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Destinee Hardee, 13, and Macy Moss, 13, both of Chico, are featured on the cover of this week’s Wise County Messenger Community Focus for Alvord and Chico. The two were enjoying Chicofest activities last weekend. See more photos from Chicofest as well as a State Fair of Texas-winning recipe and more community photos and news briefs in Community Focus inside this issue of All Around Wise.

Messenger photo by Joe Duty

ALVORD • AURORA • BOYD • BRIDGEPORT • CHICO • DECATUR • GREENWOOD • NEWARK • NEW FAIRVIEW • PARADISE • RHOME • RUNAWAY BAY •SLIDELL 16 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, October 22, 2009 NEWS BRIEFS

Continued from page 12 cheerleaders are collecting — North Central Texas The organization works living in the Decatur city administration offi ces at new stuffed animals for Council of Governments’ with Shelter Alliance, which limits or in the Decatur (940) 627-3199 or come by St. Applications must hospitalized children Area Agency on Aging allows them to receive Fire District. Classes are the department at 201 S. be returned to city hall throughout the football Ombudsman Program needs shelter funding through held monthly from 8 a.m. Church St. by Nov. 20. The program season at all home games. volunteers to help elderly cell phone donations. Bring to noon on Saturdays. The provides toys and clothes for and disabled residents of donations to the center cost is $5. For information economically disadvantaged ROAD CLOSED — The nursing and assisted living offi ce in Decatur, 407 S. or to register, call the children. It is sponsored intersection of County Road facilities in Bridgeport Washburn St. Call (940) by the city of Rhome and 2323 and 2324 is closed and Decatur. Call Lisa 626-4585 for information. Rhome United Methodist until mid- to late-October for Walker at (800) 272-3921 Church. bridge replacement. or e-mail Pat Borgfeldt at MARRIAGE WORKSHOP — A [email protected] for free marriage workshop is COAT DRIVE — Coats will AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM information. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the be accepted at all Decatur — The Decatur Public second Saturday of every fi nancial institutions through Library’s free after-school SUPPORT — Alcoholics month at the Weatherford Dec. 10 for the Spirit of program for students in fi fth Anonymous and Alanon College Education Center Christmas coat drive. Infant grade and up is 3:30 to 5 meetings are 6:30 p.m. in Decatur. For information, through young adult sizes p.m. Monday through Friday. each Monday at the Newark visit http://www. will be accepted. Students will participate in Community Center, 404 theparentingcenter.org. To a variety of age-appropriate Hudson St. register, call (877) 922- IN OTHER NEWS ... activities. For information, 4733. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED call the library at (940) 627- ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION — Rhome Volunteer 5512 or visit the Web page — The Alzheimer’s CPR TRAINING — Decatur 940-689-8388 Fire Department seeks at www.decaturpubliclibrary. Association hosts a support Fire Department offers volunteers to help with com. group at 7 p.m. on the fi rst CPR training to people its annual haunted house. Thursday of every month For information, call (817) BENEFIT ACCOUNT — A at Wise Regional Health 696-6742 or Judy at (817) benefi t account has been System’s west campus 821-7205. set up at First State Bank board room in Decatur. Call in Bridgeport for Melissa Kelly Walker at (940) 627- TAKE A FREE RIDE Sales Event ACCEPTING DONATIONS — Bracken and family, who lost 5921 for information. North Texas Bank has a box everything in a recent house Plus Add a WARN 2,500lb. Winch in its lobby for Wise Area fi re. For more information, DONATE A PHONE — Wise for Only $49 - a $425 Value. Relief Mission donations of call Colleen Walker at (940) Hope Shelter and Crisis food and toiletries. 393-3947. Center is accepting cell phones and cell phone BEARS — Boyd High School VOLUNTEERS NEEDED batteries in any condition. nused AT and Sco NORTHWEST CALENDAR

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& DDENNIS’ENNIS’ boutique Messenger photo by Joe Duty HHAIRAIR DESIGNDESIGN TAZE ME BRO — County attorney James Stainton takes a pair of taser prongs to the back Sassy Shelly’s during law offi cer training exercises at the Weatherford College Decatur Branch campus on Oct. 9. All law enforcement offi cers must be tazed before they are allowed to carry a taser. GGRANDRAND OOPENINGPENING & OOPENPEN HHOUSEOUSE As a prosecutor, Stainton said it was important to experience what the offi cers go through. “You have to show up and man up,” he said. WWednesday,ednesday, OOct.ct. 2288 • 5 PPMM • Door Prizes • Refreshments ORTHWEST OTES N N • Boutique Sale Come In For Our Continued from page 9 love of reading. The local mayors will read to students Open House & Receive is Reading – Are You? during the districtwide event taking place 10% OFF EVERYTHING The mayors of Haslet, Justin, Rhome, 9:30 -10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 30. Sponsored by Owners - Darin & Shelly Dorsey In The Boutique! Trophy Club and Westlake are among the the Northwest ISD Partners in Education Stylist - Stephen Starnes volunteers registered to read during North- program, Northwest Reads provides an op- 1012 Halsell, Bridgeport (940) 683-5229 west Reads, a classroom event designed to portunity for community volunteers to read inspire lifelong readers. Haslet mayor Bob to students in grades PreK-3, sharing infor- Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • sassyshelly.com Golden, Justin mayor Greg Scott, Rhome mation about their professions and portray- mayor Mark Lorance, Trophy Club mayor ing reading as more than just a necessity. Connie White, Westlake mayor Laura Wheat Additional volunteers are needed for the and hundreds of other volunteers will share third annual Northwest Reads event. If you more than stories as they read to Northwest would like to read, please contact Partners ISD students on Oct. 30; they will share a in Education specialist Rachelle Cooper at ATTN: PROPERTY OWNERS!

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A+HANDYMAN SERVICE • Miscellaneous • Mowing • Clothing/Jewelry • Pasture & Feed • Poultry Service/Employee recognition programs General home repair/maintenance, • Furniture OAK FIREWOOD MERCHA• GarageN Sales Career Advancement Opportunities auto tune-ups, lawnmower/tiller Unsplit: 1/2 cord, $100; full, $150. tune-ups. Fence, sprinkler mainte- • Firewood Split: 1/2 cord, $125; full, $200. Call Farm Equipment FOR S• MiscellaneousA nance/repair. 30+years experience. • Auctions for quote on delivery. Apply in person at: (817)368-8885. Dependable, trustworthy. Call Karl, Check out Bridgeport Pre-Parole Transfer Facility, (817)995-7960, (940)627-1115. www.hendershotequipment.com 222 Lake Road, Bridgeport, TX 76426 ALL AROUND HANDYMAN for great deals on Case IH tractor Appliances Miscellaneous 940-683-2162 Framing, trim, fencing, drywall, packages, Vermeer hay equipment, doors/windows, decks, painting. PJ trailers & Rhino shredders. 61” Magnavox TV with instruction Magic Chef stove. 50-gallon Brad- 15-years experience. Owner oper- STORAGE CONTAINERS book, good condition. $300. ford, white water heater. Western, ated. (817)781-1778. CCA is an equal opportunity employer Great storage! The best containers (940)433-5194. red iron double bed. (940)627-2682. M/F/Vet/Dp at the best price. (817)726-7669. ANYONE NEED ROOFING? ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING VENDING MACHINES Absolute best price, quality, and AND SPRING CLEAN-UP Furniture Soda, snack & dollar changer on Bridgeport Health Care Center has service. Licensed and insured. Free Fencing each. Original price $5,200; selling openings for: weekend RN; estimates. Call Marty, COWBOY TRACTOR SERVICE for $1,695/each. (940)627-6642, af- 2-10p.m. LVN; CNAs, all shifts; Med (940)799-3503 or email Pasture mowing, box blade, bucket AARON’S CLEARANCE ter 7p.m. Aide; part-time Social Worker. Apply [email protected]. A LOCAL BOY work. David, (940)393-0467. Save big on lease returns. Sanitized in person, 102 W. Cates, Bridge- Privacy, wrought iron, pipe & top rail mattress sets from $119. 42” LCD WOOD BUILDINGS port. [email protected]. BARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION cable, horse fences. Fence row flat panel from $469. Lamp pairs 10x16, $1,250. 12x24, $2,250. All types remodeling, home repairs, clean out, repair. Bob-cat work. from $29. New 50” 1080P Plasma (214)869-1703. Busy medical practice in need of a foundation work, privacy fences & Cattle guards. (940)442-4441. It’s That Time TV, $1499. Wireless Laptops from full-time, front office carports. All work guaranteed. Of Year Again! $289. Sofa and love seat, both for TRANSPORTATION receptionist/clerk. Experience pre- (940)389-9276. BOBBY’S FENCE only $399. Refrigerators, ferred but not required. Excellent All types fencing. Free estimates. IS YOUR BATHROOM OLD? washer/dryers, stoves and more. • Boats benefits available. Please fax re- Over 25-years experience. For Fall Fertilization • Cars Let us remodel it. Showers repaired Cash or credit card. Short on cash? sumes to (940)627-0275. (817)444-3213. • Recreational Vehicles or replaced. Handicap showers, Mowing You can lease to own in only 12-months. Bring ad and save $20 TRANSPOR• TrucksT grab bars, doorways widened. Tile CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING • Accessories & laminate floors. Drywall repair. Leaf Clean-up Aaron’s, 1304 FM 51 S, Decatur, • Trailers Miscellaneous Barbed wire, horse & goat. New (940)627-5043, next to Dollar Gen- Remodeling for over 25 years. GTR fence & repairs. Steve, cell, * Specials on Flower Planting * • Wanted to Buy Construction, (817)988-7586. eral. (817)360-6385; home, CDK Lawn Service & Landscaping (940)626-4660. BED: NEW QUEEN Len Roy Don Builders Pillowtop set. $175 with warranty. Cars FARM & RANCH FENCING 940-389-0360 Call (940-)765-5861. Can deliver. Remodeling & Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed wire, entrances, solar gate opera- TOP DOLLAR PAID Handyman tors, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505. Pasture and feed Garage sales for junk cars & trucks. Senior Care Health & (817)220-5682. Building services WELDING AND FENCING Home Repairs • Updates I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS Rehabilitation Center All types of fencing and welding. !!ATTENTION!! Sheetrock Repairs Garage sale ads must be called in as well as your good used cars. New Construction www.tx3dranch.com Now hiring for the following LOOK BEFORE 10a.m. Tuesday to run in Arvin, (817)925-8768. for our Patios & Decks (940)210-1242. positions, due to growth tems the Thursday edition. If you want Septic Sys Garage Conversions 2000 FORD FOCUS Installed ad Shops • Barns your garage sale ad in All Around 1-owner, 138k miles, automatic, • 3 Dietary Aides Fencing • Welding Lawn and garden HAY Wise also, it MUST be called in be- keyless entry, power locks. $2,400. Carpentry Shop Us First Or Last! fore 10a.m. Friday THE WEEK BE- 50 years of actual (940)389-0620. • Housekeeper P/T Custom Woodwork FORE the sale. We do not run ga- LONE OAK LANDSCAPING service in Hay Sales. Tractor & Backhoe rage sales the weekend before the 1930 MODEL A Personalized landscape plans, Try us and see if our Apply in person at Service sale. Runs. (940)427-7446, 20-years experience. Plants fur- prices can be beat! 701 West Bennett Rd. Roy & Reyn (940)391-6757. nished, you plant or we plant. Sod, Alvord, 100 W. Washington, Sat., IF YOU NEED DECATUR Reynolds tree work, decks/patios/walls. Thank you, Oct. 24, 9a.m.-1:30p.m., First a good, dependable car or truck for 35 Years Experience (940)389-1778. United Methodist Church, Lord’s or call Charles H. Taylor $3,500 or less, come by Cowgirl Acre. Turkey/dressing, bounce 940-627-3385 • 940-393-2728 Auto Sales, 804 Business Highway 940-626-2800 Direct Mobile 817-366-7990 TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED house, crafts, inside sale. EEO M/F/D/V Also see our ad for 36 years in business, insured. All 940-389-3068 • 940-389-5000 287, Decatur, TX; (940)626-0070. Budget Septic Systems Installed major credit cards accepted. Boyd, 335 CR4693, Thur.-Sat., Oct. Ask about our inventory. Let’s do MASH before & after school pro- (817)444-0861, Teater. ALFALFA HAY 22-24, 8a.m.-? Kiln, molds, large business! gram is now hiring caregivers. Good MIKE’S RV SERVICE Horse quality large & small squares women’s clothes, used cages, many pay and incentives. Mon.-Fri., a.m. Service calls, insurance work, full WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE available. Alfalfa Orchard Grass more miscellaneous items. & p.m. hours available. Must be repairs, power washing, detailing. RIDING LAWN MOWERS also available. Call (940)389-3891. Recreational vehicles 18-years-old, have diploma or Also work on horse & enclosed trail- Used lawn mowers for sale. Parts & Boyd/Springtown, 653 CR4796, off equivalent and pass background ers. Michael, (940)399-7565. service available. COASTAL HAY FM 2048 (Keeter Road), 1981, 25 FOOT CAMPER check. Located in Rhome area. Call (940)433-2255. Square bales, fertilized, barn stored. Thur.-Sun., Oct., 22-25, trailer, cold AC, self-contained. now, (817)638-5511 or No minimum, you load. 2008, 8a.m.-6p.m. Indoor estate sale! $2,200. (940)575-1964 or (817)366-5865. $6/bale. 2009, $7/bale. Boyd, Front-end loader; 1995 Lincoln (214)674-0854. (940)433-2335. Town Car, $700; home decor, Livestock 2005 YERF DOG SCOUT Order fulfillment, product packaging, dishes, collectibles; all size clothes, office work. Computer experience COASTAL HORSE HAY ATV. $2,000/OBO. (940)210-5612. AI SERVICES some vintage, shoes; nice baby & helpful. Will train. Supplemental square bales in barn, fertilized. No 2008 CRF Improve your herd through genetics. kid clothes; large, wood diningroom health care plan, paid vacation, sick minimum. We help load. Delivery 250R, very good shape. No bull! Servicing Wise & surround- set. time. Apply online: available. (817)991-7625, (817)851-4693 or ing areas. (940)393-6780. www.papilio.com/employment. DONE RIGHT, THE FIRST TIME (940)627-2813. Decatur, 1851 Preskitt Road, Sat., [email protected]. Oct. 24, 8a.m.-5p.m. Huge barn • Plumbing • Room Additions ALL NATURAL BEEF COASTAL sale! Slot machine, furniture, home • Electric • Kitchens straight from the ranch. Young, ten- Trades square & round bales, horse quality. decor; good clothes, shoes, purses. Pickups/Vans/SUVs • Remodeling • Baths der, no growth hormones/antibiotics. SC Squared, (817)944-9451. • Carpentry • Custom Cabinets Grain or grass fed. Whole, half. Decatur, FM 730 South to Anneville CDL drivers needed. Apply in per- (940)366-3172. Cemetery Road, Fri.-Sat., Oct. I PAY CASH son, Pat’s Trucking Company, 927 940-808-6317 • 817-997-4140 PETS for Dodge Cummins pickups, en- www.percconstruction.com 23-24. Huge yard sale. Furniture, FM 1658, Bridgeport. BUY-SELL-TRADE household & miscellaneous items. gines & parts. (940)627-3630. All classes of horses, ponies, sheep • Pets 1977 GMC CNC machinists and brake opera- • Pets Lost & Found & goats. Riding horses guaranteed. Decatur, Highway 380, Acorn, right single cab, deer hunter’s special, tors needed. Call Inspirion Staffing, RUSSELL’S HOME Also, buy livestock, utility, flatbed • Pet Care/Training (940)210-9350. PET• PetS Stud Services on Hlavek to 989 Indian Trails, LWB, 6-cylinder, 4-speed, 4-WD, Maintenance trailers. (940)224-1470, Thur.-Sat., Oct. 22-24. 3-family sale, high rack seat, dependable, $1,750. Decatur. Machinist. Retired OK. Re- (940)644-5956. too much to list. 1987 Chevrolet crew cab, camou- & Repair flage, 50, automatic, LWB, depend- building, repairing production ma- C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES New Fairview, Old Chisholm Es- able, $3,750. Call Allen, chinery. Some sheet metal. 143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash, All Types of tates (off FM 407, 2 miles east of (817)501-8410. Part-time, full time. Supplemental checks, credit cards. Highway 287), Fri.-Sat., Oct. 23-24, 2002 NISSAN Health Care Plan. Paid vacation. www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612. Sick Time. Apply online: Remodeling Pets 8a.m.-3p.m. Huge neighborhood pickup, crew cab, XE, $5,500. 2000 www.papilio.com/employment. Painting - Interior, Exterior yard sale. Furniture, home decor, model, 16’ cargo trailer, $3,900. Add-ons, Decks, Honey Do’s And More I BUY & SELL all kinds of animals: cows, calves, !!ATTENTION!! clothes, toys, more. (817)229-3880. Road service tow operator needed. horses, goats, sheep, pigs, chick- We suggest that our readers thor- Slidell. (940)466-9676. Call Us For All Your Home Needs ens, ducks, geese, turkeys. Fred, oughly investigate any advertiser (817)223-4477, Springtown. before investing any money. SERVICES 940-389-4943 LLAMA & DONKEY 115 GALLON AQUARIUM • Childcare for sale. Must stay together! Good All glass, salt or fresh water. In- • Adult/Elderly Care Miscellaneous guard pets. $400/both. cludes: Refugium filter, protein • Business (817)229-3880. skimmer, Pro Aqua light system, SERVI• HousecleaningC 4-door oak cabinet, beautiful saltwa- • Let Me Fix It ALUMINUM CANS LLAMAS ter fish, live rock reef and live coral. Tree Service and Stump Removal • Miscellaneous 40¢/lb. We buy copper, brass, alu- ClearView weanlings (6-months-old), adults, Will accept Discover, Mastercard, or • Tutoring minum, insulated wire, long & short bred females, guardians & pet qual- Visa. (940)575-4846. iron. S&S Recycling, Bowie, ity. We provide training & support • Tree Removal (940)872-1998. for new owners. (940)433-5897. BOSTON BULL TERRIERS Childcare CKC, APR. Shots, wormed, dew • Stump Grinding WILL HAUL OFF REGISTERED AI SIRED clawed, 8-weeks-old. Beautiful & unwanted vehicles with title. 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CALL 940-627-5987 Business Hours Classifi ed Advertising Policy: & GET RESULTS! Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Classifi ed ads for the Sunday/Thursday edition are $12 per week for 20 words or WCMESSENGER.COM/CLASS Deadlines: less (each additional word is 60¢). Run LASSIFIED OLD Line Ads: C G the same ad in Classifi ed Gold for an Real Estate for Sale Rentals Employment Services Farm and Ranch Thursday Issue: 10 a.m. Tuesday additional $8 per week (20 words or less; Sunday Issue: 10 a.m. Friday each additional word is 40¢). Classifi ed Gold: 10 a.m. Friday Real Estate and Classifi ed Display: Error Responsibility: Thursday Issue: 3 p.m. Thursday Customers are asked to check their ad im- Sunday Issue: 3 p.m. Tuesday mediately after it appears in the paper and report at once any error found. Claims for Classifi ed Gold: 3 p.m. Wednesday adjustment should be made at that time. • Real Estate for Sale • Homes • Apartments • Roommate Wanted • Business Opportunity • Medical/Dental • Childcare • Let Me Fix It • Farm Equipment • Livestock Stud Service Special Offers: The Wise County Messenger is responsible • Acreage • Lots • Business Property • Spaces & Lots • Employment • Miscellaneous • Adult/Elderly Care • Miscellaneous • Fencing • Livestock Supplies for an incorrect ad only the fi rst time it • Condos/Town Homes • For Lease • Lawn & Garden • Miscellaneous Business Services: Place a paid ad for • Business Property • Mobile Homes Information • Offi ce • Business • Tutoring runs, so check your ad carefully. • Condos/Town Homes • Wanted to Buy • Duplex Housing • Wanted to Rent • Adult/Elderly Care • Retail/Sales • Housecleaning • Livestock • Mowing four weeks in the Business Services clas- • Homes • Wanted to Lease • Livestock Care/ • Pasture & Feed • Duplexes • Childcare • Trades sifi cation of the Wise County Messenger Classifi ed Gold goes into 21,000 • Mobile Homes • Facilities • Food Service • Work Wanted Training • Poultry • Rooms • Storage Buildings • Livestock Lost & Found for $50. Receive a bold heading and the additional homes. fi fth week is FREE. Run the same ad in Classifi ed Gold for an additional $32 for Payments: Pets Merchandise for Sale Transportation Announcements Notices fi ve weeks (price based on 20 words or In person: less ad). 115 South Trinity St., Decatur By mail: For Sale: Place a paid ad with a bold Wise County Messenger headline for two weeks for $25, and if P.O. Box 149 you don’t sell your item at the end of two Decatur, TX 76234-0149 weeks, you’ll receive the next two weeks • Pets • Pet Care/Training • Appliances • Firewood • Boats • Accessories • Card of Thanks • Personal • Legal Notices FREE. Run the same ad in Classifi ed Gold • Pets Lost & Found • Pet Stud Services • Clothing/Jewelry • Miscellaneous • Cars • Trailers • Let’s Swap • Wanted • Public Notices for an additional $16 for four weeks (price • Furniture • Auctions • Recreational Vehicles • Wanted to Buy • Lost & Found based on 20 word or less ad). • Garage Sales • Trucks REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT

FOR RENT! For rent, Chico, 3-bedroom, 1-bath, RENTALS Brand new 1,250 square foot du- 2-car garage. No pets, no smoking. Acreage plex, 3/2, extras, $900/month, $775/month, $775/deposit. Employment information • Apartments • Business BOOTH $500/security deposit. 405 E. Mul- (817)578-3931. HURRY! ONLY 1 LOT LEFT Property • Condos/Town berry St., Decatur. (469)585-0122. !!ATTENTION!! Lot #1, 5-acres, restricted, asphalt Homes • Duplex Housing Advertising under this classifica- • Homes • Mobile Homes • NEW DUPLEX FOR RENT! road, seasonal creek, trees, wildlife, RENTRoomsA • Roommate Wanted RENT NEW HOMES FOR LEASE tion is normally not a bona fide electric to site, country setting close • Spaces & Lots • For Lease • 1250 square feet, 3/2 loaded with IN RUNAWAY BAY!!! opportunity. Typically, compa- to Decatur, with no city taxes. Lot Wanted to Rent • Wanted to extras. $500/deposit, $900/month. ($850/month, $500/deposit). Lovely nies advertising here offer infor- Lease • Facilities • Storage 403 E. Mulberry, Decatur. Call only, or will build your dream home. Buildings SPACE 3-bedroom, 2-full bath homes situ- mation about potential employ- (940)393-8740. (469)585-0122. ated in quiet, wooded yards. All ap- ment. Some are selling this infor- AVAILABLE pliances & washer/dryer connec- mation. We suggest that our Now available: 2 & 3-bedroom du- tions. Privacy fenced yard. Pet readers thoroughly investigate Homes Apartments plexes. Bridgeport & Decatur. friendly. (817)270-HOME, these advertisers before invest- FOR $650-$750/month, month-to-month www.shorthornpm.com. ing any money. lease. Donna, (940)389-1615. 1005 S. TRINITY Decatur. 3/2 brick, 2,000 square STYLIST Childcare feet. Pre-qualified. $149,500. Homes Spend the winter on the lake! Fur- (903)366-2792. nished 1-room cabin on Lake NAIL TECH Bridgeport, all utilities, full-size kitch- Daycare teachers needed. 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Cates Street, Decatur. 2/2 MOBILE 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available 4/2/2, all brick, pets welcome. (940)427-5740, for interview. Paradise schools; major updates in- Washer & dryer on 5 acres. Running creek, Newark. cluding ceramic tile, new carpet, (817)247-0246. $700/month, $500/deposit. Call landscaping, jetted bath tub, 10x10 included Ralph, (940)389-8969, Nanny wanted for 1-year-old twins. storage shed. GREATSTARTER (940)389-8883. Hours 7:30a.m.-5p.m.., Mon.-Fri., HOME! $114,900. (940)393-9614, 940-536-9346 beginning January 1, 2010. Please (940)577-1908. email resume & contact information “Timeless Elegance” Chico, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, fresh to [email protected]. 2/1 APARTMENT IN CHICO 940-627-4247 HOME ON PRETTY 50 ACRES paint, new carpet, central heat, elec- $500/month, $300/deposit. No pets. 1845 S. FM 51 • Decatur Nice apartment, barn & workshop. tric range. $550/month, $550/de- Call (940)644-2713 or Medical/Dental $495,000. (940)627-2682. posit. (719)660-5992, cell, ask for (817)929-1930. Kevin. 402 & 406 E. Ash • Decatur - 3/2/1 LAKE HOUSE FOR SALE Condos, town homes Ready Nov. 1 600 Cortez Drive, Runaway Bay. Apartment for rent. $475/month, fur- $1,190/month • $300/deposit 2-story, 3/2.5/2, 1,890 square feet, 1507 & 1509 N. Bus 287, 2/1 Decatur Rooms nished or not. (940)627-2682. BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOME Now Hiring Available Oct. 23 corner lot w/hilltop lake view, quiet 2-bedroom, 2-bath, HOA swimming neighborhood. $154,000. $850/Month, $300/deposit, pool, view of golf course & lake. All All homes include lawn care. Room for rent in my Aurora home. (940)284-1825. Efficiency apartments for rent, all appliances included. $850/month 940-372-0634 Private bath, kitchen privileges. RESIDENT bills paid. (940)433-3133. plus deposit. (972)834-8111. $500/month. (817)308-2096. ATTENDANT MOTIVATED BUILDER 3-bedroom, 2-bath, washer/dryer/re- Quality new custom home on 2.6 Full/Part-Time Fort Worth: Texas Motor Speedway, frigerator, water/trash pickup fur- acres. 4/3/2, 2,605 square feet, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo. nished. Rhome, private land. No Various positions available brick/rock exterior, study, formal din- Business property Spaces & lots NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement smoking. Inside pets OK, $500 ing, knotty alder cabinets, granite Must be at least 18 yrs. old. Properties, contact Elaine, non-refundable pet deposit. countertops, lots of upgrades. Deca- 1,000 square foot office space for RV spaces, Paradise. $200/month (940)627-6362. $800/month, $700/deposit. Experience preferred but not tur ISD. Priced to sell at $259,900. lease at 605 N. Business 287, Suite plus electric. All spaces have 30 & www.klementproperties.com. (940)399-9133. required. Broker/builder. (817)498-6362. 104. See Mary at Karl Klement 50 amp electric available with water Full-time has benefits. Properties, Inc., 605 N. Business 3/1 rent house in Bridgeport. & waste. (940)393-3113. 287, Suite 102, Decatur. Duplexes $750/month, $750 security deposit. Lots No pets. (940)683-5917, Apply In Person. (817)304-0056. SUNSET RV PARK ***MOVE IN SPECIAL*** 2 ACRE LOT FOR SALE 1ST MONTH FREE! Centrally located between Decatur, Governor’s Ridge 5,000 SQUARE FOOT 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT! Heritage Creek Estates, Phase 1. 4/2/2, $1,250/month. Rhome, Shale Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287. 300 Devereaux St. • Decatur Commercial insulated building. Of- Bridgeport Area Decatur ISD. $39,900/OBO. Creek subdivision, Northwest Full hook-ups, free laundry, free 940-627-1104 fices, suites & warehouse. Reduced 3-bedroom, 2-full bath. Vaulted ceil- (940)399-6201. School District. Community pool, wireless internet. (940)845-2007. to $1,995/month! FM 51 North, De- ings, appliances, W/D connections. gym & playground. (300)931-4245. catur. Cannon Property Manage- Fenced yards available. Pet ment. (940)368-1811. friendly. $750/month, $400/deposit. DECATUR Mobile Homes (817)270-HOME. www.short- 2/1/1, large yard, 800 S. Trenchard. hornpm.com. $675/month plus deposit. Mark, HOUSE FOR SALE 14x80 single wide, 3/2. $5000/cash. 600 square foot warehouse for owner/agent, (940)704-7212. Set up in mobile home park in lease on FM 51 South, Decatur. 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTH RENT! 3/2/2 On 2.6 Decatur: Stonehill Apartments, Bridgeport. Needs work. Call $250/month. Electricity available, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, duplexes in Al- 2-bedroom, 1-bath, call on-site man- Acres, 2000 Sq. (940)399-9084. secured area. (940)627-5778. vord. $750/month. $495/deposit. ager at (940)627-1101. Fenced backyard. No smoking, pets Bowie: Garden Terrace Apartments, Ft., 113 Deerfield, FOR SALE OR LEASE OK w/pet deposit. (940)393-8740. 2-bedroom, 1-bath. 2002 double wide with built-in deck. Office building near Courthouse NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement Paradise.Excellent 3-bedroom, 2-bath, office, large liv- Square. 3 offices, reception/waiting Duplex for rent, 3-bedroom, 2-bath. Properties, contact Elaine, ing area, composition roof, vinyl sid- area, kitchen & restroom, CH/A. Neighborhood, 602-A Crestridge Court, Decatur. (940)627-6362. ing. Excellent condition. Land not $850/month, 1st/last plus deposit. $800/month. (940)964-2631. www.klementproperties.com. for sale. Available Nov 1. (940)389-5588. BeautifulYard, (940)393-9203, (940)393-9451. Fenced, Huge COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: K&P Homes, Inc. 20 used homes, Back Deck. Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000 all refurbished. Financing available. All real estate advertising in this This newspaper will not know- square feet for lease. $229,000 Springtown, TX. (817)677-3446. newspaper is subject to the Fair ingly accept any advertising for (940)627-2510. Housing Act which makes it illegal real estate which is in violation of to advertise “any preference, limita- the law. Our readers are hereby RBMOBILEHOMES.COM tion or discrimination based on informed that all dwellings adver- Call Tim Jenkins - 940-389-0590 Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of OFFICE SUITE race, color, religion, sex, handicap, tised in this newspaper are available familial status or national origin, on an equal opportunity basis. To state. Licensed, bonded, insured. just off Decatur square on North Repos. Free estimates. or an intention, to make any such complain of discrimination call Trinity. Cannon Property Manage- preference, limitation or discrimina- HUD toll-free at (940)683-5547. RBI #36191. ment. (940)368-1811. tion.” Familial status includes chil- 1-800-669-9777. The dren under the age of 18 living with toll-free telephone WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. parents or legal custodians, pregnant number for the Best deal on moving, set up & trim Office space for lease. Approxi- women and people securing custody hearing impaired is of children under 18. 1-800-927-9275. EQUALHOUSING outs. Bonded, licensed & insured. mately 2,000 square feet. Prime lo- OPPORTUNITY (940)433-3117. cation. (940)389-5407. CASTLEBURY ESTATES IN RUNAWAY BAY Special Limited Time Offer

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OCTOBER 31, 2009 NEWS BRIEFS RSVP BY MON., OCT. 26 $45/PERSON • $80/COUPLE Continued from page 11 940-627-2369 part. A custom trophy goes on trees beginning Monday, negative Coggins is required AG SINGLES — The Texas to the winner. Food will be Nov. 23. to participate. Chapter of Singles in collected Nov. 6. Agriculture will have a FARM EQUIPMENT R C FALL FESTIVAL — The weekend event Friday, Oct. ASMI COURSE — Accident AUCTION — The Chisholm Paradise PTO Fall Festival 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1. Scene Management Inc. Trail Tractor Club annual A is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, The chapter will meet at 8 courses are offered Friday, Fall Farm Equipment PRIVATE SCHOOL • BOYD Oct. 24, at the elementary a.m. Friday at Brushy Creek Saturday and Sunday, Nov. Consignment Auction is Now Enrolling • 3 yr - 8th grade school. The festival will Retreat, 435 Richey Road 6-8, at LaQuinta Inn and 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, include concessions and in Bowie, at 8 a.m. Friday, Suites in Bridgeport. The at the Wise County Posse (Taking List For High School) games. Oct. 30. The group will visit professional course is 6 to Grounds on Farm Road 51 817-925-3774 St. Jo, Brushy Creek Winery 9:30 p.m. Friday for $15. South in Decatur. Equipment Present this ad & receive $25 off Registration REUNION — The Boyd High and Nocona. Visit www. The basic course is from 9 already consigned includes School class of 1989 will singlesinag.org or call (940) a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday a 1951 Farmall Super A, celebrate its 20th reunion 872-2521 or (940) 842- and the advanced course is a 1949 Farmall Mod “C” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1205 for information. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. and a John Deere 3010. For 24, at Esparanza Cafe in Both courses are $45. consignment information Fort Worth. Call Kevin COSTUME PARADE For information, call Spirit call Grady Griffeth at (940) Farr at (917) 873-5219 for — Bridgeport’s fi fth annual Rider at (940) 389-0200 393-2155. Heugatter information. Halloween Costume Parade or Denise Carey at (832) Auction Service will conduct PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE and Trick-or-Treating is 5 385-5253. To register, go to the auction. FOOD DRIVE — Vincent to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. www.accidentscene.org/ It is estimated that as many as one-third of women experience some Investment Management 31, downtown. Mayor Don schedule.htm#tx. COOKING — Grace Baptist degree of pelvic organ prolapse at midlife. This condition involves the is collecting non-perishable Majka will lead the parade. Church of Decatur is protrusion of uterine, bladder, urethral, or rectal tissue into the vagina. More common among older women and those who have given birth canned food or cash Participants should meet in BARRELS FOR BOOKS taking orders for smoked vaginally, women with prolapse are also more likely to be overweight donations for Wise Area the Duckwall’s parking lot at — Royal Christian Academy turkeys, hams and briskets and have a family history of the condition, which differs in both type Relief Mission (WARM). 5 p.m. For more information, in Boyd will host the to be cooked on Nov. 20. and severity. Symptoms range from uncomfortable pressure being Donations can be dropped call (940) 683-3485. Barrels for Books barrel Meats may be picked up exerted on the vagina to urinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. off anytime during the month race Saturday, Nov. 7. that evening at the church Diagnosis is made with imaging tests, a Q-tip test (which gauges of October at the offi ce, TRUNK OR TREAT — The Exhibition will begin at parking lot. Turkeys are $30, loss of support to the urethra), bladder function tests, and pelvic fl oor 2250 Farm Road 51 South, First United Methodist 11 a.m., and the race will Hams - $35 and Briskets strength tests. While treatments vary, surgery is often eventually required. Suite 900, in Decatur. Church in Alvord will host a start at 2 p.m. Monetary - $40. All proceeds go to the Trunk or Treat event 5:30 to and raffl e item donations Grace Baptist Benevolence If you have questions or concerns about your gynecological health, NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS ... 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in are accepted. All proceeds Fund. To order, call (940) or would like additional information about pelvic organ prolapse, don’t CREDIT SEMINAR — The the parking lot across from benefi t the academy. Call 627-7558. hesitate and contact WISE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY P.A. Wise County Extension the church. Treats will be Amy Proudfoot at (940) 389- We believe in compassionate and personalized care and are proud offi ce presents a seminar served from car trunks and 2441 for information. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS to be a source of health and well being to our patients at all stages on understanding and tail gates. Free hot dogs — Applications for Rhome’s of their lives. For an appointment call 940-626-8008. The offi ce is conveniently located at 1713 South Fm 51, Ste. 201, Decatur. New improving your credit score and soda will be served, and FOUNDATION BANQUET Spirit of Christmas are patients are welcome. at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. the Carter Blood Mobile will — The Bridgeport Education now available at Rhome 26, at the Extension offi ce. accept blood donations. Foundation seventh annual City Hall at 105 W. First P.S. Aside from surgery, treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse Topics will include why your benefi t banquet and auction include wearing a pessary (a device worn in the vagina for support), credit score is important, UPCOMING EVENTS ... is Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Continued on page 16 performing Kegel exercises, electrical stimulation, and biofeedback. why you should care about BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS Bridgeport High School your credit score, what — Decatur pee wee Commons area. Donations determines your credit basketball sign-ups are are sought for live and score and how you can under way for fi fth and silent auction items, improve your credit score. sixth grade boys and girls. table sponsors and direct The program is free. Call the Deadline is Sunday, Nov. donations. Mail or fax to Help Fight Breast Cancer - One Mile at a Time Extension offi ce to sign up 1. Forms can be picked up chairman Sue Ray by Oct. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cybex at (940) 627-3341. at Decatur Intermediate 30 at 808 Woodrow Wilson will donate .10/ a mile for every mile walked on the treadmill School. Contact Paula Ray Circle, Bridgeport, TX (located at Fit-N-Wise Wellness Center) HAUNTED HOUSE — Alvord Graves at (940) 626-8116 76426 or (940) 683-2069. for the month of October to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. eighth graders are or (940) 389-2414 or e-mail Love the sponsoring a haunted house decaturpeeweebasketball@ SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Pink Treadmill? in downtown Alvord Oct. 29, hotmail.com for information. — Applications for Decatur 30 and 31. Proceeds will Spirit of Christmas are Here’s your chance to win it! benefi t the class project CHALLENGE — Wise Electric available at CitiBank, For more information, contact Raffl e tickets available Christy Raasch, Wise Regional graduation. A concession Cooperative has challenged DATCU, First Financial, Health Foundation Director for $20 at 940-626-1384 stand will be available. The other Wise County Legend Bank, North Treadmill value: $8,990 house will be open Thursday, businesses in a food drive to Texas Bank and Wells Sales will be limited to 500 tickets! 7-10 p.m. and Friday and benefi t the Wise Area Relief Fargo. Deadline to return Tickets available at the front desk of Fit-N-Wise Saturday from 7 p.m. until Mission. Call Lillie Hunt at applications is Friday, Nov. the last person is scared (940) 627-2167 to take 13. Angels will be displayed away. Cost is $3 for adults FANTASTIC AUCTION and $2 for students. Oct. 24 @ 9:00 a.m. / Preview: 8:00 a.m.

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NHS FFA Wins at Wyatt Draper- 3rd place middle Shoppe is open for the season and kins and other activities during NHS Parade, Pep Rally Heart O’ Texas Fair weight Maine-Anjou steer is stocked with Northwest Texan Play to Learn, 9:30 a.m., Friday, and Fireworks Show Northwest High School FFA Zac Strader- 5th place middle and Byron Nelson Bobcat spirit Oct. 23. Play to Learn is an oppor- The Northwest Texans will show brought home some of the top weight Charolais steer items. Located in the Northwest tunity for parents and children to off their spirit on Thursday, Oct. awards from the Heart O’ Texas Brennan Sooter- 6th place mid- ISD Stadium across from the home learn through play. The monthly 29, as they honor their athletic Fair in Waco, Oct. 9-11. More than dle weight Santa Gertrudis steer side concession stands, the NISD meetings are held at the Special teams and seniors. The celebra- 450 steers were entered in the Spirit Shoppe offers a multitude of Programs Center (1800 Texas 114, tion will include a parade and pep 2009 livestock show. Following are NEF/TCWC Golf Classic, sweatshirts, t-shirts, blankets and Justin), in addition to group meet- rally and fi reworks show at NISD the winning results for the North- Oct. 19 other spirit items. Spirit items are ings for parents. For more infor- Stadium. The parade will begin west team: The 14th Annual Northwest not sport specifi c, so they can be mation on the Family Involvement at 6:30 p.m. and will follow along Max McGilvray- Reserve Cham- ISD Education Foundation/Tro- worn or displayed at a variety of Program, contact Deanne Colley, Texan Drive from Northwest High pion Simbrah steer phy Club Women’s Club Golf Clas- NISD events throughout the year. Family Involvement facilitator, at School to NISD Stadium. Texan Max McGilvray- Reserve Cham- sic will be held Oct. 19 at Trophy Following are the Spirit Shoppe’s (817) 215-0198. Drive will be closed to traffi c until pion Limousin steer Club Country Club. Proceeds help hours for the month of Oct.: the parade has ended. The com- Max McGilvray- 2nd place light fund innovative teaching grants Thursday, Oct. 22 - 4:30 - 8:30 NHS Junior and munity pep rally will follow in the weight Charolais steer awarded by the NEF and student p.m. Senior Parent Forum stadium, and the fi reworks show Celie Cooper- Reserve Champion scholarships. Golfers will compete Thursday, Oct. 29 - 4:30 - 8:30 Parents of juniors and seniors will begin at approximately 8 p.m. Chianina steer for trophies and enjoy dinner after p.m. at Northwest High School are en- Originally scheduled as part of the Clayton McGilvray- 1st place the tournament. It promises to be Friday, Oct. 30 - 6 - 9:30 p.m. couraged to attend a Parent Fo- school’s Homecoming festivities in light weight American Cross steer a fun day of golf with lunch, dinner rum at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26. September, the parade, pep rally Shawn Knaust- 3rd place middle and prizes. For more information NISD Family Involvement Parents will have the opportunity and fi reworks show was postponed weight American Cross steer call 817-215-0174. Hosts ‘Play to Learn’ to learn more about graduation re- due to inclement weather. Justin Hale- 3rd place light for Preschoolers quirements, Texas Scholar qualifi - weight Brangus steer NISD Spirit Shoppe Open Parents of preschoolers, birth cations, preparing for college, col- Your Local Mayor Tyrel Draper- 3rd place middle for Business through age 4, are invited to bring lege funding, and more. weight Angus steer The Northwest ISD Spirit their little one to explore pump- Continued on page 15

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By ED STERLING ham intentionally started a The tour, which visited some agencies are helping 63 ap- fi re in his home that caused state agencies and central plicants in seeking $793 mil- Texas’ seasonally adjusted the deaths of his three Texas school districts last lion in funds from BTOP, the unemployment rate rose to daughters. week, features a variety of federal Broadband Technol- 8.2 percent in September, Willingham told currently available ogy Opportunities Program. meaning 44,700 nonagricul- offi cials he was in- vehicles, and car- Projects were screened for tural jobs were lost for the nocent, but some of ries the message the ability to extend broad- month. The state’s unem- his family members that “propane is a band service to unserved ployment rate was 8 percent and associates say cleaner, cheaper, and underserved popula- at the end of August. he confessed. Texas-produced tions. Tom Pauken, chairman of The story took fuel for school bus- Troopers take the state Workforce Com- on another dimen- es and other fl eet to school buses mission said, “While unem- sion when Gov. Rick vehicles.” The Texas Department of ployment in Texas remains Perry appointed Railroad Com- Public Safety assigned high- 9940-391-108040-391-1080 well below the national rate replacements to fi ll mission staff de- way patrol troopers to ride of 9.8 percent, this serious two seats on the scribed a new school buses during Nation- national recession contin- state’s nine-mem- STERLING grant proposal al School Bus Safety Week, ues to affect us adversely in ber Forensic Sci- that the Commis- Oct. 19-23, and watch for Texas.” ence Commission shortly sion will submit this month. motorists illegally passing The leisure and hospitality before the commission was The proposal seeks to fund the buses. industry took the biggest hit to review the Willingham additional propane vehicles Motorists who are cited in September, losing 16,900 arson investigation. and upgrade more propane for driving past a stopped Absolute Outdoor Spaces jobs, followed by profession- Williamson County Dis- fueling stations. school bus whose red alter- Masonry and Lanscape Contractors al and business services, trict Attorney John Bradley, Based on miles traveled, nating fl ashing lights are down 16,500 jobs. Trade, one of the two appointees, fuel economy and fuel-price activated can expect to pay 817-600-0201 transportation and utilities is the new chair of the com- numbers from a current pro- up to a $1,000 fi ne. • Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces lost 13,000 positions. mission. He told The Dal- pane school bus fl eet, school Voters may cast ballots The unemployment news las Morning News he would districts can save approxi- now • Patios & Arbors was somewhat tempered take time as necessary to get mately $3,000 per bus each Early voting in the Nov. 3 • Landscape Design & Installation by widely broadcast reports acquainted with the com- year by using propane, the election began Oct. 19 and that the economies of Aus- mission and its procedures agency said. continues through Oct. 30. • Retaining Walls & Drainage tin-Round Rock, Browns- before proceeding with a re- Broadband applicants Voters statewide will de- Proud to service our ville-Harlingen, Dallas-Pla- view. get help cide the fate of 11 proposed Wise County customers!!! no-Irving, El Paso, Lubbock, Storied jurist There’s movement in ef- constitutional amendments, www.AbsoluteOutdoorSpaces.com McAllen-Edinburg-Pharr W.W. Justice dies forts to bring broadband and many local governmen- and San Antonio areas are Senior U.S. District Judge technology – the Internet tal bodies will have candi- among the fi rst in the nation William Wayne Justice, 89, and other digital develop- dates and/or bond issues on to move from recession into died Oct. 13 in Austin. ments – to more areas of the ballot. recovery, indicating that The Athens native, widely Texas. ! Bishop’s their economies have grown regarded as a civil rights The state Department Ed Sterling is director Lower Overhead = Lower Prices over the past six months. champion of minorities and of Agriculture and Public of member services for the Interest reemerges the poor, was appointed to Utility Commission joined Texas Press Association in over Willingham the federal bench by Presi- together in an Oct. 15 an- Austin. It’s been more than fi ve dent Lyndon B. Johnson in nouncement that the two years since the execution of 1968. Cameron Todd Willingham In presiding over many MMitchitch HHamneramner SStephanietephanie AmadorAmador in 2004, but interest in the landmark cases, Justice ren- SSalesales Se habla español OOffiffi ccee MManageranager Corsicana man’s 1992 arson/ dered rulings bringing about TTEXASEXAS TTECHECH ESES murder conviction and 2004 the desegregation of public Computer Diagnostics execution has increased over schools and housing and im- & Repair As low as the past few weeks. proving prison conditions. WE An article published in Energy agency Quick Service 10% down. The New Yorker magazine promotes propane Reasonable Rates in August quoting arson ex- The Railroad Commission perts raised questions about is promoting propane as a Pickup & Delivery Available FINANCE evidence prosecutors used desirable alternative fuel in 1110 Hovey St., Bridgeport to demonstrate that Willing- its 2009 “Breathe Easy Tour.” (940) 389-7836 www.wisecarandtruck.com 940-683-1999 OCTOBER 31, 2009 RSVP BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 $45 PER PERSON • $80 PER COUPLE 940-627-2369 On The Lot Or On The Web Look For The NICE PRICE On Every Vehicle! 06 Ford Escape XLT 06 Ford F150 Super Crew XLT 08 Hyundai Sonata GLS $14,988 $15,988 $12,988

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Boys man placed 16th for Slidell in Kacy Arnold placed 19th, Macy three assists, Kara Demmitt assists, Isabel Rodrigues two Volleyball Football 12:44.81 and Khristin Talaman- Pritchett 21st, Kailey Watkins seven aces and a kill, Tiffany aces and fi ve assists, Ryhan Bridgeport 8B 25 25 tes 35th in 13:37.27. Also plac- 23rd, Erin Patrick 25th, Lind- Hawkins four assists, Skylar Read three aces and six assists, WF Zundy 20 10 Junior varsity ing for Slidell were Ben Clemmer sey Pollard 39th and Kala Cash Shawn three assists and a kill, and Jessica White three assists. Bridgeport 0 0 0 7 7 in 38th, Tyler Maynard in 63rd , 45th. Kourtland Smith of Para- Haley Denton two kills and a dig, Love and Garcia each had one Burkburnett 0 7 6 0 13 Isaac Davis in 67th and Colton dise placed 20th. For Decatur and Madi Manoushagian two dig. Two big plays ended Bridge- Perkins in 101st. Also placing Katie Oberle was 28th, Hannah aces and a kill. Continued on page 11 port's chance for a win. The for Decatur were Joel Forbis in Davidson 31st, Casey Ritter Bridgeport record 11-9 Bulls fought extremely hard, 27th and Tyler Maxon in 33rd. 33rd, Andrea Rivera 34th, Krista said Coach Jed Anderson. Alex Placing for Paradise were Corbin Tamplen 38th, Kory Jones 40th, Junior high Lara scored on a 7-yard run with Holt in 25th and Colby Dial in Erica Lampkins 41st, Teresa Ri- The Bridgeport seventh grade Fernando Delgadillo kicking the 28th. Bridgeport's top runner vera 42nd and Karen Fernandez B team competed in the Para- extra point. Blas Hernandez and BBRIDGEPORTRIDGEPORT was Jaron Robinson in 31st fol- 47th. dise tournament Oct. 10 and Sean Herndon played well de- lowed by Chris Hernandez in won three of four matches to win fensively, with two pass defl ec- Volleyball GGUNSUNS & 42nd, Payton Pierce in 47th, the event. Bridgeport defeated tions by Herndon and a fumble Junior varsity Jose Hernandez in 73rd, Alex Paradise green 22-25, 25-19, recovery by Hernandez. Brandon The 23-5 Paradise Lady Pan- AAMMOMMO Cordova in 82nd, Travis Fuen- 16-14; Paradise white 25-19, Smith had several big tackles thers dispatched Brock 25-10, tes in 83rd and John Freeman in 25-13; and Peaster 16-25, 25- for losses, and Juan Cordova had 25-20 on Oct. 13. Sky Mayfi eld DDEEREER 84th. 16, 15-13. The Sissies dropped a sack. scored 20 kills, Carlee Gam- their fi nal match to Springtown PROCESSING Bridgeport record 3-3 mage eight and Nikki Graves Junior varsity three. 25-17, 25-15. Coach Shelly Ar- 940-391-9153 Dylan Carnes placed second rington said the team played Freshmen in the Decatur cross country with great enthusiasm and is • New & Used Guns Bridgeport 6 12 6 0 24 Bridgeport 23 25 21 meet Oct. 10 for Slidell, with improving its skills with every Burkburnett 0 7 0 7 14 Burkburnett 25 23 25 • Archery a 16:41.39. Teammate Omar game. For the tournament Emily Three of Bridgeport’s scores Two evenly matched teams, • Reloading Supplies Gomez was fourth in 17:27.23. said Coach Traci Woodard, but Martinez served seven aces and came on the opening possession Grant Waldrip placed 23rd, had six assists, Diana Garcia of each half and the end of the Bridgeport dug too deep a hole • In-House Bluing & Gunsmithing Douglas Rynders 27th and Bran- fi ve aces and six assists, Kaylee fi rst half. The Bull defense had a in the third game. Nikki Mowery don Roberts 28th. For Boyd Love two aces and six assists, 1691 W. US Hwy. 380 • Bridgeport big night, keeping Burk's strong made fi ve kills and three blocks, Alex Snodgrass was eighth in Lorna Mendez two aces and six running game off the fi eld. Kyle Kendra Mendoza fi ve kills and 940-683-1777 17:56.14, Hunter Shearer 12th Myer scored on a 45-yard run, and Noel Brickle 20th. Blake Arrington on a 16-yard pass from Colby Mahon, Bran- Matthew Flaschbart placed non Huff on a 75-yard run and 18th to lead Northwest to a Karl Klement Ford is having a Certitied Mahon on a 10-yard run. Juan third-place fi nish at the Bird- Rivera recovered a fumble that ville Invitational, running the led to a touchdown. Jake Hulsey 5K course in 19:56. Chris Giles intercepted a pass on the fi nal was 23rd in 20:10, Reid Phil- play. Rivera, Myer, Hayden Flor- lips 34th in 20:53, Zac Jones ence, Andrew Lingo and Huff led 39th in 21:10, Alan Dent 60th the defense. in 22:55 and Johnathan Turner Bridgeport record 4-2 67th in 23:47. Grapevine won with 58 points, Frisco scored 66 RE-OWNED SAL Bridgeport 6 16 8 7 37 P E and Northwest 77. Iowa Park 8 8 0 0 16 with APR Financing to qualifi ed buyers thru The offense was very effi cient on the night, scoring fi ve touch- ** Ford Motor Credit downs in six possessions, said Girls as LOW as Coach Brian Davenport. 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By SMATT The woman is holding the child as if to protect it, “What use are these toys and the man is reaching FISH DAY for Pond & Lake Stocking then up toward heaven, as if in with my soul, self, scoured supplication to God. Tuesday, October 27 • 4 to 5 p.m. away What was once a memorial DELIVERY at Fletcher Feed, Decatur … and my dearest friend statue created to remember WILL BE: Wednesday, October 28 • 8 to 9 a.m. gone, taken some distant event has at Alvord Farm Supply, Alvord by twists of fate …” taken on a much greater The Fish Truck by David Abney 870-697-3550 - Anonymous poem signifi cance. More than 100 www.fishstocker.com attached to the fence people died in the United surrounding the 1900 States because of Hurricane Galveston hurricane Ike, many of them from memorial Galveston Island. The Galveston friends and family members

The fi rst thing I noticed Seadrift of these victims have chosen after crossing the bridge the memorial to represent Halloween onto Galveston Island was 13, 2008. The signs were That is, their stories as well, fi lling a boardwalk. It was half everywhere, but the island until I reached the space with poems, brown wood and half yellow has made a remarkable the memorial. letters, posters, beads, art, wood, brown up to the point recovery. Even the people I In the pictures and more. where last year’s storm had spoke with seemed middle of the There is raw emotion Bring YOUR Bring your presumably chosen another almost nonchalant sidewalk, which fi lling the space now. A chain unit, fi xer-upper CASH ready direction and yellow where about the episode, runs parallel to link fence surrounding the and/or used gear. to buy! Deals er the new construction now perhaps a kind the 10-mile long memorial is covered with Ready to sell! will nev stood, clumps of sawdust of distance that Galveston Seawall, personal tributes. One Running or Not! OOct.ct. 3311 be better! upon it not yet taken by comes with rests a memorial author posted a poem citing the wind. The farther I countless tellings sculpted by David the differences of her new AAuctionuction SStartstarts hiked, the more yellow I of a tale. Seeing W. Moore and life, how she saw the world aatt NNoonoon saw. Yellow was everywhere the outskirts of a dedicated to the after her husband had – in walkways, railings and bustling city and estimated 6,000 disappeared in the storm. RRegistrationegistration 9 a.m.a.m. homes – all the way into only the occasional people who were On a sheet of paper, a sticker CCallall fforor Galveston. indication of last SMATT killed in the great read, “I don’t like Ike.” A Free Mounting of I passed through the year’s storm, hurricane of Sept. picture of a car buried in DDetailsetails all tires purchased! Dunlop’s 25% Of area a full year after even I remained somewhat 8, 1900. It is a large statue sand had a single sentence Refreshments will ting the 9940-627-165540-627-1655 Michelins $69.99 ea.f, Hurricane Ike struck Sept. emotionally distant. of a man, woman and child. scribbled upon it: “We miss be sold benefi Continued on page 7 Central Fellowship Youth Group! • Up to 50% Off Accessories • FFactoryactory RRepseps oonn HHand!and! CLAYTON’S CORNER • $$3535 CConsignmentonsignment FeeFee PPerer VVehicle!ehicle! By GARY CLAYTON use and will also If you are inter- grass remain in short sup- Auction & Sale lists • PPre-Registrationre-Registration Wise Co. Extension Agent touch on what we ested in attending, ply. Because of that, area will be updated on fforor AAuctionuction All KTM need to do to cre- come by the Exten- hay growers who have hay our Web site daily! bbeginsegins OOct.ct. 119!9! 40% Off We still have some spots ate and manage a sion offi ce at 206 S. for sale are being asked to Subject to change. Parts & Accessories left for the rainwater har- healthy watershed. State Street or call post that hay on the TDA Including Gear vesting program Thursday, Following the (940) 627-3341. Hay Hotline. The hay hot- & Clothing! Nov. 12. one-hour discus- ! line Web site is www.Tex- CCharlieharlie SmitherSmither The program is 9 a.m. to sion, participants Despite substan- asAgriculture.gov. The site AAuctioneeructioneer #16636#16636 • 940-577-9629940-577-9629 noon at the Sheriff’s Posse will construct their tial rains, parts currently lists more than wwww.charliesmitherauctioneer.comww.charliesmitherauctioneer.com Grounds on Farm Road 51 own rain barrel for of Texas are still 450 hay suppliers. TDA is just south of Decatur. Billy home use. The cost feeling the sting of working with the trucking 3936 Hwy 287 S., Suite 10• Decatur CLAYTON Kniffen, water resource spe- is $30, which cov- drought that cost industry to provide more af- (940) 627-1655 • Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. cialist with Texas AgriLife ers materials to the state’s agricul- fordable transportation. www.actionmotorsportsktm.com Extension, will lead a dis- construct the rain barrel. ture industry approximately cussion on passive collection Participants can attend the $3.6 billion in losses. In the of rainwater for landscape lecture for free. hardest hit areas, hay and Bible Baptist Church 64th Anniversary Sunday, October 25 ef You are invited to see John Wayne, Impersonator Dr. Gene Howard 10, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Dinner on the grounds at 12 noon

Celebrate the Spirit of Freedom with the high-performance maneuvers of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as they illustrate the pinnacle of precision flying. Admission is free, so bring the whole family October 24 and 25 and enjoy featured air performances from:

U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Army Golden ShockWave Triple Engine Jet Truck, Knights, David Martin Airshows sponsored U.S. Air Force A-10 West Coast Demo Team, by Breitling, Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle, U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III Demo Cavanaugh Warbirds, Jan Collmer’s FINA Team, U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper East Coast EXTRA 300L, Jim Peitz Aerosports, Julie Clark Demo Team and U.S. Navy F/A-18F VFA-106 CHEVRON MENTOR T-34, Pietsch Airshows, TAC Demo Team. This promises to be a great day, so come join us. 184 Cuba Rd., Bridgeport Free Admission # Parking $20 # AllianceAirShow.com (Located 1/4 mile west of Bridgeport High School) Limited prime seating available online First 15,000 guests each day receive a 10% off voucher from American Airlines/American Eagle. Pastor Dale Webster (Each coupon is valid for 10% off up to four domestic tickets.) No food, drinks, coolers of any kind, portable awnings/tents, alcoholic beverages, pets, bicycles, firearms, skateboards, scooters or in-line skates allowed on the grounds. 940-683-2552 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, October 22, 2009 5 GARDENER’S MAILBAG HONOR ROLLS

Continued from page 4 Romero, Pedro Ruiz, Cristian Samano, Samantha Sanders, Tucker Schuring, (containing 2,4-D) will kill summer, while they’re es- actually came fi rst. They ria Nelson, Sarah Nicholson, Cecilia Anna Sherwood, Tyler Short, Lucas wild violets. However, don’t tablishing new roots. grow to 24 to 96 inches tall, Ochoa, Emily Oxford, Jorge Pacheco, Smither, Hannah Solis, Cole Stallard, mow for a week or so before depending on the type and Brandon Palomo, Georgina Palomo, Colton Teter, Luke Thomas, Dawson Isaac Pannell, Michael Patterson, Thompson, Benjamin Velazquez, Jorge you spray them. Use a pump Dear Neil: Why did my circumstances, and they Kourtney Pettigrew, Leonel Quintana, Venegas, Audrey Walker, Nathan Wat- sprayer with the nozzle set to gerbera daisies not bloom do frequently set seed (BB- Stacie Raymond, Autumn Recklein, kins, Paige Westlake, Kaleb White, a fairly fi ne droplet size, and much this summer and fall? sized, dark fruit). They’re Macee Reed, Rayse Robinson, Arlene Courtney Wilson and Kaitlyn Wolf. put one or two drops of liquid What did I do, or not do? lovely perennials that are dishwashing detergent into Gerberas are frustrating more reliable than the trail- the spray to help it adhere fl owers in most of Texas. ing types in terms of coming to the funnel-shaped leaves. They don’t like our sum- back from the winter. By NEIL SPERRY This spray would be risky mer’s heat and low humidi- among shrubs and fl owers ties, and they let us know Dear Neil: Where do I FISH DAY Dear Neil: I have tons of in your beds. Cultivate once by their incessant wilting start when I have no grass grass burs in an empty area to remove the weeds there, and pouting. Think about beneath my large oak trees? NOW IS THE TIME FOR STOCKING next to my house. When do I then apply 2 inches of bark how few thriving gerbera It’s the most common turf • 4-6” & 6-8” Channel Catfish • Bluegill (Coppernose & Hybrid) control them, and what do I mulch or compost across the plantings you see. You’re not question on the lips of Tex- • Redear • Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie (If Avail.) use? surface of the bed. You could alone. Many of the rest of us ans, and the answer is that • Fathead Minnows Apply pre-emergent gran- carefully spot-treat weeds have scratched them off our you start by determining ules such as Team or Dimen- with a glyphosate spray ap- lists some time ago. Other how many hours of direct We will service you at: sion. Make your fi rst appli- plied from a trigger-squeeze fl owers will reward you far sunlight you have. St. Au- AGvantage Farm & Ranch • Decatur, TX cation two weeks prior to bottle, but don’t get it on de- better. gustine will grow in four Mon. Oct. 26 • 8 - 9 a.m. the average date of the last sirable plants. and thrive in six hours of To pre-order call: killing freeze in your area. Dear Neil: I have two sunlight. With less than Arkansas Pondstockers 1-800-843-4748 Repeat with a “booster shot” Dear Neil: We’ve had doz- poinsettias outside in pots. four hours, it will fade away, application 90 days after the ens of mushrooms. Do they How do I get them to bloom in which case you need to Walk-ups Welcome fi rst. No treatment is effec- indicate any kind of problem at Christmas? consider mondograss, liri- tive in fall. with our soil? Keep them growing and ope, Asian jasmine, purple Great Not at all. They’re sap- vigorous right up until wintercreeper euonymus Food Dear Neil: Are whitefl ies rophytic organisms, which Christmas. Starting imme- or other shade-tolerant Nice Grand Opening permanent once they get means that their nutrition diately (needed to be start- groundcover. Place started in a garden? They comes from decaying organ- ed October 1), give them ! were horrible on my squash, ic matter. They’re harmless 14 hours of total darkness Have a question you’d tomatoes and hibiscus plants to your lawn and landscape, each night and full sun- like Neil to consider? Mail this season. I used the yellow and they’ll soon run their light daily. That simulates it to him in care of the Wise traps and insecticides, to no course. You can break them the “long nights” they must County Messenger, P.O. Box avail. off if they’re unsightly. have before they’ll convert 149, Decatur, TX 76234 or e- Their populations will over to reproductive (fl ower- mail him at mailbag@sper- rise and fall. However, you’ll Dear Neil: What planting ing) growth. The red bracts rygardens.com. Neil regrets have more of a problem with and care advice can you give are actually leaves. 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IN NEWS... I Voting begins Monday in bond elections I County closes on college property I Election to determine sale of old ball fi eld I Hope Inn looks to revitalize former Abundnt Life facility

IN SPORTS... I Boyd claims district lead

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BRIDGEPORT • DECATUR ELECTION PREVIEW ISSUE Voting begins Monday in bond elections ON THE WEB ... Lack of room, labs at Districtwide upgrades on ballot SCHOOL BOND VIDEOS high school prompts bond We’ve put together videos By BRIAN KNOX count Monday with the start of showing what Bridgeport early voting. and Decatur plan to By BRANDON EVANS the pungent funk of sweat-soaked Voters in the Decatur school The district has proposed a bond address with their school pads, it also reveals a lack of space district are faced with a choice of package that would address main bonds. Log on to www. A tour of the locker rooms and for student athletes. favoring or rejecting an $8 million tenance, safety and energy effi wcmess.com/bond. showers at Bridgeport High bond package, and they have their School not only introduces one to Continued on page 10Afi rst chance to make their decision Continued on page 11A INSIDE ... A QUICKER WAY TO VOTE WISE COUNTY WISE COUNTY Wise County is using electronic poll books at voting locations to reduce human error and make County voting more efficient. See page 2A closes on EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS college Find out when and where to vote early on page 11A. property

IN OPINION By KRISTEN TRIBE Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson says voters It’s the news taxpayers should make public access have waited months to hear to our state’s beaches a Wise County closed Oct. 6 on constitutional right. See column, page 4A the property where Weath erford College Wise County will be built. County Judge Bill McEl ALSO INSIDE ... haney said the county pur chased 48.895 acres near the GENEROUS intersection of U.S. 380 and DONATION Farm Road 1655 from Rob Devon Energy gave United ert and Martha Beaman for Way of Wise County a $1,410,796. The county paid big boost toward its fund raising goal with a large Continued on page 14A donation Friday. See page 3A NEWARK AREA DEATHS AND FUNERALS PATRICIA ANN Election to QUINONES determine Alvord PHIL POLHEMUS sale of old Plano MICHAEL ‘RYAN’ ball field

WARE By BRANDON EVANS Bossier City, La. See page 16A The Newark City Coun cil Thursday decided to let the voters decide what to WEATHER... do with the old ball park property located on Rodgers Sun 67/52 Road. 10/18 The council was consider Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s. ing selling the six-acre prop erty, but after an executive Messenger photo by Joe Duty session, they decided to let Mon 68/56 FRIENDLY GREETING — Wise County celebrated Texas Night Out at the Decatur Civic Center Tuesday night. Above, the voters choose whether 10/19 Chelsea Cobb, 2, of Decatur plants a smooch on Dusty the Drug Dog’s nose. The event was designed as a block party Mainly sunny. Highs in the upper against crime to allow citizens the opportunity to meet public-safety providers. 60s and lows in the mid 50s. Continued on page 13A

Tue 70/60 10/20 Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 60s. WISE COUNTY Hope Inn looks to revitalize former Abundant Life facility Wed 67/52 10/21 Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in By BRANDON EVANS their two adopted children. BORN AGAIN — the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s. But Rushing felt the home Director Cindy For almost 40 years, Abun- should still serve as a bastion Willis and house dant Life Children’s Home of hope in the county. parent Todd McMann have INDEX provided a haven in Wise “Abundant Life is not dead,” transformed the News Briefs .....3A Sports ...... 1B County for children. she said at the time. “It’s just former Abundant Opinion ...... 4A Classifi eds ...... 3B Most recently, it served as going through a transition.” Life Children’s Lifestyle ...... 6A Wise Business 10B a safe, home environment for Hopeful transition Home in eastern foster children with severe For almost 10 years, Cindy Wise County into disabilities. The home pro- Willis of Decatur has volun- a faith based vided solace for children born teered with young men and facility focused Messenger photo by Joe Duty with incredible odds stacked boys at the Gainesville State on improving the against them. More than a School. lives of young Wise County Messenger year ago the home closed when The school, run by the men released P.O. Box 149 director Becky Rushing and Texas Youth Commission, from juvenile prison. 115 South Trinity her husband, Mike, decided Decatur, Texas 76234 to stop fostering and focus on www.wcmessenger.com Continued on page 15A Messenger photo by Joe Duty TWO TEAMS HEAD TO NATIONALS — While the Decatur FFA has made a habit of sending tractor restoration teams to the national fi nals the last few years, SUBSCRIBE TODAY! this is the fi rst year that two teams from Decatur have qualifi ed in the same year. The fi rst team, made up of Phillip Grundy, Will Gregg, Brandon Myers, www.wcmessenger. Colton White and Ishley Elmore, have restored a 1964 John Deere 3020. The second team, made up of Ethan Fennewald, Cody Pollard and Hayden Lemieux, com/subscribe restored a 1959 Ford Workmaster. The teams, shown at right with advisor Rick Elmore in back, are competing Oct. 21-23 in Indianapolis.

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