch the plane back home. After- vation: he is my defence; I shall not children play in Elk City, Okla- and Jeanie left Friday at noon on God Bless and Keep ya'll till all the time it was there under her wards Becky and Jeanie traveled be moved. In God is my salvation homa at the Baseball Complex. vacation. They stopped at nose. So close and yet so far. The back to Port Isabell and watched next time. and my glory: the rock of my She reported that the complex area Fredricksburg, Texas and stayed group enjoyed and then moved on the fireworks display again. Then Betty Boydston, writer of strength, and my refuge, is in God. is really nice. the night and on Saturday they to the bowling alley for more cel- on Saturday Pete, Becky and Views of a Southern Woman . . . Trust in him at all times; ye people, Monday, Jocelyn Robertson traveled on to Port Isabell, Texas. ebrating. There, Marsha had a nice Jeanie Gilmer traveled straight thru Southern California, that is . . . is pour out your heart before him: stayed with Grandma Judi. Judy After unloading the car, Becky and party planned in Wesley's honor. back to Amarillo, Texas. They all on vacation. God is a refuge for us. Selah. Bryant, Judi Walser and Jocelyn Jeanie headed back to Harlington, Uncle Michael even got back in Robertson journeyed to Canadian Texas to the airport to pick up reported a wonderful weeks vaca- The memorial holiday is gone town and came to bowl. Friends Psalm 62:6, 7 & 8 tion. Today is a beautiful day in where they enjoyed a meal at Pizza Natalie and Jessica Boydston. and the cemeteries are beautifully and family alike, rooting for one Hut and then shopped at several When they arrived back to Port Bill and Kay Donaldson jour- decorated in memory of loved another, as the bowling ball rolled Allison. Altho it is quite windy. But neyed to Amarillo where they at- what do you expect in the Texas stores. Isabell, they enjoyed fireworks on ones. Vance chose some beauti- down the gutter or an exciting tended a wedding shower for Darla Panhandle. According to the Peggy Chandler and Jennie the barge. The girls all had a great ful roses for Caroline and Kyle sometimes unexpected strike! Donaldson and John Hayes. They played some beautiful arrange- Who thought of the long candles weatherman it was to be hot and it received a wonderful shower. Af- was, in the nineties. Allison has ments and a card for his mother on for the beautifully decorated cake? terwards, Bill and Kay Donaldson her grave. It was really well done. Everyone laughing as Wesley blew had several thunderstorm and tor- enjoyed a very delicious meal at Caroline would have been pleased. the candles out and they one by nadowatches and they have heard West Texas Gas, Inc. the Golden Corral with Vivian Hats off to the volunteers who one relit. There were drinks (soft) of them reported all around the Doan, Dorothy Welch and Lee and cleaned the Zybach Cemetery!! for all and cake. Part of the deco- area. But I'm thankful that none as Sharon Hall. That was a great favor to the com- rations was a big bright green box of yet have visited our community. Reminds you to call Wednesday, Opal and Juanita Saturday we received around a munity. What a greatjob you did!! with balloons. Wesley opened the Boydston traveled to Shamrock box before the party was finished. haft inch of rain in the last cloud on business and back by Wheeler Mother Newman traveled along coming by which we are very thank- A Ban Simpson bowling lamp! Wes BEFORE you dig and shopped some. with Vance and Carol Boydston to has always been a Bart Simpson ful for. Altho we could sure use Wednesday, Opal and Juanita Norman, Oklahoma. Their grand- some more rain. fan. His Mom always thinks of ev- Boydston visited in the home of son, Wesley Pruitt was graduating erything to make all complete. Juanita Boydston picked some Vance and Carol Boydston and from Norman High. Also graduat- sweet cherriesoff her brothers tree Many thanks were given as well as others there were Dorothy ing was Cecil Steagall, a cousin. It hugs!! this morning. She had to wrestle Before you begin to dig, trench, Newman and Alene Dick. Home- was an exciting time at Loyd Noble with the limbs as the wind was Back to Aunt Anna's, cousins, made vanilla ice cream was en- Center. All had a good time cel- Bill and Karen Goad of Ozark, as blowing pretty strong, but in spite excavate, grade, build, put up a joyed by all. Then of course we ebrating with Cecil in the after- —41 of the wind and the birds, she Missouri had come by to visit and fence, plan a construction project, noon. His mother, Lisa, gave him a celebrate. Vance and Carol's, son, picked enough cherries for a couple wonderful barbecue. His Grandma A plea for the trees Michael, brought his lovely wife cf pies. They are sure good cher- Caroline, who raised him but re- plant, install a sprinkler system, or and daughters, Athea Esther, five ries, and the birds think so too. (This article was taken from the cently went to join her maker, would Wednesday, Pearl Harrisontrav- landscape. Call us first to make Canadian Record, June 3, 2004.) and Eliza Hannah two to do some have been so pleased and proud more bonding with the family. eled to Elk City, Oklahoma and Verna Fillingim brought it in with of Cecil. And she would have been visited with her daughter, Vivian Joanna sang some beautiful songs sure you're not digging where our her news this week. proud of Lisa for the barbecue and Wallace and her husband, Jimmy. for all and the girls performed too. A PLEA FOR THE TREES the ones who showed their love Pearl enjoyed a meal at the Senior underground pipelines are Even, Deon, Marsha's grandson AFTER READING THE AR- and came. Citizens In Elk and afterwards TICLE about the chance of some stole some hearts with his ten Vivian enjoyed a meal at Carl Jr.'s. located. month old antics and big smiles. trees in Hemphill County being cut Mother Newman, her sister, Pearl attended the United Pente- down, my five year old daughter And he may just take his babbling Anna, and Uncle Arch Wilborn (only costal Church in Elk City, pastored Maddie wanted to send a letter to from Grandma Marsha, He may ninety-three years old) were be- by Jimmy and Vivian Wallace. the newspaper. She wanted her grow up to be like Great Grandpa ginning to tire, so Vance and Carol _t Thursday, Vivian Wallace and "voice" to be heard. She dictated Vance! That's not all bad! He's said their goodbyes and took them PI Pearl Harrison tacked out a baby the following to me: I wrote the very entertaining and makes many all to Aunt Anna's home in Norman quilt. following exactly the way she ex- people give away big smiles who Friday, Pearl Harrison traveled pressed her thoughts to me. where they stayed the night. may never do it otherwise. Well, back home and went by Chey- If a natural gas line is broken MY NAME IS MADDIE Cousin Homer and Betty Goad needless to say, the three day enne, Oklahoma to visit Thursia SHIELDS. I am sorry to interrupt came by to visit Aunt Dot from holiday weekend was a big suc- Poindexter In the Nursing Home. or cut, it will cause you but you don't need to cut down Indiana. Then her great-grand- cess with five generations! Back to Friday, Pearl Harrison picked the trees in Canadian. We won't daughter, Heather, and her sweet Allison which is always a great cherries and made two pies. Fri- considerable inconvenience have any wildlife. They will die or baby, Deon, came with Marsha, place to be. day evening, Pearl visited in the move away. her granddaughterfrom Chandler, Gonna sign off, but next time, Arizona to visit awhile. home of Curtis and Lillian and expense. If you cut the trees down, they Carol, Vance and Mother Newman On Sunday, Vance and Carol Boydston. Others visiting were: won't get green and the birds won't have more things to tell. Life can Opal and Juanita Boydston, Vance sing. There will just be old tree went to Sunday School and church be tedious but God always comes and Carol Boydston, Dorothy logs, they won't be pretty. That's service at Southern Oaks United through to bless us in ways we Pentecostal Church in Oklahoma Newman, and Alene Dick. A lot of what it will turn into, a disaster. don't ever dream of!! He is such a visitng was enjoyed by all and of The birds make Canadian beau- City, Oklahoma where Brother wonderful Jesus and Master!! ',course a good game of spinner& tiful. They are all different colors Parker taught a good lesson and Won't you serve Him today? Saturday, Pearl Harrison visited Big or small, if it's a digging project, call and they are pretty. We have seeii Bro. Roach preached a good mes- awhile with Lanora Morse and West Texas Gas before you plan to do any road runners, sparrows, rei sage. Then on to Victoria in Norvita Robertson. winged black birds, and blue quail Norman! What a wonderful sur- Old Time Gospel Music prise. Aquaint little Italian Restau- Sunday dinner guests of Pearl landscaping or construction work to mark at our house. Harrison were: Curtis and Lillian I love birds. They makethe world rant hidden in Campos Corner. On KPDR, 90.5 Boydston and Pastor M.G. Mc gas lines before you dig! like a piano with songs and tunes. Marsha and Wesley's favorite! How could it have been that Carol trav- ... In Wheeler Daniel. No othercreature would make such Sundays 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday evening, Pearl Harrison, a beautiful noise as birds can. eled to the city to Zio's all those Curtis and Lillian Boydston trav- If they cut down the trees they eled over to Canadian for evening will hurt the nests in the trees be- services in the United Pentecostal cause birds like to put their nests in MARSHALL'S Church, pastored by Bro. Little of West Texas Gas, Inc. the trees. If the trees get cut down Perryton. They reported a very predators will get the bird eggs. I good service. Canadian, Texas do not want to let my birds and my HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Roma Brown has been really animals in Canadian die. busy in his garden since coming 323-6464 We need our trees in Canadian. WHEELER, TX—PHONE: 664-5395—CELL: 662.7876 back from his family reunion. He (As Maddie finished telling me NOW DOING her thoughts she said, "Can you tell I'm being pretty ugly about MAIE" AIR DUCT CLEANING this?" 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clothing. They also went to new Willa Fillingim. Also pretty music Bradstreet, Gene and Norma Countr y (from Page 2), buffet cafe called Fire Mountain, by Doris and Marion. Next singing Keelin and Tracy and Kara Kay, took a bus tour to the Memorial to will be at Gageby July 11 (not the Rosalie Keelin, Gary and Diana visit together. Some there were the Bombing victims and went to 4th) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone invitied. Larkin 1 rom Skellytown, Dustin and Marie Cudgel, Mary Margaret the huge Pro Bass Shop and to Floy and Joy's Birthday Tonya Larkin and Brody, Keith THE WHEELER TIMES Dodd, Leona Coates, Vea Bricktown. They had a great week- There was a hamburger cook- Larkin, Sharon and Renie Kennedy PAGE 6—Thursday, June 10, 2004 Wheeler, veto n1 Fillingim, Ruth Irvine, Sharon end, getting back home about 7:45 out and cake and ice cream to and Allisonfrom Woodward. Happy I nendship and pride" Wright, Katie Christie, Inez Wright, P.M. Sunday. Happy Anniversary, celebrate Floy Larkin and Joy 75th birthday Floy and Joy. They ii Lillian Lee, Annie Ruth Lee, Nancy Ray and Glenda. Garrison's (twins) 75th birthdays always play music when they get Pierce, Cledith Burrell, Joyce Red Hat Club June 1 at the John and Carolyn together. Also at the party were Perkins, Dorothy Ellis, Verna Twenty-five lovely ladies with Stokes' barn east of Pampa. It was Larry Taylor, Jerry and Doris Keelin Fillingim, Eva Dennis, Constance Red Hats gathered at Mitchell's also the wedding annivesary of and Don Larkin's mother and Gouge and Bobby Jennings. Next Family Restaurant in Shamrock Floy and Don Larkin. Some others brother. Ladies Day Out will be Thursday Tuesday night for supper and vis- there were Wes and Cindy "God be with you till we meet July 1 at 11:30 A.M. at Maxeys. All iting. Some from Canadian were Bradstreet, Roy and Nell again." ladies invited. See you there! Loretta Morgan, Vivian Beasley, Nice to have Rita Pearson come Pauline Rivers, Joyce Thomas, life of a child affected by abuse or by and visit Friday afternoon and Delynne Dunn, Patricia Powell, CASA (from Page 1) neglect. Many times and for vari- eat supper at Maxeys with me. Rilla Rhea. Some from Shamrock ous reasons, the CASA volunteer Had a good visit with Eddie and advocate in the court system for were Lois Yarbrough, Lynda abused and neglected children. In is the only constant in these chil- Leta Meadows there. Waitresses Blanchard, Joy Tonquet, Betty dren' lives, as they may face many were Robin Luna. Bridget addition, CASAs arethe only ones Mitchell, Katherine Maxeum, permitted to sit beside a child on different placements before find- Weatherly and Kayla Gallardo. Rita Geraldine Hawks, Gloria Troxell ing the best suitable for their par- also visited Willis. Nice to see Bill the witness stand should he or she and Juanita Shugart. From be required to testify. CASA vol- ticular situation, as well as several and Virginia Ridgway at Maxeys, Wheeler Cledith Burrell, Betty different caseworkers. These chil- too. unteers are ordinary community Howard, Doretta Moore, Leona citizens who perform extraordinary dren desperately need someone To Celebrate Wes's 50th Birth- Coates and Verna Fillingim. Also they can trust to make their de- day feats in the life of a child. Being a Arica Lancaster from Mobeetie. CASA sires known, who will speak up for Wes Bradstreet's family and volunteer requires no ad- Also Nan Reeves, Mary vanced educational degree or le- them and for what is in their best friends came to a hamburger cook- Brewington and Barbara Clancy. interest, in order that they may gal experience, nor does it require Cooper Adams, 2 years old and Rhaelee Adams, 1 year old. out with cake and homemade ice Also Arlie Hext from Canadian. a great deal of time. It does, how- have a future that is brighter than cream at Wes and Cindy's home Good to see everyone and visit ever, require a genuine love for their past. THANKSTO THOSE WHOM HELPED WITH Saturday night. Cake was Ger- and a nice meal. children and a sincere desire to I am constantly amazed at the man Chocolate made by Cindy. Had a request for this recipe-a make a difference in the life of a various professionals who ear- OUR CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUND RAISER Some there were Roy and Nell favorite child, a willingness to devote ap- nestly strive to make a significant Thanks to everyone that donated their time to our Great Strides Walk Bradstreet, Lois Barrett, Cheri Free Broccoli Cornbread proximately one year to complete difference in the lives of these badly for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. A big thanks to the local businesses and Stormy, Christian, Evan and 2 Jiffy Cornhread mixes an assigned case, as well as the damaged children, and to those so fordonating items for our auction and concession stand. We appreciate Aaron, JoLynn and Kent Vise, 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese maturity todeal with emotional situ- dedicated, we all owe a debt of the Lion's Club men for bringing down their cooker and their time to Kelby and Maddie, Frank Clymer, 8 oz. chopped frozen broccoli- ations and to remain objective. gratitude. I have the utmost re- cooking hot dogs. The Great Strides Walk to help fund a cure for CF David and Stefanie Jones, Maggie thawed CASA volunteers conduct thor- spect and admiration for each of and Shelby, Weldon Simmons, (Cystic Fibrosis) was sucessful. This event would not have been 4 eggs ough research on the background them. I have witnessed the dedi- possible without the support of the local businesses and those whom Ricky Bond, Wes and Cindy. pepper to taste. of their cases, review all docu- cation of judges who sincerely Happy 50th, Wes! And many more! donated money. Thanks to Sue Stiles for hosting the Great Strides 1 stick oleo melted in 9x13 pan. ments relative to each case, and strive to make the best possible Walk and all her time. A Big thanks Aunt Brandi Hibler for all her hard Wheeler Senior Citizens interview everyone involved, in- resolution for each child's case set Several of our regulars "out of Mix all together except oleo. Add work and support, it wouldn't have been such a success without you. melted oleo. Return to 9x13 pan cluding the children. They then before them. I have observed the Thanks to all those who came out and walked, and helped with the pocket", but we had an enjoyable make written reports to the court, frustrations faced by Child Protec- time Monday night at Wheeler and bake at 375 degrees. Cook events. We are very fortunate to live in such a supportive community about 30 minutes or brown. Cool. recommending what they believe tive Services ("CPS") caseworkesr and appreciate everyones help. Senior Citizens with a delicious is in the best interest of the child, desperately trying to balance their pot luck meal and games of 42 and Cut in squares and freeze in Doug, Joann ie, Cooper, Tyler & Rhaelee Adams providing the judge with crucial heavy caseloads and rescue chil- & the Hibler Family Chicken Foot. Some there were tupperware container. Remove as needed and microwave briefly till information that will enable him to dren from the horrors they face at Evelyn Meek, Charlie and Daphne make an informed decision regard- the hands of their abusers, while my association with the CASA pro- the rights of the poor and needy." Sullivan, Jo Redding, Leona warm. Good with vegetable soup, ing that child's future. C ASA vol- having to adhere to strict state gram — what a legacy for them! Won't you volunteer now to help Coates, Leonard and Bertha Hollis, stew, beans, peas, etc. Mobeetie Singing unteers provide an independent, mandates which place limitations Once your life has been touched an abused child? You can make Betty Howard and Verna Fillingim. third-party assessment to aid the on the choices they are forced to by one of these special children, I the difference of a lifetime --- not Wheeler Senior Citizens meet first First Sunday Singing A very good program at judge in deciding whether or not a make. I have learned about the will never be the same. You quickly only in a child's life, but in yours as Monday of each month. Next meet- Mobeetie Baptist Church Sunday child should remain in the home, difficulties foster parents face when find that by setting out to change a well! ing will be Monday July 5 at 6:00 night. Delicious food, too. Mobeetie be placed with relatives, or whether children arrive badly damaged on child's life, you have changed your If you are seeking an organiza- p.m. Everyone welcome. Having choir members were Dale and the biological parents' rights should their doorsteps and how hard they own as well! Becoming a CASA tion in which to volunteer your time, June birthdays were Evelyn and Melba Corcoran, Bill and Patsy be terminated and the child place has had a prdfound affect on my I urge you to give prayerful consid- Betty. Happy Birthday. work to rebuild what has been Caswell, Don and Willene Burke, for adoption. C ASAs may also life in many ways, and I am espe- eration to becoming a CASA vol- Nice to have Johnny Wilson destroyed by the abusers — most Danny and Betty Rogers, Terry perform home studies at the point cially fortunate to be a part of such unteer. I can truthfully testify, with- come by and visit He had been often the children's parents orcare- Hovey, DeAnna Vandever, Kandi in time when a child is placed for a wonderful organization - never out reservation, that you will be helping Lyndon Loyd with auction takers. I marvel at the dedication Jones, Marion Grimes and Paul adoption. They then make a writ- of the mental health professions have I known a more loving and blessed beyond measure. stuff and was taking a walk around ten recommendation to the court dedicated group of people and The CASA program is funded in the neighborhood for exercise. I Hathaway and sounded good. Oth- who counsel these children in an ers singing solo's were Nadine indicating whether they feel the attempt to undo the brutal damage never have I felt more strongly part by various grants, fundraisers, had taken trash to dumpster and home being considered would be about an issue. A part of my heart individual and community business stopped to rest a bit. Johnny is a Lane with Rosalie Keelin playing that has been done to them — and a suitable placement for the child. will forever remain with CASA. donations. If you would like more special young man who loves the piano, Evelyn Meek, with Doris I believe that CASA is a vital part CASA volunteers are there Martin Luther King once voiced, information on CASA , are inter- Lord and tries to do what's right. Finsterwald playing piano, Marion of this circle. Together we can Grimes singing and playing his when a child needs someone most change the world - one child at a "Our lives begin to end the day we ested in becoming a CASA volun- Ray and Glenda Hudson's An- —their intervention and advocacy become silent about things that teer, or wish to make a tax deduct- niversary guitar, Jill Lister singing, Carol time! Roberson with Jonathan and truly alter the course of a child's matter." Chi Idren are our most pre- ible donation, please contact Joy Ray and Glenda Hudson went Becoming a CASA has afforded Daniel singing, Harvey Patterson life. In a system that is constantly cious commodity — our future — Dickey in Canadian at 323-6084, to Canadian Friday evening and me many special opportunities that singing a medley of song. All overburdened by increasing I would not have had the chance to and I can thinkof few greater things or Kristi Carstensen in Wheeler at walked in the Relay for Life cancer caseloads, they make perhaps the than to help a child in need. The 826-3079. survivors. Saturday they ate lunch sounded very good. Readings by experience otherwise. Not only Mary Cornell, Aaron Laverty and single greatest difference in the have I matured immensely in my small amount of time expended to at the "Dove" in Elk City (very . brighten the life of an abused child good-soup, salad, sandwiches). personal life, I have made many WELCOME TO cherished friendships along the will be returned to you many times They went on to Oklahoma City to over — the blessings cannot be celebrate their Fifth Wedding An- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH way and traveled throughout the 8TH AT MAIN - P.O.BOX 89 - WHEELER, TX 79096 U.S. to further my CASA training. equaled. Are there easier volun- niversary. They stayed in a motel teer opportunities in our commu- CHURCH (806) 826-3114 - PARSONAGE (806) 826-3079 Most importantly though, I have Hear The in Oklahoma City and went to the nity? Certainly - but none so criti- Sunday School 9:45 am. encountered children that I will Indian Pow-wow called Red Earth cal or worthwhile as becoming a "Abundant Living Broadcast" Ricky Carstensen, Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. never forget — children who each Day and to the Fair Grounds at CASA volunteer. Proverbs 31:8-9 Old Fashioned Hymn Singing taught me valuable lessons on life, Oklahoma City. Many venders Pastor tells us to "Speak up for those who ' I selling Indian jewelry, sculptures Sunday - 5:30 p.m. who are true "survivors" and who On KPDR, 90.5 Community Evening Praise Service (180 Youth Center) 7:00 p.m. will hold a very special place in my cannot speak for themselves, for ... In Wheeler and art. There were also Indian the rights of all who are destitute. dancers of different ages in exotic heart always. My own childrens' Saturdays 9 a.m. to Noon lives have been deeplytouched by Speak up and judge fairly; defend

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