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Obituaries . . . . . . 5A 

Sports . . . . . . . . . 1B 

Wise Business . . . 8B 

VOLUME 133 - NO. 104 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012 DECATUR, TEXAS 20 PAGES IN 2 SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢ 

Top stories 

of 2012 

From this vantage point, 2012 was a bit 

heavy on tragedy — but it also saw some 

long-awaited projects come to fruition. It 

had perhaps more than its share of frustration 

— but there were some noteworthy 

triumphs, too. 

A few years will bring 2012 into sharper 

focus. But right now, it looks like these were 

the year’s big stories. 

Woman sentenced after 

murdering boyfriend with car 

Tammie Jo Chaffee, 28, of Bridgeport 

received a 25-year prison sentence after 

pleading guilty to murder Jan. 25 in 271st 

District Court in Decatur. 

Chaffee was arrested the previous May 

after she used her car to run over Jimmy 

Joe “J.J.” Robertson, 36, of Bridgeport. 

Chaffee, her 8-year-old daughter and Robertson 

were northbound on Texas 101 north 

of Bridgeport the afternoon of May 9, 2011, 

when Chaffee and Robertson began arguing. 

Chaffee pulled the car to the shoulder, 

and Robertson got out, crossed the 

median, and started walking south on the 

outer shoulder of the southbound lanes. He 

placed an emergency call to 911 operators 

asking for an offi cer to come to his location, 

but the line went dead before he could fi nish. 

He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

County commissioner 

indicted for theft, awaiting trial 

Precinct 4 County Commissioner Terry 

Ross was indicted three times in 2012 — 

for abuse of offi cial capacity, $20 to $500, a 

Class B misdemeanor; tampering with governmental 

records, a second-degree felony; 

and theft of $500-$1,500 by a public servant, 

a state jail felony. 

The fi rst two indictments came in May 

nd were tied to a children’s playhouse Ross 

s accused of building for his grandchildren 

on public property, using county employes, 

on county time, using materials purhased 

with county money. The playhouse 

as seized from the Ross home in February 

nd remains on the county impound lot. 

He was indicted again last week on an 

ct. 18 charge that he allegedly built three 

rubbing plows, two for personal use, with 

aterial belonging to the county and on 

ounty time, using county employees. 

Ross denied all charges and continued to 

old offi ce until Aug. 14, when he was temorarily 

suspended by Judge Roger Towery 

f the 97th District Court in Henrietta, in 

esponse to a citizen’s petition fi led in June. 

Ross’ criminal trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. 

uesday, Feb. 19, at the courthouse in Deatur. 

His former foreman, Roy Teague, was 

lso arrested in October for the grub plow 

ncident. 

ragic teen 

eaths rock Alvord 

The Alvord High School class of incoming 

reshmen lost two members this summer 

fter they were hit and killed by trains. 

Marcus Silletti, 14, died July 7 in an acident 

on the train tracks near the interection 

of Elm and O’Neil streets. He was 

earing headphones when he was struck 

rom behind while walking on the track. It 

ppeared to witnesses he never heard the 

rain coming. The teenager died instantly. 

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The angel is in the details 

BY BRANDON EVANS 

bevans@wcmessenger.com 

Joshua Barnes’ favorite 

part of each day 

happened around 

midnight. 

That’s when his 2-yearold 

son Daniel would 

sneak out of bed and come 

climb up into the bed between 

his father and his 

mother, Chelsea. 

“He’d sprawl out and 

put his knee in my back,” 

Joshua said. “I sure wish 

I could have that knee in 

my back right now.” 

On Aug. 4, just two days 

before his third birthday, 

Daniel drowned while celebrating 

his birthday at 

his grandparents’ house 

in Rhome. 

Although Joshua will 

never feel Daniel’s little 

knee in his back again, he 

and Chelsea take comfort 

in knowing their little 

boy is in a better place. A 

watercolor painting Daniel 

did in Sunday school 

class, just two weeks before 

his death, proves it. 

“We decided we’d ask 

all the kids in the class 

to paint a picture of what 

they thought heaven 

looked like,” said Paula 

Bruton, who teaches Sunday 

school at Chisholm 

Trail Baptist Church in 

Rhome. “The picture Daniel 

drew is like an angel 

scooping a little boy out of 

water, out of blue water.” 

The only drawing Daniel 

had ever done in his 

life prior to that one was 

scribbles on the wall in 

the living room, or lines 

in a notebook. But on 

July 22, 2-year-old Daniel 

Barnes left behind an as- 

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EMPTY CHAIR — Daniel Barnes’ tiny chair sits empty in the living room of Chelsea and Joshua Barnes home. Daniel drowned 

accident in August during his birthday party. 

See Angel on page 2A 

COMFORTING 

PARTNERS 

— Chelsea 

leans on 

her husband 

Joshua during 

a balloon 

launch last 

Sunday in 

memory of 

their son 

Daniel. The 

couple has 

leaned on 

each other for 

support since 

the loss. 

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2A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, December 29, 2012 

Angel: Child saw heavenly rescue 


ANGEL’S ARMS — Two weeks before Daniel Barnes drowned in a swimming pool at his grandparents’ house, the not yet 3-year-old painted a portrait of an 

angel scooping a small bundle of a boy out of blue water. 

ontinued from page 1A 

tonishing piece of artwork. 

“It’s given the parents the faith 

and strength to get through this,” 

Bruton said. 

Joshua looks at the painting every 

day, reliving that tragic afternoon, 

but also envisioning proof 

that his son glimpsed his eternal 

We have our hard 

times, but we know 

where our son is. And 

we know we’ll be with 

him one day. 

— Joshua Barnes 

home. 

“When I fi rst saw it, you can 

distinctly see the angel’s wings,” 

Joshua said. “You can kind of see 

him cradled in here. The angel is 

pulling him out of the water. You 

can see the water pooling and stirring 

down here.” 

The day of his birthday party, 

Daniel was wearing orange swim 

trunks and an orange shirt. The 

little boy being cradled by the angel 

in the painting is covered in orange 

strokes. The more he looked 

at the painting, the more details of 

the day became apparent. 

“I’m the one that found him,” 

Joshua said. “And I jumped in after 

him. If you look over here on 

the edge you can see this body fi gure 

here. It looks like it’s jumping 

into the water with knees bent, 

kind of wet hair and the arms are 

up and curved. 

“It happened at about 3 or 4 in 

the afternoon. So the sun is down 

to the side in the painting. It’s not 

straight overhead. 

“You can see the strokes on the 

top of (Daniel’s) head. The week 

before they had made crowns in 

church. This is that crown.” 

Joshua recalls Daniel’s last day 

in this world. 

“He got to do everything he loved 

to do that day,” he said. “He got to 

sing ‘Happy Birthday.’ He loves 

singing ‘Happy Birthday.’ He got 

to open all his gifts. He got to ride 

his new bicycle we got him. He got 

to swim. He loves swimming. 

“He got to go down the slide. He 

would always say, ‘I’m done swim- 

ming, Daddy.’ But that day, after I 

helped him down the slide the last 

time he looked at me and said, ‘I’m 

done, Daddy.’ I looked at him and 

asked, ‘You’re done swimming?’ He 

just said, “I’m done, Daddy.’” 

He helped Daniel out of the pool 

and out of his life jacket. Then 

Joshua saw Daniel walking up the 

stairs to a deck that’s above the 

pool. 

“We were all outside,” Joshua 

said. “My wife Chelsea was inside 

with the baby feeding her, but everybody 

else was outside. There 

were kids still in the pool. I was 

still in the pool. My parents and 

in-laws were on the upper level.” 

Joshua was playing a game in 

the pool with Daniel’s cousin when 

he suddenly noticed a bright color 

at the bottom of the other end of 

the pool. 

“I looked around real fast and 

noticed that I didn’t see Daniel 

anywhere,” he said. “I was in 

shock. I was screaming ‘What it 

that!? What is that!?’ 

“I got out of the pool walked 

around and jumped in to get him. 

I didn’t close my eyes. I swooped 

in and got him. It took me a couple 

seconds for some reason to get 

around the diving board and get 

to Daniel. I didn’t know why. Now 

when I see the painting it’s like 

the angel was in front of me, holding 

me back, because it was time 

to take him.” 

But that peace wasn’t there the 

moment it happened. 

“I lost it,” he said. “I was screaming. 

Ripping the grass out. Screaming, 

‘Take me Lord!’ 

“Once I gained composure I 

started praying. I probably prayed 

for an hour-and-a-half or two 

It’s given the 

parents the faith 

and strength to get 

through this. 

Paula Bruton, Sunday school 

teacher, Chisholm Trail Baptist 

Church in Rhome 

hours straight. I’d never prayed 

that long.” 

His mom and mother-in-law performed 

CPR on Daniel until medics 

arrived and took Daniel to Wise 

Regional Health System in Decatur. 

Joshua continued praying at 

the hospital. 


STANDING OUT — Joshua Barnes laid out art that Daniel’s classmates had 

made in the same Sunday school class where Joshua painted the portrait of 

the angel and the water. Although older, their artwork had none of the detail 

or imagery present in Daniel’s piece. 

“They fi nally let me back there,” 

Joshua said. “They let me hold 

his hand. A nurse there told me 

to keep praying. It felt felt like a 

nightmare. My wife Chelsea said it 

was a nightmare.” 

Their pastor, Ron Graham from 

Chisholm Trail Baptist Church 

was there. 

“This isn’t a nightmare,” he said. 

“A nightmare is something you 

wake up from. You gotta accept 

that this is real.’” 

“That fi rst night Chelsea and I 

took a walk about 1 a.m.,” Joshua 

said. “We talked and cried and 

consoled each other. We knew the 

peace that God gave us has been 

inexplicable. 

“That night we knew God had 

something prepared for us. We 

didn’t know what. We hadn’t seen 

the painting yet.” 

They didn’t see the painting 

until a week later at the funeral, 

This isn’t a 

nightmare. A 

nightmare is 

something you wake 

up from. You gotta 

accept that this is real 

— Ron Graham 

Pastor of the Chisholm 

Trail Baptist Church 

when their pastor handed it to 

them. 

The other paintings from the class 

are what one would expect from 

pre-school aged kids and younger 

— unrecognizable blotches of colors 

See Angel on page 3A 

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Angel: Child saw heavenly rescue 

Continued from page 2A 

smeared together with no 

clear image. 

“He was the youngest in 

the class,” Joshua said. “The 

others were 4 and 5.” 

But Daniel’s stood out like 

a lighthouse on rocky shore. 

Despite having no water to 

wash out the brushes, the 

colors on Daniel’s paintings 

are separated. The bronze 

angel with crisp wings cradles 

an orange-clad bundle 

over crystal blue water. A 

round yellow sun prepares to 

set in the background. And a 

yellow fi gure stands on the 

edge, like the silhouette of a 

rescuer about to dive into the 

pool. 

“He was the one to tell the 

story exactly as it happened 

that day,” Joshua said. “He’s 

cradled in the angel’s wings. 

I’m jumping in after him. It’s 

kind of like the angel is holding 

me back. 

“A lot of people don’t really 

experience God fi rsthand. I 

never really did. And for God 

to reveal what was going to 

happen, two weeks prior, in 

every single detail in the 

painting that my son did ... 

Daniel physically painted it, 

but God guided his hand on 

every stroke. 

“It reminded me that 

God is in control. It’s really 

helped us. I’ll get up every 

morning and look at it. I’ve 

shared it with a lot of people. 

Everybody who sees it is just 

blown away. Nobody can believe 

that someone who is 2 

going on 3 is able to paint 

that. 

“We have our hard times, 

but we know where our son 

is. And we know we’ll be with 

him one day. It puts things 

in perspective. It makes you 

know what is important, God 

and family. 

“I think God needed Daniel 

for a purpose. I guess 

I’ll never know until I’m in 

heaven. Through all things 

God makes it work to glorify 

His kingdom. And I already 

know of a couple people who 

have been saved from this 

story and seeing this painting.” 

Joshua and Chelsea also 

have an 18-month old baby 

girl named Isabelle, and another 

daughter is due in May. 

“We count it as a blessing 

because about the time Daniel 

passed away we learned 

that we had another one on 

the way,” Joshua said. “That’s 

helped us with all we’re going 

through, to have something 

else to lift our spirits. 

It was such a blessing from 

the Lord.” 

This ordeal and the painting 

have strengthened their 

faith. 

“My walk with God is every 

day now,” Joshua said. 

“Before, I was like most people, 

when in need, I’d exalt 

his name. It’s brought me 

and my family closer, and 

me and my family closer to 

God. It’s a big eye-opener for 

everybody. 

It has even strengthened 

the bond between members 

of his church. 

“The day everything happened,” 

Joshua said. “The 

day they pronounced him 

dead, we walked out and 

the whole hallway was fi lled 

with people from our church. 

The waiting room was overfl 

owing. The church as a 

whole has gotten a lot closer.” 

Last Sunday, after service, 

members of the church 

released green and red balloons 

attached with prayers 

CORRECTION 

A Decatur graduate attempting 

to establish a 

skateboarding/mentoring 

club was misidentifi ed in a 

midweek Messenger story. 

His name is P.J. Reicheneker, 

not P.J. Shredderz. 

in memory of Daniel. They 

fl oated away like spirits into 

a gray sky. 

And although Joshua will 

always miss that little knee 

poking into his back, he and 

his wife have more than 

memories of Daniel to hold 

onto. They have a painting, 

detailing his last day 

on Earth, and what eternity 

holds. 

“He brought a lot of joy to 

our lives, and looking back 

he got to do a lot of things for 

a kid who was just turning 

3,” Joshua said. 

Including creating a priceless 

work of art for his parents. 

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FLY AWAY — Members of Chisholm Trail Baptist Church in Rhome released red, green and white balloons last Saturday in memory of Daniel Barnes. 


KID SISTER — Isabelle Barnes, Daniel’s 18-month-old sister, 

hugs her daddy during last weekend’s balloon release. 

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BIG SISTER — Isabelle Barnes will soon become a big sister. Her mother found out she 

was pregnant with another girl about the same time Isabelle lost her big brother Daniel in a 

drowning accident in August. 

 

 

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Resigning 

councilman 

warns against 

expenditures 

With my resignation now being 

given, I would like to address the 

following issues as a citizen. 

I believe trying to bring a fully 

operational sewer system to the 

city of Paradise at this time would 

be a major mistake and an extreme 

tax burden to the citizens. 

We currently have an incomplete 

water system because that project 

was presented to the people of 

Paradise by a group of consultants 

and contractors who knew 

from the start it could never be 

completed for the amount originally 

presented. 

On the Dec. 20 agenda was a 

vote to purchase land the council 

had already decided not to 

purchase at a prior meeting for 

around $225,000. This property 

is not well-suited for the future 

needs of a sewer system. At that 

prior meeting, council decided to 

spend funds to expand the incomplete 

water system instead. 

If the council decides to purchase 

this property with a bank 

loan, it will force an increase in 

the current tax rate beginning 

next year and will deplete the 

city’s cash reserve by approximately 

$16,000 before the new 

tax rate increase can take effect 

to cover the cost of a note payment. 

The new tax increase will 

cost each household about $120 a 

year, just for this property. 

Another item concerning a 

sewer system is taking over the 

school’s current waste disposal 

system. I would like to remind 

the council and make the citizens 

aware that that system is in need 

of repair already and will require 

an upgrade in the very near 

future. 

I know Mr. (Monty) Chapman 

(Paradise ISD superintendent) 

would like to get it out of his responsibility 

and off his budget, but 

keep in mind the school system 

budget is several times that of the 

city and the tax burden to assume 

responsibility for it alone will be 

high. Then the city will also have 

to run lines and add lift stations to 

tie into that system. This idea had 

also been discussed and decided 

against at a prior meeting. 

Implementing a sewer system 

sounds like a good idea, but so did 

OPINION 

Eventful 2012 included several ‘happy returns’ 

BY ROY EATON 

reaton@wcmessenger.com 

To say that 2012 has been 

an eventful year for me 

would be an understatement. 

First, as my wife says, 

I failed retirement. After 

almost four years loafi ng 

and fooling with my antique 

cars, I returned in 

September as publisher of 

the Messenger. It has been 

an absolute joy to be back 

working with this great 

staff, many of whom I had 

worked with side-by-side for 

more than 20 years. 

The great staff kept the 

newspaper going despite 

the faltering economy and 

management changes. While 

I was away, 

the offi ce supply 

division 

was sold to 

Joe Neil and 

Marianne 

Henderson 

EATON so the hustle 

and bustle 

around here has been moved 

to their iCopy store. The 

quiet here is awesome. 

But the happiest news 

came in the spring when 

our daughter-in-law, Felecia, 

was working on her family 

history through ancestry. 

com. I gave her my adoption 

papers from Hope Cottage 

in 1937, and she very quickly 

discovered I had three 

sisters and two brothers 

living in Minnesota. They 

Decatur: A great 

place to live 

BY JEANNINE EATON 

The holidays are always 

a great time for refl ection, 

and recently I was thinking 

about what a great town 

we live in. There are always 

negatives about a city, but 

here are a few of the positives 

about Decatur. 

First, we are without a 

doubt the Cowboy Capital 

of Texas. Trevor Brazile has 

won more world championships 

than I can count and 

now a younger generation, 

Tuf and Clif Cooper, are 

coming on strong. Recently 

in Las Vegas, Trevor won 

his 10th all-around cowboy 

title and Tuf won his second 

consecutive world title 

in tie-down roping. 

To keep Decatur’s name 

at the top of the cowboy list, 

for the second year David’s 

Western Store and National 

Ropers Supply set up a 

retail store in one of the 

big hotels in Las Vegas and 

many Decatur residents 

spent a week or more out 

there working in the store. 

Second, Decatur has one 

of the best health-care 

systems of any city of 6,000 

persons. Wise Regional 

Health System has grown 

to more than 1,000 employees 

and offers top-notch 

family and specialized care 

for all of Wise County and 

many surrounding counties. 

A new community health 

clinic on the 

hospital’s 

west campus 

is designed to 

offer health 

care for 

low-income 

EATON 

residents. 

That 

quality inpatient and 

emergency room care is 

matched by a countywide 

EMS system that when 

combined with the county’s 

fi re departments offers unequaled 

emergency care for 

all of us. Hats off to Wise 

County Commissioners 

for providing funding for 

these special services and 

to the countless volunteer 

fi refi ghters throughout the 

county. 

Third, is the beautiful 

Decatur Civic Center. Our 

friends from throughout 

Texas marvel at how a 

community our size can 

have such an outstanding 

facility. We always tell 

them we have it because of 

the vision of the Decatur 

City Council, the Economic 

Development Corporation 

board and dozens of citizens 

See Decatur on page 6A 

never knew I existed. 

In June we traveled to 

Minnesota to meet all of 

them, and it was delightful. 

My sisters plan to visit us in 

January and meet all of our 

family and we are excited 

to show them Decatur and 

Wise County. Hopefully my 

brothers will be able to visit 

in the spring. 

Since their visit will 

coincide with the Fort Worth 

Stock Show, I plan to take 

them there and they also 

want to visit the site of the 

Kennedy assassination in 

Dallas. 

My birth-mother lived in 

Hamilton when I was born. 

She was a registered nurse 

and went to Hope Cottage 

in Dallas and worked in a 

nearby maternity hospital 

until I was born. She was 

27 at the time. My parents, 

Maurine and Virgil Eaton, 

adopted me in 1938 and 

took me to their farm home 

in Rhome, where I had a 

wonderful childhood. 

After World War II my 

birth-mother married a 

soldier from Minnesota, and 

they made their farm home 

near Park Rapids. Ironically 

that is a half-hour away from 

our newspaper friends Mike 

and Jan Parta whom we had 

visited a few years ago. 

My birth mother, Mila Mae 

Weeks, died in 1988. We got 

to visit the farm home where 

the children grew up and 

the cemetery where Mila 

Mae and her husband, Virgil 

YOUR VIEWS 

the water system — and it’s still 

incomplete because people didn’t 

stop and analyze the whole situation. 

The few households within 

the city limits will have a tremendous 

tax burden to bear with the 

cost to implement and maintain 

something I believe most have no 

desire for. 

If the council truly feels this 

is the best route to take the city 

down, I hope they put out a survey 

or a petition to the citizens 

before passing something only 

on the recommendation of people 

who don’t even live in our town. 

The real cost of trying to implement 

a sewer system is not going 

to be $1.2 million or $1.7 million; 

it will be at least $5 million to do 

it correctly and probably closer 

to $7 million. Keep in mind that’s 

just to put the system in, not 

hire operators, run the system 

or maintain it. It is not like the 

water system where we just buy 

the water, put it in the tower and 

let it run back out; it’s much more 

involved. 

My hope and prayer is that wisdom 

and practical analysis of all 

the facts dealing with this sewer 

system idea will guide the council’s 

decision. 

Weeks are buried. 

Another highlight of my 

year was our annual family 

vacation to Park Cities, Utah, 

just outside Salt Lake City. 

That area is the center for 

the Church of Jesus Christ 

of Latter Day Saints and we 

had an opportunity to visit 

many Mormon historic sites 

and even hear a rehearsal 

of the Mormon Tabernacle 

Choir. 

Another great adventure 

occurred in October when our 

son Barry and I made our annual 

pilgrimage to Hershey, 

Pa. for the Antique Automobile 

Club of America’s annual 

fall meet. While there we discovered 

the Milton Hershey 

School for underprivileged 

boys and girls. 

The decision to put up eight or 

10 four-way stop signs on every 

corner of a very small section of 

the city, when we don’t even have 

a police staff, leaves me with some 

doubt, though. 

This year’s budget for street 

signs was $1,000, and there has 

been more than $3,000 in materials 

alone spent. This doesn’t include 

the cost to install them. I would 

not consider this a wise use of the 

people’s money and neither would a 

sewer system be at this time. 

Michael Robertson 

Paradise 

Federal prisoner 

laments drug 

sentencing 

For 32 years, I had been a 

resident of Wise County. Now I’m 

serving a life sentence in the federal 

prison system for a fi rst-time, 

non-violent drug crime. 

It wasn’t that I had truckloads 

of drugs, or even that I killed anyone 

(‘Man gets 40 years for gruesome 

murder’ was a recent headline 

in the Messenger). It was for 

no other reason than I would not 

It is a fascinating place, 

with more than 195 group 

homes for kids and their 

house parents. The success 

rate of the school is phenomenal 

with more than 80 percent 

of last year’s graduates 

attending college, many of 

them with scholarships from 

Hershey. 

2012 will go down in my 

memory as a wonderful year 

— and I hope yours has been 

as well. 

We’ll see all of you in 2013 

with what will be an even 

better community newspaper 

that serves Wise County. We 

will all work hard to make 

sure that happens. 

 

Roy Eaton is publisher of 

the Wise County Messenger. 

cooperate with the government 

and exercised my constitutional 

right to a jury trial. 

For the amount of drugs I was 

caught with I should have received 

no more than 15 years. 

What the people of the U.S. 

do not understand is how their 

constitutional rights are being 

destroyed by the so-called “Drug 

War.” Until you take the politics 

out, this drug war will never end. 

Too many elected offi cials are too 

worried about being re-elected 

instead of doing what’s right. 

We need more people like Rusty 

White and Barry Green (who I 

went to school with in Bridgeport) 

who are willing to try a different 

approach instead of a “lock-emup” 

attitude. 

I’ve just started my 18th year in 

prison. I have faxed four commutation 

requests to the presidents 

during this time for a reduction of 

my sentence. I believe my family 

and I have done enough time 

for a non-violent drug crime. 

Since there isn’t any parole in the 

federal prison system, I will never 

gain my freedom again. 

Tommy Jackson, 27477-077 

United States Penitentiary 

Beaumont

Nettie Faye Dickinson 

1931-2012 

Nettie Faye Dickinson, 81, 

a sales clerk, died Monday, 

Dec. 24, 2012, in Bridgeport. 

Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 29, at Hawkins 

Funeral Home in Bridgeport 

with the Rev. Walter Waiser 

officiating. Pallbearers are 

Richard Blake, Matthew 

Blake, David Blake and Eddie 

Cantrell. Burial will be 

in Chico Cemetery. 

Nettie was born Aug. 19, 

1931, to William and Effie 

(Cox) Newkirk. She maried 

Harold Dickinson in Hopkins 

County and worked for 

KMart as a sales clerk. 

She was preceded in death 

by her parents and her husband, 

Harold Dickinson. 

Survivors include her 

Yvonne Joette Davis 

1931-2012 

Yvonne Joette Davis, 81, 

formerly of Decatur, died 

Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in 

Granbury. 

Funeral was Dec. 24 at 

Coker-Hawkins Funeral 

Home in Decatur with the 

Rev. Ken May officiating. 

Burial was private at Oaklawn 

Cemetery. Pallbearers 

were Terry Skodack, Jim 

Archer, Ken Archer, Stephen 

Skodack, Kevin Skodack 

and Melvin Woody. 

Joette was born July 6, 

1931, in Abbott to Joe Leslie 

and Opal (Hixson) Eagan. 

She married Roland Davis 

Jan. 8, 1949, in Big Spring. 

She is survived by her 

husband of 63 years, Roland 

Davis of Granbury; 

daughters DeeAnn Archer 

and husband, Jim, of Deca- 

Harlon “Bo” Wright, 60 

died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, 

after a brief battle with cancer. 

Funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 29, at Hilltop Family 

Church, 1227 Old Cottondale 

Rd., in Springtown. 

Burial will follow at Mt. 

Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 

is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hilltop 

Family Church. 

Bo was born Aug. 21, 1952, 

in Fort Worth to Harlon Os- 

Bonnie Beth Kerley, 79, 

a retired secretary, died 

Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in 

Bridgeport. 

No service is scheduled at 

this time. 

Bonnie was born Nov. 23, 

1933, to Dwight and Ethel 

(Swenson) Quam. She married 

William Kerley in 1986 

in Midland. 

Bonnie grew up in Minnesota 

and taught kindergarten 

after receiving her as- 

Angela Marie Maliska 

1974-2012 

Angela Marie Maliska, 37, 

died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, 

in Decatur. 

Mass was Dec. 28 at Assumption 

of the Blessed Virgin 

Mary Catholic Church 

with Father Jacob Alvares 

officiating. 

Angela was born Dec. 29, 

1974, in Mariemont, Ohio, to 

Charles Otis and Judith Renee 

(Glaser) Maliska II. 


mother, Judy Flusche of Decatur; 

brother Miles Maliska 

and wife, Pamela, of Broken 

Arrow, Okla.; sister Renee 

Fandrich and husband, Michael, 

of Arlington; grandmother 

Joan Glaser of White 

Bear Lake, Minn.; nieces Megan 

Kemp, Loren Cooper and 

Taylor Ann Fandrich; and 

nephew Lachlan Maliska. 

Wise County Messenger, 

December 29, 2012 


OBITUARIES 

Bertha Plowman 

Mary Lois ‘Penny’ Baisden 

1922-2012 

1939-2012 

daughters, Bertha Plowman, 90, of 

Corinth; four Mary Lois “Penny” Bais- 

Holland and 

K a t h r y n Decatur, died Friday, Dec. 

great-grandden, 73, a tax appraiser, died 

wife, Lara- 

Blake and 21, 2012, in Decatur. 

children; Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in 

ine, of Chico, 

husband, Funeral was Dec. 24 at 

s o n - i n - l a w Decatur. 

James Hol- 

Richard, of Coker-Hawkins Funeral 

Bill Pierce of Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, 

land of Azle, 

Alvord, Hel- Home in Decatur with pri- 

Jacksboro; Dec. 29, at Hawkins Funeral 

Steven Camp 

en Cantrell vate burial at Pleasant 

sisters Opal Home in Bridgeport with 

of Corinth and 

DICKINSON of Bedford Grove No. 1 Cemetery. 

PLOWMAN Phillips, An- Rick Ross officiating. Pall- BAISDEN Randal Camp 

and Shirley Bertha was born April 27, 

nie Ryan, bearers include the members 

of Corinth; 

Griffith and husband, Rich- 1922, in Park Springs to Lon and Ruby Bennett; brother of the 301st Fuels Manage- daughters Barbara Rumer 

ard, of North Richland Hills; and Esther (Early) O’Dell. Charles O’Dell and wife, Carment Flight of the Air Force and husband, Boyd, and Jan 

her son, Eddie Cantrell and She married Carlie Plowla; numerous nieces, neph- Reserve. Burial will be in Ol- Newton and husband, Rob- 

wife, Katherine, of Guthrie, man in 1963 in Bridgeport. ews, and a host of friends. ive Branch Cemetery. ert, all of Sunset; 34 grand- 

Okla.; grandchildren Mat- She is survived by her hus- She was preceded in death Penny was born July 25, children; 20 great-grandchilthew, 

David, Jacqueline, band, Carlie Plowman of De- by her parents; husband Kel- 1939, to William and Nettie dren; daughter-in-law Dwana 

Gregory, John and Ashlea; catur; son Jim Ford and wife, ly Ford of Decatur; daughter (Kitchens) Smith in Carls- Holland of Midred; brothers 

12 great-grandchildren; Barbara, of Springtown; Vicki Pierce; granddaughter bad, N.M. She married Clar- Winston Smith and wife, Bar- 

other family members; and grandsons Dustin Ford and Sally Longoria; two sisters; ence Douglas Baisden May bara, of Winnsboro and Andy 

a host of friends. 

wife, Tracy, of Grand Prairie, and two brothers. 

27, 2000, in Decatur. Penny Smith and wife, Janett, of 

Joe Pierce and wife, Laura, 

was a member of the Tennes- Decatur; sisters Rosetta Jen- 

Wise County Messenger, of Bridgeport, and Michael 

Wise County Messenger, see Genealogy. 

nings of Decatur, Jennie Per- 

December 29, 2012 Pierce and wife, Reneé, of 


She was preceded in death kins of Lewisville and Sandy 

by her parents; son Norm Hol- Rowland and husband, Jack, 

Rhonda Kaye Al Ramahi 

land; granddaughter LaTisha 

Holland; brother David 

of McAlester, Okla.; sister-inlaw 

Jo Smith of Bowie; nu- 

1968-2012 

Smith; and sisters Annie Mae 

Smith and Edna Fay Smith. 

merous nieces, nephews, and 

a host of friends. 

tur, and Nan- Rhonda Kaye Al Rama- 

and husband, She is survived by her huscy 

Skodack hi, 44, a housewife, died 

Aaron, of San band of 12 years, C.D. Bais- 


and husband, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in 

Antonio, Meladen of Decatur; sons Robert 


Terry, of 

Bartonville; 

Paradise. 

Graveside service is 1 p.m. 

nie Gates and 

fiancé, Danny, Thomas Alvin Tune Jr. 

grandchildren 

Ken Archer, 

Monday, Dec. 31, at Liberty 

Cemetery near Morgan Mill, 

of Chico, Jessica 

Roseneau 

1940-2012 

DAVIS Kyle 

Katy 

Archer, 

Liddle, 

with the Rev. Oma Coker officiating. 

Visitation is 4 to 

AL RAMAHI of Fort Worth, 

and Emily Thomas Alvin Tune Jr., 72, brick mason and a member of 

Stephen Skodack, Kev- 6 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Glavac of Fort Worth; her died Tuesday Dec. 25, 2012, Lake Pointe at the Mansions 

in Skodack and Sarah Funeral Home in Bridge- parents, Buddy and Jane in Rockwall. 

Church. 

Skodack; great-grandchilport. Hull; grandson Aiden Jones; Funeral is 11 a.m. Mon- He is survived by his wife 

dren Dylan Kendall Archer, Pallbearers will be Buddy her sister, Terri Allen and day, Dec. 31, at Rest Haven of 21 years, Bonnie June 

Allyson Liddle and Liberty Hull, David Hull, William husband, Tommy, of Chat- Funeral Home, 2500 State (Hallford) Tune; daugh- 

Skodack; numerous cousins; Hull, Aaron Jones, Danny tanooga, Tenn.; brothers Highway 66 East, in Rockters Rhonda Tune, Sherri 

and a host of friends. Tolliver and Tommy Allen. David Hull and wife, Sue, of wall with Dr. Bill Cathey of- Erwin and Mary (Skeeter) 

She was preceded in death Rhonda was born Oct. 29, Burleson and William Hull ficiating. Graveside service is Goodwin; six stepchildren; 

by her parents. 

1968, in Jacksboro to Ray- and wife, Anna, of Paradise; 2:30 p.m. in Aurora Cemetery. sisters Nancy Bufford and 

Memorials may be made mond and Nona Jane (Ad- her very special friends, Ron Visitation is 10 to 11 a.m. Medy Wright; and numerous 

to the Alzheimer’s Associaams) Hull. 

Johnson, Michael Malone Monday prior to the service. grandchildren and greattion, 

101 Summit Ave., Suite She was preceded in death and Jeff Lindteigen; other Thomas was born April 20, grandchildren. 

300, Fort Worth, TX 76102. by her grandson, Jacob Al- family members and a host 1940, in Montague to Thomas 

len Jones. 

of friends. 

Alvin and Margrett Nancy 





daughters, Brandy Jones 



(Cole) Tune. He was a master 


Harlon ‘Bo’ Wright 

1952-2012 

car Wright 

Jr. and Mary 

Nell Wheeler 

Wright. He 

was a sergeant 

with 

the Wise 

WRIGHT County Sheriff’s 

Office 

for 22 years and was named 

Deputy of the Year in 2011. 

He was a 1983 world champion 

wild horse racer, bullfighter 

and rodeo clown. Bo 

loved to cook barbecue and 

travel in his motor home 

with all the grandkids. 

More than 20 years ago 

he and John Conway helped 

start Hilltop Family Church, 

where he served as the 

church treasurer. Bo was 

a member of Greenwood 

Lodge No. 779 and was a 

32nd Degree Master Mason. 

Bo was preceded in death 

by his father; son Jeremy 

Wright; and sister Truma 

Bonnie Beth Kerley 

sociate’s degree 

in education. 

After marrying, 

she worked 

as a secretary 

and led various 

church choirs 

and sang in an 

KERLEY 

opera chorus 

as well as singing solos. She 

was an accomplished pianist 

and vocalist. 

After retiring, she lived in 

Colorado and then moved to 

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North Texas with her husband, 

Bill. She was a member 

of the Runaway Bay 

Community Church. 

She was preceded in death 

by her parents and her husband. 


daughters, Paula Hanssen 

of St. Louis, and Heidi 

Muensterer and husband, 

Heribert, of Southlake; 

stepdaughter Terry Cooke 

of Odessa; granddaughters 

Nell Davidson. 

Survivors include his wife, 

Vicki Wright of Boyd; son 

Ben Wright and wife, Paula, 

of Fort Worth; grandchildren 

Lucas, Destiny, Larkyn 

Wright, and Myka Poteet; 

mother Mary Nell Wright of 

Boyd; sister Luanne Robinson 

of Boyd; nephews Chris 

Davidson and Flint Robinson; 

and numerous cousins. 



Sarah Andress of St. Louis, 

and Julia and Laura Muensterer 

of Southlake; sister 

Joan Quam of Waconia, 

Minn.; and brother Michael 

Quam of McKinleyville, Calif.; 

other family members 

and a host of friends. 



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Kerry Scott Bouchillon 

1971-2012 

Kerry Scott Bouchillon, 

41, a railroad switchman, 

died Thursday, Dec. 27, 

2012, in Decatur. 

Graveside service is 2 p.m. 

Sunday, Dec. 30, at Paradise 

Cemetery with Bro. David 

Kelly officiating. Visitation 

is 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at 

Hawkins Funeral Home in 

Bridgeport. 

Kerry was born July 3, 

1971, in Grand Prairie to 

Robert and Audrey (Williams) 

Bouchillon. He married 

Lisa Dawn Stanford 

Dec. 20, 2009, in Decatur. 

Kerry was a member of the 

First Baptist Church in Paradise. 

He was preceded in death 

by his mother, Audrey Dean 

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wife, Lisa 

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BOUCHILLON ter Taylor 

B o u c h i l l o n 

of Ponder; father Robert 

Bouchillon of Paradise; sister 

Debra McKelvain and 

husband, Randy, of Alvord; 

numerous aunts, uncles, 

nieces, nephews, and a host 

of friends. 

Memorials may be made 

to Paradise Cemetery, 4170 

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Meter swap 

begins Jan. 7 

BY ERIKA PEDROZA 

epedroza@wcmessenger.com 

Water and electric meters 

for accounts in the city of 

Bridgeport will be replaced 

and upgraded beginning 

Jan. 7, as part of a performance 

contract project ap- 

proved in August. 

Workers wearing 

either safety 

green or blue 

shirts bearing 

a “Siemens/PVI 

Meter Team” logo 

and driving trucks 

marked with the 

same logo will swap out the 

meters. Two crews will swap 

water meters (about 20 daily) 

and another will work on 

electric meters (between 40 

and 45 a day). 

According to a press release 

issued by Amber Fogelman, 

the city’s community 

relations manager, meter 

replacement could cause a 

temporary, approximately 

30-minute loss of service. 

Commercial meter customers 

will be notifi ed of water 

and electric shutoffs in advance. 

Anyone with special 

needs for water or electric- 

BRIDGEPORT 

Water/electric 

meters 

informational 

6:30 p.m. 

Monday, Jan. 14 

Bridgeport City 

Hall, 900 Thompson 

St. 

ity should notify the city at 

(940) 683-3400. 

“Please pardon any inconvenience 

during this upgrade 

to your service,” the 

press release read. 

The transition should be 

completed and tested the 

third week of February, then 

should “go live” on 

March 1 for the 

fi rst “true reading.” 

The project was 

implemented for 

“the means to 

implement capital 

improvements to 

reduce energy and related 

costs” by improving lighting 

systems, waste management, 

water conservation, 

technology infrastructure, 

water meters and heating, 

ventilation and air conditioning 

equipment. 

Answers to frequently 

asked questions will be 

available at www.Cityof- 

Bridgeport.net and on the 

Community Bulletin section 

of the City Hall lobby. 

An informational meeting 

on the new meters will be 

held 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 

14, at City Hall (900 Thompson 

St.). 

Decatur: Great place 


dedicated to the community. 

Fourth is the marvelous 

cooperation between the 

city’s churches to provide 

for those less fortunate. I 

particularly think about 

the First Baptist Church, 

Decatur Church of Christ, 

First United Methodist 

Church and the Oak Grove 

United Methodist church 

who among others unselfishly 

support the Wise Area 

Relief Mission. Rick Ross, 

the pulpit minister of the 

Decatur Church of Christ 

is chairman of the WARM 

board. 

But WARM isn’t the only 

innovative program for the 

needy. Former Mayor Joe 

Lambert and the Rev. Ken 

May, pastor of the First 

Baptist Church, spearheaded 

a program a couple 

of years ago called Decatur 

Cares that provides food for 

children during the summer 

break. The program 

served almost 200 children 

this year with weekly food 

supplies. 

Fifth, we often joke about 

Decatur being the fast-food 

capital of North Texas and 

for our population, we may 

be right. But the national 

chains aren’t the only successful 

dining spots that 

draw crowds week after 

week. There are many 

home-owned restaurants 

that pack in the crowds day 

after day. I’m particularly 

thrilled about the restaurants 

that are fi lling the 

courthouse square with 

diners day and night. Main 

Street never looked so 

bright at night. 

Sixth, how could we 

overlook the Decatur 

Public Library — voted the 

best small-town library in 

America? City Manager 

Brett Shannon said he was 

thrilled when the library 

was honored, but knew that 

larger cities would soon 

be recruiting our excellent 

librarian, Cecilia Barham, 

and he was right. We’ve lost 

her to North Richland Hills, 

but a new librarian is on 

the way and Cecilia has assured 

the library board she 

will be close by to help her 

successor. 

My list would not be 

complete without a special 

appreciation to our local 

government. With the 

shameful gridlock in Washington 

and Austin, you 

can count on our city and 

county government and our 

school system to keep us on 

track with quality, honest 

and innovative leadership. 

While we may be disappointed 

occasionally by a 

less than honest elected 

offi cial, it is so rare that it 

makes big news when it 

happens. 

Finally, it is the generosity 

of its citizens that makes 

Decatur great. Look at any 

issue of the Messenger and 

you will likely see a story of 

some individual, company 

or organization providing 

gifts for those less fortunate. 

You can multiply 

those public stories many 

times as many persons 

quietly and without fanfare 

give of their time and 

money to help others. 

Every Decatur fi re truck I 

see has a slogan painted on 

the side that explains the 

department’s mission. It 

says “To Help Others” and 

that personifi es a city that 

I’m proud to call home. 

 

Jeannine Eaton is the 

retired business manager of 

the Wise County Messenger 

and served for more than 

20 years as a director of the 

Wise Regional Health System. 

She has been a Decatur 

resident for more than 35 

years. 

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OF 

AREA CHURCHES 

Trinity Baptist Church 

Boyd 

Pastor: Terry Phillips 

Traditional Workship Service 

Sunday Bible Study ....................9:30 a.m. 

Sunday Worship ........................10:45 a.m. 

Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m. 

Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m. 

455 W. Rock Island Avenue 

Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281 

Email: trinitybaptistboyd@embarqmail.com 

Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church 

4789 South FM 730 


940-627-2860 

Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 

www.pleasantgrovecowboychurch.com 

Church Briefs 

WISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH 

TRAP SHOOT 

Sunday, Dec 29 • 10 am 

Bring Your Family 

Sunday School ...........9:45 a.m. 

Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. 

Children’s Church .........11 a.m. 

Evening Prayer ............... 6 p.m. 

Evening Worship .......6:30 p.m. 

Wednesday Night .......... 7 p.m. 

IMMANUEL BAP TIST 

106 S. Lane, Decatur 

Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980 

Bro. Louis Horton 

* Fundamental * Old-Fash ioned * Missionary * 

Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible 

Bus Ministry, Christian School 

Tree of f 

Life Church h r h 

Wisdom is a Tree of Life to those who embrace her; 

happy are those who hold her tightly. Proverbs 3:18 NLT 

Pastors 

Dr. Francisco J & Karen L Valenzuela 

Here at Tree of Life Church, we endeavor to make 

our conversation gracious and attractive so that 

we will have the right response for everyone. For 

we want everything we say and do, to be worthy 

of being kept in the memory of others. 

We invite you to join us for Sunday Services at 11 a.m. 

888 CR 4213 • Decatur 

940-273-9014 

www.fjvm.org • doctor@fjvm.org 

Where Faith and Adventure Meet! 

140 N. FM 730 - Boyd 

940-433-2607 

Visit our website at www.fbcboyd.org or 

Find us on Facebook - First Baptist Church of Boyd 

Sunday School - 10 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. 

Pastor, Mark Autry 

Nursery Available all services 

5TH SUNDAY SINGING 

Sunday, December 30 • 6 pm 

Bring your Guitars, Banjos, Voices or Just Come 

Enjoy Good Ole Country/Western & Gospel Music 

Everyone Welcome 

2070 Old Denton Road, Decatur 

940-210-8899 or 940-389-4588 

Pastor Patti Mahaffey 

Bistro: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 

Worship: 10:45 a.m. 

Wed: Bible Study/Choir 6 p.m. 

Active Women’s Group - Nursery Available 

“A Historic Church for every Generation” 

Sunday School ............................. 8:45 a.m. 

Worship ........................................... 10 a.m. 

1st & 3rd Thur. Bible Study ........ 6:30 p.m. 

Rev.Gerald Epperson 

www.trinitylutheranbridgeport.org 

940-683-5604 

1307 10th St., Bridgeport 

Sycamore Baptist Church 

Glorifying God Through His Word 

Sunday School 9:45am 

Worship Service 11:00am 

See website for Sunday Evening activities 

Wednesday Night 7:00pm 

Bible Study, Children In Action, Youth 

133 CR 2425 

Decatur, Texas 

940-627-2400 

PARADISE 

UNITED 

METHODIST 

CHURCH 

301 Oak St., Paradise 

940.969.2069 

(From US 380 in Decatur, go 

north on FM 51 for 8 miles. 

Turn left on CR 2535, the 

church is 1/2 mile on the left) 

www.sycamoredecatur.com 

Sunday 

Class 

9:30 a.m. 

Worship Celebration 

10:30 a.m. 

Wednesday 

Bible Classes 

6:45 p.m. 

Hwy. 380, 1 mile west of 

Hwy. 287, Decatur 

940-627-6131 

www.centralfellowship.com 

Decatur Church of Christ 

"Where Your Family Will Find A Home" 

• Family Bible Study For All Ages 

• The Childrens Place (A Mother's Day Out) 2 days a week 

FM 51 South and Preskitt Rd. 


Phone 940-627-1912 

www.decaturchurchofchrist.com 

First United 

Methodist 

Church of Boyd 

Sunday School 10 a.m. (All Ages) 

Sunday Worship 11 a.m. 

Wednesday Youth 6 p.m. 

Rev. Sara Hardaway 

940-433-5334 

540 S. Allen St. (FM 730 S.) Boyd 

First Pres by te ri an 

Church 

1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX 

940-683-4779 

Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar 

Sunday Fellowship... 9:30 a.m. 

Sunday School…10 a.m. 

Sunday Worship…11 a.m. 

Come & Share The Joy 

“A Warm Welcome Awaits You 

at First Presbyterian.” 

NEW SA LEM 

FREEWILL 

BAPTIST 

CHURCH 

SUNDAY 

10 a.m.…Sunday School 

11 a.m.……Morning Wor ship 

940-627-5413 

@ hli k 

carwom@embarqmail.com 

Hwy. 51 South 


Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m. 

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. 

Sunday Evening. Small groups including a 

5 p.m. meeting at the church 

Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 

Ken May, Pastor 

1200 W. Preskitt (940) 627-3235 fi rstdecatur.us

SUNDAY 

Sunday School .......................9:45 a.m. 

Morning Worship ..................10:45 a.m. 

Evening Worship .........................5 p.m. 

WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. 

Awana Program • Teen Ministry 

Adult Bible Study 

“We’re excited about 

what God is doing!” 

701 W. Hale • Decatur 

Life Pointe 

WORSHIP CENTER 

Services 

Sunday ...........................................10 am 

Tuesday Night Prayer ....................7 pm 

Wednesday Cowboy Church ........7 pm 

1201 FM 718 • Aurora, TX 76078 

For more information call 

817.995.8831 

or email revje white@yahoo.com 

An Independent Spirit-Filled Church 

Rhome 

Church of Christ 

170 W. 1st, Rhome 

Sunday Bible Class 

all ages .............. 9:30 a.m. 

Sun. Worship .............. 10:30 a.m. 

Sun. Evening ..................... 6 p.m. 

Wed. Bible Study .............. 7 p.m. 

817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325 

817-636-2496 

www.rhomechurchofchrist.org 

First 

United 

Methodist 

Church 

of Bridgeport 

SUNDAY 

Sunday School ................. 10 a.m. 

Worship .......... 8:45 & 10:55 a.m. 

WEDNESDAY 

Family Fellowship Meal .....5-6 p.m. 

Studies for all ages ............ 6 p.m. 

Sr. High Bible Study ......7:30 p.m. 

Nursery provided for all services 

Rev. Mike Miller 

940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193 

608 17th Street, Bridgeport 

A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church 

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 

Services 10:30 a.m. 

Wednesday 

TFH Youth 5:30 p.m. 

Call 940-627-5365 

Call 940-627-5365 

tfhpeople.com 

Directions: We are easy to fi nd, located right off of 

Hwy 380. From Decatur head West 4 miles we are 

on the left. From Bridgeport head East 4 miles we 

are on the right. 

Greenwood 

Church of Christ 

Sunday Bible Class ...............10 a.m. 

Sunday Worship ....................11 a.m. 

Sunday Evening Worship ....... 6 p.m. 

Wednesday Worship ............... 7 p.m. 

Minister Bob Ross 

FM 1204 • Greenwood 

Same location for over 100 years. 

940-393-3484 

2840 U.S. Hwy. 380 • Decatur 

(1.5 miles west of U.S. 287) 

940-627-1006 

www.ccdecatur.org 

Today’s Music & Casual Dress 

SUNDAY 

9:00 a.m ................Sunday School 

10:15 a.m .............. Worship Service 

6:00 p.m .................Home Groups 

MONDAY 

6:30 p.m .................Men’s Bible Study 

WEDNESDAY 

6:00 p.m ......... Youth (7th-12th grade) 

THURSDAY 

10:30 a.m & 6 p.m....Women’s Bible Study 

Looking for some spiritual nourishment in the middle 

of the week? Come join us in the Wednesday evening 

interactive Bible study at 

2347 FM 1204 

Greenwood, TX 

940-466-7338 

Other Services: 

Sunday School 10 a.m. 

Morning Worship 11 a.m. 

Sunday Evening 6 p.m. 

LUTHERAN 

CHURCH 

(LCMS) 

Temporarily Meeting at 

Candlewood Suites 

601 W Thompson Rd 


Sundays 10:30 AM 

940-886-8591 

Greenwood Baptist Church 

7 PM Bible Study 

6:30 PM - AWANA 

Discover a New Life in Christ 

SUNDAY 

Bible Study....................9 am 

Worship.................. 10:15 am 

Evening Worship........... 6 pm 

WEDNESDAY 

AWANA..................6-7:30 pm 

1204 12th St. • Bridgeport 

940-683-4037 

www.fbcbridgeport.com 

First Baptist Church 

of Slidell 

SUNDAYS 

Bible Study - 10 a.m. 

Worship - 11 a.m. 

Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. 

WEDNESDAYS 

Kidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m. 

Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m. 

940-466-3990 

www.slidellbaptist.com 

940-627-5103 

615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas 

Sunday School ..................................... 10 a.m. 

Sun. Morning Worship ........................ 11 a.m. 

Sun. Evening Worship ...........................6 p.m. 

Wed. Evening Worship ..........................7 p.m. 

Pastor: Dr. Michael Feese 

Twin Oaks 

Assembly of God 

300 Cates St. (Hwy. 920) • Bridgeport 

Pastor Gary Sessions 

Sunday School. . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. 

Morning Worship. . . . . 10:45 a.m. 

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 

Family Night (meal served) 

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 

940-683-3110 

Rhome 

United Meth od ist 

Church 

"A beautiful church, and 

friendly people" 

200 First St. 

at Dogwood 

Downtown Rhome 

817-636-2222 

www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org 

Sunday School ............9 a.m. 

Sunday Worship ........10 a.m. 

Pastor, Fredric L. Utz 

Nursery & Children’s Church 

"Remember Jesus Christ, 

raised from the dead, a 

descendant of David - that is 

my gospel" 

2 Timothy 8 


Call 

940.627.5987 

to list your church 

for as little as 

$14.80 

a week or email ads@wcmessenger.com 

for more information 

Fellowship 

Bible Church 

Bible Based Christ Centered 

Bible Study 9 a.m. 

Sunday Service 10 am 

John 15: 8-9 By this my Father is glorifi ed, 

that you bear much fruit and so prove to be 

my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so 

have I loved you. Abide in my love. 

Directions: We are located on the north side of 

Hwy 380 just west of CR1110; 4 miles west of 

Decatur, 4 miles east of Bridgeport 

You will be welcomed! 

940-626-1575 

www.fellowshipbiblentx.org 

CENTRAL 

BAPTIST CHURCH 

4793 FM 1810 • Chico 

940-644-5647 

Pastor Fred Ferren 

Sunday School (all ages).........10 a.m. 

Sunday Morning Worship.......11 a.m. 

Sunday Evening Worship.........6 p.m. 

Wednesday Evening Worship...7 p.m. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH 

wisecountycowboychurch.com 

Sunday Morning • 10:30 

Worship service • Children’s Church 

Wednesday evening • 7:00 

Bible Study • Youth 

2070 Old Denton Road 


(Off Hwy 380 Approximately 1.5 miles East of Decatur) 

Council appoints 

committee to research 

water system options 



In response to petitions 

reititerated during the public 

forum of its meeting last 

Thursday, the Paradise City 

Council named a committee 

to guide its research into a 

sewer system and water line 

extension. 

Preston Lowery and Robert 

Burns suggested a questionnaire 

be sent out so 

that city residents have the 

opportunity to voice their 

opinions on costly decisions 

such as implementing a new 

sewer system. 

“Let the people report 

back to y’all about what they 

want,” Lowery said. 

Burns added: “I would like 

to concur with the idea of 

an open mailing ... Outline 

different options for people 

to check off so there’s some 

kind of understanding as to 

what’s happening.” 

Mayor Sam Starr explained 

that the sewage system 

was considered several 

months ago, but all of these 

efforts remain in their infancy. 

“You don’t know where we 

are at all because right now 

we’re not anywhere ... We 

found some land that was 

available — but we haven’t 

purchased the land,” he said. 

“In the process of doing all 

of this the USDA changed 

its parameters and the city 

of Paradise didn’t fi t the 

parameters anymore so we 

didn’t qualify for a grant we 

were looking at (for a new 

sewer system) ... Not too long 

after that, we got a call from 

the USDA saying they’d 

changed the parameters and 

now we do qualify.” 

At that point, he said, the 

city was looking at extending 

water lines to residents who 

aren’t on the system instead 

of implementing the sewer 

system. However, the council 

will research both options to 

see which would be best for 

the city. 

“We’re not even in the 

starting block of doing anything,” 

Starr said. “We’re 

looking at this from several 

different angles to be sure 

what’s done is done right. 

That’s pretty much where 

we are.” 

So the process could “move 

along quicker,” the council 

appointed the committee, 

led by councilman Brad Largent, 

to research the cost 

effectiveness, maintenance, 

required land and other factors 

of various sewer systems; 

to look into extending 

the water lines; and to see 

what grants are available 

— which ones the city qualifi 

es for and the amounts. 

The committee also in- 

PARADISE 

Understanding 

What We Read 

CHRISTMAS 

Christmas (or Mass of Christ): It’s that time of year again when families 

and friends gather to exchange gifts and spend time together. The tradition 

of gift giving, Santa Claus, decorating Christmas trees, etc. transpired 

over the years from many celebrations in Europe and elsewhere. Most 

Christian Faiths also celebrate the birth of Christ. Nowhere in the bible 

does it command us to celebrate this event. Natural man’s thinking on how 

to please God, and the way God intended for man to go about this is quite 

the opposite. Most Biblical Historians say according to bible evidence, it 

appears that Christ was born in the early fall time of year. How did this 

tradition of celebrating December 25 as the birth of Christ come into being 

then? This celebration did not come into the Christian churches until after 

300 AD. Even before Christ was born, throughout the world at that time, 

many pagans worshipped a variety of false gods. One of the traditions of 

the pagans of northern Europe was the celebration of winter solstice, also 

known as Yule. Yule was the symbol of the pagan sun god called Mithras 

observed as being born on the shortest day of the year (Dec. 21). As the 

sun god grew, the days become longer. In order to get the pagans into 

the churches these pagan traditions were for a time accepted at some 

Christian churches until about 375 AD the church of Rome announced that 

the birth of Christ had been “discovered” to be December 25 replacing Yule! 

It is one thing to make December 25 a holiday, but quite another to make 

it a Holy Day. Jeremiah warns us of the heathen ways: “For the customs of 

the people are vain; for one cutteth a tree out of the forest. They deck it with 

silver and gold” (Jer 10:3-4). Are we saying it is wrong to meet with family 

and friends? No! But if we want to do something biblical to please God, are 

we going to follow some manmade tradition or follow what he says about it? 

“There is a way that seemeth right unto man, but” (Prov14:12). “For without 

faith (truth) it is impossible to please him”(Hebrews 11:6). Study the word. 

Second Advent Christian Church 

615 S. Owen Dr. Mustang OK 73064 

405-624-3334 Call for Bible study time 

b.ryan1@juno.com 

cludes former councilman 

Chris Harris, Burns and 

two school board presidentappointed 

representatives of 

the district. With its sewer 

system at more than 70 percent 

capacity, the district 

must have a plan in place for 

the future. 

Paradise ISD Superintendent 

Monty Chapman explained 

the school district’s 

dilemma. 

“Our concern is, if we’re 

both looking at a project in 

the future, because ours has 

to be done within a certain 

timeline, we don’t want to 

handcuff the city and tax the 

citizens twice if we go out 

there and do a bond,” he said. 

“Then at a later date y’all 

come in and do a city system, 

and they’re being charged 

fees and charged from the 

school side on the bond note 

on two different facilities doing 

the same thing — one for 

the kids, one for the citizens. 

“Basically it would be the 

citizens of the city doing double 

duty ... We are willing to 

be in a joint context with the 

city ... We want to do whatever 

we can do to be good 

stewards for our citizens.” 

The fi ndings will be presented 

to the citizens to vote 

on. City Secretary Teresa 

Moody was to check with 

the city’s attorney to see if it 

would be possible to put the 

sewer system on the ballot. 

If not, the city would hold 

some kind of straw vote to 

“have a better idea of what 

the citizens want.” 

“When the city of Paradise 

did the water lines, if it 

would’ve been put on a ballot, 

it would’ve been turned 

down,” Harris said. “But it 

wasn’t done that way. It was 

done because a few people 

voted for it.” 

Burns added: “Even if we 

take that referendum vote 

under advisement as to this 

is maybe the direction we’re 

leaning, it may not be binding 

or mandatory, but we at 

least know what the public 

wants. 

“I think it’s only fair,” he 

continued. “We prayed as we 

started that this be a democratic 

process ... Let’s get the 

democratic process going 

forward. Do the referendum 

vote. Find out what Paradise 

wants.” 

Largent agreed. 

“I defi nitely think we need 

feedback of the citizens on 

any of the water, septic issues,” 

he said. “When we’re 

talking millions of dollars, 

we defi nitely need to know 

what the citizens think.” 

Councilman Roy Steel 

added: “I agree with it 100 

percent. We work for the 

people. We don’t work for 

ourselves.” 

Steve Ryan


BY BOB BUCKEL 

bbuckel@wcmessenger.com 

Prior to 2012, it had been 

a long time since I was “the 

new guy” — anywhere. 

As the year began I 

had just left a job where I 

served for nearly 25 years. I 

know some people thought 

I was retiring, but I’m too 

young and too poor for that. 

I had no idea what the 

future held, but I did know 

As time 

passes by ... 

BY KRISTEN TRIBE 

ktribe@wcmessenger.com 

I’ve never been one to mourn the 

passage of time. 

But this year was different. 

When my oldest turned 9, my 

heart ached as I realized “our time” 

with him was halfway over. Refl ecting 

on the previous nine years and 

the speed at which they passed, I 

know that the next nine will be a 

blur — and then he’ll be 18. 

(Deep breath.) 

Which is a good thing. It means 

he’s healthy, growing and things are 

as they should be. And although I’m 

proud of the young man he’s becoming, 

I still have this small pocket of 

sadness, and I’m not sure where to 

put it. I can’t even explain why it’s 

there. 

Four months after his birthday, 

my grandmother died. She was 84, 

but still, it was unexpected. She was 

probably ready, but we weren’t. I 

guess you never are. 

I take comfort in the fact that she 

passed away peacefully and was released 

in death from the constraints 

of her aged mind and body. And best 

of all, I know she’s been reunited 

in heaven with her husband — my 

grandfather — who died 43 years 

ago. I can’t imagine how much she 

missed him. 

But now that she’s gone, it’s the 

start of a new chapter for our family. 

I anticipate a happy ending, but 

it’s different. Not bad, just different, 

and for some reason, that makes my 

heart ache a little. 

Maybe these feelings are as natural 

as the passage of time, maybe 

they’ll melt away. 

But in the meantime, I won’t wonder 

“why” they’re there, just acknowledge 

they are and move forward, 

treasuring each moment and recognizing 

the signifi cance of every day 

in the new year. 

 

Kristen Tribe is the Messenger’s 

news editor. 

2012 opened a new chapter 

that after a few months to 

decompress I would need 

to go to work again. I just 

didn’t know where. 

I enjoyed some time as 

a handyman around the 

house, basking in the glow 

of our fi rst wedding, the 

buzz that comes from your 

baby being a senior in high 

school. There’s a scary/joyful 

uncertainty that comes 

when Dad quits his job. 

So, it was a year of new 

BOB BUCKEL 

experiences. 

A chance inquiry brought 

me to the Messenger. I had 

known Roy and Jeannine 

Eaton and many other folks 

here for decades, and seeing 

them at press conventions 

had always been a highlight. 

Also, we’ve been members of 

a Decatur church for several 

years and have many dear 

friends because of that. So I 

didn’t walk in the door as a 

complete stranger. 

But given that our job 

here is community journalism, 

it’s a monumental 

challenge to strip away 25 

years of familiarity and 

start fresh. I’m used to 

knowing everybody, knowing 

the back-stories, where 

the bodies are buried, who 

to go to for the real scoop 

— even if you can’t always 

print it. 

Luckily, we have people 

at the Messenger who can 

2012 through the lens 

BY JOE DUTY 

jduty@wcmessenger.com 

“The past is behind. Learn from it. The 

future is ahead. Prepare for it. The present 

is here. Live it.” 

— Thomas S. Monson 

As I go back through the images I’ve 

captured in 2012, I refl ect on the positives 

and negatives of the year, as well 

as ways I can improve on things to come. 

I contemplate with appreciation what I 

have gained whether personally, professionally, 

mentally, emotionally or spiritually. 

Recently, as I was shooting the Veterans 

Christmas Wreath Ceremony, I 

was approached by Rosa Martinez, an 

older resident of Decatur who has the 

most heartwarming smile and a great 

outlook on life. I remember seeing her 

several times at various ceremonies over 

the years, as she is married to a local 

veteran. Mrs. Martinez complimented 

me several times on my work in Wise 

County and thanked me for what I do 

here. 

As I thought about her words, I was 

BY BRIAN KNOX 

bknox@wcmessenger.com 

This year, I did something that 

I really don’t like to do: quote an 

anonymous source. 

Journalists tend to avoid that 

because it can hurt their credibility. 

How would people know 

if the journalist just made something 

up? 

But when we were putting together 

our in-depth look at the 

war on drugs this past fall, I 

found a local high school student 

who was willing to talk about his 

struggle with prescription drug 

abuse. The only catch was, he 

didn’t want to use his real name. 

He hadn’t even told his parents 

about his past addiction. 

I came up with a fake name, 

fi ll me in. I’m just not used 

to having to ask. It’s humbling, 

but that’s undoubtedly 

a good thing. 

I’ve long had an appreciation 

for the value of “fresh 

eyes” in the newspaper business. 

It’s just been a long 

time since they were my 

eyes. But it’s my hope that 

a different perspective leads 

to insight for our readers. 

Every community has a 

personality all its own, and 

A year for tough choices 

KRISTEN TRIBE 

reminded of the things I hold most sacred 

— the things that make a difference 

in my life as well as the lives of others. 

Those things are the relationships and 

the connections that I have formed with 

so many of my story subjects. 

The great shots come and go, awards 

come and go, but I’ve come to realize that 

the relationships I’ve formed are here 

forever. I believe that the most cherished 

parts of what I do at the Wise County 

Messenger are forming new relationships 

and continuing to nurture the old ones. 

My goal for the upcoming year is to 

re-establish some of those relationships 

created from past stories that I have 

been a part of. 

I’ve been very fortunate to be in a 

community that surrounds me like a 

warm blanket on a cool night. I have 

been taken into the hearts and lives of so 

many as they have shared their stories 

and experiences with me and allowed me 

to share them with our readers. 

I thank you, Wise County! 

 

Joe Duty is the Messenger’s photographer. 

Ross, and used it throughout 

the story. Everything else in 

the story was real: the student 

made good grades, held leadership 

positions and got hooked on 

pain meds following an accident 

where he broke his arm. 

About a week later, I got an 

email from a grandfather who 

said his grandson was named 

Ross, was recently inducted into 

the National Honor Society and 

spent several months last year 

with a broken left arm. He fi t the 

description almost perfectly, except 

for the drug use. 

What are the chances? 

Actually, as my executive editor 

pointed out, the real “Ross” 

should have been the last person 

people expected to be the one in 

the story. After all, we said at 

the beginning of the article that 

“Ross” was a fi ctitious name. 

All the “Rosses” in Wise County 

were off the hook. 

And I was reminded again why 

I and most journalists hate using 

fake names. 

The drug feature was one of 

the most memorable stories I reported 

on this past year. Another 

one was a story I wrote for our 

Justin newspaper where I interviewed 

a Justin police offi cer who 

was shot in the line of duty last 

year and returned to work this 

year. During the incident, the offi 

cer returned fi re and killed the 

suspect, who had also shot two of 

his family members. 

I was reminded of the story 

as I watched the coverage of the 

Sandy Hook Elementary school 

BRIAN KNOX 

if it’s lucky enough to have 

a newspaper, that newspaper 

has a personality, too. 

The Messenger’s unique 

style and personality are 

refl ective of the community 

it serves. 

I look forward to 2013 

as my story and the Messenger’s 

continue to unfold 

together. 

 

Bob Buckel is the Messenger’s 

executive editor. 

shooting and the Christmas Eve 

shooting in Webster, N.Y, where 

a gunman set fi re to a home and 

then shot and killed two fi refi 

ghters who responded. 

The national discussion on 

guns is sure to continue well into 

2013 if not beyond. There will be 

no easy answers, but as I wrote 

at the time of the Justin offi cer’s 

story, these instances serve to 

remind us of the risks and sacrifi 

ces that our fi rst responders 

make every day. 

My prayer is that our community 

will not have to deal with 

such tragedies in the coming 

year. 

 

Brian Knox is the Messenger’s 

special project manager. 

CLAY CORBETT

BY CLAY CORBETT 

ccorbett@wcmessenger.com 

Time to cheer my biggest fan 


Happy New Year! Please show yourself out! 

Somewhere after a few 

years of marriage and two 

kids, New Year’s Eve has 

turned into a pretty normal 

day in my household. 

You won’t see my wife 

and I partying at Times 

Square on TV. About the 

time that ball drops I’ll be 

pushing the “off ” button 

on my remote control. 



There is no daughter more 

proud than me wrapping up the 

year. 

After attending GED classes in 

the fall, my dad tested over the 

fi ve subjects earlier this month. 

The results aren’t in yet, but 

even without them, my heart 

swells with pride. The fact that 

at 47 my dad is pursuing a basic 

education, enroute to what we 

hope becomes a college degree, is 

inspiring. 

And it’s totally my dad. 

Like most immigrants, my dad 

arrived in this country 28 years 

ago at age 18 with little more 

than the clothes on his back and 

the hope for a better life. He married 

my mom a few years later, 

and they had me and and my 

We don’t plan it that 

way, but that’s usually the 

way it goes. 

A day or two before 

New Year’s Eve we’ll talk 

about big plans, and then 

we end up falling asleep 

before half the rest homes 

in the area. 

With two kids and a 

planned lunch with blackeyed 

peas the next day, we 

have some things to take 

into consideration. 

brother two and four years thereafter. 

From then on, seizing opportunities 

for the “better life” was dictated 

by what they would provide 

for the three of us, not so much 

his personal goals and dreams. 

He worked in construction and 

other odd jobs before beginning 

work as a welder for Imperial 

Fabricating, where he’s been for 

26 years as of July. While holding 

a strenuous job, he never 

neglected to give us his love and 

constant support. 

He attended our school programs 

and awards ceremonies — 

even during the work day — and 

sat in the stands to watch each of 

my pitiful attempts at sports. 

I vividly remember him standing 

in the bleachers of the old 

rock gym in Slidell fl ashing me a 

huge thumbs-up and a smile af- 

JOE DUTY 

Whether we invite people 

over for a New Year’s 

extravaganza or head out 

on the town, we rarely see 

the ball drop. 

A couple of years ago, 

while hosting one of our 

“out of control” parties, 

we started looking at our 

watches around 10 p.m. 

hoping our guests would 

think the eastern time 

zone New Year’s would be 

good enough. When that 

didn’t happen we were 

shuffl ing everyone out the 

door about a minute after 

midnight as we tried to get 

our kids back to bed. 

Last year we tried the 

WinStar Casino thing — 

and apparently everyone 

else had the same idea. 

After driving around the 

parking lot for two hours, I 

had to eventually give in to 

valet parking. I hate valet 

parking because I never 

Surviving the 

end of days, twice 

BY BRANDON EVANS 

bevans@wcmessenger.com 

“Freedom is never more than one generation 

from extinction. ... Our children 

will take the fi rst step into a thousand 

years of darkness.” 

“It will happen. There’s no IFS about it. 

And it’s gonna be ugly. It’s gonna be gutwrenching.” 

“It will be the end of America.” 

“There will be economic, military and 

social collapse.” 

“How many years will it take us to recover 

from this?” 

The above quotes weren’t about an interpretation 

of an ancient Mayan calendar 

spelling doom on Dec. 21, 2012. Rather, 

they were made by political pundits 

about what would happen if President 

Barack Obama was re-elected in November. 

They were made by the likes of Chuck 

and Gena Norris, Rush Limbaugh and 

Ann Coulter. 

But amazingly, we survived the election 

JIMMY ALFORD 

ter I scored my fi rst — and I’m 

pretty sure only — Little Dribblers 

basket. Despite the previous 

three or four scoreless seasons, 

he made me feel like the 

team’s MVP. 

It’s the same way I see his education 

pursuit. I pride myself in 

his GED testing — just testing 

— as if he’s the top graduate of 

an Ivy League school. It speaks 

volumes of his selfl essness, his 

determination and his potential. 

Although he excels at his rough, 

arduous job, he’s made for a more 

intellectually involved position. 

Pursuing that wasn’t feasible 

when he fi rst arrived, considering 

he was just past high school 

age and his English was limited. 

Seeking a GED moved even lower 

on the list after he married my 

mom and had kids. 

But now that he’s bulldozed 

know how much to tip. 

After patting my pockets 

for a few seconds, I fi nally 

found a stray dollar. I fi gured 

that might be enough 

to keep my car safe for a 

couple of hours. 

Two drinks, a meal, and 

a cigarette-box worth of 

second-hand smoke later, 

I’d had about all I wanted. 

A couple of nudges with 

the elbow, and we hit the 

exits by 10 p.m. 

apocalypse just as easily as we did the 

Mayan scare. The year ends with two Armageddon-like 

predictions getting tossed 

out the window. Talk about anti-climactic! 

No ancient Mayan zombies or Obama 

KGB to be seen anywhere. 

I survived two apocalypses (or is it 

apocalypsis) and I didn’t even get a lousy 

T-shirt for it. Come to think of it, if the 

apocalypse is the end of the world, how 

could there even be a plural version? 

But what’s really amazing is how much 

time was wasted and negative energy generated 

focusing on such dark predictions. 

There’s enough tragedy in the world already. 

It’s not necessary to fabricate more. 

Maybe in 2013, instead of spending 

our time preparing for the worst, we can 

invest our efforts into appreciating the 

beautiful world and wonderful people 

around us and try our best to make it a 

world we want to live in, rather than envisioning 

a planet doomed to collapse. 

 

Brandon Evans is a Messenger reporter. 

the way through college for my 

brother and I, who graduated in 

2011 and 2010, respectively, it’s 

his turn. 

It’s been incredibly humbling to 

be able to return the encouragement 

and support my brother and 

I so abundantly received through 

our schooling and continue to 

receive through our careers and 

personal choices. In the coming 

year, I look forward to continuing 

that support — whether it’s for 

his second or third attempt for a 

GED or his enrolling in continuing 

education courses. 

I’ll take pride in my dad’s pursuing 

a delayed goal that was put 

on hold so he could facilitate the 

way for my brother and I to reach 

ours. 

 

Erika Pedroza is a Messenger 

reporter. 

ERIKA PEDROZA 

Maybe this year things 

will be different, but I 

doubt it. 

However you and yours 

celebrate this New Year 

holiday, I wish you the 

best for the upcoming 

year. 

Happy New Year from 

the Corbetts! We’ll see you 

in the morning. 

 

Clay Corbett is the Messenger’s 

sports editor. 

Memories are 

made of this? 

BY JIMMY ALFORD 

jalford@wcmessenger.com 

I have and haven’t been looking forward 

to 2013. I’m always happy to see 

another year, but this year brings back a 

fl ood of memories. 

It’s time for the dreaded class reunion. 

For those of you who have seen class 

reunions come and go, let me say this 

will be my fi rst (if my class even has 

one — I have no idea if anyone is even 

planning the event). 

I don’t care much, but I have been 

thinking about it — what those people 

are like, and what I’ve done over the 

past 10 years. All this led to some Facebook 

stalking a few nights ago. I realize 

how little I have in common with many 

of my classmates. 

I have no kids. That’s the big one. 

Seems like everyone I looked up had 

at least one. Marriage hasn’t happened 

for all of them, and some are divorced 

already. I’m engaged, but haven’t been 

married. I also don’t live in Pittsburg, 

Texas, anymore. I couldn’t believe how 

many of them still live in our hometown. 

What would I have to say to all these 

folks I have so little in common with? Is 

there anything I really want to say? I 

didn’t enjoy a lot about high school, nor 

about many of the people there. For a 

long time, I held a lot of resentment. 

But I’ve let all that go. I’ve been 

thinking more about the fun times. I 

choose to be happy, which makes me 

wonder why I would ever want to go to 

a class reunion. Wouldn’t it just remind 

me of all the embarrassment, the 

harassment, the teasing and my low 

self-esteem of that time? 

I guess I could just shrug it off and 

say we were all kids. While it shaped 

me then, it has little to do with my life 

now. 

That’s hard, though. It’s hard being 

bigger than the problems in your 

memories. 

I fi gure I’ll go, if there is a reunion. 

I’ll be sociable and won’t bring up hard 

feelings. What good would it do? It’s not 

like they can take any of it back. 

Most of them probably don’t even 

remember. I’m still working on that. 

 

Jimmy Alford is a Messenger reporter. 

BRANDON EVANS


Top stories: 2012 was marked by tragedy 


Then in the early morning 

hours of July 29, 14-year-old 

Cheyanne Dollins was struck 

by a train about two miles 

north of Alvord while walking 

on the tracks. The death occurred 

near her house at the 

train crossing at County Road 

2898. 

The deaths of Dollins and 

Silletti shook a community already 

reeling with grief from 

the deaths of three other Alvord 

High School students 

illed in less than two years. 

Senior Aisha Bryant was 

illed in a car accident on 

.S. 287 in May, less than two 

ears after then-senior Sam 

ogers and Delaney Mancil, a 

lass of 2013 member, died in 

n accident on U.S. 380 near 

rum in November 2010. 

eatherford College 

ise County opens new 

ampus 

Weatherford College Wise 

ounty opened its new camus 

just in time for the start of 

he fall 2012 semester. Dean 

uane Durrett and Associate 

ean Matt Joiner welcomed 

59 on-campus students, a 22 

ercent increase over the previous 

fall semester. 

A grand opening and ribbon 

utting was held in Septemer, 

followed by a red-carpet 

ala that raised more than 

86,000 for the Weatherford 

ollege Foundation, which 

ill be distributed to Wise 

ounty students through 

cholarships. 

The building, which was 

uilt by the county, was fi nshed 

in June, one year after 

onstruction started, and 

t sits atop a hill between 

ridgeport and Decatur with 

ntrances from U.S. 380 and 

arm Road 1655. 

This is the fi rst college 

ith a permanent home here 

ince Decatur Baptist College 

oved to Dallas in 1965. 

At long last, expansion of 

80 in county complete 

After eight years, work 

rews this year completed the 

xpansion of U.S. 380 in Wise 

ounty. The highway was divided 

and widened from two 

o four lanes from Texas 101 

n west Bridgeport to the Denon 

County line east of Decaur. 

The east half of the project 

from Decatur to the county 

ine — wrapped up in October. 

he project broke ground in 

une of 2009 with an expected 

ompletion date of April 2011. 

owever, extreme weather — 

oth freezing cold and snow 

nd record-setting heat and 

rought — and the death of a 

orker on-site that occurred 

n October of 2011 delayed 

he process. Expansion of the 

ighway in the “west” phase 

from Bridgeport to Decaur 

— was completed in April 

008, about three-and-a-half 

ears after its start in Sepember 

2004. 

The 380 expansion will coninue 

past the Wise/Denton 

ounty line to Interstate 35 in 

enton. That two-phase projct 

began this year, marked by 

groundbreaking ceremony 

n August where Texas Deartment 

of Transportation 

epresentatives and Denon 

County elected offi cials 

raised the diligent work of 

va Czerniak of Alvord. 

After her daughter, Samanha 

Rogers, and her daugher’s 

friend, Delaney Mancil, 

ere killed in a four-vehicle 

ccident on a stretch of the 

wo-lane road in November 

010, Czerniak channeled her 

rief into productivity, relentessly 

lobbying until full fundng 

to expand that portion of 

he highway was secured in 

une 2011. Since then, she 

as closely monitored the 

roject’s process. The Decaturased 

TxDOT offi ce is managng 

the 13-mile project, slated 

or completion by 2014. 


OFFICIALLY OPEN — County Commissioner Kevin Burns (from left), Weatherford College 

Board Chair Frank Martin, County Judge Bill McElhaney and Weatherford College President 

Kevin Eaton cut the ribbon at the college’s grand opening celebration in September. 


ALVORD TRAGEDY — Flowers and a cross mark the spot 

where a North Richland Hills woman stepped in front of a 

train in Alvord in July 2011. Almost exactly one year later, 

Marcus Silletti, 14, of Alvord, was struck and killed by a 

train at the same spot while walking on the tracks wearing 

headphones. 

Hospital shakeup under 

way in Wise County 

On Nov. 5, the Wise Regional 

Health System board in a 

special meeting voted to put 

up $20 million to buy the assets 

of North Texas Community 

Hospital in Bridgeport — 

contingent on the Bridgeport 

hospital fi ling for Chapter 11 

protection in U.S. Bankruptcy 

Court in Fort Worth, which it 

did later that week. 

NTCH, which opened in 

August 2008, has been in 

default on its bonded debt of 

$59,130,000 since May 2009. 

If Wise Regional is the successful 

bidder, bondholders 

would get about 32 cents on 

the dollar. Unsecured creditors, 

including the City of 

Bridgeport, which is owed 

nearly $3.4 million, will likely 

get nothing. Wise Regional’s 

plan is to keep the facility 

open and merge it into the 

system. 

Other health-care companies 

have until Jan. 28 to submit 

bids, and if any of them 

bids more than Wise Regional, 

there will be an auction in the 

courtroom on that day. 

Man murders woman, 

hangs himself in jail 

What started as a missing 

person search ended in tragedy 

with a mother of three 

murdered and her confessed 

killer found hanging dead in 

jail. 

Samantha Jo McNorton, 29, 

of Sunset, was last seen alive 

in Wise County on Nov. 5. Her 

family reported her missing 

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Malone, 29, of Springtown and 

formerly of Decatur, in Cooke 

County. Malone, a former boyfriend 

of McNorton, confessed 

to murdering her and burying 

her body in a shallow grave in 

a rural, wooded site south of 

Greenwood. 

On the evening of Nov. 21, 

jailers found Malone hanging 

from a bedsheet in his isolation 

cell at the Wise County 

Jail. Malone left behind two 

children. 

Paradise man pleads 

quietly to violent murder 

Mark Schomburg, 52, pleaded 

guilty to murder Nov. 14 

and received a 40-year prison 

sentence. Schomburg killed 

Susan Whisenant August 

2011 at his home on County 

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knife and proceeded to mutilate 

her body days after the 

death. Wise County Sheriff 

David Walker said it was the 

worst case of “overkill” he’d 

ever seen in his years in law 

enforcement. 

After an overpowering 

scent of death and decay overwhelmed 

the area, the sheriff’s 

department was notifi ed, 

and they found Whisenant’s 

decomposing body wrapped 

in a tarp in a barn near the 

home. 

Cowboy Capitol 

of the World? 

The rodeo world continues 

to look up to Decatur as the 

city on a hill, overlooking the 

rolling prairies, is giving Stephenville 

a run for its money 

as the unoffi cial Cowboy Capitol 

of the World. 

In December, at the Wrangler 

National Finals Rodeo in 

Las Vegas, two Decatur ropers 

returned as world champions. 

Trevor Brazile won his 

10th PRCA all-around cowboy 

world title. It was his 17th 

world championship overall 

and his seventh consecutive 

all-around gold buckle. 

Joining him in the championship 

arena was 22-year-old 

calf roper Tuf Cooper, who returned 

home with his second 

consecutive world title in tiedown 

roping. His older brother 

Clif also earned a trip to the 

WNFR this year and fi nished 

15th in the world. The pair followed 

in the footsteps of dad 

Roy Cooper, also of Decatur, 

who won eight world championships 

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in November after being sentenced to 40 years for killing 

Susan Whisenant at his Paradise home in 2011. 

the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 

1979. 

Decatur steer wrestler K.C. 

Jones fi nished 12th in the 

world at the end of the 10-day 

event. 

EPA air-quality petitions 

turned down 

Twenty-nine petitions submitted 

by Wise County cities, 

school districts and other 

entities were turned down 

by the U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency Dec. 18 

as a decision to include Wise 

County in the “nonattainment” 

area for air pollution 

standards was upheld. EPA 

director Lisa Jackson, who 

has since resigned, said after 

a careful review, she considered 

the original decision to 

be based on sound technical 

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00 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 

743 — A home located in 

he northwest corner of Lake 

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room after he ran away from 

home. 

500 BLOCK OF PETTIT DRIVE 

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200 BLOCK OF EAST 5TH 

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that his neighbor vandalized his 

mailbox. 

700 BLOCK OF DERTING 

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One man was seriously 

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22 just north of Newark. 

Tyler Huffman, 30, was 

driving northbound on 

Farm Road 718 in a Crown 

Victoria when he hit the 

back of a pickup also traveling 

northbound. Department 

of Public Safety 

Trooper Gary Reid said 

he had just turned around 

and was about to stop the 

Crown Vic for speeding 

when it hit the pickup that 

was slowing down to turn 

left. 

The pickup driver, James 

Glover, 69, of Newark, had 

minor injuries but was not 

transported. 

Huffman was pinned under 

the dash in his vehicle, 

causing injuries to his legs. 

He was extricated by the 

home south of Greenwood 

was burglarized. A television, 

laptop computer, a video 

game system and jewels were 

stolen. 

100 BLOCK OF CR 4852 — A 

car involved in an accident was 

stolen after the wreck. 

1600 BLOCK OF CR 3657 — 

Items were burglarized from 

a home located northeast of 

Poolville. 

SUNDAY, DEC. 23 

100 BLOCK OF PRIVATE ROAD 

4866 — A man got drunk and 

started breaking windows at a 

home in Boyd. He was taken to 

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Wise Regional Health System 

in Decatur for his injuries. 

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Dec. 12, 2012 

Jason and Sarah Carter 

of Boyd announce the birth 

of a son, Jaxon Ray, on Dec. 

12, 2012, at Wise Regional 

Health System in Decatur. 

He weighed 8 pounds, 2 

ounces and was 19 inches 

long. 

Grandparents are Marty 

Kirk and Kathy Colvin of 

Oklahoma, Randy Carter of 

Texas and Deana Gerhgard 

of Florida. 

Great-grandparents are 

Carmen Carter, Florence 

Choatey, Lee Gerhard and 

Juanita Wilson. 

Great-great-grandparent 

is Lucille Childers. 

Clayten Gaige Hatley 

Dec. 12, 2012 

Krystal Crownover and 

David Hatley of Boyd announce 

the birth of a son, 

Clayten Gaige Hatley, on 

Dec. 12, 2012, at Wise Regional 


He weighed 7 pounds, 

11 ounces and was 18 1/2 

inches long. 

He has two brothers: Brycen 

Adams and Zaiden Hatley. 

Grandparents are Todd 

and Debra Crownover, Micheal 

Hatley and Pammy 

Baker. 


Suzy Nix and Lawson Hines. 

David Ryder Hambrick 

Dec. 17, 2012 

Skylar Tinsley and Rowdy 

Hambrick of Rhome announce 

the birth of a son, 

David Ryder Hambrick, on 

Dec. 17, 2012, at Wise Regional 


He weighed 8 pounds, 

11 ounces and was 20 inches 

long. 

Grandparents are David 

and Peggy Hambrick and 

Carolyn Tinsley. 

Casey Thomas Walker 

Dec. 18, 2012 

Forrest and Heather 

Walker of Cisco announce 

the birth of a son, Casey 

Thomas, on Dec. 18, 2012, at 

Brownwood Regional Hospital. 

He weighed 7 pounds, 1 

ounce and was 20 1/4 inches 

long. 

Grandparents are Jennifer 

Walker of Bridgeport, 

and Todd and Sherry Mc- 

Millan of Santa Anna. 


Judy and Art Michon of 

Santa Anna, and Kathy and 

Tommy McMillan of Cross 

Plains. 

Great-great-grandparent 

is Virginia Deal of Santa 

Anna. 

Audrie Rose Holt 

Dec. 18, 2012 

Aaron and Crystal Holt 

of Bridgeport announce the 

birth of a daughter, Audrie 

Rose, on Dec. 18, 2012, at 

North Texas Community 

Hospital in Bridgeport. She 

weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces 

and was 21 inches long. 

She has a brother, Hunter, 

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Alesia Gonzalez 

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Dec. 19, 2012 

Emeralda Rodriguez and 

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Grandparents are Tex Allen 

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Dec. 20, 2012 

Cody Pennington and 

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Janell Johnson of Clarksville 

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Patricia Moody and Dennys 

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Feb. 29: Ending 

doesn’t spoil ride 

The emotional ride of the Alvord 

Lady Bulldogs’ basketball season 

came to an end in the regional fi - 

nal, 44-27 to Brock. Alvord won 32 

games and took a turn atop the 

state’s Class 2A rankings in the 

middle of a 19-game winning streak 

that opened the season. 

Alvord only managed to shoot 22 

percent from the fi eld. After Brock 

took a 21-9 lead late in the second 

quarter, the Lady Bulldogs never 

got any closer than 10 the rest of 

the way. 

“It’s hard to believe it’s over,” senior 

forward Madi Lynch said. “I 

wish it wasn’t. We couldn’t get shots 

to fall.” 

Coach Rob Schmucker had a few 

word after the game to ease his 

team’s heartache. 

“This one game doesn’t defi ne 

who they are,” Schmucker said. “I 

don’t care if it’s the championship 

game and you won it. It’s not going 

to defi ne who you are as a person. 

The character they have is a lifetime. 

It’s more about what they’ve 

done the last two, three and four 

years for the seniors.” 

May 16: Ward breaks 

hurdles record 

Alvord’s Jordan Ward defended 

her Class 2A crown in the 100 hurdles, 

running a conference record, 

14.06 at the state track and fi eld 

championships in May. 

She also defended her title in the 

Memorable moments 

A look back at 2012 highlights 

BIG WIN — Boyd’s Blake McDonald and Adrian Nelson raise the trophy after the Yellowjackets’ fi rst round playoff win against Farmersville. 


SHINING MOMENT — Alvord’s Jordan Ward set a new Class 2A record in the 100 hurdles at the state track 

meet in May. 

Class 2A 300 hurdles, giving her 

four gold medals in her career. 

“It’s awesome,” Ward said about 

the fourth gold medal. “I’m so 

blessed. Everyone has been so supportive. 

I’ve had awesome coaches, 

family and town supporting me. The 

whole town has been behind me — 

the whole county really.” 

May 9: Two days after 11-1 loss, 

Paradise rallies to win series 

After falling behind Krum in the 

opening game of the bi-district se- 

ries, the Paradise Panthers won 

two straight to advance to the area 

round of the baseball playoffs. 

Connor Berry mixed up pitches 

and arm angles to keep Krum hitters 

guessing over 10 innings of the 

next two games. Berry allowed only 


one hit in four innings of game three 

before Dillon Meadows worked a fi - 

nal scoreless three frames in a series-clinching 

win. 

That gem followed a 15-1 Paradise 

win in game two. 

“The other day their bats were 

real hot,” Berry said. “Today we 

showed up, and we validated. We hit 

the ball really well at the plate, and 

our pitching was phenomenal with 

Logan, Dillon and me.” 

The Panthers didn’t get to celebrate 

long as Melissa ousted them 

in the area round of the playoffs. 

Oct. 27: Bulls claim 

Big Sandy victory 

With a Blake Arrington interception, 

the Bridgeport Bulls reclaimed 

the famed “Jar of Sand” for at least 

another year with a 28-21 win over 

the Decatur Eagles. 

Decatur was driving late in the 

game to potentially tie the contest 

when Levi Rust’s halfback pass was 

nabbed by Arrington. 

Bridgeport went on to run out the 

clock and put the game away with a 

31-yard run by Gabe Huerta. 

“It was a very hard-fought game 

on both sides of the ball,” Bridgeport 

coach Danny Henson said. “This 

year we came up with the big interception 

to end the game.” 

Nov. 10: Lady Eagles take game 

to new heights 

After another perfect district run, 

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Memorable: 2012 

sports highlights 

Continued from page 1B 

the Lady Eagles volleyball 

team kept things going right 

into the postseason. With a 

sweep of Krum in the Class 

3A Region II quarterfi nal, 

Decatur advanced to the regional 

tournament for the 

fi rst time in school history. 

“It’s a tremendous accomplishment 

for this group 

of girls,” coach Claire Rose 

said. “They worked hard and 

stayed composed in the situation. 

The third set we took 

control and never let them 

back in it.” 

The Lady Eagles rode 

that momentum to a regional 

semifi nal win against 

Kaufman, where they rallied 

back from two sets down. 

Decatur fell to Argyle the 

next afternoon in the regional 

fi nal. 

Nov. 14: Eagle runners 

return as state 

champions 

The Decatur Eagles cross 

country team began the season 

ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, 

and in early November they 

ended it in that same spot. 

It was their fi rst state title 

since 2006. 

Decatur dominated the 

Class 3A race at Old Settlers 

Park in Round Rock with its 

top fi ve runners fi nishing in 

the top 23. 

The team of Taylor Clayton, 

Daniel Smyers, Michael 

Smyers, Travis Kyle, Austin 

Poole, Travis Wilson and 

Brandon Rivera fi nished 

with 56 points, beating second-place 

Lytle by 21. 

“We felt like we were [the 

best team] all year, but it 

doesn’t matter what you 

think,” Decatur coach David 

Park said. “There’s one time 

you’ve got to do it, and they 

did.” 

Nov. 17: Jackets 

tough it out 

With a tremendous secondhalf 

defensive effort, the Boyd 

Yellowjackets defeated Farmersville, 

21-15 in the Class 2A 

Region II bi-district round of 

the football playoffs. 

Cole Meador recovered a 

fumble in the closing moments 

to set up the victory, 

and the Boyd offense followed 

it up with two crucial 

fi rst downs to seal the deal, 

led by Fino Cardona. 

Cardona ended the night 

with 160 rushing yards. 

“With it 21-15 at halftime 

you’re thinking it’s going to 

be a shootout,” Boyd coach 

Brandon Hopkins said. “Both 

defenses played great in the 

second half. Our defense 

stepped up and really made 

some plays.” 

The Yellowjackets’ playoff 

run ended the next week, 

when Winnsboro defeated 

Boyd in the area round. 

Nov. 3: Lady Panthers 

earn regional title 

The Paradise Lady Panthers 

cross country team 

followed up a district cham- 


SERIES TILT — Bridgeport’s Brandon Huff brings down 

Decatur’s Ben Blattner during the “Battle of Big Sandy.” A 

late interception allowed the Bulls to hold on for a 28-21 

victory. 

pionship with the Class 2A 

Region II title in early November. 

The pack of Lady Panthers 

dominated the 11th through 

27th positions to wrap up the 

title with 69 points. Alvord 

fi nished third with 114. 

“We are trying to build a 

program here at Paradise,” 

coach Eddie Fortenberry 

said. “This is a great start. We 

are thrilled. Winning a district 

championship and now 

region champs. It is a huge 

step in the right direction.” 

Sophomore Kaylee McConnell 

led the way with an 11th 

place fi nish. 

“It is really indescribable 

because Paradise hasn’t been 

to state in forever,” McConnell 

said. “People don’t know 

how good we are, but we are 

proving to them now that we 

are awesome.” 

Paradise followed things 

up with a third-place fi nish 

at the state meet. 

Nov. 3: Huerta leads 

Bulls to postseason berth 

On the same night the 

Bridgeport Bulls clinched 

their sixth straight trip to the 

postseason, senior running 

back Gabe Huerta became 

the Bulls’ all-time leading 

rusher. 

Huerta went into the game 

only needing 21 yards to 

break Colin Jones’ record 

4,122 yards, and he did it 

early in the fi rst quarter. 

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COMEBACK — After being down one game in the series, Paradise rallied back to beat Krum in two straight to advance to 

the area round of the playoffs. 


MAKING HISTORY — The Decatur Lady Eagles advanced 

all the way to the regional fi nal for the fi rst time in school 

history. 

the fans that I had broke it,” 

Huerta said about the historical 

moment. “It’s means 

a lot because so many great 

running backs have come 

through here, and I am glad 

to be part of that group.” 

Bridgeport went on to a 47- 

24 win over Sanger. 

“That is a great record 

not only for Gabe but for 

four years worth of offensive 

linemen and receivers that 

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BOYS 

BASKETBALL 

ROUNDUP 

Westfield 

crushes 

Texans 

The Northwest Texans 

dropped their opening round 

game of the Whataburger 

Tournament at Birdville 

Coliseum Thursday. Northwest 

fell 83-37 to Spring 

Westfi eld. 

Westfi eld took a 24-6 lead 

at the end of the fi rst quarter 

and extended their lead 

to 37-11 by halftime. 

The Texans were led by 

David Ogunwolu with 15, 

and Josh Tatum had seven. 

Casey Jimison and Elijah 

Christman each fi nished 

with four. 

Rough start for Bulldogs 

Alvord dropped the fi rst 

two games of the Godley 

Tournament Thursday falling 

to Bowie, 81-34 and 66- 

23 to Glen Rose. 

Against Bowie, Caleb 

Wood led the way with eight 

and Casen Baker fi nished 

with seven. 

Baker led the way against 

Glen Rose with seven. 

Last Friday, Alvord lost 

its district opener against 

Boyd, 59-44. 

Kane Rice fi nished with 

11, and Chris Steele added 

nine. 

Bulls stampede Peaster 

Bridgeport took down 

Peaster last Friday 48-40. 

Alex Samples led the way 

for the Bulls with 15 points. 

Stephen Howdeshell added 

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and four assists. 

Reese Read tossed in 10 

and pulled down eight rebounds. 

Derrick Stanford 

scored nine and handed out 

four assists. 

Bellevue tops Slidell 

Slidell lost their fi rst district 

contest of the season 

last Friday, 61-53 to Bellevue. 

The Greyhounds (16-3, 

1-1) were led by Trent Garrett 

with 18 and Colton 

Perkins with 14. Gracjan 

Pietryka added 12. Tyler 

Maynard tossed in four, and 

Isaac Davis had three. 

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Calf Roping 

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Ribbon Roping 

Jack Cobb - 4th place 

Team Roping 

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Parker Slate and Dakota Tawater 

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Chute Dogging 

Chase Wilson - 4th place 

Cameron Tucker - 9th place 

Jacob McCleod - 10th place 

Poles 

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Results 

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Calf Roping 

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Jake Cobb - 6th place 

Team Roping 

Chase Gasperson and Weston 

Podzemny - 3rd and 9th places 

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Mobile homes, Newark. No credit 

needed. Low down, low payments. 

(817)975-1798. 

RBMOBILEHOMES.COM 

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

state. Licensed, bonded, insured. 

Repos. Free estimates. 

(940)683-5547. RBI #36191. 

RENTA 

Apartments 

Best of 

WISE 

2009 

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 

Cabins & efficiency apartments for 

rent, including some as low as 

$500/month w/all bills paid. Boyd 

area. Excellent location. 

(940)433-3133. 

Cottondale, 1-bedroom efficiency 

apartment. Horses OK. $500/month, 

references required. (817)600-3404. 

Efficiency, $130/week. 1-bedroom, 

$170/week. All bills paid. 

(817)975-2431. 

MOVE-IN SPECIAL 

2/1 apartment in Chico. 

$500/month. No pets. Call 

(940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930. 

This great property sits on 1.295 acres. Country living with easy 

drive to Decatur and the metroplex. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 

home features a split bedroom floorplan. Kitchen is open to dining 

area, generous size bedrooms, covered porches and oversized garage 

with walk thru door. Call to see TODAY!! 

CALL 940-627-5987 & GET RESULTS! 

Business Hours 

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Deadlines: 

Classifi ed Line Ads 

Classifi ed Gold: Noon on Monday 

Weekend Edition: Noon on Friday 

Real Estate Ads 

Classifi ed Gold: 3 p.m. on Wednesday 

the week before 

Weekend Edition: 3 p.m. on Tuesday 

Classifi ed Display Ads 

Classifi ed Gold: 5 p.m. on Thursday 

Weekend Edition: 5 p.m. on Wednesday 

Special Offers: 

5-week Service Special: Place an ad of 20 

words or less for 4 weeks in the Business 

Services classifi cation of the Wise County 

Messenger for $82. Receive a bold heading 

and the 5th week FREE! 

4-week For Sale Special: Place an ad 

of 20 words or less for 2 weeks in any 

For Sale classifi cation of the Wise County 

Messenger for $42. Receive a bold heading 

and extra 2 weeks FREE! 

Classifi ed Advertising Policy: 

Classifi ed ads for the Weekend/Classifi ed 

Gold edition are $20 per week for 20 words 

or less (each additional word is $1). 

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 fi rst time it 

runs, so check your ad carefully. 

Classifi ed Gold goes into 28,000 

additional homes. 

Payments: 

In person: 

115 South Trinity St., Decatur 

By mail: 


P.O. Box 149 

Decatur, TX 76234-0149 

By phone: 

940-627-5987 

$20 for 

20 Words 

Weekend and 

All Around Wise 

Only $1/word over 20 words 

FEATURE PROPERTY 

2 SEPARATE LIVING QUARTERS UNDER 1 ROOF! 

Roomy 2 bedroom, 2 bath main home, enclosed patio, walkin 

closets, fireplace, huge kitchen with lots of cabinets and 

pantry. Large beautifully landscaped, fully sprinkled lawn 

with huge oak trees. Attached, but separate, second living 

quarters would be great for a home business, or a family 

member that needed to be close, but have independence. 

15X15 storage building. Call John 940-627-9714 

CeCe Lisby 

940-399-9141 

cecelisby@yahoo.com 

For Information on All of my properties go to 

www.bfrealtor.com 

Don't make a move without Parker Properties. Call today for any of your real estate needs. 

AFFORDABLE HOME 

- Nice starter home 3/2 on 

1 acre. Nice size rooms, 3 

bedrooms, 2 baths. Fenced 

in the back with 1 horse stall 

and storage building. Plenty 

of room for a shop. Beautiful 

views. Mobile if retro fitted. 

$67,000 

Paradise – Move to the country! 

3/2, two story on 6 acres. The 

home has numerous upgrades. New 

paint, all laminate flooring has been 

installed throughout the dwelling. 

35X50 workshop with slab floor. 

Lean-to attachment. 12X24 building 

could be used for mother’s home or 

game room. Home warranty to be 

provided. 

Business property 

FANTASTIC BUILDING 

for rent. Great location, all electric, 4 

restrooms, 5,500 square feet. Can 

divide. Must see to appreciate. 

Available. (940)872-2521. 

Condos, town homes 

3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2-story condo 

for lease at Great House Village, 

123 Emma Call Court, Decatur. 

$1,500/month plus deposit. Call 

Joe, (817)999-3141. 

Condo for rent, Runaway Bay. 

1-bedroom, unfurnished, all appliances, 

including washer/dryer. HOA 

pool. Deposit required. 

(940)393-2968, (940)683-4034. 

Duplexes 

3-bedroom, 2-bath duplex. 800 N. 

Main, Lake Bridgeport. $850/month, 

includes water. $750/deposit, additional 

pet deposit. References & 

credit check required. 

(940)393-8664, (940)393-1180. 

Bridgeport, for lease, 2 large units. 

3/2, $850/month; 2/2, $695/month; 

plus deposits. Newer, best area, includes 

refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, 

central AC, separate laundry, 

huge closets. No pets/smoking. 

Credit, background, references required. 

By appointment, 

(940)627-5859. 

Sunflower Duplexes, 2-bedroom, 

2-bath, all electric. No pets, Paradise 

ISD. $680/month, $500/deposit. 

(940)393-9657. 

This great family home has a beautiful rock and brick exterior and sits on 

2.5 acres. Floorplan has split bedrooms with two and a half bathrooms and 

awoodburningfireplace. Largecoveredpatiohasoutdoorfireplaceand 

outdoor shower. Great metal shop could be convereted to horse stall, hay 

storage or equipment. Garage has vinyl floor, central heat & air and built-ins! 

Preferred Properties 

940-627-1990 

1814 S. FM 51 • Decatur 

Each office is independently owned and operated. 

2homeson5acres Beautiful 3/2/2, 10 . ceilings, patio, 

much more in Decatur. $145,000 

52 acres and 58 acres for commercial/development 

Alvord – Duplex – 807 W. 

Lamar. 3/2 with extra lot. 

$152,500 includes both units 

Alvord - Duplex – 509 W. Live Oak – 3/2. $139,900 

includes both units 

Decatur - 202 W. Oak – City lot, 2 blocks from courthouse. 

NICE RHOME DUPLEX 

2/2 w/appliances, washer/dryer 

hookups, lawn care. Covered parking/storage. 

No smoking. Some pets 

OK. $795/month, $750/deposit. 

Owner/agent, (940)399-3900. 

Homes 

Spence 

Properties.com 

1509 N. Bus. 287 

Decatur - 2/1 

$895/month $500/deposit 

402 E. Ash 

Decatur - 3/2/1 

$1,050/month $500/deposit 

817-825-4647 

Available Jan. 15, 2-bedroom, 

2-bath, Bridgeport, covered carport. 

No smoking, no pets. $700/month, 

$500/deposit. References required. 

(940)390-7002. 

Boyd, Hilltop Village, 3-bedroom, 

2-bath house. $900/month. Donna, 

(940)389-1615. 

Decatur, 3/1 house, very clean. References 

required & checked. No 

pets, no smoking. 1810 N. Trinity. 

$800/month, $500/deposit. 

(940)393-3637. 

Houses for rent, downtown Rhome. 

2/1, $850/month, $800/deposit. 2nd 

house, $700/month, $600/deposit. 

(817)614-5260 for showings. 

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MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 

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Beautiful 5/2 in secluded neighborhood with an abundance of oak trees. Nice open living with a wall 

of windows to view the sparkling swimming pool and the quiet outdoors, game room, storage building. So 

much to list! Come see! Call Rhonda 

Wonderful 3/2 family home with large rooms throughout and ideally set up for entertaining. Informal 

living and breakfast area has wood burning fireplace. Family room complete with wall of storage and wet 

bar. Formal living and dining area plus sun room has large wall of windows overlooking backyard pool. A 

cook’s delightful kitchen with plentiful cabinets. A must see! $190,000 Call Marilyn 

Custom 3/2.5/3 home on 20 acres, with large metal shop that has office & bath. Beautiful views from 

upstairs balcony.Very secluded with 2 living, 2 dining, office, oversized utility. 

$300,000 Call Marilyn 

Lots of potential in this one! Unfinished metal siding & metal roof 3/3 with 2 living acres, large utility and 

pantry, covered porches, oversized 4 car covered parking all on 4.536 fenced and cross fenced acres. 


5.884 acres in Paradise - Level land with 460 feet road frontage on Main Street. City water, well and septic 

on site $87,500 Call Marilyn 

12.7 acres of beautiful improved pasture, fenced and cross fenced with stock tank. 


Afisherman’sparadise!Extremely nice 2/2/2 Austin Stone with metal roof, waterfront home on Amon 

Carter Lake with boat house & electric lift. Call Marilyn 

HAVE BUYERS - NEED SELLERS! 

John Lanier 

940-627-9714 

jrlanier@gmail.com 

Sean Williams 

940-577-4484 

seanlmwilliams@yahoo.com

Lakefront, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, fireplaces, 

carpet/tile, very clean, large 

kitchen, washer/dryer connections. 

Amustsee!$995/monthplusdeposit. 

References. (940)575-4891. 

Mobile Homes 

0creditcheck.2,3&4-bedroom 

homes, $550-$1,500/month, for 

sale/rent. Owner finance land/home 

packages, 1.5-4 acres. Ponder ISD, 

pets OK. (940)648-5263, 

www.ponderei.com. 

3/2 single wide, appliances, 

washer/dryer connections. 7 miles 

south Decatur off FM 730. No pets, 

references. $650/month, lease, 

$600/deposit. (940)255-0048. 

4/2 double wide on acre lot. Sell or 

rent. Boyd ISD. (817)281-4311 or 

(817)422-3034. 

Storage Buildings 

DECATUR SELF STORAGE 

VOTED BEST SELF 

READER’S 

CHOICE STORAGE IN WISE 

COUNTY 

Free lock with rental of unit 

•Wesellboxesandmovingsupplies 

•Climatecontrolledunitsavailable 

•U-HaulDealer-Trucks,Trailers,etc. 

Ask about our special! 

1100 E. Bus. 380 • Decatur 

940-627-6434 

Toll Free: 877-718-8875 

WISECOUNTYMESSENGER 

2011-2012 

www.decaturselfstorage.net 

EMPLOYMENT 

Employment 

EMPLOYM • Childcare 

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. 

Childcare 

Full-time staff needed. Apply in person, 

Little Angels Day Care, 1403 

Hovey Street, Bridgeport. 

Food service 

Southern Delight Restaurant in 

Boyd now hiring all positions. Experience 

required. Apply in person at 

477 W. Rock Island Avenue. 

Medical/Dental 

• Business Opportunity 

• Employment Information 


• Food Service • Medical/ 

Dental • Miscellaneous 

• Offi ce • Retail/Sales 

• Trades • Work Wanted 

Experienced dental assistant/back 

office, minimum 2-years experience 

w/Dentrix required. Hygenist, minimum 

2-years experience. Front 

desk person, will train, bilingual preferred. 

Good work ethic, reliable. 

Fax resume, (940)627-8402. 

Now hiring for the following position: 

• CNA - 2 -10 p.m. 

with $600 sign on bonus 

• Full-Time 

Laundry Aide 

Apply In Person At 

701 West Bennett Rd., DECATUR or call 

940-626-2800 

EEO M/F/D/V 

Senior Care Health 

& Rehabilitation Center 

Now hiring for the following positions: 

• CERTIFIED 

NURSE AIDE 

Sign On Bonus $1,000 

• LVNs 

Sign On Bonus $2,000 

Apply in person at 2108 15th St. • Bridgeport 

940-683-5023 

EEO-M/F/D/V 

Need resident aides. Full-time or 

PRN available. Apply in person, 

Governor’s Ridge, 300 Devereaux, 

Decatur. 

NOW HIRING 

INVENTORY CONTROL PERSONNEL 

Basic Bookkeeping/Accounting Background 

Experience Required. 

Please Fax Resume to 940-627-6173 

LABOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

Water Transfer 

Department 

Full-time 

•QuarterlyBonuses 

•PaidVacationsandHolidays 

•ExcellentMedical,Dental,VisionandLifeInsurance 

•CompanyPaidLifeInsurance 

•Matching401(k) 

•SafetyBucks 

•FreeWellnessFairAnnually 

•$25monthGymReimbursementProgram 

Contact Todd at 940-210-1897. 

EOE 

Miscellaneous 

Front counter help. Must have High 

School diploma or GED, have customer 

experience & neat appearance. 

Paid vacation, holidays. No 

phone calls. Pick up application in 

person, Comet Cleaners, 1400 S. 

FM 51, Decatur. 

Full-time position for auto 

detailer/porter with ability to obtain 

state inspection license. Current 

state inspection license a plus. 

9a.m.-7p.m., Mon.-Sat. Send resume 

to: 

applications2job@yahoo.com. 

Full-time service tech needed to 

work on farm and construction 

equipment. Health benefits, vacation, 

401K. Apply online at: 

www.hendershotequipment.com; or 

in person at 1841 North U.S. Highway 

287, Decatur. 

NOW HIRING 

Assistant Manager and other positions 

listed on our website. Apply at 

Market Place in Decatur or 

www.marketplacegrocery.com. 

PART TIME COLLECTOR 

Currently seeking a part-time experienced 

collector to collect on patient 

account balances in a call center 

environment at a medical facility 

in Decatur. The successful experienced 

collector will conduct phone 

collections and occasional face to 

face, walk-in collections. Bilingual 

preferred, but not required. This is 

apart-timepositionwithaMonday 

through Friday 8:00a.m. to 12:00 

noon shift. Please e-mail your resume 

to: lmorris@dhca.us. 

Retail/Sales 

HIRING: PARTS COUNTER 

SPECIALIST 

Ag, construction or auto parts experience 

preferred. Computer knowledge, 

communication skills and ability 

to work in fast paced environment 

is a must. Full-time, competitive 

pay, 401K, health insurance 

and paid holidays. Apply online at 

www.hendershotequipment.com. 

Trades 

EMPLOYMENT 

Blues Inspection 

Services 

NOW HIRING 

General Laborer 

Apply at 

109 Lake Road, Bridgeport 

Hendershot Equipment is now hiring 

part-time CDL driver. Apply in person 

at 1841 North U.S. Highway 

287, Decatur. 

Dealership seeking a 

Service Dispatcher, 

Shipping/Receiving 

Clerk & Parts Driver 

Candidates must 

be growth-minded and 

have customer 

service experience. 

Call Phillip at 940-627-1101 

or apply to Jodi at 

605 N. Bus. 287, Suite 102, Decatur 

For an exciting career 

in private sector 

corrections, consider 

the industry leader: 

CORRECTIONS 

CORPORATION OF AMERICA 

is seeking applicants for the 

following position at its Bridgeport 

Pre-Parole Transfer Facility: 

• Correctional 

Officer 

Excellent Benefits Package 

Full-time: 

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 

Life Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plans 

Stock Options • Personal & Sick Leave 

Paid Holidays • Service/Employee 

Recognition Programs. Career 

Advancement Opportunities 

Apply online at: 

www.ccajob.com 

940-683-2162 

CCA is an equal opportunity employer 

M/F/D/V-Drug Free Environment 

ELIGIBILITY COUNSELOR 

Currently seeking candidates with 

experience assisting individuals in a 

hospital environment with government 

programs such as, but not limited 

to, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, 

County Indigent and Crime Victims. 

The successful candidate will have 

experience in positions such as patient 

advocate, Texas Works Advisor, 

SSI representative or caseworker. 

This is a full-time position 

with a Monday through Friday 

8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. shift. Please 

e-mail your resume to: 

lmorris@dhca.us. 

Mixer drivers wanted, Class B CDL 

required. Apply in person, Wise 

Ready Mix, 2005 16th Street, 

Bridgeport. 

Diamond Tank Rental 

NOW HIRING 

Winch Truck & Flat Bed Drivers 

CDL Required. No Tarping. 

Paid Vacation, Medical Insurance 

For more information call 940-969-2028 

TELLER 

To Join Our Fun and Growing Team 

of Professional Bankers Today 

Excellent Communications Skills • Outgoing Personality 

Detail-Oriented • Able to Multi-Task • Bilingual a Plus 

Experience Preferred, but Not Required 

PLEASE BRING YOUR RESUME TO 

661 W. Thompson, Decatur 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

COFFMAN 

HIRING TRANSPORT DRIVERS 

Transport Transport 2 Years Verifiable Driving Drivers Drivers Experience, Clean Needed Needed MVR and 

Transport Background, Class A Drivers License + Tanker Needed 

Endorsement 

TANK TRUCKS/FRONTIER OIL & 22 and age 22 or older. Locations in Cleburne, 

GAS 22 

years 

years 

minimum 

minimum 

age; 

Weatherford, Bridgeport, age; Justin and Jacksboro. 

NOW HIRING 2 • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 

2 

years 

years 

verifiable 

verifiable 

driving 

driving 

experience; 

22 years minimum • Drive locally only age; experience; 

- 12-hour shifts 

Qualified Class 

Class 

A CDL; 

CDL; • Company-Paid Life Insurance 

• Matching 401(k) 

Class A CDL Drivers We 2 years 

We 

pay 

pay 

you verifiable 

you 

for 

for 

your driving • Night your 

experience experience; 

Shift Differential experience 

Minimum 2 years driving experience. 

Employee • Night Shift Bonus Annually 

Employee 

and 

and 

Family 

• Safety Family 

health 

Bucks Annually health 

insurance 

Class A CDL; 

insurance 

Excellent Benefits – Competitive Wages 

Night • Paid Vacations and Paid Holidays 

Health Insurance • Dental/Vision Insurance Night 

shift 

shift 

premium 

premium 

• Quarterly Driver Bonuses 

Life Insurance • Holiday Pay • 401(k) Night We pay • Driver Referral Bonuses 

Night 

shift you 

shift 

bonus for your experience 

bonus 

If you are an honest, hardworking individual seeking 

an established growing company apply within. 

NON-QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS NEED NOT APPLY 


RENTALS SERVICES 

• Free Wellness Fair for Employees Annually 

• $25/month Gym Reimbursement paid Quarterly 

Employee and Family health insurance 

Cleburne 

Cleburne 

area: 

area: 

817.925.5154 

Contact 940.393.5525 817.925.5154 

S 

Danny S 

or 817.925.5154 Jon 

503 W. Sherman • Chico, TX 76439 Night Bridgeport shift premium EOE 

Bridgeport 

area: 

area: 

940.393.5525 

940.393.5525 

K 

to 

Hiring CDL drivers. Tanker endorsement 

and end dump. (940)389-2579 

or (940)427-4953. 

Now hiring Class A CDL drivers with 

2-years experience. Oilfield/environmental/constructiontransportation. 

Paid weekly, insurance, Aflac, 

paid vacations and much more. Call 

Daniel, (800)448-6323. 

Now hiring HVAC service technician 

and installers. Respond to: 

resume@decaturheat-air.com or 

2477 CR 2224, Decatur, TX 76234. 

Now hiring journeymen electricians 

with commercial experience. 

(940)389-5588. 

Business 

SERVICES 

JOE TUCKER DRYWALL 

& INSULATION 

(940)389-0029 

Sheetrock ✣ Texture ✣ Insulation. 

New construction, remodeling, 

add-ons, spray foam & attic insulation. 

(940)389-0029. 

MR. SWEEP’S 

Chimney Cleaning Service. Chimney 

caps, dryer vent cleaning & fireplace 

repairs. Call (817)692-5624. 

S&S PAINTING 

Interior & exterior. Paint & stain 

cabinets. Dry wall patches. Free estimates. 

Call Brenda Dugan, 

(940)389-0845. 

STONE WORK & CONCRETE 

Retaining walls, patios, rock entries, 

houses, landscaping. Small brick 

jobs. Decatur references. 20-years 

experience. Major credit cards accepted. 

Insured/bonded. 

(817)919-4487. 

Housecleaning 

• Childcare 


• Business 

• Housecleaning 

• Let Me Fix It 


• Tutoring 

I DO HOUSECLEANING 

Honest & dependable. References. 

(940)389-2683; or send email to 

wisehousecleaning2013@gmail.com. 

Housecleaning 

PEACHY 

CLEAN 

Home and Office 

Cleaning 

Anna Cook 

940-577-2995 

peachy.clean.101@gmail.com 

MY CLEANING CREW 

Residential/apartments, 

move-in/move-out, commercial. 

Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Free 

estimates, insured, bonded. 

helpme.clean@mycleaningcrew.net; 

Ara, (817)876-1035. 

the GOLD 

STANDARD 


Every Weekend 

and Midweek. 

And only in 

Let me fi x it 

HOME LEVELING SOLUTIONS 

Pier/beam homes, mobile homes, 

small buildings, beams, columns, 

crack repair, masonry repair. 

(940)399-9616. 

MOBILE MAINTENANCE WELDING 

All types. Call (940)389-9413. 

PRO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 

(940)577-4135. Remodeling, 

interior & exterior 

painting, drywall, 

cabinets, trim, tile, 

handyman jobs. Quality 

work done right. 

pro-construction-services.com. 

REMODELING & HANDYMAN 

Electric, plumbing, framing, kitchens, 

drywall, painting, hauling, tree 

removal, pressure washing. Free 

estimates. 40-years experience. 

Steve, (817)471-7597. 

REMODELING & REPAIRS 

for your home & rental properties. 

Call Barry, (940)389-4943. 

Miscellaneous 

LONGARM QUILTING 

starting at .01¢/inch, $45 minimum. 

Decatur area. (940)389-4150, 

(940)627-6968. 

EMPLOYMENT


Fencing 

3D FARM & RANCH SERVICES 

All types fencing, metal buildings, 

carports, custom gates, entrances, 

cattle guards, mobile & shop welding, 

general clean-up, skid steer 

work. YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT!! 

Credit cards accepted. 

(940)210-1242. 

AFFORDABLE FENCING 

All types, including chain 

link, wood privacy, vinyl, 

farm fencing. Installation 

or repair. (940)626-9290. 

www.affordablefencing.net 

AL SALINAS FENCING 

All types fencing. Braces, gates, 

cattle guards, livestock shelters, 

carports, pre-made braces. 

(940)577-0878. 

Lawn and garden 

SS LAWN CARE 

Full lawn care service. Mowing, 

landscaping, tree trimming, fertilization, 

flower beds and more. References 

available. 10-years experience. 

Commercial/residential. Call 

Shane for free estimate. 

(940)210-9444. 

TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED 

39 years in business, insured. All 

major credit cards accepted. 

(817)444-0861, Teater. 

Livestock 

ALL NATURAL BEEF 

No antibiotics or hormones. Whole, 

half, quarter or smaller packages to 

suit your needs. (940)210-9614. 

GOATS FOR SALE 

Great Christmas gifts. Does (some 

bred), wethers, all ages. 

(940)210-2506, leave message. 

LLAMAS 

weanlings (6-months-old), adults, 

bred females, guardians & pet quality. 

We provide training & support 

for new owners. (940)433-5897. 

NEW YEAR’S DAY SPECIAL 

100 quality Black Angus cattle. Will 

sell at 12 noon. 200 top bred Quarter 

Horses will follow. Sale at Bowie 

Livestock Commission, Bowie, TX. 

Taking consignments now. 

(817)691-0825; fax (940)612-1178; 

web: 

www.brperformancehorses.com. 

Livestock care/training 

RED RIVER HORSE- 

SHOEING 

25-years experience, 

certified. Reasonable 

rates. Wise & surrounding 

counties. Steve Sewell, 

(940)366-1485. 

Mowing 

ACREAGE MOWING 

Tractor services. Plowing, seeding, 

aerating, tilling, fertilizing available. 

Tommy, (940)482-6578. 

Hunting 

FARM AND RANCH 

Deer lease needed for 2013. Experienced 

father & son, obey all game 

laws. (817)795-3766 or 

(972)263-2263, ask for Shawn. 

Pasture and feed 

A QUALITY 

coastal hay for sale. Round & 

square bales. (817)944-9451 or 

(940)255-7795. 

COASTAL SQUARE BALES 

$6/each. (940)399-6440. 

CUSTOM ROUND/SQUARE 

baling , mowing, plowing, 

grain drill, trees 

trimmed, gardens 

tilled. Hay hauling and 

hay for sale. Call 

(940)393-9616, (940)683-3148. 

FERTILIZED, WEED FREE HAY 

Horse quality and cow hay, squares 

& round, coastal & Sudan. 

(940)393-2254. 

HAY SALE 

Saturdays. Fertilized coastal, 4x5 

round bales, $75. (817)221-3320. 

HORSE AND CATTLE HAY 

Square and round bales. 

(940)627-2638. 

LONESOME DOVE FEED 

Authorized Bryant dealer, great feed 

at low prices! Round bales for sale. 

Located 1231 CR4380, Decatur. 

(940)389-2945. 

✭COASTAL HAY✭ 

Large round bales, heavily fertilized 

&herbicided.NearAlvord,willload. 

(940)872-2197. 

ROUND & SQUARE BALES 

Prairie grass (5x6), or winter rye 

(4x5) or oat (4x5). From $60. 

(940)393-0944, (940)627-2971 or 

(940)255-0244. 

ROUND & SQUARE BALES 

Coastal, wheat, coastal/rye mix. Delivery 

available. Call for pricing. 

(940)841-2150. 

Pets 

PETS 

!!ATTENTION!! 

We suggest that our readers thoroughly 

investigate any advertiser 

before investing any money. 

CROSSBRED 

POINTER/BRITTANY 

8-months-old, 2 males, 1 female, 

both parents excellent hunters & retrievers, 

all shots, very active & eye 

pleasers. $100/each. Cell 

(817)903-9242; email 

bcjennings@gmail.com. 

Pets lost and found 

Lost: Man’s best friend, 3-year-old’s 

companion, white/black Jack Russell 

Terrier. Last seen Dec. 18, Private 

Road 4441, Rhome. Medical 

condition, needs medication! Reward! 

Please call (979)885-9971. 

MERCHAN 

FOR SA 

Furniture 

We buy & sell USED OFFICE FUR- 

NITURE, 1117 Halsell Street, 

Downtown Bridgeport. Delivery, installation 

available. Call 

(940)683-4911 for more information. 

Garage sales 

!!ATTENTION!! 

Garage sale ads must be called in 

BEFORE NOON MONDAY to run in 

the All Around Wise/Wednesday 

edition. As of Oct. 1, 2012, all classifieds 

are in All Around Wise. We 

do not run garage sales the weekend 

before the sale. 

ATTENTION GARAGE 

SALE ADVERTISERS: 

First, 

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NOTICE 

Notice is hereby given that, acting 

under and pursuant to the Ordinances 

of the City of Boyd, Texas, 

on the 26th day of December, 2012, 

Devon Energy Production Company, 

L.P. filed with the Gas Inspector 

of the City of Boyd, an application 

to drill, complete and operate 

wells for gas upon property located 

in the James Cheshier, Jr. Survey, 

A-164, Wise County, Boyd, Texas, 

more particularly shown of record in 

Volume 146, Page 163, Lease Records 

of Wise County, Texas, or per 

Tax Tract Number R000002213, 

Wise County, Texas. 

NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF 

APPLICATION AND INTENT TO 

OBTAIN AIR PERMIT 

AIR QUALITY PERMIT NUMBER 

86563 

APPLICATION Champion Technologies, 

Inc., has applied to the 

Texas Commission on Environmental 

Quality (TCEQ) for an amendment 

to Air Quality Permit Number 

86563, which would authorize modification 

to a Specialty Chemical 

Plant located at 113 Illinois Street, 

Rhome, Wise County, Texas 76078. 

This link to an electronic map of the 

site or facility's general location is 

provided as a public courtesy and 

not part of the application or notice. 

For exact location, refer to application.http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=33 

.100033&lng=- 

97.469347&zoom=13&type=r 

The facility will emit the following 

contaminants: organic compounds 

and hazardous air pollutants. 

This application was submitted to 

the TCEQ on November 30, 2012. 

The application will be available for 

viewing and copying at the TCEQ 

central office, the TCEQ Dallas/Fort 

Worth regional office, and the Decatur 

Public Library, 1700 Highway 51 

South, Decatur, Wise County, 

Texas, beginning the first day of 

publication of this notice. The facility's 

compliance file, if any exists, is 

available for public review in the 

Dallas/Fort Worth regional office of 

the TCEQ. 

The executive director has determined 

the application is administratively 

complete and will conduct a 

technical review of the application. 

PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC 

MEETING You may submit public 

comments, a request for a public 

meeting, or request a contested 

case hearing to the Office of the 

Chief Clerk at the address below. 

The TCEQ will consider all public 

comments in developing a final decision 

on the application. The 

deadline to submit public comments 

is 30 days after newspaper 

notice is published. 

The purpose of a public meeting 

is to provide the opportunity to submit 

comments or ask questions 

about the application. A public 

meeting about the application will be 

held if the executive director determines 

that there is a significant degree 

of public interest in the application 

or if requested by a local legislator. 

A public meeting is not a contested 

case hearing. 

If only comments are received on 

the application, the response to 

comments, along with notice of the 

executive director's action on the 

application, will be mailed to everyone 

who submitted comments or is 

on the mailing list for this application. 

The executive director will complete 

the technical review, issue a 

preliminary decision on the application, 

and a Notice of Application and 

Preliminary Decision will be published 

and mailed to those who are 

on the mailing list for this application. 

That notice will contain the final 

deadline for submitting public 

comments. If a hearing request is 

timely filed in Response to this Notice 

of Receipt of Application and Intent 

to Obtain Air Permit, the time 

period for requesting a contested 

case hearing will be extended to 

thirty days after the mailing of the 

executive director's response to 

comments. 

After the final deadline for public 

comments following the Notice 

of Application and Preliminary 

Decision, the executive director 

will consider the comments 

and prepare a response to 

all relevant and material, or significant 

public comments. If 

comments are received, the response 

to comments, along with 

the executive director's decision 

on the application, will then be 

mailed to everyone who submitted 

public comments or is on a 

mailing list for this application. 

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CON- 

TESTED CASE HEARING You 

may request a contested case 

hearing. Acontestedcasehearing 

is a legal proceeding similar to a 

civil trial in state district court. Unless 

a written request for a contested 

case hearing is filed within 

30 days from this notice, the executive 

director may approve the 

application. A contested case 

hearing will only be granted based 

on disputed issues of fact that are 

relevant and material to the Commission's 

decisions on the application. 

Further, the Commission will 

only grant a hearing on issues 

raised by you or others during the 

public comment period and not withdrawn. 

Apersonwhomaybeaffected 

by emissions of air contaminants 

from the facility is entitled to request 

a hearing. If requesting a 

contested case hearing, you 

must submit the following: (1) 

your name (or for a group or association, 

an official representative), 

mailing address, daytime 

phone number, and fax number, 

if any; (2) applicant's name and 

permit number; (3) the statement 

“[I/we] request a contested case 

hearing”; (4) a specific description 

of how you would be adversely 

affected by the application 

and air emissions from the 

facility in a way not common to 

the general public; (5) the location 

and distance of your property 

relative to the facility; and (6) 

adescriptionofhowyouusethe 

property which may be impacted 

by the facility. If the request is 

made by a group or an association, 

the one or more members 

who have standing to request a 

hearing and the interests which 

the group or association seeks to 

protect, must also be identified. 

You may also submit your proposed 

adjustments to the application/permit 

which would satisfy 

your concerns. 

Following the close of all applicable 

comment and request periods, 

the executive director will forward 

the application and any requests for 

contested case hearing to the Commissioners 

for their consideration at 

ascheduledCommissionmeeting. 

If a hearing is granted, the subject 

of a hearing will be limited to 

disputed issues of fact relating to 

relevant and material air quality 

concerns raised during the comment 

period. Issues such as property 

values, noise, traffic safety, and 

zoning are outside of the Commission's 

jurisdiction to address in this 

proceeding. 

MAILING LIST In addition to submitting 

public comments, you may 

ask to be placed on a mailing list to 

receive future public notices for this 

specific application mailed by the 

Office of the Chief Clerk by sending 

NOTICES 

awrittenrequesttotheOfficeofthe 

Chief Clerk at the address below. 

AGENCY CONTACTS AND IN- 

FORMATION Public comments 

and requests must be submitted either 

electronically at 

www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html 

, or in writing to the 

Texas Commission on Environmental 

Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, 

MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, 

Texas 78711-3087. If you communicate 

with the TCEQ electronically, 

please be aware that your email address, 

like your physical mailing address, 

will become part of the 

agency's public record. For more 

information about this permit application 

or the permitting process, 

please call the Public Education 

Program toll free at 1 800 687 4040. 

Si desea información en Español, 

puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. 

Further information may also be 

obtained from Champion Technologies, 

Inc., 3200 Southwest Freeway, 

Suite 2700, Houston, Texas 

77027-7562 or by calling Mr. Emilio 

Ramos, Environmental Advisor at 

(713) 332-1559. 

Notice Issuance Date: December 

5, 2012 

RAILROAD COMMISSION 

OF TEXAS 

OIL AND GAS DIVISION 

DISTRICT 09 

Rule 37 Case No. 0279569 

DATE OF ISSUANCE: 

Dec 11, 2012 

Status/Permit No. 752269 

NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 

5:00 PM, Jan 15, 2013 

Address: Railroad Commission of 

Texas 

ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit 

P. 0. Box 12967 

Austin, Texas 78711-2967 

Fax: ( 512) 463-6780 

Email: 

SWR37@RRC.STATE.TX.US 

NOTICE OF APPLICATION 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 

the DEVON ENERGY PRODUC- 

TION CO, L.P., [RRC Operator No. 

216378] has made application for a 

spacing exception permit under the 

provisions of Railroad Commission 

Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin. 

Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks 

exception to the lease line distance 

requirement because the Applicant 

is less than the required Rule 37 

lease line distance to an unleased 

or non-pooled interest within the 

subject unit for the NEW DRILL permit 

in Sec. Bk. , SHULTS, E L Survey, 

A-796, NEWARK, EAST (BAR- 

NETT SHALE) Field, WISE County, 

being 2 miles W direction from 

BOYD,Texas. 

PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of 

Railroad Commission rules and 

regulations, this application may be 

granted WITHOUT A HEARING if 

no protest to the application is received 

within the deadline. An affected 

person is entitled to protest 

this application. Affected persons include 

owners of record and the operator 

or lessees of record of adjacent 

tracts and tracts nearer to the 

proposed well than the minimum 

lease line spacing distance. If a 

hearing is called, the applicant has 

the burden to prove the need for an 

exception. A Protestant should be 

prepared to establish standing as an 

affected person, and to appear at 

the hearing either in person or by 

qualified representative and protest 

the application with cross-examination 

or presentation of a direct case. 

The rules of evidence are applicable 

in the hearing. If you have any 

questions regarding the hearing procedure, 

please contact the Commission's 

Docket Services Department 

at (512)463-6848. Ifyouhavequestions 

which are specific to the Application 

or the information set forth in 

this Notice, please contact the Commission's 

Drilling Permit Unit at rule 

37 (512}463-6751. 

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A 

HEARING ON THIS APPLICA- 

TION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN 

PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED 

IN THE RAILROAD COMMIS- 

SION'S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE 

ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR 

E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT 

ABOVE BY Jan 15, 2013 at 5:00 

p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RE- 

CEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU 

WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO 

PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED 

PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED AD- 

MINISTRATIVELY. 

THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION 

REQUIRES PUBLICATION 

The location and identity of the well 

is as shown below: 

FIELD: NEWARK, EAST 

(BARNETT SHALE) 

Lease/Unit Name: WCCO 9-E.G. 

GASPERSON GU (DEEP) 

Lease/Unit Well No.: 1H 

Lease/Unit Acres: 1524.92 

Nearest Lease Line (ft): 1.0 

Lease Lines: 4530.0 F West L, 

2677.0 F South L 

Survey Lines: 965.0 F East L, 144.0 

F wlys L 

Wellbore Profile(s): Horizontal 

Lateral: TH1 

Penetration Point Location 

Lease Lines: 5939. 0 F WEST L 

3023. 0 F SOUTH L 

Terminus Location 

BH County: WISE 

Section: Block: Abstract: 1182 

Survey: VAN ZANDT 

Lease Lines: 330.0 F WEST L 

330.0 F WLYN L 

Survey Lines: 330.0 F WEST L 

883.0 F SOUTH L 

Field Rules for ALL fields on the 

permit application are as follows: 

NEWARK, EAST (BARNETT 

SHALE) : 

GAS Special Rules 

330/0, 320.0 acres. 

GAS Optional Rules 

330/0, 20.0 acres. 

OIL Special Rules 

330/0, 40.0 acres. 

OIL Optional Rules 

330/0, 20.0 acres. 

This well is to be drilled to an approximate 

depth of 9000 feet. 

If you have questions regarding this 

application, please contact the Applicant's 

representative, Mike Feroli, 

at (405)552-8196. 

Public notices 

Iamnolongerresponsibleforany 

debt other than my own, as of Oct. 

1, 2012. Kevin Lambert. 

Bids & Proposals 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 

JOERIS GENERAL 

CONTRACTORS, LTD., 

Construction Manager will be accepting 

competitive sealed proposals 

from sub-contractors for the 

NISD NHS Sub Varsity Stadium Upgrade 

RFCSP #BO12013-08-018, 

until 10:00AM on January 10, 2013. 

Proposals will be received at the 

office of Joeris General Contractors, 

15100 Trinity Blvd. Suite 100, Fort 

Worth TX 76155. In addition, fax & 

email proposals will be accepted. 

bidsdfw@joeris.com O: (817) 204- 

0770; F: (817) 204-0771. 

Proposals must be received before 

10:00AM. TheProposalPackage 

shall demonstrate the Offeror's 

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NISD, in accordance with the selection 

criteria set forth in the RFCSP. 

Pre-Proposal Conference: Thursday 

at 10:00 am January 3rd NISD 

Admin Building, 2001 Texan Drive, 

Justin TX 76247, in the Conference 

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must check in at the front 

desk upon arrival. 

Project Description: The Project 

consists of the conversion of an existing 

Natural Turf Field to an Artificial 

Turf Field with a Subgrade 

Drainage System, and associated 

Athletic Equipment and Scoreboard. 

Construction of a new “D” Area with 

Athletic Surfacing for Track and 

Field Events. Addition of a Section 

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with qualifying package. Monthly 

DVR fees & receiver fees apply. 

See Store for Details, to Convert Your 

Present System to the 

New Hopper & Joey. 

Limited Time Offer, Restrictions May Apply. 

RICK’S ELECTRONICS 

940-627-6905 • DECATUR 

940-567-2205 • JACKSBORO 

HOLMES 

Auto Supply 

Quality Parts 

at 

Competitive Prices 

Hours 

Mon. - Fri. • 8 am - 5:30 pm 

Sat. • 8 am - 1 pm 

803 W. Main • Decatur 

940-627-2350 

www.holmesautosupply.com 

BRAKE 

JOB 

$179.95 

PER AXLE 

Ca Cars Minivans Jeeps 

Light-Duty Trucks 

•Replace Pads 

•Machine Rotors to specifi cations 

•Inspect all Brake Lines 

•Clean and Lubricate Calipers 

•Inspect for Proper Fluid Level 

US 287 North, Decatur 

940-627-6700 

SERVICE & PARTS 

7:30-6:00 Monday-Friday 

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Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Closed Sunday & Monday 

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1555 W. Bus. Hwy. 380, Suite 5, Decatur 

940-627-8885 

Business Business 

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$179.95 

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940-627-6700 

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SERVICE & PARTS: 7:30-6:00 Monday-Friday 

Right on The Corner (US 287 at US380) 

“RIGHT ON THE PRICE!” 

Silk Screen Printing 

Embroidery • Vinyl Lettering 

T-Shirts • Hoodies 

Caps • Apparel 

Letterman Patches 

Team Uniforms • “Bling” 

Fire Retardant Clothing 

Banners • Yard Signs 

Kelly Read & Gay Read 

940-969-3680 

328 Schoolhouse Rd. 

DECATUR 

T I R E 

STORE 

940-627-3657 

1201 NORTH HIGHWAY 81/287 

MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. 

SATURDAY 7:30 A.M. 12 - NOON 

A GOOD DEAL ON GREAT TIRES 

B.W. STONE - OWNER 

4-STAR 

PERSONAL LOANS 

940.683.3030 

4starloans@centurylink.net 

• Payday Loans 

• Title Loans 

• We Buy Gold 

2202 US HWY 380E STE114 

BRIDGEPORT, TEXAS 76426 

•Replace Pads 

•Machine Rotors to specifi cations 

•Inspect all Brake Lines 

•Clean and Lubricate Calipers 

•Inspect for Proper Fluid Level 

Baby Registry, 

Layaway & 

Tuxedo Rental 

Available 

Kids 

On Decatur Square 

108 W. Walnut 


(940) 627-3394 

Monday - Saturday 

10 am - 5:30 pm 

www.hometowntees02@yahoo.com www.sunshine-square.com 

Wise Feed 

HOME, LAWN & 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

940-644-1896 

502 S. Hwy 101 • Chico 

Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

DRIVE 

THRU 

FREE 

DELIVERY 

Prescriptions 

Compounding 

Fast & Friendly Service 

Full Line of 

Adolescent & Adult 

Immunization 

1101 Eagle Dr. • Suite C 

Decatur 76234 • 940-627-5400 

MON. - FRI., 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. • SAT., 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. 

HODGES 

AUTO 

TRUCK 

SERVICE 

Farm • Semi 

Car • Truck 

New & Used Tires 

2762 North Hwy. 287 • Decatur, TX 76234 

OFFICIAL D.O.T. 

940-627-2106 

NEW CONSTRUCTION, 

RENOVATIONS & REPAIR 

• Custom gunite pools 

• Maintenance repair 

on all pools 

OVER 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS 

Colby Williams 

940-393-3944 

Classic 

FLOOR 

COVERINGS 

Serving Wise County and Beyond 

with over 30 years experience. 

• Wood • Ceramic 

• Carpet • Vinyl • Laminate 

• Stained Concrete 

• Luxury Vinyl Plank 

Visit Our Showroom at 

900 W Thompson • Decatur 

(behind Prada Shops) 

940-626-0014 

Financing and Late Appointments 

Available 

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