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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008 

DECATUR 

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER 

Giving 

Volunteers with the Salvation Army continue to ring bells at Wal- 

Mart, asking for donations of any size, from people of any age. 

Left, Michael Munoz, 3, of Decatur donates some money to the 

organization. The Salvation Army has openings for bell ringers after 

school, in the evenings and on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 

21, from 4 to 9 p.m. both days. With six less days to ring due to 

a late Thanksgiving, a full schedule is needed to raise the most 

money for Wise County. For more information, call (940) 627-5859. 

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2 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, December 18, 2008 

GARDENER’S MAILBAG 

BY NEIL SPERRY 

Dear Neil: When is the 

best time to transplant a 

navel orange and grapefruit 

tree Also, I have lemon and 

Mexican lime trees in pots. 

The lime tree has given no 

fruit. Should they be planted 

in the ground 

Transplant those in late 

winter, just before the burst 

of spring growth. None of 

those is winter-hardy here, 

so you’re going to have to 

make provision to keep 

them above freezing at all 

times. We have had several 

years of mild winters in Texas, 

but history has proven 

that we’ll eventually have 

another of those notable 

cold spells some day, probably 

sooner rather than later. 

At that time, all the tender 

plants that people have been 

setting out will meet their 

fates. Your plants all need to 

be grown in large patio pots 

and put into a greenhouse 

or large sunroom in the winter. 

Dear Neil: I have a question 

I’ve never seen addressed 

in your column. We 

set out lots of pansies and 

violas this fall, and they 

have been virtually eaten to 

the ground by cardinals. Is 

there anything we can do, or 

should we plant something 

else 

You’re correct: that is 

an unusual situation. You 

probably saw the cardinals 

feeding on the plants, and if 

so, I’ll yield to what you’ve 

seen. However, it sounds 

a lot more like nighttime 

rabbit damage. For either, 

I would suggest placing an 

alternate food source near 

the beds. Cardinals love 

black, oil-type sunflower 

seeds. Rabbits like winter 

ryegrass. Some gardeners 

put blood meal around their 

pansies to repel rabbits, but 

dogs roll in it and can do 

just about as much damage. 

Annual garden pinks would 

be the best winter-hardy replacement 

should you decide 

to do that. 

Dear Neil: I have a hedge 

row of redtip photinias 

that are about 10 feet tall. I 

want to prune them back to 

around 4 feet. Can I do that 

without killing them When 

should I do it 

Please forgive my boldness, 

but you’re about to 

make a serious mistake. 

Redtip photinias are our 

tallest landscaping shrubs 

in Texas (to 18 feet tall and 

10 or 12 feet wide if unpruned). 

To cut them back 

as severely as you describe 

would weaken the plants so 

badly that they might never 

look right again. It also 

would increase the odds 

of spreading Entomosporium 

fungal leaf spot into 

the weakened tissues. That 

disease is rampant, and we 

have no effective control for 

it. But, to your answer, the 

time to prune redtips would 

be January – before spring 

growth breaks out. Try to 

leave as many leaves as you 

can to sustain the plants. 

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gray clay soil. It got packed 

harder and harder as the 

season progressed until my 

plants just couldn’t cope any 

longer. What can I do to get 

better soil next time around 

Spend the balance of this 

winter improving the soil. 

Use a rear-tine rototiller 

to pulverize the soil thoroughly. 

Work in shredded 

tree leaves and compost. If 

you have access to well-rotted 

manure, put a couple 

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garden soil that will almost 

have the consistency of fine 

potting soil. 

Dear Neil: Snails are devouring 

my new transplants. 

What can I do to stop them 

Use snail and slug baits 

around the plants. You’ll 

have to replace the bait each 

time you water or after every 

rainfall. Sevin dust also 

works well. Dust it across 

the plants’ leaves and the 

adjacent soil. If you have 

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Dear Neil: What would 

cause the leaves of a coral 

bark maple to curl and turn 

brown Also, as you can see 

from the photo, the branching 

is weak and erratic. 

Help! 

Answer: Coral bark maples 

struggle with Texas’ intense 

summer sun, also with 

alkaline soil. Your tree looks 

like its older leaves probably 

scorched in the hottest 

part of the summer. You 

may want to consider moving 

it to a more protected location 

this winter. As for the 

branching, that should selfsolve. 

My tree showed some 

of the same growth initially, 

but it outgrew it. 

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insects and diseases that 

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WISE NOTES FOR CONSUMERS 

ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, December 18, 2008 3 

By TANYA DAVIS 

WISE CO. EXTENSION 

AGENT 

One of the fastest growing 

gifts around is not the latest 

video game, but the gift card. 

No matter the occasion, 

you’re sure 

to receive at least 

one. Gift cards offer 

many conveniences. 

For the giver, it 

means you won’t 

make a mistake on 

size, color or style. 

For the recipient, 

it means not having 

to return a 

gift that didn’t fit, 

you already had or 

just wasn’t you. One important 

item to consider is the 

stability of the retailer. In 

some cases with a company 

going out of business, their 

gift cards might be rendered 

worthless. 

Dr. Joyce Cavanaugh, Extension 

Family Economics 

specialist, offers advice and 

recommendations that we 

should all consider when 

choosing just the right gift 

card. 

Should it be a retail card 

or bank card 

Most of us are familiar with 

the retail gift card. These are 

cards that are bought at and 

can be used at a particular retail 

establishment. Some retail 

gift cards can be used at 

other establishments owned 

by the corporation. These establishments 

would be listed 

on the back of the card. 

Bank gift cards are gaining 

in popularity. These cards 

carry the logo of credit, debit, 

or charge card companies 

like American Express, MasterCard, 

Visa or 

Discover. They may 

be issued directly 

by the company or 

by a bank, mall or 

other institution 

and carry the credit 

card company logo. 

The advantage of 

bank gift cards is 

that they can be 

used anywhere 

DAVIS 

that type of credit, 

debit or charge card 

is accepted; and it may allow 

the owner to withdraw cash 

at ATMs. Mall cards, however, 

can only be used at the 

named mall or mall chain. 

While gift cards may seem 

like the perfect gift, there 

are some things you need 

to know before buying one. 

Here are some things to look 

for when buying gift cards: 

! Expiration dates. Does 

the card have an expiration 

date It should be visible on 

the card or packaging. 

! Can a card be replaced 

if it is lost or stolen before its 

value has been used up and 

is there a fee 

! Can the bank card be 

used to obtain cash from an 

ATM, and is there a fee 

! Is there a monthly 

maintenance fee The fees 

will kick in automatically, 

whether the card has been 

used or not. 

! Some bank cards allow 

the user to ‘reload,’ or add 

more value, to the card. If 

this is an option, check to 

see if there are charges for 

reloading. 

For those who give or receive 

gift cards, consider the 

following recommendations: 

Givers should review all 

terms and conditions of a retail 

or bank gift card before 

purchase. You may decide 

against a card with a lot of 

fees that could drain the value 

of the card or one where 

this information is not readily 

available. Givers should 

send the original receipt with 

the card so the recipient can 

more easily obtain a replacement 

if the card is lost or stolen. 

Recipients should review 

the terms and conditions of a 

gift card immediately upon 

receipt. If there is an expiration 

date, use the card immediately. 

If you receive a bank 

gift card, avoid transactions 

that will result in fees. 

I hope this information 

proves useful as you purchase 

those last minute gifts. 

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contact Texas AgriLife Extension’s 

Wise County office 

at (940) 627-3341. 

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WISE CO. EXTENSION 

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A private applicator training 

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Jan. 7, 2009, at the 

Wise County Extension 

office located at 

206 S. State St., in 

Decatur. The $30 registration 

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This class is 

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who have a license 

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class is limited to the first 20 

As defined by law, a private 

applicator is a person who 

uses or supervises the use of 

a restricted use or state-limited-use 

pesticide or a regulated 

for the purpose of 

producing an agricultural 

commodity. 

The licensed 

tor is responsible 

for assuring that 

under his or her 

direct supervision 

able of the label 

requirements governing the 

use of the pesticides they are 

Licensing as a private appaid 

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SUBVARSITY BASKETBALL RESULTS 

The Decatur Pink Panthers won the Wise County volleyball 

league championship at the Firehouse Gym. The team 

includes, from left, Marissa Muehlstein, Dylana Hutchins, 

Allie Whitsell, Makayla Mayfield, Teya Coget and Coach 

Michele Moore. 

The Paradise Stars had a solid season in the Wise County 

volleyball league at Firehouse Gym where they took second 

place. The talented team includes, from left, (back row) 

Coach Holly Berry, Emily Corbin, Matti Rutledge, Coach 

Corey Cowling, Courtney Kerr, Kaycie Howerton, Taylor 

Richards, Coach April Morris, (front row) Shelby Boyers, 

Kaylee McConnell, Marki Rutledge and Kelby Meadows 

Boys 

Junior varsity 

Bridgeport 23 

Callisburg 50 

BHS standouts — Mac 

Whitcomb was the scoring 

leader for the Bulls with six 

points, one more than Brady 

Boyd with five. Taylor Story 

and Christian Cordova had 

three points each, and Lane 

Newby, Rodney Johnson and 

Bryan Vasquez posted two 

each. 

BHS record: 2-3 

Jacksboro 52 

Boyd 64 

BHS standouts — Jared 

Cate shredded the Tiger defense 

with a game-high 22 

points to lead the Yellowjackets 

to victory. Tim Warner 

chalked up 15 points for 

Boyd, while Josh Jacobs had 

seven, Gabe Gillespie had 

six, Harley Jackson had five, 

Alan Cardona and Chasen 

Starnes had four each and 

Bo Montgomery has two. 

Boyd 58 

Paradise 51 

BHS standouts — Jared 

Cole had the hot hand with 

a game-high 32 points. Tim 

Warner tacked on another 15 

points, while Chasen Starnes 

had six, Alan Cordona and 

Josh Jacobs had two each 

and Gabe Gillespie had one. 

PHS standouts — Not 

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Springtown 49 

Boyd 51 

BHS standouts — Harley 

Jackson racked up 14 

points and Tim Warmer had 

11 to lead the Yellowjackets 

to another victory. Chasen 

Starnes and Jared Cole finished 

with eight points each, 

while Alan Cordona had six 


Freshman 

Bridgeport 47 

Callisburg 55 

BHS standouts — The 

Bulls got 12 points from Lionel 

Rios and 10 each from 

Trent Schuett and Cameron 

King in the loss. Blake 

Thompson chipped in seven 

points, while Garrett Mullins 

had six and Tyler Gardner 

had two. 

BHS coach’s comments: 

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and be very effective, but we 

were unable to sustain our 

defensive intensity throughout 

the game. There was a 

little adjustment this week 

between coaches and players 

to find out what roles everyone 

plays. The team played 

extremely hard. We need to 

make improvements in our 

half court offense and defense. 


Eighth grade 

Chico A 45 

Millsap A 38 

CMS standouts — Hunter 

Clark scored 11 points and 

Issac Cole added 10 in the 

victory. Hunter York put up 

another nine points, while 

Damian Delgado had eight 

and Chase Long had seven. 

BMS coach’s comments: 

Everyone gave 100 percent. 

BMS record: 2-1 

Bridgeport A 32 

McNeil 48 

BMS standouts — The 

Bulls got seven points from 

Brannon Huff and six via 

Dillon Waldrep in a narrow 

loss. Colby Mahon added five 

points, while Omar Martinez 

had four, Reese Read had 

three and Jacob Kerr, and 

Blake Arrington and Gentry 

Funk had two each. 

The Decatur Royal volleyball team took third-place honors in 

the Wise County volleyball league at Firehouse Gym. Team 

members include, from left, Cooper Martin, Tanna Martin, 

Annie Parks, Macen Stripling, Jordyn Smith, Caroline Lowery 

and Jacie Donald. 

and Gabe Gillespie had four. BMS coach’s comments: 

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McNeil is a big, fast and aggressive 

basketball team. 

We competed with them the 

whole game, except the first 

quarter. I thought we did a 

great job of staying in the 

game. 

BMS records: 1-2 

Decatur A 35 

Princeton B 29 

DMS standouts — Tyler 

Story racked up a team-high 

10 points and Parker Slate 

had nine to lead the Eagles 

to victory. Jared Durdon 

added another eight points 

in the win. 

DMS record: 2-3 

Decatur B 33 


DMS standouts — Kevin 

Haferland had a team-high 

10 points for the Eagles. Nathan 

Mitchell added nine 

points and Erik Elder had 

six to lead the scoring. 


Bridgeport B 8 

McNeil B 56 

BMS standouts — Kyle 

Meyer, Eddie Viveros, Scott 

Trickel and Justin Cooper 

scored two points each. 


We had trouble getting the 

ball to fall through the hoop. 

Rebounds were also hard 

to come by because of the 

height of McNeil. However, 

we did hustle to the ball to 

get rebounds. 


Seventh grade 

Paradise A 33 

Boyd A 26 

PJHS standouts — Taylor 

dwards punished the deense 

with a game-high 12 

oints to lead the Panthers 

o victory. Jarret Holt added 

ix points of his own, while 

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Blake Bryant had two. 

BMS standouts — Chris 

Cordova put up 11 points and 

Shay Dodson had four. Fino 

Cordova and Cody Drake 

added three points each. 


McNeil A 40 

BMS standouts — Dalton 

Hudson scored seven points 

and Blake Mahn had four 

to take care of all the scoring 

for the Bulls. Mahon also 

had eight rebounds and Alex 

Samples had six. 


The kids played their best 

game of the year. McNeil 

had a much taller team, six 

or more inches per man in 

most cases, but the Bulls 

worked their offense and 

played hard-nosed defense. 

The team is improving game 

by game. 

Decatur A 47 

Princeton A 53 

DMS standouts — Greyson 

Muelstein’s team-high 

17 points led the way for 

the Eagles. Tyler White put 

up another eight points and 

Austin Givens added seven. 


McNeil B 37 

BMS standouts — The 

Bulls got seven points from 

Jarrett Green and two each 

from Daniel Garcia and Dillan 

Burcham in the loss. Julias 

Pendergraft was tough 

in the paint when he had a 

team-high nine rebounds. 

Austin James collected six 

boards. 


The kids played better than 

the final score indicated. The 

kids played hard. and the 

improvement is beginning to 

show. 


Decatur B 34 


DMS standouts — Cory 

Durdon and Robert Wilson 

scored 12 points each to lead 

the Eagles to victory. Paul 

Walker was third in scoring 

for Decatur with eight 

points. 


Girls 

Junior varsity 

Boyd 23 

Decatur 44 

DHS standouts — Hanna 

Galloway racked up a gamehigh 

15 points and Lynzee 

Jordan added seven to lead 

the Lady Eagles to victory. 

Macie Dane and Katherine 

Williams chalked up six 

points each, while Brooke 

Fincher and Jessica Dodd 

had four each and Rebecca 

Roose had two. 


Bridgeport 33 

Denton Guyer 57 


Sissies got a game-high 11 

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Haynes added three each. 


This was a very poor performance 

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with very little intensity. It 

was a disappointing effort 

from a team that has had a 

great season overall. We will 

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what went wrong. 


Bridgeport 46 

Trimble Tech 35 

BHS standouts — Sarah 

Joiner netted 11 points and 

Katie Cook added eight in 

another win for the Sissies. 

Emily Price scored seven 

points, while Audra Hart 

and KaShaley Johnson had 

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and Madison Keller scored 

two each. 

Bridgeport 59 

Alvarado 14 


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and Audra Hart and Karley 

Bunker had two each. 


The girls played good in this 

tournament. This was our 

second tourney of the season 

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Lake Worth 25 

BHS standouts — KaShaly 

Johnson scored a seasonigh 

15 points and the Sissies 

olled to yet another victory. 

aleisha Haynes was second 

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hile Macey Bishop and 

arah Joiner had six each, 

adison Keller and Audra 

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Freshmen 

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Denton Guyer 44 

BHS standouts — Taylor 

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nd Lindsey Walker added 

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Hannah Logan scored 

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han Mady Hancock with 

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hipped in two points each. 

enson and Fry also had 

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BMS coach’s comments: We 

truggled with confidence in 

he first quarter. Fortunatey, 

we overcame the struggle 

nd played much better in 

he last three quarters. Even 

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layed with a lot of heart and 

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uarter. 


Decatur 39 

Boyd 16 

DHS standouts — Chanler 

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oyd defense for a gameigh 

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ady Eagles to another 

in. Joey Redwine added 

ix points and Ciara Currin 

ad four. Allie Hanlon scored 

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and Dori Hutchins had 

wo each. 

DHS record: 9-2 

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BMS standouts — A gameigh 

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s the Sissies were edged 

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BMS records: 1-5, 0-3 


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BMS standouts — Four 

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Highland B 16 

Decatur B 8 

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Drink the first glass. Sip 

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— Attributed to Knute 

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periods for heavy 

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without really trying. 

One key, McKay said, is to 

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parties you attend. This approach 

has the dual benefit 

of reducing the total number 

of drinks consumed and 

lowering the risk of driving 

while intoxicated. Even if 

you have only one or two 

“just to be polite” drinks per 

party, the cumulative effect 

can be similar to binge 

drinking at one party. 

Another smart approach 

to managing your alcohol 

intake is to drink water and 

other non-alcoholic beverages 

— especially if you already 

have consumed two 

or more alcoholic drinks. 

Smart holiday hosts increasingly 

are offering 

guests refreshing alcohol-free 

drinks, including 

non-alcoholic wines, champagnes 

and beers. This not 

only makes life easier for 

those who are trying to 

moderate their intake but 

also reduces potential social 

awkwardness for nondrinkers. 

Hosts also should be 

aware that pushing drinks 

on guests is not only unwise 

but inconsiderate to guests 

who are trying to take a 

smarter approach to getting 

in the holiday spirit. 

‘How Fast’ and ‘How 

Much’ both matter 

If you’re blessed with exceptional 

will power, a simpler 

option exists: decide 

upon an absolute limit in 

advance and “cut yourself 

off” when you reach it. Recognize, 

too, that your rate 

of consumption matters 

just as much as the total 

amount you drink. Blood 

alcohol concentration is 

the key factor in intoxication 

level, so downing three 

drinks in 20 minutes will 

have far greater impact 

than if you consume them 

at one-hour intervals. 

How do you know what 

your blood alcohol level is 

Hand-held breath analysis 

devices are available at 

many pharmacies, but they 

aren’t always practical to 

carry and tend to be less 

accurate than those used 

by law officers. 

An easier approach is 

to be aware of the rate at 

which alcohol is metabolized. 

In general alcohol is 

burned off at the average 

rate of about one standard 

drink (for example, one 

flute of champagne) per 

hour. Be aware, though, 

that total body alcohol concentration 

rises faster for 

a person with a small body 

mass than for a larger individual. 

Other key factors in how 

quickly alcohol builds up 

in your blood include fat 

content and gender. Leaner 

folks feel intoxicated more 

quickly because fat slows 

alcohol absorption, and 

women metabolize alcohol 

differently than men, resulting 

in partially metabolized 

alcohol staying longer 

in the bloodstream. 

The result: a man may 

take five drinks to reach a 

blood alcohol concentration 

of .08 while a small woman 

may reach that same level 

with only two or three 

drinks. 

It’s smart, then, to limit 

total consumption, drink 

slowly, adjust consumption 

to your body type, and consume 

food as well as drink 

to further slow alcohol absorption. 

Finally, if you do feel 

you’ve celebrated a bit too 

vigorously, be safe and considerate 

by taking a cab 

home, asking another person 

to drive or even spending 

the night in a hotel if 

this is an option. 

Regardless of how well 

you’ve been able to stick to 

your party-smart strategy, 

it’s never too late to make 

decisions you’ll be pleased 

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■ Inability to sleep or 

sleeping too much. 

■ Loss of energy or motivation. 

■ Not eating or eating too 

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Hunting season has been 

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teaks. 

Game meat is far more 

utritious than domestic 

but it does require different 

cooking techniques. Take 

venison, for example. Venison 

is very lean and what fat 

there is in the meat should 

be removed; it’s the fat that 

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I am often asked questions 

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of garlic and onion or jalapeno 

pepper. Then, covered 

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clue of how to prepare and 

cook ducks and geese. Lanell 

Holland, my wife’s cousin, is 

married to the legendary waterfowl 

guide Jack Holland. 

Years ago, she instructed me 

in the proper way to prepare 

duck and goose breasts. “It’s 

the blood in the meat of waterfowl 

that can give it the 

strong, liver flavor. Remove 

the breast halves and butterfly 

them. Then place in 

cold water and, using your 

hands, squeeze the meat. 

This greatly aids in removing 

the blood in the meat,” 

she instructed. John Bryan, 

another friend that guides 

for ducks on the Brazos 

River, takes the process a 

step farther and uses a tenderizer 

mallet to tenderize 

the breast halves, then he 

places them in a pan of cold 

water. Waterfowl breasts, 

prepared thus, are excellent 

when wrapped in fatty 

bacon and grilled or, believe 

it or not, chicken fried just 

like venison steaks. Served 

with hot biscuits and cream 

gravy, Bryan proved to me 

it’s tough to distinguish the 

flavor of duck breasts from 

chicken fried venison! 

Quail and dove can be 

prepared and fried just like 

chicken. My friend and fellow 

outdoors writer Bob 

Hood came upon a method 

for preparing quail that is 

the best I’ve found. He places 

a couple of rows of Ritz 

crackers in a plastic bag 

and crushes them into a fine 

meal. Next, in a Dutch Oven 

he melts a stick of butter, 

then coats the quail pieces 

(or chicken wings) in butter, 

then covers them with 

the Ritz meal. Cooked for 

about 1 hour, the quail are a 

golden brown. The Ritz meal 

batter is crunchy and adds 

a great deal of flavor to the 

game birds. 

If you’re new to cooking 

game and game birds, hopefully 

these tips will serve as a 

good place for you to expand 

your culinary skills. Making 

great tasting meals from 

game animals and birds is 

really no great feat, but it 

does require a bit of common 

sense and adherence to a few 

basic rules. In no time, I ex- 

pect you will develop your 

own list of favorites! 

Outdoor tip of the 

week 

Now is prime time for drift 

fishing for blue catfish, and 

chances are very good you 

live close to a lake or river 

that provides good wintertime 

fishing. The biggest 

blues are landed each year 

during the dead of winter. 

Savvy drift fishermen employ 

a drift rig developed at 

Santee Cooper Reservoir. To 

tie this rig, begin with a basic 

Carolina rig with a 4-foot 

leader. The big difference 

between the Santee Rig and 

the Carolina Rig is a small 

floater positioned about 6- 

INCONTINENCE MORE 

PREVALENT THAN THOUGHT 

inches up from the hook/ 

bait. This float keeps the 

bait up off bottom during the 

drift, making it much easier 

for the catfish to grab as it 

drifts by. It also greatly reduces 

hang-ups. Fresh shad 

is a favored bait of drift fishermen, 

but fillets from rough 

fish such as carp or buffalofish 

also make good baits for 

big blues. If wind speed is 

much above 12 knots, use a 

drift sock or a couple of plastic 

5-gallon buckets on the 

windward side of your boat 

to slow your drift. 

■ 

Listen to Outdoors with 

Luke Clayton at www.catfishradio.com. 

According to a recent study, incontinence is a widespread 

disorder that may affect one in every four women. Moreover, the study 

says that perhaps as many as one in three older women may be affected in 

their lifetimes. Urinary incontinence is by far the most common problem. 

Childbirth, which can weaken pelvic floor muscles, is the most frequent 

cause. This study emphasizes the need to identify causes of pelvic floor 

disorders as well as the means to prevent and treat them. Treatments for 

urinary stress incontinence range from exercises to surgical options; urge 

incontinence (overactive bladder) can be treated with lifestyle changes and 

a variety of medications. Women should feel comfortable bringing any 

problems to their doctor’s attention. 

Many people with urinary problems try to manage on their own, 

often because it’s a source of embarrassment. At our office, we understand 

the unique needs of every one of our patients. Our compassionate staff will 

listen to your concerns and ensure that you fully understand your treatment 

options. When you require OB/GYN care, call WISE OBSTETRICS & 

GYNECOLOGY P.A at 940-626-8008. The office is conveniently located 

at 1713 South Fm 51, Ste. 201, Decatur. New patients are welcome. 

In the study mentioned above, one of the most effective ways of staving off 

incontinence is to maintain a healthy weight. Obesity is a major risk factor. 

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Business Hours 

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 

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Thursday Issue: 3 p.m. Thursday 

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Classified Gold: 3 p.m. Wednesday 

Special Offers 

Business Services: Place a paid ad for 

four weeks in the Business Services 

classification of the Wise County 

Messenger for $50. Receive a bold 

heading and the fifth week is FREE. 

Run the same ad in Classified Gold for 

an additional $32 for five weeks (price 

based on 20 word or less ad). 

For Sale: Place a paid ad with a bold 

headline for two weeks for $25, and 

if you don’t sell your item at the end 

of two weeks, you’ll receive the next 

two weeks FREE. Run the same ad in 

Classified Gold for an additional $16 for 

four weeks (price based on 20 word or 

less ad). 

Classified Advertising Policy 

Classified ads for the Sunday/Thursday 

edition are $12 per week for 20 

words or less (each additional word is 

60¢). Run the same ad in Classified 

Gold for an additional $8 per week 

(20 words or less; each additional 

word is 40¢). 

Error Responsibility 

Customers are asked to check their 

ad immediately after it appears in the 

paper and report at once any error 

found. Claims for adjustment should 

be made at that time. The Wise 

County Messenger is responsible for 

an incorrect ad only the first time it 

runs, so check your ads carefully. 

Classified Gold goes into 21,000 additional 

homes. 

Payments 

In person: 115 S. Trinity St., Decatur 

By Mail: Wise County Messenger 

P.O. Box 149 

Decatur, TX 76234-0149 

CALL 940-627-5987 AND GET RESULTS • MESSENGER CLASSIFIEDS ON THE WEB: WWW.WCMESSENGER.COM/CLASS 

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT 

EMPLOYMENT 

Acreage 

20 ACRES 

Decatur, with manufactured home. 

Call Eric, (940)393-5317. Cannon 

Realty. 

30 ACRES BETWEEN HWY. 380 

nd FM 1810. DISD, beautiful trees, 

excellent homesites. $8,500/acre, 

will sell quickly. (214)601-8060. 

40 ACRES 

7.5 miles north of Decatur, adjacent 

to Grasslands. Electricity 

(940)395-9164. 

88 ACRES 

Aurora. Cannon Realty, call Jack, 

(940)368-1811. 

9 ACRES 

off Derting Road, Aurora. Cannon 

Realty, call Jack, (940)368-1811. 

LAND FOR SALE 

Three 3.5+/- acre lots for sale. 

$8,000/acre. Owner may finance. 

(940)399-6853. 

PARADISE, CR 3451 

10 acres, restricted tracts, wooded. 

Call Nolan, (940)393-1020; or Debbie, 

(817)925-9208. 

Business Property 

Lisa Estrada • 940-390-5600 

“Located on the Decatur Square” 

Decatur: 1 acre commercial site with 

3,600 sq. ft. metal building. Great 

visibility on corner of Hwy 287 and US 

Hwy 380. Across from proposed retail 

development. Sale or Lease 

Decatur: 1680 Bus Hwy 380 – 

Small office/retail pad. Can 

accommodate up to 2,700 sq. ft. 

single story building or 2 story 

building permitted. $120,000 

For sale or lease, 46’x63’ building 

n 0.090 acre in Rhome, TX. Call 

(940)389-2693. 

Condos/town homes 

1/1 CONDO 

at Runaway Bay. All appliances including 

washer/dryer. Downstairs, 

pool privileges. $35,000. 

(940)393-5558. 

Homes 

**FOR SALE BY OWNER** 

HUGE LAKEFRONT HOME 

4,900 square foot, lovely custom 

brick home on 1.5 acres. 5-bedroom, 

4-bath, large kitchen with island, 

custom cabinets, tile floors, office, 

large workshop & garage. Must 

see to believe! $425,000. 

(817)270-4660. 

BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE 

4-bedroom, 2-bath, media. Very EZ 

qualify!! $83/down, $697/month. 

Hurry, (940)627-8700. 

ENERGY EFFICIENT 

Alvord ISD, 3/2/2, kitchen with granite 

counter tops, open concept, and 

a money saver. Call Agent Cher, 

(817)874-6510 

FANTASTIC VALUE 

Decatur area, 5/4.5/4, 3-living areas 

on 3.7 acres. 5,400 square feet living 

space. $480,000. Call Agent 

Cher, (817)874-6510. 

FSBO OR LEASE 

3/3/2, parent’s retreat, study, great 

neighborhood, large corner lot. 

$1,800/month. (940)627-2925, 

(940)393-5991. 

KOZY KOTTAGE 

New 3-bedroom, views, gingerbread 

like, custom kitchen! $99/down, 

$671/month. (940)627-8700. 

All real estate advertising in this 

newspaper is subject to the Fair 

Housing Act which makes it illegal 

to advertise “any preference, limitation 

or discrimination based on 

race, color, religion, sex, handicap, 

familial status or national origin, 

or an intention, to make any such 

preference, limitation or discrimination.” 

Familial status includes children 

under the age of 18 living with 

parents or legal custodians, pregnant 

women and people securing custody 

of children under 18. 

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 

REINDEER PROPERTY 

Privacy galore, trees!! New custom 

3-bedroom, acres. Perfect for holidays. 

$109/down, $581/month. 

(940)627-8700. 

RENT TO OWN 

$699, 3-bedroom. $729, 4-bedroom. 

Very EZ qualify. No first, no last. 

Call (940)627-8700. 

SOUTHEAST OF DECATUR 

New brick 4/2, 2,060 living on 2 

acres. Wood, tile, carpet with granite 

counter tops. 30x40 

garage/shop. Decatur schools. 

$188,900. 1(888)283-1919. 

STOCKING STUFFER!! 

4-bedroom, new build, acreage galore. 

$119/down, $711/month. Move 

by Christmas, get $5,000/cash. 

(940)627-8700. 

Mobile Homes 

2001 PALM HARBOR 

double wide. To be moved to your 

property. 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-living 

areas. New carpet. Huge 

u t i l i t y / p a n t r y . $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 . 

(940)507-1877. 

BRING THE KIDS! 

Large 3 & 4-bedroom starter homes 

on 1+ acres. Homes have new carpet, 

appliances & fenced yards! 

Small down, no credit needed, and 

o w n e r a s s i s t e d f i n a n c e . 

(817)501-8483. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of 

state. Licensed, bonded, insured. 

Repos. RBMobileHomes.com, 

(940)683-5547. RBI #36191. 

OWNER FINANCE 

We have two cute 2/2’s in Newark 

mobile home park. Oversized country 

setting lot. Newly renovated & 

carpeted. One has fenced dog run. 

A l l u n d e r $ 5 0 0 / m o n t h . 

(682)286-0693, agent #036227. 

WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. 

Best deal on moving, set up & trim 

outs. Bonded, licensed & insured. 

(940)433-3117. 

Apartments 

This newspaper will not knowingly 

accept any advertising for 

real estate which is in violation of 

the law. Our readers are hereby 

informed that all dwellings advertised 

in this newspaper are available 

on an equal opportunity basis. To 

complain of discrimination call 

HUD toll-free at 

1-800-669-9777. The 

toll-free telephone 

number for the 

hearing impaired is 

1-800-927-9275. 

RENTALS 

• Apartments • Business 

Property • Condos/Town 

Homes • Duplex Housing 

• Homes • Mobile Homes • 

Rooms • Roommate Wanted 

• Spaces & Lots • For Lease • 

Wanted to Rent • Wanted to 

Lease • Facilities • Storage 

Buildings 

Efficiency apartments for rent, 

$650/month, all bills paid. 

(940)433-3133. 

Business property 

Commercial office space for lease, 

Decatur. 2,135 square feet. 

(940)389-5407. 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 

Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000 

s q u a r e f e e t f o r l e a s e . 

(940)627-2510. 

Duplexes 

**NOW IN BRIDGEPORT** 

Lovely & spacious duplexes, 3-bedroom, 

2-bath. $850/month & up with 

$450/deposit. Vaulted ceilings, covered 

porch, appliances & 

w a s h e r / d r y e r c o n n e c t i o n s . 

(817)270-HOME. 

www.rhinopropertygroup.com. 

2-BEDROOM 1-BATH 

duplex. 710 State, Alvord, (close to 

Highway 287). $600/month. Cannon 

Property Management, 

(940)368-1811. 

2-bedroom, 2-bath duplexes for 

rent. Decatur & Bridgeport. 

$725/month. Dusty, (817)307-0057. 

EQUAL HOUSING 

OPPORTUNITY 

Homes 

**NOW IN RUNAWAY BAY** 

Beautiful new home for rent. 3-bedroom, 

2-bath, w/privacy fence. 

$1,000/month, $500/deposit. Huge 

master suite, vaulted ceilings, large 

covered porch, all appliances & 

w a s h e r / d r y e r c o n n e c t i o n s . 

(817)270-4660. 

2531 Old Denton Highway, Decatur, 

3-bedroom, 2-bath. 6263 FM 51 

North, Decatur, 3-bedroom, 2-bath. 

710-D E. Wilbarger/Garden Terrace 

Apts., Bowie, 2-bedroom, 1-bath. 

Karl Klement Properties, call Elaine, 

(940)627-6362. 

www.klementproperties.com. 

“Timeless Elegance” 

405 W. Oak 

$995/month, $800/deposit 

200 Cyndilu Lane 

$2100/month, $800/deposit 

All homes are 3/2/2, 

lawn care included. 

817-825-4647 

3-bedroom, 1-bath, just outside Decatur. 

$825/month $500/deposit. 

Well water. (940)389-4737, after 

4p.m. 

3/2 brick, Rhome area. Ask for Beki, 

(817)636-2555. 

4/2/2 CP 

deck, porch, large fenced yard, private, 

security gate. 1.5 miles from 

city limits. Horses possible. 

$1,495/month. (940)627-2925, 

(940)393-5991. 

4/2/2, 1 ACRE 

energy efficient home, 2,270 square 

feet. $1,800/month. Cannon Realty, 

Jack, (940)368-1811. 

FOR LEASE: 3/2/2 HOUSE 

Approx. 1,750 sq. ft., Runaway Bay. 

$1,350/month, $600/deposit. No 

smoking, pets accepted with additional 

deposit. Ready Nov. 28. 

(940)389-5722 for more information. 

WANTED: person to share 3/2/2, 

acreage, new custom home, gated 

community, only 5 minutes from Decatur. 

$1000/month. Non-resident 

owner, rarely there. No smoking. 

(940)627-3944. 

Acreage, 3/2/2, new home, gated 

community, custom horse barn, arenas. 

Only 5 minutes from Decatur. 

$1800/month. No smoking. 

(940)627-3944. 

RGA 

C & R 

Properties 

Decatur, TX 

HOMES 

FOR LEASE 

3 BEDROOMS 

2 FULL BATHS 

2 CAR GARAGE 

Brick, total electric, tile & 

wood flooring ceiling fans in 

all rooms, 5 phone lines in 

each room, pre-wired for cable 

or Dish. Fenced yard, fully 

landscaped. 

Decatur city limits - Decatur ISD. 

PETS WELCOME! 

We would love for you to 

LIVE in one of our homes! 

Early Christmas Present 

No deposit required on 

move-in during December. 

$1,300/month • $1,300/deposit 

Please call 817-247-0246 

Mobile Homes 

$500/DOWN 

Rhome, 3/2 double wide with fireplace 

on 1 acre. Owner finance. 

(254)934-2211. 

3/2 double wide, 2 car garage, available 

Dec. 15, Bridgeport ISD. 

$875/month, $875/deposit. No inside 

pets, no smoking. 

(817)996-8508. 

4-BEDROOM, 3-BATH 

manufactured home on 27 acres, 

fenced 16x20 storage building. 15 

miles north of Decatur, off FM 51. 

$1,400/month. (817)988-7124. 

For rent, 3-bedroom, 2-bath double 

wide on 1.5 acre. $800/month, 

$550/deposit. Call for details. 

(940)427-2997, (940)389-5216. 

Spaces & lots 

SUNSET RV PARK 

Centrally located between Decatur, 

Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287. 

Full hook-ups, free laundry, free 

wireless internet. (940)845-2007. 

RGA HomeCare 

a rapidly growing Home Health Care company is currently 

accepting applications for 

RNs and LVNs 

due to our growing census in the Bridgeport, Bowie, Decatur, Azle, and 

Springtown areas. Home Health experience preferred, but not required. 

◆ Company Car with all expenses paid 

◆ Cell Phone provided 

◆ Employee Insurance 

◆ 401(k) Plan (with employer matching) 

◆ Paid Vacation 

◆ 7 Paid Holidays 

If you would like to join the best team in Home Health, please 

apply by calling or faxing your resume to the attention of: 

Ronny Ammons 

P.O. Box 463, 1411 Chico Hwy • Bridgeport,TX 76426 

940-683-6370 or 940-683-2691 (fax) 

EOE 

For lease 

SPEND THE 

WINTER ON 

THE LAKE 

RV campsites available/one room 

cabins, fully furnished, color TV, 

screened in porch with view of 

Lake Bridgeport, 24-hour gated 

security, monthly rates 

Good thru 3-1-09 

Call 940-683-3016 

Wanted to lease 

Looking for 200-300 acres for a 

family deer lease in the Wise 

County area. (940)389-3394. 

Bored 

with 

your job 

Wise County Messenger Classifi eds 

www.wcmessenger.com/class 

• RN - CCU * ICU * Dialysis * ER 

Surgery * Med/Surg * Behavioral 

Rehab * Behavioral/Rehab 

Cath Lab (pt) * Nurse Mgr - BHS 

• Nurse Practitioner/PA 

• LVN - Dialysis * Med/Surg * Behavioral 

• Therapy Services: OT * PT * PTA 

PT Coordinator 

Employment information 

!!ATTENTION!! 

Advertising under this classification 

is normally not a bona fide 

opportunity. Typically, companies 

advertising here offer information 

about potential employment. 

Some are selling this information. 

We suggest that our 

readers thoroughly investigate 

these advertisers before investing 

any money. 

Adult/Elderly Care 

Responsible, mature, person, energetic, 

needed to care for a lady with 

Lyme Disease. Home Health Care 

or nursing experience preferred. 

Light housekeeping, cooking & daily 

living tasks. Must be dependable 

with excellent references. No smoking 

allowed. Criminal history & drug 

test required. Living quarters: new 

2/1 duplex + utilities + weekly salary 

paid. Call (940)627-0011 or 

(817)831-7857. 

Food service 

Diamond Supermarket now taking 

applications for assistant managers 

at Bridgeport store. (940)683-2300. 

• Social Worker 

• Clinical Coder 

• Web Manager 

• Cooks 

Part Time/PRN 

• Clinical Therapist 

• Mental Health Tech/Driver 

• Security 

2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234 - A not for profit hospital 

www.wiseregional.com - EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525 

Up to $7,000 RN Bonus 

• Director of Rehabilitation Services, 

Physical Therapist 

• Staff Physical Therapist for 

Nursing Home/Hospital 

Tom Harrison • Human Resources 

1905 Doctors’ Hospital Drive • Bridgeport, TX 76426 

940-683-0327 • FAX 940-683-0485 

tharrison@bpdh.org 

• Director of Rehabilitation Services, PT 

• Chief Nursing Officer, RN 

• M/S Unit Manager, RN 

Registered Nurses - Check out 

our revised pay rates 

• Registered Nurses - Nights Full 

Time/All Units 

• PRN RN’s at $35 per hour 

• Scrub Tech 

Registered Nurses - Call me and let’s talk 

about our new pay rates 

Tom Harrison • Human Resources 

1905 Doctors’ Hospital Drive • Bridgeport, TX 76426 

940-683-0327 • FAX 940-683-0485 

tharrison@bpdh.org


EMPLOYMENT 

Sean’s 

Mesquite 

Pit BBQ 

NOW HIRING 

Evening & Weekends 

Waitstaff 

1 Position Available 

All Shifts 

Line Servers • Cashiers 

5 Positions Available 

• Dependable 

• Strong Work Ethic • Drug Screening 

Apply in person 

See Manager for Details 

401 N. Hwy 287, Decatur 

940-627-7227 

Medical/Dental 

Busy physician’s office looking for 

friendly, professional, medical assistant 

or CNA. Fax resume to 

(940)627-0082. 

Home health agency seeks responsible 

caring adults to help with daily 

living tasks. Wise County openings. 

P l e a s e c o n t a c t B e t t y , 

1(800)866-6705. 

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST 

Solis Women’s Health is opening a 

Mammography Screening Center at 

Doctor's Hospital in Bridgeport. 

Send resumes to LoveWhatYouDo@solishealth.com 

Miscellaneous 

Barn help needed, part-time, Balsora 

area. Own transportation required. 

(940)748-1994. 

Now taking applications for houseeeper. 

Nights & weekends required. 

Apply in person, Sunset Inn, 

Highway 287, Decatur. 

Production worker maintenance 

helper. Location Decatur, off FM 

2264. Mon.-Fri., 8:30a.m.-5p.m. 

Supplemental health care, paid vacation, 

sick time. Send resume to 

Texascraft.com, P.O. Box 855, 

Rhome,TX 76078. 

Office 

Office assistant needed for pipeline 

construction company. Qualified 

candidate must have experience 

with basic clerical tasks, and excellent 

computer skills. Pre-employment 

drug screen required. Send resume 

to 

mjones@aokenergyservices.com or 

apply in person at 507 East Walnut 

Street, Decatur. 

Retail/Sales 

NOW HIRING 

Two Full Time Positions 

Available 

Swan 

Oilfield 

Services 

• Clerk 

• Coffee Bar 

Specialist 

Must be customer 

service oriented 

and a self-motivated 

team player. 

Apply in person. 

Valu-Rite Pharmacy 

709 W.W. Ray Circle 

Bridgeport 

940-683-2950 

NOW HIRING 

Experienced Hot Oil Truck Driver 

Apply in person 

518 Hwy 281 N. • Jacksboro 

or call 

940-567-2199 ext. 220 

Diamond W Truckstop and Dry 

Creek Store in Bridgeport, full-time 

cashiers needed. Apply in person. 

Serious applicants only. NO 

DRUGS! 

Lonesome Dove Transports 

Rapidly growing tank truck company is seeking 

Experienced Vacuum Truck Drivers 

Day Positions Open Immediately 

• Must have Class A CDL + Tanker Endorsement 

• Must be 25 years old + Good driving record 

• Starting Pay - Commensurate with experience • Night Shift Differential Pay 

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits 

• 90 Day Merit Review 

• Quarterly Merit and Attendance Awards Program 

• Safety Award Program 

• Paid Vacation after one year 

Call or apply in person at: 

4566 N. US Hwy. 287, Alvord, TX 

940-626-8248 or 888-800-0950 

® 

Trades 

Aggregate company is looking for a 

heavy equipment mechanic. Must 

have own tools & current CDL. Mechanic 

truck will be provided. Please 

fax resume to (940)683-3124. 

Bridgeport Stone 

Now Hiring 

JM Materials, the rock company that 

cares about you. Your experience is 

our gain and your opportunity. 

Home nights, 26% based on experience. 

Insurance available, multiple 

bonus programs, holiday pay, vacation 

and sick pay. Must have good 

MVR, be 23-years-old and have a 

Class A CDL. Call for details and 

appointment, (940)427-2033. 

Plant Maintenance Mechanics • Utility Workers 

Texas Industries (TXI) is a major supplier of crushed stone, sand, gravel and expanded shale 

and clay products, and one of the largest producers of cement and concrete products in the 

Southwest. We are seeking: 

- Plant Maintenance Mechanics - repair and maintain aggregate processing equipment; inspect plant equipment; carryout 

preventative maintenance schedules. Requirements: previous maintenance experience, welding skills preferred. 

Excellent pay for skilled mechanics! 

- Utility Workers - perform cross-functional duties in plant maintenance, production and equipment operation. Operate 

mobile equipment, assist with maintenance repairs, lube equipment; maintain work areas. Requirements: 1 years equipment 

operation, plant operation, or maintenance experience required TXI offers excellent pay, benefits (medical, dental, 

vision, 401(k), vacation, relocation) and quarterly incentive programs. Apply in person at: 

TXI Bridgeport Stone 

1795 S. Hwy 101 • Bridgeport, TX 76426 • 940-683-4277 

Leading tank truck company is seeking experienced 

DRIVERS 

for three of its locations. 

CDL + Tanker endorsement required. 

Excellent pay & benefits including Health, Dental, Life, Retention 

Bonus plus matching 401(k). Call or apply in person at: 

17709 Hwy 380 W. 

Ponder, TX 76259 

940-482-9670 

940-389-5772 

Juan Mercer 

902 S. Main St. 

Jacksboro, TX 76458 

940-567-2887 

940-391-9444 

Shannon Swanson 

CHANEY TRUCKING 

Looking for safe, dependable, Class 

A CDL drivers with 1-year verifiable 

experience. Peterbilt trucks, paid 

health insurance, matching 401k, 

vacation, home every night. Call 

1(800)448-6323, Mon.-Fri., 

8a.m.-5p.m. 

W a n t e d : o w n e r / o p e r a t o r s , 

18-wheelers, mini-floats, hot shots. 

(817)596-8877. 

189 Bearcat Rd. 

Aledo, TX 76008 

817-441-2687 

940-391-9071 

Paul Carter 

TXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V 

WANTED 

Drivers 

For 

TEPPCO CRUDE OIL 

Economy got you 

401(k), INSURANCE, 

HOLIDAY & VACATION PAY 

CDL Preferred 

down 

Looking for a job with a secure 

future 

has the following position that need to be 

filled at our Rhome, Texas facility: 

Concrete transit mixer truck operator 

Class A or B CDL 

The above positions include paid holidays, paid 

vacations, and uniforms for all applicants that 

complete the probationary period. 

Applicants for these positions must be willing to 

undergo random drug testing, safety training, and 

be willing to work 50-60 plus hours per week. 

If you are interested in the above position, please call: 

817-636-2690 

Or to pick up an application, stop by: 

90776 East Highway 114, 3 miles east of Rhome, Texas 

Your search 

has ended! 

Come join the winning team at TEPPCO! 

If you are a professional driver with Haz-Mat and Tanker 

Endorsements and 2 years experience, we are the place you want to be. 

WE ARE NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL COMPANY 

If you enjoy 

• Working with other professional drivers • Being home nights 

• Having great bene ts and pay • And have a clean driving record 

This could be the career for you! 

Call 940-636-9276 or fax resume to 940-495-2498 

to get started on a better tomorrow today! 

48230

TM 


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FARM AND RANCH PETS TRANSPORTATION 

MANN 

REFRIGERATION 

Purchasing Agent/ 

Inventory Controller in 

Refrigeration Industry 

Requirements: 

Computer Literate 

Minimum 4 yrs. exp. 

Heavy lifting required 

Clean MVR 

Benefits: 

Full-time position 

Good pay 

Insurance participation 

Retirement 

Paid vacations & holidays 

Apply in person: 

701 Cates St., Bridgeport 

940-683-6266 

Drivers needed for end dumps & 

vacuum trucks, local hauling, paid 

ourly. Call Marvin, (940)389-2579; 

(940)577-5847. 

Experienced workover rig operator 

w/clean CDL. Some travel required 

through week, home on weekends. 

lease call (940)393-2443 for more 

nformation. 

• Let Me Fix It 

SERVICES 

Childcare 

REGISTERED IN-HOME 

child care, located in Rhome, has 

immediate openings. Call Angela @ 

(214)686-0342 for more details. 

Housecleaning 

HOUSE CLEANING 

All types cleaning. Thorough, dependable. 

Call for appointment, 

(940)210-9222. 

General Offi ce Cleaning 

(Bonded) 

“Your Choice For Cleaning” 

940-577-2889 

HOLIDAY CLEANING 

Commercial & residential, 1 time or 

repeat cleanings. We clean what 

others miss. pennyWise Cleaning 

Service, (940)210-5450. 

HOUSECLEANING 

Reasonable rates. I supply everything. 

(940)627-9356. 

Let me fix it 

SERVICES 

• Childcare 

• Adult/Elderly Care 

• Business 

• Housecleaning 

• Miscellaneous 

• Tutoring 

A+ HANDYMAN SERVICE 

General home repair/maintenance, 

auto tune-ups, lawnmower/tiller 

tune-ups. Fence, sprinkler maintenance/repair. 

30+ years experience. 

Dependable, trustworthy. Call 

K a r l , ( 8 1 7 ) 9 9 5 - 7 9 6 0 , 

(940)627-1115. 

• Land and Lot 

Clearing 

• Driveways and 

Parking Lots 

• Roads 

• Demolition 

• House Pads 

Excavation & 

JMTBobcat Services 

Roll off 

containers 

available 

AIRWORKS BY SCOTT 

Mobile home & residential heating 

& AC, repair, installation. 10% discount 

age 65 & older. 

TACLB017017E. (817)724-8680. 

Carpet restretching. Need those 

ugly wrinkles out of your carpet 

Ron, (817)937-8695, for your carpet 

restretch needs. 30-years experience. 

MIKE’S RV SERVICE 

Service calls, insurance work, full 

repairs, power washing, detailing. 

Also work on horse & enclosed trailers. 

Michael, (940)399-7565. 

RAY & KENNY’S HANDYMAN 

Service. Specializing: all types 

home repairs, custom cabinets & 

counter tops, custom furniture. 

(940)799-1146, (817)915-2618. 

RUSSELL’S 

Home Improvements 

& Repair 

All Types of 

Remodeling 

Repairs Large or Small 

Add-ons, Decks And More 

Call 

940-627-6947 or 

940-389-4943 

Miscellaneous 

Remember 

627-SLAB 

For all your concrete needs! 

Insist on Quality 

Concrete, Inc. 

Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLAB 


Williams’ Hauling 

& Tractor Works 

• Brushhog & Finish Mowing 

• Blading, Plowing & Tilling 

• Backhoe work, driveways 

• Dirt, sand & gravel hauling 

• Land Clearing 

• All types cleanup & haul-offs 

• Quality work, fair pricing 

James Williams 

940-399-9138 

Insured 

FARM AND RANCH 

FARM AND 

RANCH 

Farm Equipment 

2005 CHEROKEE 

3-horse trailer, 8 foot short wall, 

weekend package. $23,500. 

(940)841-1657. 

35 HP CaseIH tractor w/loader, 

$14,500. NH LS190 Skid Steer 

loader, $18,500. Maxxum 1152WD 

tractor, $42,900. (940)627-5451. 

We Can Haul: 

• Sand and Gravel 

• Topsoil 

• Cushion Sand 

• Select Fill 

• Brick Sand 

• Base 

Commercial and Residential “No Job To Small Or Too Big” 

Call for free estimates 

Trey: 940-531-0661 • Julian: 940-627-4383 

BRIDGEPORT 

IRON & METAL 

Top Prices Paid 

all Scrap! 

• Farm Equipment • Fencing 

• Lawn & Garden • Livestock 

• Livestock Care/Training 

• Livestock Lost & Found 

• Livestock Stud Service 

• Livestock Supplies 

• Miscellaneous • Mowing 

• Pasture & Feed • Poultry 

3261 S. Hwy 101 

940-683-2005 

Mon.-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Sat. 8-11:30 a.m. 

OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS 

New & used. Water tight & rodent 

proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122. 

TN70 2 WD FORD 

tractor w/M346 Bush front-end 

loader. 962 hours. Includes hay 

spear, Belltech auger (attaches to 

front-end loader), M346 8’ bush hog 

mower. All quick attachments, like 

new. $22,500. (940)210-8847. 

Fencing 

CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING 

Barbed wire, horse & goat. New 

fence & repairs. Steve, cell, 

( 8 1 7 ) 3 6 0 - 6 3 8 5 ; h o m e , 

(940)626-4660. 

FARM & RANCH FENCING 

Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed 

wire, entrances, solar gate operators, 

repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505. 

Lawn and garden 

LONE OAK LANDSCAPING 

Personalized landscape plans, 

20-years experience. Plants furnished, 

you plant or we plant. Sod, 

tree work, decks/patios/walls. 

(940)389-1778. 

TIME FOR TREE & SHRUB 

planting, bed cleanup, fertilization, 

yard cleanup & landscaping. CDK 

Lawn Service. (940)389-0360. 

TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED 

36 years in business, insured. 

(817)444-0861, Teater. 

Livestock 

12% all stock, $7.50, 50 lbs. Deer 

corn, $8.75, 50 lbs. AGVantage 

Farm & Ranch Supply, 1817 N. 

Highway 287, (1 mile north of Highway 

380), Decatur. (940)627-2312. 

AQHA 2001 FOUNDATION 

red roan mare, Nero’s Roan sire, 

easy to handle, has worked cows. 

$ 1 , 6 0 0 . ( 9 4 0 ) 4 2 7 - 3 2 2 3 , 

(940)210-0014. 

AQHA WEANLINGS 

champion bloodlines, from $250. 

AQHA yearling filly, $250. 

(940)427-3223, (940)210-0014. 

ATTENTION HORSE OWNERS 

Reduce your feed bill. Will remove 

or possibly buy unwanted horses. 

(817)360-7617 or (940)627-6904. 

BLACK ANGUS BULLS 

registered, 12-15 months, easy 

calving, good growth, out of A.I. 

sires. www.ntin.net/TruittFarms 

(940)964-2273. 

BUY & SELL & TRADE 

All classes of horses. All riding 

horses sold, 72 hour unconditional 

guarantee. (940)224-1470, 

(940)644-5956. 

C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES 

143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash, 

c h e c k s , c r e d i t c a r d s . 

www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612. 

DECATUR, HORSEMAN’S DREAM 

New construction. Spacious, 1-bedroom 

guest home on 14 acres. 

Arena, beautiful custom barn. No 

smoking, please; inside pet negotiable. 

$1,000/month (furnished negot 

i a b l e ) . ( 3 0 7 ) 3 4 9 - 9 8 2 0 , 

(940)627-3944. 

DO YOU NEED A BULL 

that doesn’t tear down the fence 

Try artificial insemination. W-M 

Breeding Service. (940)389-3135 or 

(940)393-6780. 

Office: 940-627-3059 

Cell: 940-393-3964 

Fax: 940-626-4996 

A&V Water 

John & Mary Haynie 

Pump Sales & Service 

Complete Water Well Drilling & Repair 

Storage Tanks & Boosting Equipment & Installation 

Residential, Municipal & Commercial 

Wise and Cooke County 

Emergency Service Available 

www.aandvwater.com PO Box 1504 


Lic. #2774AI 

ClearView 

Tree Service and Stump Removal 

• Tree Removal 

• Stump Grinding 

• Storm Damage Experts 

• Chipper Service 

• Bucket Truck 


(Senior Citizen Discount) 

Fully Insured 

- Toll Free - 

1-866-606-3224 

Most Credit Cards Accepted 

s r 

r 

FANCY BRANGUS 

HEIFERS & BULLS 

11-18 months old, older heifers bull 

exposed. They are good! Alvord, 

T X , ( 9 4 0 ) 3 9 3 - 5 3 0 6 o r 

1(800)254-1425. 

GOATS FOR SALE 

Boer does, all ages. Nubian, Lamancha 

& Saanen dairy does, all 

ages. Some bred. All dehorned. 

(940)210-2506, (940)644-2251. 

LLAMAS 

weanlings (6-months-old), adults, 

bred females, guardians & pet quality. 

We provide training & support 

for new owners. (940)433-5897. 

Mowing 

ANY SIZE ACREAGE MOWED 

Large acreage, $22/acre. Small 

acreage, $65/hour. Tommy, 

(940)482-6578. 

Pasture and feed 

12% all stock, $7.50, 50 lbs. Deer 

corn, $8.75, 50 lbs. AGVantage 

Farm & Ranch Supply, 1817 N. 

Highway 287, (1 mile north of Highway 

380), Decatur. (940)627-2312. 

1ST QUALITY COASTAL 

& alfalfa, squares or round, grade A 

& B. Real cowboy work and delive 

r y . ( 9 4 0 ) 3 8 9 - 6 2 8 1 o r 

(940)627-6598. 

ALFALFA HAY 

3x3x8 bales, premium alfalfa and alfalfa/orchard 

grass mix. Call 

(940)389-3891. 

CHRISTIAN COWBOY HAY 

Fertilized coastal, 4x5 round bales, 

$45-$55. Delivery available. Square 

bales. Quantity discounts available. 

(940)626-4627, (707)771-9729, cell. 

COASTAL HAY 

2007 & 2008. Round & square. Call 

(940)748-2434, C&S Dairy. 

COASTAL HORSE HAY 

2008 square bales in barn, fertilized, 

no weeds. No minimum. Between 

Alvord/Decatur. Delivery available. 

(817)991-7625, (940)627-2813. 

Pets 

PETS 

PETS 

• Pets 

• Pets Lost & Found 

• Pet Care/Training 

• Pet Stud Services 

!!ATTENTION!! 

We suggest that our readers thoroughly 

investigate any advertiser 

before investing any money. 

1 year-old female Shih-tzu for sale. 

Registered with papers. All shots. 

Hypoallergenic & does not shed. 

G r e a t C h r i s t m a s g i f t . 

(940)366-9626. 

AKC CORGI PUPPIES 

5-months-old and current on all 

s h o t s . $ 3 0 0 / O B O . C a l l 

(940)391-9914, leave message. 

AKC Lab puppies for sale. White & 

yellow, block head; both shots & 

wormed. Parents on site. 

(817)913-9164. 

AKC YORKSHIRE TERRIER 

Toy size, 10-weeks-old. Male, $600; 

female, $800. Thick coats, 1st 

shots, home raised, cute/adorable. 

(940)575-4221, (940)389-1003. 

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD 

puppies for sale. Dam AKC, ASCA, 

NSDR. Sire NSDR registered. 

$350-$450. Renee, (972)746-5758. 

BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES 

1st shots/wormed, dew claws removed. 

Pure bred, no papers. 3 females, 

2 male, $300/each, ready to 

go. (940)399-6239. 

GREAT DOGS! 

Male Lab/Retreiver mix, $50. AKC 

Basset, male pup, $100. Must sell, 

can no longer care for them. Can 

email pics, leave message, 

(940)595-9018. 

REGISTERED FEMALE 

German short-haired Pointer, 

$250/OBO. Comes with crate & 

training collar. Great Christmas gift. 

Beautiful, must see. (817)366-9455. 

Schnauzer, female, approximately 

2-years-old, all shots. $75. 

(940)210-1933. 

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 

• Appliances 

MERCHANDISE 

• Clothing/Jewelry 

• Furniture 

FOR SALE 

• Garage Sales 

Furniture 

LEASE 

RETURNS 

SAVE BIG 

because we leased it first. 

Sofa and Love Seat from $449. 

Mattress sets from $149 

Laptops from $329 

Lamps from $19 

Washer and Dryer from $369 

50 inch DLP TV’s from $489 

Quantities limited. 

Cash or credit card. 

1304 Hwy 51 S. Decatur 

940-627-5013 

OAK DINING ROOM 

suite. Includes hutch, 6 padded 

chairs (2 with arms). Very nice. 

$1,000/all. (817)228-7642. 

Garage sales 

!!ATTENTION!! 

Garage sale ads must be called in 

BEFORE 11a.m. Tuesday to run in 

the Thursday edition. If you want 

your garage sale ad in All Around 

Wise also, it MUST be called in before 

11a.m. Friday THE WEEK BE- 

FORE the sale. We do not run garage 

sales the weekend before the 

sale. 

Decatur, 1408 Rodden Drive, Dec. 

19-20, Fri., 7a.m.-2p.m., Sat., 

7a.m.-1p.m. Furniture, (antiques), 

TVs, household items, toys, clothes. 

Firewood 

FIREWOOD FOR SALE 

Delivery available for additional 

c h a r g e . W i s e C o u n t y , 

(806)252-7020. 

FIREWOOD FOR SALE 

Oak, split. Delivery available. Call 

for details, (940)433-2678. 

FIREWOOD 

for sale. (940)389-3413. 

Oak firewood for sale, $200/cord. 

(940)683-5917, (940)433-5030 or 

(817)304-0056. 

Miscellaneous 

• Firewood 

• Miscellaneous 

• Auctions 

PIPE/ROD 

5,500 feet of 2 3/8” pipe, tested at 

5,000 lbs., $3/foot. 5,500 feet of 5/8” 

rod, $7.75/rod. (940)566-5307. 

USED I-BEAMS 

2 3/8” pipe, $1.40/foot, 25’ long. 4” 

pipe, $4.70/foot, 45’ long. 

(940)566-5307. 

WHEELCHAIR LIFTS 

Ramps, repairs and scooter rentals. 

New & used portable scooters. Call 

Matt Sadberry, MedCare Solutions. 

(940)575-9261. 

Cars 

AUCTION 

You Are Are 

Approved! 

100% Approval Approval 

Cars &Trucks 

starting 

$ 

at 699 

Saturday, Dec. 20 • 6 p.m. 

1 mile east of Boyd on Hwy. 114 or 4 miles west of Rhome on Hwy. 114 

Consignments Welcome, Estate Specialist. 

Antiques, Furniture, Glassware, Collectibles, Coins, Proof Sets, 

Christmas Gift Items, Jewelry, Tools, Art. 

Open 2 p.m. Sale Day, 10% BP. Climate Controlled, Great Food. 

New Years Day Auction • 1 p.m. 

Charles Connour, License #7216 

Pictures on web • ccauction.com 

214-755-4785 

No 

Credit 

Check! 

699 dn. 

We also 

buy cars! 

107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur 

Behind Dairy Queen 

940-626-8000 

1994 CAMRY 

New brakes, inspection, registration. 

Recent timing belt, transmission. 

Good tires, great engine. High mileage. 

$2,000. (817)636-2568, leave 

message. 

I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS 

as well as your good used cars. 

Arvin, (817)925-8768. 

Recreational vehicles 

2005 YZ450F 

Great condition with low hours 

$4,000. (940)748-2044. 

2008 GOLF CART 

street legal, like new, new rims & 

tires. $4,500. (940)389-4911. 

Just in time for Christmas. Slightly 

used GoKart. Boyd. Call 

(254)967-5343. 

Pickups/Vans/SUVs 

2001 FORD EXPEDITION 

Eddie Bauer edition, Triton V-8, 

212k miles, good condition, $5,495. 

(940) 389-9954. 

2002 FORD F150 

extended cab, gray, 115,000 miles, 

B-6, 21 MPG. $6,300. Just in time 

for Christmas. (940)231-9468. 

2003 DODGE RAM DIESEL 

2500 series, red with gray interior, 

61,000 miles, new tires, warranty, 

automatic, very clean. $19,500. 

(817)243-6134. 

2001 CHEVY TAHOE 

118,000 miles, clean, loaded, new 

tires, 3rd row seat. Asking $6,500, 

or will trade for small tractor with implements 

of equal or lesser value. 

(940)627-5213. 

Downs start 

at $688 +TTL 

Buy Here 

Pay Here 

WE FINANCE 

Trailers 

I BUY TRAILERS 

Horse, livestock, flatbed & utility 

trailers. Call (940)224-1470 or 

(940)644-5956.


BUSINESS 

Location: 300 Devereaux, 

ecatur 

Phone: (940) 627-1104 

Owner/Management: 

orthea Spencer, Gary Unerwood, 

Joe Underwood, 

Vickie Randall 

Products/Services: Retirement 

and assisted living 

community 

NEW ADDITION — The 

Decatur Chamber of 

Commerce hosted a ribbon 

cutting Dec. 11 for the 

new addition to Governor’s 

Ridge. 


GOVERNOR’S RIDGE 


WALTERS, BALIDA & CRAIN, L.L.P. 

Location: 601 W. Main, 

Decatur 

Phone: (940) 626-8254 

Owner/Management: 

Jason Wren/Todd Parks 

Products/Services: Attorneys 

LAW OFFICE — The Decatur 

Chamber of Commerce 

hosted a ribbon cutting Dec. 

5 for the law firm of Walters, 

Balido & Crain, L.L.P. 

County included in 

employment report 

According to the second 

quarter 2008 employment and 

wages report from the Texas 

Workforce Commission, Wise 

County total employment was 

20,558. 

In a breakdown of employment 

by industry, 4,947 people 

were employed in the trade, 

transportation and utilities 

industry, while 3,443 were 

employed in natural resources 

and mining. Other areas of 

employment included local 

Movies 

START 

Friday, Dec. 19 

Movies & Times Subject To Change!!! 

Movie Line 940-627-5522 

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

Yes Man 

Fri - Sat ..............................................2:00 .............4:30 ............. 7:00..........9:30 

Sun & Mon - Wed ..............................2:00 .............4:30 ............. 7:00 

CHRISTMAS DAY ............................2:10 .............4:40 ............. 7:10 

The Day the Earth Stood Still 

Fri - Sat ..............................................2:10 .............4:40 ............. 7:10..........9:30 

Sun, Mon - Wed .................................2:10 .............4:40 ............. 7:10 

Four Christmas 

WISE COUNTY 

government, 3,173; education 

health services, 1,956; manufacturing, 

1,744; leisure hospitality, 

1,587; construction, 

1,262; professional business 

services, 1,111; financial activities, 

511; other services, 444; 

information, 136; state government, 

116; federal government, 

112; and unclassified, 15. 

Wages for Wise County’s 

employed amounted to 

$206,120,502 and the average 

weekly wage was $771. 

Fri - Sat ..............................................2:15 .............4:45 ............. 7:15..........9:30 

Sun, Mon - Thurs ...............................2:15 .............4:45 ............. 7:15 

Marley and Me 

CHRISTMAS DAY ............................2:00 .............4:30 ............. 7:00 

Bedtime Stories 

CHRISTMAS DAY ............................2:15 .............4:45 ............. 7:15 

FM 51 South, Decatur • 940-627-5522 • Box Office Opens at 1:30 p.m. 

$7 Adults ~ $5 Seniors, Children 11 & under & Matinee • www.geocities.com/plazacinema3 

Christmas & New Years 

Early Advertising Deadliners 

Due to this holiday season, the Wise County Messenger 

has earlier advertising deadlines for the following editions: 

Thursday, December 25 Edition: 

All Around Wise, Gold & Paid circulation. 

10 a.m. - Thursday, Dec. 18 

Thurs., Classified line ads 

10 a.m. Monday Dec. 22 

Sunday, December 28 Edition: 

Noon - Thursday Dec. 23 

Classified line ads 

10 a.m. - Friday, Dec. 26 

Sunday, January 4 Edition: 

10 a.m. - Wednesday, Dec. 31 

Classified line ads 

11 a.m. - Friday., Jan. 2


BUSINESS 

CITY OF DECATUR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTIONS 

July 2008 

NAME 

PLAZA CINEMA II 

DOWNTOWN DONUTS 

STARBUCK’S 

DECATUR DONUTS 

JACK IN THE BOX 

BEST DONUTS II 

LA CENA TAQUERIA 

HORIZON #1 CHEVRON 

LA CENA TAQUERIA 

August 2008 

NAME 

PRIMO’S TAQUERIA 

ALLSUP’S #7 

PRIMO’S TAQUERIA 

ALLSUPS #103 

ARBY’S 

CHICKEN EXPRESS 

WHATABURGER 

MCDONALD’S-WALMART 

MR. JIM’S PIZZA 

MCDONALD’S 

ALLSUPS #7 

ALLSUPS #103 

EAGLE STOP CAFE 

CABBAGE PATCH 

FUMC PRESCHOOL 

September 2008 

NAME 

COURTHOUSE CAFE 

WALMART BAKERY 

WALMART DELI 

WALMART MEAT 

WALMART PRODUCE 

WALMART 

MOYA’S TAQUERIA 

IHOP 

POPEYE’S 

AC’S BEER BARN 

KIDS LIFE 

CHILI’S 

DOLLAR GENERAL 

CASA TORRES 

PURPOSE OF 

INSPECTION 

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COS 

CORRECTED ON SITE 

N/A 

2 OF 3 

N/A 

1 OF 4 

1 OF 3 

2 OF 3 

2 OF 3 

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COS 


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COS 


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TOTAL SCORE 

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9 

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NO 

NO 

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NO 

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NO 

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NO 

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NO 

NO 

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The City of Decatur Health 

& Code Enforcement Department 

inspects all retail food 

establishments within the 

city limits of Decatur. 

The inspection results are 

reported using a demerit system 

in accordance with the 

Texas Food Establishment 

Guidelines. 

Demerits are only recorded 

on “critical violations.” 

“Non-critical violations,” 

such as toilet facilities, 

floors, lighting and ventilation 

are not recorded in the 

scores you see. 

However, non-critical violations 

are recorded and must 

be corrected. 

There is not a failing grade. 

However, state law does indicate 

that when total demerits 

exceed 30, “the establishment 

shall initiate immediate 

corrective action on all identified 

critical violations and 

shall initiate corrective action 

on all other violations 

within 48 hours.” 

A letter grade interpretation 

of the demerit system is 

as follows: 

0-10......A 

11-20....B 

21-30....C 

31 or more....requires reinspection 

BUSINESS 

BRIEF 

Title companies 

announce 

merger 

Guardian Title and Equity 

Title have merged and are 

operating from the Guardian 

Title office on Trinity 

Street, just off the square in 

Decatur. 

Amy O’Neal Ingram of 

the former Equity Title has 

become a partner-owner of 

Guardian Title. 

The announcement was 

made by Shanna and Jerrod 

Mowery and Phil Adams, 

owners of Guardian Title. 

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Somebody wants it. 

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HOUSING 

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Potential home buyers 

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6-DAY 7-DAY FORECAST FOR WISE COUNTY 

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 

Fast, 

Responsive, 

Helpful, 

Mostly cloudy and 

cold 

www. 

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36° 30° 

RF: 34° RF: .com 21° RF: 48° RF: 44° RF: 69° RF: 41° RF: 64° RF: 45° RF: 65° RF: 11° RF: 35° RF: 8° RF: 40° RF: 26° 

RF: The exclusive AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an index that combines the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure 

and elevation on the human body — everything that affects how warm or cold a person really feels. Shown are the highest and lowest values for each day. 

UV INDEX 

Daily Highest Forecast 

3 

2 2 2 

1 

3 3 

Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 

The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index number, 

the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 

0-2 Low 3-5 Moderate 6-7 High 

8-10 Very High 11+ Extreme 

WEEKLY ALMANAC 

Denton through Sunday, December 14 

Temperature 

Last week’s high/low 78°/23° 

Normal high/low 57°/36° 

Average temperature 48.9° 

Normal average temperature 46.3° 

Precipitation (in inches) 

Total for the week 0.05” 

Total for the month 0.05” 

Total for the year 27.31” 

Normal for the month 1.26” 

Normal for the year 36.49” 

LAKE STAGES 

As of 7 a.m. Sunday (in feet) 

Lake Full Pool Elevation Change 

Possum King L. 1000 997.70 none 

L. Bridgeport 836 828.39 -0.03 

RIVER LEVELS 

As of 7 a.m. Sunday (in feet) 

River Flood stage Level Change 

West Fork of the Trinity 

Jacksboro 20 3.74 none 

near Boyd 16 5.48 -0.01 

Big Sandy Creek 

Bridgeport 12 2.07 +0.01 

SUN & MOON 

Partly sunny 

53° 53° 

The Sun Rise Set 

Tuesday 7:27 a.m. 5:25 p.m. 

Wednesday 7:28 a.m. 5:25 p.m. 

Thursday 7:28 a.m. 5:26 p.m. 

Friday 7:29 a.m. 5:26 p.m. 

Saturday 7:29 a.m. 5:27 p.m. 

Sunday 7:30 a.m. 5:27 p.m. 

Monday 7:30 a.m. 5:28 p.m. 

The Moon Rise Set 

Tuesday 10:13 p.m. 10:55 a.m. 

Wednesday 11:18 p.m. 11:27 a.m. 

Thursday none 11:56 a.m. 

Friday 12:20 a.m. 12:24 p.m. 

Saturday 1:20 a.m. 12:52 p.m. 

Sunday 2:19 a.m. 1:21 p.m. 

Monday 3:18 a.m. 1:53 p.m. 

Last New First Full 

Dec 19 Dec 27 Jan 4 Jan 10 

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Winds subsiding and 

warmer 

71° 46° 

WICHITA FALLS 

36/31 

GRAHAM 

38/31 

JACKSBORO 

36/34 

Shown is Tuesday’s weather. 

Temperatures are Tuesday’s highs and 

Tuesday night’s lows. 

NATIONAL OUTLOOK 

HENRIETTA 

36/32 

FRIDAY 

Sun followed by 

clouds 

66° 51° 

SATURDAY 

Rather cloudy, breezy 

and mild 

66° 32° 


36/30 

MINERAL WELLS 

37/31 

FORT WORTH 

38/35 

WEATHERFORD 

PALO PINTO 

38/35 

37/30 

STEPHENVILLE 

38/34 

COMANCHE 

40/34 

WAURIKA 

32/28 

BRIDGEPORT 

36/34 

MONTAGUE 

36/30 

GLEN ROSE 

40/37 

RHOME 

38/34 

MERIDIAN 

42/42 

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EQUAL 

CLEBURNE 

40/30 

ARDMORE 

31/30 

GAINESVILLE 

36/30 

DENTON 

36/32 

HILLSBORO 

42/37 

WACO 

44/44 

SUNDAY 

Much colder with 

some sun 

43° 21° 

DALLAS 

38/37 

SHERMAN 

36/29 

MCKINNEY 

38/34 

WAXAHACHIE 

40/30 

DURANT 

34/28 

30 

MONDAY 

Plenty of sun 

45° 36° 

BONHAM 

38/31 

KAUFMAN 

40/30 

CORSICANA 

44/44 

Temperatures 12/16 - 12/22 Precipitation 12/16 - 12/22 

GREENVILLE 

38/33 

ATHENS 

44/42 

FAIRFIELD 

44/44

Carrier Route 

Presort 

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Decatur, TX 

Permit No. 88 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008 

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER 

NORTHWEST 

PENNING THEIR PLANS — Five standout athletes from Northwest High School recently signed national letter of intents to play sports at the collegiate level next fall. 

The athletes, who were joined on signing day by NISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Rue, include (pictured clockwise from top) Shauntal Nobles (Texas Tech - basketball), 

Erinn Jayjohn (Ole Miss - softball), Tyler Collins (Baylor - baseball), Marisa Morton (Cal State Bakersfield - volleyball) and Jordan Huffman (Midwestern State - golf). 

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