8A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, July <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>13BRIDGEPORTDebt to be issued forstreet, sidewalk projectBY ERIKA PEDROZAepedroza@wcmessenger.comBridgeport citizens are one step closerto seeing sidewalks downtown andimproved streets around town.Tuesday, the city council authorizedthe publication of its intent to sell $5.2million in certificates of obligation tofund the project and associated costs— the first step in the process.According to a schedule devised bySouthwest Securities — the city’s financialadviser — after the notice ispublished for two consecutive weeks, aspecial meeting is scheduled for Thursday,Aug. 29, to issue the bonds, whichwill be closed and delivered Sept. 26.“In order for the debt service to actuallyimpact the I&S portion of our taxrate the next fiscal year, the debt hasto be on the books prior to the beginningof the fiscal year, which meansthat we would have to take deliveryof the bonds before Sept. 30,” City AdministratorBrandon Emmons said.Work on the multi-year project willbegin in the next fiscal year and isslated to be completed in two to threeyears.“The idea is to take our existing concreteroads that we have and use thatas a basis and work from there, extendout some of the cross streets,” Emmonssaid.Streets tentatively identified include11th, 12th, 14th, 15th and 17th streetsfrom Cates Street to MockingbirdLane/Elementary Drive. The projectalso includes sidewalks along HalsellBY ERIKA PEDROZAepedroza@wcmessenger.comA $10,000 grant to thecity of Bridgeport was appreciatedeven more afterthe council moved on tothe next item on its agendaTuesday evening.For its participation inthe Texas OHV decal program,the city’s parks andrecreation department received$10,000 grant fromthe Texas Parks and WildlifeDepartment.Those funds will be appliedtoward the city’s requiredmatch for the <strong>20</strong>11Texas Recreation Trailgrant — which will funda large portion of the constructionof a perimeterfence around NorthwestOHV Park.They will need it all,as the council went on toaward a contract not toexceed $113,325 to H2Construction for the fenceproject, despite a staff recommendationto award thejob to 3H Fence, which bid67,325.Representatives of bothompanies were present atuesday’s meeting. Whensked why there was such aStreet downtown, subdrains in thewest side of town and any associatedutilities.“If we can’t fund it all (with bonds),we can look at capital improvementbudget over the next few years,” Emmonssaid.The intended bond total does notreflect the Bridgeport Economic DevelopmentCorp.’s (EDC) request tocombine efforts with $1.2 million inbond-funded infrastructure improvementsat Endeavor Bridgeport businesspark.Staff presented information abouthow the additional debt would affectthe city’s debt ratio and bond rating,which deterred the council from combiningthe projects.Also, had the bond issues been combined,the city and EDC would be requiredto enter an interlocal agreementoutlining each one’s responsibilities— presumably that the EDC wouldpledge a portion of its sales tax proceedsto repay the city.Such an arrangement would meanif sufficient EDC funds were notavailable, the city would be responsiblefor the payments.“I understand the need to developEndeavor because I believe itwill benefit the city,” CouncilwomanKathy Kennedy said. “However …it makes me a little apprehensive toextend that [issuance] … especiallyright now. We’re just now beginningto get our feet back underneath usafter what we’ve been through, andI think we need to be very cautious.”big difference between thelowest and next lowest bid,both agreed it was rental ofheavy equipment to cleara required 7-foot pathwayaround the fence and haulingoff of the brush.H2 was to use bulldozers,while 3H Fence said theywould go with chainsaws.“Our specs did not requiredozer work,” saidRyan Nolting, director ofparks and recreation.However, council membersappeared to prefer it.“I think the dozers willgive a cleaner look; it’s goingto be something we canbe more proud of; and it willmake the area more accessible,”said CouncilwomanKathy Kennedy.In other newsThe council also: heard from residentSandra Smith, who requestedthe city not sprayfor mosquitoes and insteadlook into alternatives. ATexas certified master gardener,she said the chemicalsused in spraying aredamaging to the plants inher yard and the bees thatpollinate them. approved a $35,000amendment to the <strong>20</strong>12-13budget to pay for contractedinformation technologyservices. The city’s IT technicianwill leave in mid-August to pursue furthereducation. approved transferringthe police deparment’scanine, Acor, to the <strong>Wise</strong><strong>County</strong> Sheriff’s Office afterthe department’s formercanine handler, J.T.Manoushagian, took a jobwith the WCSO. PoliceChief Randy Singleton saidSheriff David Walker hasagreed to help the city obtainprivate donations topurchase another animal“at the appropriate time.”Singleton said his departmentdoesn’t have a placeto kennel the dog, a handleror the funds to trainone right now. “And wefeel it’s more beneficial forthe animal to remain with[Manoushagian]; he’s beenwith him for two years,”Singleton said. “We stillhave access to the dog. Thesheriff’s office is willing towork with us.” proclaimed July asParks and RecreationMonth and read a list ofplanned activities at theThe rest of those in attendanceagreed, and the motion to issuedebt to fund only the street projectspassed 3-0.Bridgeport quiere Taco BellCouncil did approve another requestby Myers.The EDC director asked for a$35,000 amendment to his department’sbudget to fund a public accessdrive on a vacant lot betweenO’Reilly’s and Yesterday’s Texas onthe north side of U.S. 380.With the OK, Taco Bell is one stepcloser to coming to Bridgeport. DeveloperJohn Crisp has been negotiatingwith the company for months,and one request was a 350-plus linearfeet public access concrete drivealong the west side of the lot, whichwill connect two existing public accessdrives with the highway.The newly approved drive willmake the property “shovel-ready” forTaco Bell and will also service Yesterday’sand other businesses to theeast while improving access and developmentpotential for undevelopedtracts to the northwest and northeast.Crisp will plan, bid and constructthe drive, and the EDC will providea reimbursement not to exceed$35,000.“I don’t like budget amendments, butI think this is a worthy cause,” MayorKeith McComis said. “I support it, andI think we’ll get enough sales [to justifyit]. I think it will be good for everybody.”BRIDGEPORTCouncil approves grant, bid for fence projectpool in its observance. Apirate party is 6:30 to 9p.m. Thursday, July 25,at the city pool. Also, thepool will stay open until11 p.m. Saturday, July 27,for late night swim. “I wantto be one of the first to say,‘Y’all are doing a great job,’”Mayor Keith McComis toldthe department’s staff,Ryan Nolting (director) andChris Heasley (recreationcoordinator). reviewed the July 4–17payment report in theamount of $676,499.62. adopted the annualYouth Services Standardsof Care Policy for the parksand rec department’s afterschool care program andother camps. OK’d the minutes fromits July 2 regular meetingand July 9 budget workshop. heard reports fromthe finance departmenton June financials and theChamber of Commerce onthe visitor center.Let Me MakeYour LifeEasier!WISE COUNTYCRIME REPORTTHURSDAY, JULY 1112100 BLOCK OF SHINEAVENUE — A victimreceived threatening textmessages.100 BLOCK OF COUNTYROAD 28<strong>20</strong> — A would-beburglar attempted to breakinto the soda machine infront of the Slidell FireDepartment.12900 BLOCK OFCARPENTER LANE — A17-year-old male broke intoa man’s garage and stolesome cigarettes.500 BLOCK OF WISE ROAD— An elderly man wasassaulted by his mentallyhandicapped 14-year-oldgrandson. No charges werefiled.<strong>20</strong>0 BLOCK OF LURESTREET — A womanconsumed so muchmethamphetamine shebegan suffering fromfrightening hallucinations.<strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong> medicstransported her to theemergency room at <strong>Wise</strong>Regional Health SystemBridgeport. Deputies issuedher citations for possessionof drug paraphernalia andpublic intoxication.FRIDAY, JULY 12500 BLOCK OF CR 1490 —A man complained someonehe knew was dumping trashon his property.1000 BLOCK OF FARMROAD 1655 — A fuel tankwas stolen from a site inAlvord.100 BLOCK OF CR 3382 —Scrap metal was stolen froma location in Paradise.SERVICES:• House Cleaning• Grocery/Personal Shopper• Dog Sitting/Walk Dogs• Baby Sitting• Elderly Sitting• Yard WorkReferences AvailableCall for Pricing!903-487-9561SUNSHINE SQUARECelebrating Your DayTUXEDOSFOR ALLOCCASIONS108 W. WalnutNorth side of the Decatur Square940.627.3394100 BLOCK OF BRIAROAKS LANE — Unknownsuspects attempted to steala watercraft. The watercraftwas soon recovered.<strong>20</strong>0 BLOCK OF MOUNTSTREET — A man in Chicowas arrested after heassaulted his sister.SATURDAY, JULY 13400 BLOCK OF COUNTYROAD 4387 — A womanwho doesn’t smoke found acigarette butt on the floor inher home. It is believed tohave belonged to a burglar.2<strong>20</strong>0 BLOCK OF FM 718— Prescription pills wereallegedly stolen from a homenear Newark.1300 BLOCK OF TEXAS 114— A saddle was stolen froma home near Boyd.MONDAY, JULY 15300 BLOCK OF CR 27<strong>20</strong>— A woman said she wasreceiving phone calls abouta contest she’d won, but thewoman claimed she hadn’tentered any type of contest.700 BLOCK OF CR 4681— A woman got into anargument with her sonbecause he refused to takean at-home drug test.1700 BLOCK OF ROGERSROAD — Carpet paddingwas stolen from a house inNewark.4<strong>20</strong>0 BLOCK OF TEXAS114 — A man got so drunkhe was unable to help hisgirlfriend, who had a brokenleg, get into their house.An argument ensued, anddeputies were called to thescene.PLAZA CINEMA IV9<strong>20</strong> W. 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WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, July <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>139ACELEBRATIONSWayne and Wanda Stone50th wedding anniversary July <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>13WANDA AND WAYNE STONEWayne and Wanda Stone of Decaturcelebrate their 50th weddinganniversary July <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>13.Wayne married the formerWanda Pleasant July <strong>20</strong>, 1963, inDecatur.They have two sons — LandonStone and wife, Melissa, of Kellerand Curtis Stone and wife, Regina,of Decatur; and four grandchildren— Brandon, Alissa, Jacieand Julie.Wayne retired from General Dynamics/LockheedMartin. Wandais a retired speech therapist.Both are members of FirstUnited Methodist Church in Decatur.Courtney Dianne Hughes and Kenneth Anthony Lue Jr.Marriage vows to be exchanged Sept. 13, <strong>20</strong>13KENNETH LUE JR. ANDCOURTNEY HUGHESCourtney Dianne Hughes of CedarPark, daughter of Bobby and KaSondraHughes of Decatur, will marryKenneth Anthony Lue Jr. of CedarPark, son of Ruth Sarvis of Snellville,Ga., Sept. 13, <strong>20</strong>13, in Austin.Bro. Bill Hughes of Grace BaptistChurch in Decatur will officiate.The bride-elect graduated from DecaturHigh School and The CulinaryInstitute of America in Hyde Park,N.Y. She works for The Cake Plate inAustin.The prospective groom graduatedfrom South Gwinnett High School inGeorgia and The Culinary Institute.He is employed by Perla’s Seafood &Oyster Bar in Austin.Cristie Nicole Hilton andJustin Michael MeadorMarriage vows to be exchangedOct. 19, <strong>20</strong>13Cristie Nicole Hilton ofRhome, daughter of Troy andTammy Hilton of Rhome, willmarry Justin Michael Meador ofRhome, son of Randy Meador ofAlexandria, Va., and Kim DepoyMeador of Elizabeth City, N.C.Oct. 19, <strong>20</strong>13, at the home of thebride’s parents.The bride-elect attended ParadiseHigh School. She works atSuper Save in Justin.The prospective groom attendedCamden <strong>County</strong> High School.He is employed by BMG Auto.BIRTHSMadison Alena andMelody Rose HinkleJuly 2, <strong>20</strong>13Matt and Amy Hinkle ofFort Worth announce thebirth of twin daughters, MadisonAlena and Melody Rose,on July 2, <strong>20</strong>13, at Baylor AllSaints Medical Center in FortWorth.Madison weighed 5 pounds,6 ounces and was 18 ¾ incheslong. Melody weighed 4pounds, 9 ounces and was 17inches long.They have one brother: Kamren,13; and one sister, Hannah,11.Grandparents are Charlesand Lori Hinkle of Keller,Harold and Alena Bays ofRhome, Kenneth Covington ofPalestine and Cheryl Hooverof New Deal.Great-grandmother is AnnPevehouse of Hart.Great-great-grandmother isBea Cole of Hart.Zed Austin BolkentstynJuly 9, <strong>20</strong>13Ashley Reeves of Bowie announcesthe birth of a son, ZedAustin Bolkentstyn, on July 9,<strong>20</strong>13, at <strong>Wise</strong> Regional HealthSystem in Decatur.He weighed 7 pounds andwas 19 inches long.Grandparents are AmandaReeves of Bowie and Guy andKristy Reeves of Alvarado.Great-grandparents are Tedand Shirley Beggs of Nocona.Great-great-grandmother isPauline Thomas of Nocona.Kayden Lee DegarmoJuly 9, <strong>20</strong>13Briane Dusoe and JesseDegarmo of Haslet announcethe birth of a son, Kayden LeeDegarmo, on July 9, <strong>20</strong>13, at<strong>Wise</strong> Regional Health Systemin Decatur. He weighed 6pounds, 15 ounces and was <strong>20</strong>inches long.He has one brother:Brayden Degarmo, 2.Grandparents are JullieCoomer of Haslet, WilliamDegarmo of Frazeyburg, Ohio,Tammy Eder of Saginaw andDave Elder of Azle.Trent Douglas Mills Jr.July 10, <strong>20</strong>13Trent and Alyssa Mills of SanAngelo announce the birth of ason, Trent Douglas, on July 10,<strong>20</strong>13, at <strong>Wise</strong> Regional HealthSystem in Decatur.He weighed 7 pounds, 2ounces and was 19 ½ incheslong.He has one brother: Levi“Beaver,” 3; and one sister,Mia Marie, 10 months old.Grandparents are Jeannieand Mark King of Bridgeportand Michelle Pester of Roscoe.Great-grandparents areSharon and Jimmy Dickensonand Connie and FloydRoberts.Arelee Yoselin Lucero-FloresJuly 12, <strong>20</strong>13Aime Lucero and AlejandroFlores of Decatur announcethe birth of a daughter, AreleeYoselin Lucero-Flores, on July12, <strong>20</strong>13, at <strong>Wise</strong> RegionalHealth System in Decatur.She weighed 6 pounds, 9ounces and was 19 incheslong.Grandmother is Alicia Zavalaof Decatur.Brody Allen RominesJuly 13, <strong>20</strong>13Cody and Jamie Rominesof Bridgeport announce thebirth of a son, Brody Allen, onJuly 13, <strong>20</strong>13, at <strong>Wise</strong> RegionalHealth System in Decatur.He weighed 7 pounds, 8ounces and was 19 ¾ incheslong.He has one brother: CooperLee Romines, 3; and one sister:Averie Saige Romines, 5.Grandparents are Skip andSharon Jackson of Bridgeport,Bart and Wanda Romines ofDurant, Okla., Mary Greenfieldof Alvord and SteveGreenfield of Decatur.Great-grandparents areMary Edwards and EarlWhirley.Carol Citlalli GomezJuly 17, <strong>20</strong>13Carolina Hernandez andTomas Gomez of Decatur announcethe birth of a daughter,Carol Citlalli Gomez, onJuly 17, <strong>20</strong>13, at <strong>Wise</strong> RegionalHealth System in Decatur.She weighed 7 pounds, 9ounces and was 18 incheslong.She has one brother: CarmeloAlfonso, 15; and one sister,Nicte, 10.Grandparents are Mariaand Carmelo Hernandez ofDecatur and Gloria and JorgeMauricio Gomez of Mexico.Levi Benjamin MoakJuly 11, <strong>20</strong>13Stephen and Amanda Moakof Alvord announce the birthof a son, Levi Benjamin, onJuly 11, <strong>20</strong>13, at <strong>Wise</strong> RegionalHealth System in Decatur.He weighed 7 pounds, 14ounces and was 19 ½ incheslong.He has two sisters: DarbyMoak, 14; and Savanna Moak,2.Grandparents are Glendaand Alan Moak of Paradiseand Gale and Royce Ruddickof Alvord.Great-grandparents areRobert and JoAnn Stovalland Lee Brooks, all of Chaffee,Mo., and Glenn Boydston ofFort Worth.Great-great-grandparent isGladys Stovall of Whitewater,Mo.elcomeelcomeSheilaine Mabanta, MD,Radiation OncologyNorth Texas Cancer Center at <strong>Wise</strong><strong>Wise</strong> Regional Health System proudly welcomes Sheilaine Mabanta, MD, aMabanta has been selected as to lead the North Texas Cancer Center,Center, Mabanta spent 13 years with the Robert Boissoneault OncologyShe earned her medical degree at Tulane University ininternal medicine at the Alton Oschner FoundationHospital in New Orleans, and a residency inradiation oncology at the Shands Cancer Center atDuring her residency, she was named chiefresident in radiation oncology and receivednamed to the Top Doctors list by Castle“I am proud to be able to bring myexpertise and experience to the Northprovided the community with the bestpossible cancer care, and I hope tocontinue his mission,” SheilaineSyed Hussain, MDInstitute of Diabetes, Hormoneand Metabolism<strong>Wise</strong> Regional Health System proudly welcomes Syed Hussain, MD, a boardan internship and residency in internal medicinesomeone specializing in diabetes, and otherendocrine and metabolic disorders, in thisthe great medical community in <strong>Wise</strong><strong>Wise</strong>Regional.com<strong>Wise</strong>Regional.com
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