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THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER

Youth Preview
Fair
YOUTH FAIR TIME — After classes and track practice at Decatur High School,
Jake Williams heads home to care for his heifers, in preparation for next week’s
Wise County Youth Fair. Jake joins hundreds of other Wise County students with
multiple projects at the annual fair. Look inside for a preview of Youth Fair activities
and check out the photos and bios of the candidates for Youth Fair queens.
Messenger photos by Joe Duty

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DECATUR

Messenger photo by Joe Duty

RICH TRADITION — Jake Williams (center) represents the sixth generation to live on the Williams/Ferguson Ranch LP, located between Decatur and
Slidell. He is flanked by his grandmother, Ann Williams (left) and his parents, Herb and Susan Williams. The skills Jake is learning in 4-H and FFA are
preparing him to one day manage the ranch.

Jake Williams epitomizes 4-H

By DENNY DEADY
Jacob Scott Williams. Say the name out loud and it’s likely even his
closest friends won’t recognize it. But say “Jake” and heads will turn...lots of
them. Jake, the 17-year-old son of Herb and Susan Williams of Decatur, has
a multitude of friends, not only through his many activities at Decatur High
School where he is a junior, but throughout the state with his nine-year
involvement with 4-H.
Jake represents all that is good about 4-H. He is the epitome of 4-H - the
poster child, if you will. At this year’s Wise County Youth Fair, he will show
a heifer, he’ll have a project in clothing, he’ll enter foods, he’ll compete
in photography and he’ll enter a craft. And none of these is a last minute
project just to have an entry in the Youth Fair. They are projects that occupy
his time 12 months a year.
Wise County 4-H is in District 3, Rolling Plains. Jake is president of the
district council, the first president ever from Wise County. He heads the
activities in 26 counties in this, the 100th anniversary of 4-H. Rich tradition
has always been a part of Jake’s life. He is the sixth generation to live on
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Jake Williams epitomizes 4-H ...

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the 4,600-acre Williams/Ferguson ranch north
of Decatur. His grandmother, Ann Williams,
is practically speechless when it comes to
expressing her pride in Jake for wanting to
someday take over operation of the ranch that
was founded by her grandfather, W.P. Ferguson
in 1891.
The ranch was originally located in Wise,
Clay, Wichita and Archer counties. When W.P.
Ferguson died, it was split between his two
sons. Headquarters were in Wichita Falls until
the late 1960s, at which time the main office
was moved to Decatur. The ranch was known
for its registered Hereford cattle. Herbert
Newton Ferguson, Ann Williams’ father,
operated the Decatur ranch and when his
health failed, he turned to his daughter and
son-in-law for help. Ann’s husband, the late
Harry Williams, was employed by Standard Oil
at the time, but he and Ann returned to Wise
County and the family ranch.
Herb, one of the Williams two sons and his
wife, Susan, live on what is now known as
the Williams/Ferguson Ranch LP. Jake is eager
to continue the family tradition. He plans to
attend Texas A&M University and major in
agriculture business, with a minor in ranch
management. After college, he would like to
begin his ranch management career at the
family-owned ranch in Clay County, which his
dad and uncle inherited from their grandfather.
Jake’s nine years in 4-H have prepared
him for that career. He has learned extensive
record-keeping with his heifers which he feels
will be beneficial when he starts his feedlot calf
operation in Clay County. His current project is
“Queenie,” a heifer he purchased after winning
in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Calf Scramble.
His memories of growing up on the storied
ranch are vivid — from the red boots he wore
to his grandfather putting him atop his first
horse. His mom remembers hauling hay
shortly after Jake was born. She drove a truck
around the ranch with Jake in a car seat beside
her, his older siblings, Bert and Amanda, in the
back of the truck helping their dad. The ranch
is in his blood and everything he is learning
DEDICATION — With five-generations of ranchers behind him, ranching is in Jake Williams’
blood. As a junior at Decatur High School, Jake alrzeady has 12 cattle registered in his name
and plans to one day take over management operations at his family’s ranch in Clay County.
through 4-H and from his high school ag
teacher Jim Allsup is preparing him to spend
the rest of his life there.
“A lot of kids don’t have this opportunity,”
said Jake.“Most kids don’t have this much land.
I guess I’m kind of lucky.”
He started showing cows at about age 12,
and as his interest grew, he attended sales. His
experience on the 4-H livestock judging team
as well as the Decatur FFA judging team has
helped him select good cattle at the sales. He
now has 12 registered cows in his name.
Just like the first sale he attended where he
was nervous about spending his hard-earned
money, Jake remembers his first 4-H meeting.
“I was so shy,” he recalls.
He was elected club reporter, a job that
didn’t require that he get up and speak before
Messenger photo by Joe Duty
the group. Now he travels throughout the
26-county 4-H District 3, speaking confidently
in front of his peers. In January, he gave the
invocation at the Livestock Appreciation Day
luncheon at the Fort Worth Stock Show, sitting
at the head table with some of the biggest
names in Fort Worth, facing a crowd of several
hundred people.
“I’m able to meet people, to make
connections,” said Jake.“I can carry on a
conversation with anyone, from an 8-year-old
to someone who is elderly and can hardly hear.
I’ve learned new things about myself.”
Jake’s leadership role in 4-H on the district
level is especially meaningful this year, in the
100th year of 4-H. He received a Centennial
ring, one of only 35 awarded. He has helped
promote the new 4-H ice cream that Blue
Bell manufactured just for the Centennial
celebration. He worked with local grocery
stores to get the product in stores.
As a member of the Centennial Texas 4-H
Council, Jake is totally at ease spreading the
4-H message around the state. He is also the
incoming president of the Clothing Board for
Texas 4-H, the grassroots committee that gives
input to make the clothing project meaningful
for youth.
“Jake is a very driven and responsible young
person that has developed and honed a skill
set that will make him a valuable asset to any
college, career and community he chooses,”
said Kelli D. Lehman, 4-H Extension Program
Specialist for District 3. She added that Jake is
an example of what it means to be a part of the
Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program.
The list of Jake’s awards and
accomplishments is extensive. Following in
the footsteps of his brother and sister, he has
won the highest local 4-H award, the Gold Star
award, as well as every other local award except
the Farm Bureau Award. His dad is president of
Wise County Farm Bureau. He is a consistent
winner and state qualifier in all of his projects,
including consumer buying, fashion design-
textile, photography, consumer life skills,
clothing and food. He has held every office
in his 4-H club and has placed at the major
shows as well as the Wise County Youth Fair
with his livestock.
Jake’s 4-H and FFA activities would appear
to take every minute of his time. At Decatur
High School, he is a member of SADD
(Students Against Destructive Decisions),
Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the
Spanish Honor Society. He is treasurer of the
junior class and plays football and basketball
and runs track.
“There’s no real time to relax,” he says.
Jake is well aware of how he is able to
combine so many activities and do as well as
he does.
“My mom is a 4-H program assistant and
she helps me with the clothing and food.
My dad helps with the animals. They have
supported me so much. I wouldn’t be able to
do all this without them.”

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4-H QUEEN CONTESTANTS
Olivia Bettesworth
Olivia Bettesworth, 12, of Paradise
will represent the Paradise 4-H Club in
this year’s queens contest.
She is the daughter of Eric and Tomi
Sue Bettesworth.
Olivia was in the Garden Club. She
loves to play basketball, volleyball and
softball. Olivia loves showing her goats
in 4-H. She is taking Spanish this year
and learning how to play the guitar. Ol-
ivia loves riding her paint horse, Min-
nie. She is active in church activities at
Grace Fellowship. Olivia’s favorite sub-
ject is social studies. Her favorite hobby
is scrapbooking and she loves to swim.
Olivia’s best friend is her Jack Rus-
sell, Betsey Lulu.
Andrea Martinets
Andrea Martinets, 16, of Bridgeport
will represent the Bridgeport 4-H at
this year’s queens contest.
Andrea has been a member of the
Bridgeport 4-H Club since 2004 and
serves as secretary. She raised and
showed Saanen dairy goats for the first
two years and is now involved in her
local 4-H speech club. Andrea is also
actively involved in the clothing and
textiles department. She enjoys fashion
designing and construction and she has
also participated in many community
service projects.
Having been home schooled since
the second grade, Andrea is involved in
many other activities. She has played
the piano for eight years and the cello
for six years. For three years Andrea
participated in the Fort Worth Youth
Symphony.
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Andrea loves riding and training
her horses and art is another one of
her hobbies. Every summer she takes
art lessons from Melanie Singleton in
Bridgeport. Andrea has won second
place for her art work at the Fort Worth
Stock Show and has won numerous
other awards in past youth fairs. Her
favorite art mediums are pastels, oils,
charcoal and pencil.
Other activities include volunteering
at her vet’s office every Saturday, spend-
ing time with her friends and being
part of the Eta Sigma Alpha National
Honor’s Society. Andrea is a member of
the Heritage Family Church and enjoys
participating in different church activi-
ties.
Andrea has four younger sisters and
two younger brothers and is always
looking forward to doing things with
her family.
Sydney Lawrence
Sydney Lawrence, 17, of Decatur, will
represent the Wise County 4-H Horse
Club at this year’s queens contest.
Sydney runs cross-country and track
at Decatur High School, plays volleyball
and is a member of SADD, FCA, NHS
and the Spanish Honor Society. She
also participates in mock trial. She is a
member of both the Wise County Horse
Club and the Decatur 4-Club. She also
attends First United Methodist Church
of Decatur.
Morgan Henry
Morgan Henry, 17, of Decatur will
represent the Decatur 4-H at this year’s
queens contest.
She is the daughter of Tammy and
Mike Henry.
Morgan’s activities include club pres-
ident, state qualifier livestock judging,
area qualifier ag issues, Decatur var-
sity choir member and FFA member.
She enjoys shopping, showing lambs
and hanging out with her friends.
Rachael Bland
Rachael Bland, 18, of Greenwood will
represent the Slidell/Greenwood 4-H in
this year’s queens contest.
She is the daughter of Susan and
Benny Bland.
Rachael enjoys playing softball, rid-
ing horses, going to the rodeo and show-
ing lambs. She is an officer with the
FFA Club. She also enjoys FFA judging,
cooking, riding ATV’s, talking on the
phone and hanging out with her fam-
ily and friends. Rachael enjoys playing
with and helping her 7-year-old sister.
She has been the president, secretary
and held all other offices for her local
4-H Club. She has served as a county
council representative for her Slidell
Club.
Beth Ferguson
Beth Ferguson, 18, of Chico will
represent the Chico 4-H in this year’s
queens contest.
She is the daughter of Tom and Ann
Ferguson.
Beth’s hobbies include fishing and
reading. Shelby Collins is her favorite
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56TH ANNUAL WISE
COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
SCHEDULE
Monday, March 24
8 a.m................................ Horse Show - Performance - at NRS arena
3 - 6 p.m..............................................Arrival of Dairy Breeding Goats
7 p.m..................................... Queen’s Contest (Decatur Civic Center)
Tuesday, March 25
8 a.m................................................................... Breeding Goat Show
(released following show)
Breeding Boars Show (released following show)
8 a.m.......................................... Horse Show - Speed - at NRS arena
3 - 7 p.m............................................................. Arrival of Dairy Cattle
5 p.m............................................................ Arrival of Breeding Swine
6 p.m................................................................. Breeding Swine Show
(released following the show)
6 - 7 p.m........................................................Weigh in of Dairy Heifers
6 p.m.................................................................4-H Parade of Fashion
7 p.m.................................................Floor Price bids on Dairy Heifers
Wednesday, March 26
7:30 - 9 a.m............................................................... Arrival of Broilers
9:30 a.m........................................................................... Broiler Show
(released following show)
10 a.m..................................................................................Dog Show
1:30 p.m...................................................................Dairy Cattle Show
(released following show)
3 p.m........................................ Begin moving Livestock into the barns
3 - 5 p.m..................................................................... Arrival of Poultry
3 - 7 p.m................................ Arrival of: Breeding Sheep, Beef Heifers
(registration papers & tattoos checked on Beef Heifers)
5 - 7 p.m...........................................................Arrival of and Weigh In:
Market Steers, Prospect Steers - Receive Exhibitor
Number, Market Lambs, Market Wethers, Market Hogs
Thursday, March 27
7 - 8 a.m.............................................................Arrival of ALL Rabbits
7:30 - 10 a.m.......................................... Arrival of:
4-H Foods, Crafts and Photography
FCCLA Foods and Crafts
8 a.m..........................................................Meat Pens Rabbits Judged
followed by Breeding Rabbits
8 a.m....................... Breeding Sheep Show (released following show)
Immediately followed by the Market Lamb Show
10:30 a.m.........................................FCCLA Foods and Crafts Judged
11 a.m............................. 4-H Foods, Crafts and Photography Judged
12 noon...................................................................Market Goat Show
2 p.m.............................................................................Poultry Judged
4 p.m.....................................................................Market Swine Show
5 p.m....................................................Ag Mechanics begin moving in
(must be in place by 8 a.m. Friday morning)
5 - 8 p.m....................................... Viewing of 4-H and FCCLA exhibits
Friday, March 28
8 a.m...................................................................Prospect Steer Show
Immediately followed by Market Steer Show
2 p.m......................................................... Breeding Beef Heifer Show
12 noon................................Release of Market Goats, Market Lambs
and Market Hogs
4 p.m....................................................................... Release of Poultry
4:30 p.m........................................Pictures taken of 4-H Foods, Crafts
and Photography Winning Entries
4:45 p.m...............................Pictures taken of FCCLA winning entries
5 - 6 p.m..................... Release of 4-H & FCCLA Food, Craft, Clothing
and Photography projects
6 p.m...........................................................................Release of Beef
6 p.m............................................................ Judging of Ag Mechanics
Saturday, March 29
10 a.m................................................................................... Pet Show
11 - 12:30 p.m...................................................................... BBQ Meal
12:30 p.m..................................................................................Awards
1 p.m.................................................................... 2008 WCYF Auction
2 p.m.......................... Release of all remaining animals and Ag Mech
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4-H QUEEN CONTESTANTS
Saffron Smith group at Aurora Baptist Church.
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Saffron’s other activities include dog-
friend because she “is enthusiastic and sitting for her neighbors, working as Tree Removal • Tree Trimming
fun.” Basketball and golf are Beth’s fa- a ranch hand on her sister’s Angora Tree Pruning • Stump Grinding
vorite sports, while government is her goat ranch and showing Angora goats
favorite subject. at C.A.G.B.A.-sanctioned events. When
Beth has been a member of 4-H for
10 years and has served as president,
time permits, she also runs barrels and
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twice as vice president secretary, trea- the Salt Creek arena.

surer, historian and recreation leader.
Her honors in the organization include
the Silver Star Award, Outstanding Se-
nior 4-H Award, Outstanding Commu-
nity Senior 4-H Award, Outstanding
Junior 4-H Award, Outstanding Junior
Community 4-H Award, the Herdsman
Award, Grand Champion Dairy Wether
WCYF, Best Doe of Show-WCYF, Sec-
ond Place Floral Picture-state round up
and Best Junior Doe of Show-WCYF.
Her other organization’s include the
Beta Club (three years), where she
served twice as secretary and treasur-
er; UIL Academics (three years); volley-
ball (four years) co-captain her senior
year; track (two years); golf (one year);
band-marching and contest (three
years) saxophone section leader; math
and science club (one year); Ascension/
St. Marks Youth Group: Senior Leader
(three years); Goat Project Teen Leader
(one year).
Beth will attend Sam Houston State
University in Huntsville in the fall and
pursue a bachelor of science in criminal
justice.
She has one brother, Josh, and one
sister, Rachel.
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Saffron Sunshine Smith, 13, of Boyd,
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year’s queens contest.
She is the daughter of Scarlet Sunset
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Saffron’s hobbies include horseback Drugs
riding, raising Angora goats and col-
lecting Barbie Dolls. Her honors include
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student. Saffron’s interests include
spending time with family and friends,
playing with her large collection of ani- Kandi Rose, 11, of Sunset, will rep-
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Her favorite sports are volleyball She is the daughter of Krystal Rose. 1101 Eagle Dr. • Suite C • Decatur
and football, her favorite friend is her
younger brother, Sequoia, and her fa-
vorite subject is math. She is a mem-
Kandi enjoys fishing, hunting, bas-
ketball, softball, cheerleading/KidPops,
and math and science.
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FFA QUEEN CONTESTANTS
Ishley Elmore Ishley says she has made close friends
throughout the state, as well as the na-
tion, through her involvement with FFA.
Her best friends are her sisters, Becca and
Heather. She enjoys hanging out with her
tractor restoration teammates, as well as
Sarah and Saphire. Her favorite subject is
math and she enjoys watching basketball
and baseball.
Laci Terrelll
judging, the Spanish Club and the Bridge-
port FFA.
know how to make each other laugh. They
also have the same hobbies and interests.
Laci’s favorite foods are Mexican and Kimberly enjoys friendly games of paint
steak. Her favorite colors are pink and ball, volleyball and softball. She also enjoys
black. Her favorite movie is “Top Gun” be- swimming.
cause it is the “best movie ever.” Laci has Her favorite two subjects are English and
numerous friends. government.
Her favorite quote is “Strive to be the best She does community service through the
you can be and always keep your faith.” Explorer program, which includes help-
ing the Salvation Army, helping with Spe-
cial Olympics and directing traffic at big
Kimberly Kuykendall events.

Sarah Kaz

Decatur FFA will be represented by Ishley

Elmore, 16, of Decatur in this year’s queens
contest.
She is the daughter of Rick and Bethany
Elmore of Decatur.
Ishley is involved in FFA, FCA, SADD,
Art Club and Friends of Rachel.
Her favorite hobbies are restoring trac-
tors, showing pigs, lambs, heifers and steers
all over the state, dancing for the Decatur
High School Spanish Club Flamenco Dance
Team, hanging out with friends, texting and
talking on the phone.
She was FFA chapter advisor her sopho-
more year and is currently serving as sen-
tinel. She is also the District I FFA presi-
dent.
Ishley is a member of the National Cham-
pion Tractor Restoration Team and was a
national finalist as an individual in tractor
restoration in 2006.
She is a two time state qualifier in range,
earned third place in state for nursery land-
scape and was a state qualifier for Star
Greenhand and Star Chapter.
She is a member of the Spanish National
Honor Society.
Laci Terrell, 17, of Decatur will represent
Bridgeport FFA in this year’s queens con-
test.
She is the daughter of Tricia Terrell and
the granddaughter of Vickie Holmes.
Laci’s hobbies include scrapbooking and
showing steers and heifers. She is FFA chap-
ter president and district officer. Her other
hobbies include water sports and hanging
out with friends. Laci’s favorite subject is
history. She is a member of the Junior Na-
tional Main and Sha Association.
She is a member of the First Baptist
Church of Decatur and goes on youth group
mission trips with them. She is an active
member of the Wise County 4-H.
Her other activities include livestock
Kimberly Kuykendall, 17, of Boyd, will
represent Boyd High School FFA at this
year’s queens contest.
She is the daughter of Patrick and Christy Sarah Kaz, 18, of Paradise will represent
Kuykendall. Paradise FFA in the 2008 queens contest.
Kimberly’s favorite hobbies are outdoor She is the daughter of Mike and Emilie
activities such as fishing and gardening. Kaz of Paradise.
She also enjoys shopping and arts and crafts Sarah has held positions as FFA chapter
activities. advisor, reporter, district representative and
She belongs to FFA, Explorers and the president. She has also served as vice presi-
National Honors Society. dent of the sophomore class, junior class
Her interests including working with president and senior class secretary. She
young children, volunteering, serving as an is currently serving a term as the student
explorer and doing community service. council president.
Her best friend is Katie Randolph, and Sarah is involved in Drama Club, her
she has known her since she was 8 years
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Continued from 6
church youth group, mission commit-
tee, welcoming committee and World
Changers Mission Fuge/Centrifuge.
She was named as Star Chapter
Farmer, Star Greenhand, basketball
defensive MVP, Most School Spirited,
honorable mention actress, All-star
Cast and Best Actress.
Her interests include theater, poli-
tics, child development and World
Wide Missions.
Her favorite subject is history. Sar-
ah’s best friends are Jessica Wood and
Ishley Elmore.
Megan Cantrell
Megan Cantrell, 16, of Chico, will
represent Chico FFA in this year’s
queens contest.
She is the daughter of Kim Cantrell
of Chico.
We take pride in supporting the
youth of Wise County and their
involvement in the Youth Fair.
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cer for two years, including a term as
president this year; junior director for
the Texas Junior Livestock Association Decatur Garden Center
for six years and FFA district officer.
Megan’s previous honors include
Grand Champion Lamb Wise County
Now Open Sundays
Youth Fair 2006; Reserve Champion
Lamb Wise County Youth Fair 2007;
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Intermedia Showmanship Cham-
pion in TCLA; First runner up TJLA
Queens Contest; Top Ten in TCLA
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Megan’s favorite subject is English.
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She belongs to the Wise County 4-H,
Megan’s favorite hobbies are show- the Chico FFA and the TJLA.
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James Wood Motors
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to all 2008
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Located next to Starbucks
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Amanda Williams, 17, will represent
Decatur
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contest.
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She is the daughter of Annette and
Rafe Williams.
Amanda is a member of the FCA,
FFA, FCCLA and is senior class presi-
Marilyn Gutierrez, 15, of Slidell will
represent Slidell’s FCCLA chapter in
Good Luck
dent. this year’s queens contest. Youth Fair Participants!
She is also a member of varsity bas- She is the daughter of Ramon and
ketball, varsity track, softball and golf, Elida Gutierrez. Enjoy the Fair!
the Texas Stars, a Youth Council Lead- Laura Renee Nordman, 17, of Bridge- Marilyn participates in basketball, Left to right:
er at First United Methodist Church, port, will represent the Paradise FC- softball, track, cross country and rides
John Winder,
the FUMC Youth Band and competed CLA chapter in this year’s queens horses.
on the district level in math and sci- contest. She enjoys listening to music, hang- D.D.S.
ence in the UIL. She is the daughter of Joel and Kath- ing out with her cousin and best friend, Paige Winder,
Her service experience includes time ryn Nordman. Katrina Verdugo. D.D.S.
on the Boyd Buzz Basketball Coach She currently serves as secretary of
performance team and the Boyd Food FCCLA and is also involved with FFA. Timothy Casey,
Pantry where she stocks food in the She has been named to the honor roll Jessie Lynch D.D.S.
warehouse. and her hobbies include swimming, Jessie Lynch, 17, of Alvord, will rep- Travis Caddell,
Amanda’s talents, awards and hon- crafts, cooking and shopping. resent Alvord FCCLA in this year’s
D.D.S.
ors include the annual science award, Her interests include the Mavericks, queens contest.
the National Honor Society, newspaper
editor, first team all district basket-
baking, movies and music.
Laura’s best friends are Jennifer
She is the daughter of Kelly and
Brenda Lynch of Alvord. John Winder, D.D.S., Inc.
ball, district defensive MVP, district Halbert and Shannon Sutton and her She is currently a senior at Alvord F A M I LY D E N T I S T RY
champions in basketball district 10- favorite subject is government. She en- High School
5 0 1 S . WA S H B U R N • D E C AT U R
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ASCENSION AND ST. MARK’S
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Continued from 8 in elementary education.
Her favorite sport is cross country
and her favorite subject is English. She
enjoys wakeboarding. Her best friend
is Megan Dupre. She has three sisters,
Leah, Macy and Madison, and a dog
named Dodge. She works at Sweetie
Pie’s Ribeyes.
She attends the youth group at her Good Friday
church and strives to become more ac- March 21 • 7 p.m.
tive with the church.
Ashley enjoys playing violin, a hobby Easter Sunday
English........10:30 a.m.
she began in the Fourth Grade. Spanish.......Noon
Following high school, she plans to
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ing at the University of Texas at Ar- (6 miles from Decatur, 4 miles from Bridgeport)

lington.

Ashley Watkins
Tara Smith

Good Luck to all the

CLA for four years and is the chapter
president. She served as treasurer her
junior year and project chairman her
freshman and sophomore years. She
received Youth Fair Grand Champion
honors for a pie in 2006.
She has been a member of FCA for
four years, band for one year and NHS
for three years, currently serving as
vice president. She has been a member
of Spanish Club for four years, serving
as president her junior year and offi-
cer this year. Jessie has served as class
historian since her sophomore year
and was president her freshman year.
Jessie has been a varsity cheerleader
for three years and played basketball
her freshman and sophomore years.
She has participated in varsity cross
country for the last four years, advanc-
ing to the regional meet each year and
placing third and fourth at the state
meet. She is currently participating in
her fourth year of track and her second
year of golf.
During her senior year she partici-
pated in One Act Play and was named
Miss AHS. She was a homecoming
nominee her freshman year, a class
favorite her freshman and sophomore
year and was named most attractive
her junior year.
Her volunteer work includes spon-
soring a child’s birthday at the Pythi-
an Home, bell ringing for UNICEF and
working at Sonflower Camp.
She plans to attend Texas A&M Uni-
versity in the fall and pursue a major
Bridgeport High School’s FCCLA
chapter will be represented by Ashley
Watkins of Runaway Bay in the 2008
queen’s contest.
Ashley, 18, is the daughter of Rocky
Watkins of Runaway Bay.
She is a member of FCCLA and
student council. Math and economics
are her favorite subjects. Her favorite
sport is tennis.
Chico High School’s FCCLA chap-
ter will be represented by Tara Smith.
Tara is the 16-year-old daughter of
Tammy Sanders of Chico.
She serves as the president of FC-
CLA and is a member of Beta Club.
She enjoys reading and aspires to be
an X-ray technician.
Youth Fair Participants!
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WHY MEN COULDN’T ENDURE
PREGNANCY
If you think there is something special about pregnant women’s ability
to carry so much weight up front without losing their balance, a recent
study sheds some light. According to researchers, two previously unnoticed
physical differences between men’s and women’s physical architecture
make it possible: The first is that one lower lumbar vertebra is wedge-
shaped in women but more square shaped in men. Secondly, when body
size is taken into account, a key hip joint is 14% larger in women than in
men. These engineering changes in women make it possible for them to
carry the additional weight of a growing fetus without falling forward or,
typically, experiencing back pain. These and other attributes help women
make pregnancy look easy.
Whether you’re pregnant for the first time or are expecting the latest
addition to your family, this time in your life requires excellent care for you
and your developing baby. At my practice, we are highly experienced with all
aspects of pregnancy and delivery, from normal to high-risk. To schedule an
appointment, call WISE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY P.A. at 940-
626-8008 to schedule an appointment. Our office is conveniently located at
1713 South FM 51, Ste. 201, Decatur. New patients are welcome.
Have a safe and wonderful Spring break!
During pregnancy, women experience hormonally induced ligament laxity
that helps them deliver their babies, but which also may be a contributing
factor to back pain.

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Presented by
Amanda P. Lovette, M.D. and Staff
Board Certified in General Pediatrics
TEETHING TIPS

Babies may begin teething as early

as three months, and the process can
last until age three. Symptoms range
from mild irritability to prolonged stretch-
es of disrupted sleeping and eating and
crankiness. Your baby may drool more
and want to chew things frequently as
teething begins. While teething is pain-
less for most children, some may seem
uncomfortable and cranky. Some ba-
bies develop a low-grade fever, but high
temperatures are not typical. When your
baby is drooling excessively, wipe his
or her face regularly to prevent a rash.
Put your child to sleep with a clean flat
cloth under his or her head to keep the
sheets dry. Provide lots of chewing op-
portunities, including wet washcloths
and cold teething rings.

If you would like further information

on today’s topic of teething, contact
LOVETTE PEDIATRICS at (940)
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concerns with our doctor and staff, an
important source of care, information
and support for you and your children.
We’re conveniently located at 2014 Ben
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10 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 20, 2008

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Youth Fair has rich history Youth and their

This year is the 56th anni-
versary of the Wise County
Youth Fair.
In 1953, a group of men led
by O. Ray Brown of Decatur,
planned the first Youth Fair,
which was held on the foot-
ball field at Decatur Baptist
College. The college admin-
istration building is now
home to the Wise County
Heritage Museum.
According to a 2002 Mes-
senger story on the 50th an-
niversary of the fair, writer
Kristen Tribe reported the
first fair was open to all 4-
H and FFA boys in Wise
County and those in the
Northwest and Springtown
schools.
A story in the Messenger
in 1953 noted there was ev-
erything from “fat cattle to
tame quail on the exhibit
line” and Brown, Paul Tapp,
H.M. Mote, Lee Black and
Ralph Dodson, among oth-
ers, assisted in lining up the
events and handing out the
ribbons.
Cattle were tied along the
fence line of the football field
with dairy cattle on one side
and beef cattle on the other.
There was no shelter for the
animals or the exhibitors,
and the only water faucets
were at the 40-yard lines,
half of which worked.
FOCUS
Considering the obvi-
ous challenges of holding a
livestock show on a football
field, the first Youth Fair
was declared a success with
146 entries.
Entries increased drasti-
cally the second year when
girls participated, display-
ing their food, clothing, craft
and science projects in the
DBC gymnasium.
The Wise County Sheriff’s
Posse was organized after se-
vere weather dampened the
1955 fair. The county leased
land to the Posse and volun-
teers built an arena and a
Quonset hut. The beef barn
was built in 1957, followed
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by other buildings. The one-
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several days years later and
then to a full week in 1971.
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WISE NOTES FOR CONSUMERS Livestock workshop

By TANYA DAVIS
Wise Co. Extension Agent
Take a look down the aisles of your
favorite local grocery store. Chances
are you have probably noticed an
increase in the number of
foods labeled as organic.
Production and consump-
tion of organic foods in the
United States is increasing.
In fact, Texas is one of the
top states in terms of acre-
age of certified organic crop-
land.
Many people are inter-
ested in purchasing organic
foods for their family. But,
what does “organic” mean
to you as the consumer?
According to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s National Organic Pro-
gram, organic foods are produced
by farmers emphasizing the use of
renewable resources and the conser-
vation of soil and water. Fresh fruits
and vegetables, the top-selling organ-
ic category in retail sales, are grown
without the use of bioengineering,
most conventional pesticides, syn-
thetic fertilizers or fertilizers made
from sewage sludge. Organic meat,
poultry, eggs and dairy products come
from animals that have not received
any type of antibiotics or growth hor-
mones.
In order for a food to be labeled
and marketed as “organic” the pro-
ducer and/or food processor must
first receive certification by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA).
This certification ensures
that the product has been
produced according to set
USDA standards. To assist
consumers in the identifica-
tion of organic foods, USDA
developed labeling rules
for organic food items. The
USDA Organic emblem in-
dicates that a product is at
least 95 percent organic.
DAVIS Amanda Scott, program
specialist for Texas AgriLife
Extension Service shares
some additional tips to help you rec-
ognize organically grown foods at the
grocery store:
Single Ingredient Foods:
■ Look for the word “organic” and
the USDA Organic seal on single in-
gredient foods such as meat, milk,
eggs, cheese and fresh fruits and veg-
etables. The USDA Organic seal may
appear as a sticker on fresh produce
items. In lieu of a sticker, verbiage
may also appear on signs above the
produce display.
Multi-ingredient Foods:
■ Only foods that are made of at
least 95 percent organic ingredients
may display the USDA Organic seal.
■ Foods comprised of at least 70
percent organic ingredients may dis-
play organic claims on the front of
the food package but may not display
the USDA Organic seal. An example
of an organic claim would be “Made
with organic oats, raisins, and dates.”
■ Foods containing less than 70
percent of ingredients from an or-
ganic origin may list specific organi-
cally produced ingredients on the side
panel of the package.
Some consumers may also be con-
fused by the term “natural” on foods.
However, the terms “natural” and
“organic” are not interchangeable
with one another. If a food prod-
uct indicates “natural” this does not
mean that it is an organic product.
Only foods labeled “organic” meet the
USDA standards.
Many consumers choose to pur-
chase organic foods. USDA makes no
claims that organic foods are safer or
more nutritious than foods grown or
produced by conventional methods.
For more information about or-
ganic foods, call Wise County’s Texas
AgriLife Extension Service office at
(940) 627-3341 or visit the following
link: The National Organic Program
http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/index-
IE.htm.
coming to county
The Texas AgriLife Exten-
sion Service is partnering
with the Risk Management
Agency of the USDA and the
National Cattlemen’s Beef
Association to offer a one-day
Livestock Risk Management
workshop from 9 a.m.-3:30
p.m. Monday, April 14 at the
Texas AgriLife Research and
Extension Center located six
miles southwest of Vernon
on Highway 70.
The objective of the work-
shop is to provide cattlemen
with an overview of the cur-
rent market situation and
risk management tools ap-
proved by the Risk Manage-
ment Agency and that are
available through local crop
insurance agents as well as
other risk management pro-
grams through the Exten-
sion Service. The speakers
for the workshop include
specialists from both agen-
cies who will cover the cur-
rent market situation and
outlook and an update on
the pasture, rangeland and
forage insurance.
Texas cattle and forage
producers have faced many
frustrating conditions over
the past 10 years. Drought,
bovine spongiform encepha-
lopathy (BSE) incidents,
volatile markets and rising
input costs such as fuel and
fertilizer have combined to
increase risk levels in the
cattle industry. Now, with
the cost of corn and feed-
stuffs, producers are again
faced with unparalleled in-
put costs. Although cattle
prices have stayed relatively
high, never has the impor-
tance for risk management
been higher in the cattle in-
dustry.
There is no registration
fee for the workshop, how-
ever, those interested should
reserve a spot by calling
Stan Bevers at (940) 552-
9941, ext. 231 or Janet Case
at (940) 552-9941, ext. 238 or
by e-mailing s-bevers@tamu.
edu or jcase@ag.tamu.edu.
For more information or to
register online, visit http://
agrisk.tamu.edu.

Stock show management tips ...
Continued from 10
ings. After a long haul it is im-
portant to walk your animal for
at least 20 minutes to calm him
down and to speed up metabo-
lism. It is also imperative to feed
and water after you arrive. If you
have a long trip (over two hours)
and it is hot you will need to stop
and water your animal along the
way so that he doesn’t become
FOCUS
dehydrated. Your animals should
never be completely cut off from
water. You may decide to hand
water which is acceptable and
recommended. Then return your
animal to a fresh, clean, well ven-
tilated pen and leave him alone.
You will need to walk your ani-
mal once every four to five hours.
Walking will increase the metabo-
lism of the animal and will keep
him feeling good and hungry. I will
ON 4-H
stress that walking once around
the barn is not enough. At least
15 to 20 minutes at a time. Do not
feed any hay while at the show as
it will tend to enlarge their stom-
ach and make them appear full.
When it comes to watering and
feeding do not deprive the animal.
If he becomes extremely hungry
or thirsty he will get very ill-tem-
pered and will start to look drawn.
I suggest that you use straight
water unless you think your ani-
mal is stressed. You might find it
beneficial to haul your own wa-
ter to the shows as some towns
have an excess of chlorine in their
water and your animal may not
drink it. Several people have their
own concoction of electrolytes and
some do seem to work, but be ad-
vised that they may cause your
animal to go “off feed.”
Another important concern is
the temperature inside the barn. If
it is hot, there is good chance your
animal is hot, so, take the blanket
and sock off. If the temperature is
cold and will get colder during the
night make sure your animal will
be warm enough with blankets
and block any direct wind. Water-
less-shampoo can be used to clean
an animal just before entering the
show ring if he gets dirty.

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Junior varsity
Softball
Pilot Point 2 ton 4-4
Bridgepor t 9 100 hurdles — 4. Kelsie
BHS standouts — Michelle
Trickel, Amanda Huff and Ka-
tie Samples each went 2-for-3
at the plate to lead the Sissies
to a district victor y over the
Bearcats. Huff finished with
three RBI and a double, while
Trickel knocked in one RBI with
a double. Kate Colburn had the
biggest hit of the day when
she ripped a triple to the wall.
Lindsey Zachar y scored two
runs while Maddison Keller,
T-Rae Stone, Chloe Balvin,
Lauren Richey, Jordyn Hulsey,
Samples and Colburn scored
once. Trickel picked up the win
in the circle where she allowed
two runs on three hits with two
strikeouts.
BHS coach’s comments: The
girls did a great job in scoring
nine runs on nine hits and Mi-
chelle picked up her ninth win.
Defensively we played really
well. T-Rae played lights out as
she assisted with five outs.
BHS records: 10-4, 2-0
Boys track
Chico at Chico
Shot put — 6. Brad Farrell
34-9.5
Discus — 6. Lincoln McNabb
98-3.75
100 — 3. Naamon Barkley
12.02
200 — 4. Austin Tate 25.50
400 relay — 4. Tyler Bing-
ham, Austin Tate, Chance Earp,
Naamon Barkley 48.10
Bridgeport at Chico
Team finish: 2nd pace
Shot put — 1. Zack Bracken
37-0; 4. Blake Waldrep 35-
7.25
Discus — 1. Zack Bracken
12-5
Long jump — 5. Austin Hicks
16-11.5; 6. Jordan Daniel 16-8
High jump — 1. Skyler Stowe
5-8
110 hurdles — 1. Daniel Scott
18.05; 6. Kevin Coan 20.10
100 — 4. Blake Waldrep
12.07; 5. Cody Henson 12.10
200 — 5. Brandon Smith
25.26
400 — 1. Stormy Mishnick
56.17; 6. Brandon Smith 59.16
800 — 4. Brandon Brown
2:33.43
1600 — 6. Dustin Green
5:42.18
3200 — 1. Alex Garcia
12:31.50
400 relay — 1. Chase Mar-
tin, Cody Henson, Blake Wal-
drep, Kevin Coan 47.56
800 relay — Chase Mar tin,
Jordan Daniel, Zach Bracken,
Kevin Coan 1:41.26
1600 relay — 3. Cody Hen-
son, Brady Boyd, Jordan Daniel,
Stormy Mishnick 3:51.82
BMS coach’s comments:
This group made great strides
this week.
Girls track
Alvord at Chico
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CHAMPS — The Decatur sixth grade boys Pee Wee Boys basketball champions are, from
left, (front row) Tyler Gonzalez, Leroy Lomas, Austin Givens, Collin Meyer, Taylor Shields,
(back row) Anthony August, Dallin Billmire, Clayton McGar, Lane Mitchell and Gregory Torres.
Coaches are Mark Graves, Sergio Gonzalez and Chris Shields.
Team finish: 2nd place
Triple jump — 4. Cor tnee
Browning 25-7
Shot put — 6. Naudia Batch-
elor 24-3.5
3200 — 1. Ashley Musgrave
14:08.61; 3. Tabitha Evans
15:10.51
400 relay — 2. Naudia Batch-
elor, Jennifer Endsley, Maria
Luna, Ashley Hopkins 57.67
800 — 5. Tabitha Evans
3:06.33
100 hurdles — 2. Cor tnee
Browning 18.32
100 — 1. Jennifer Endsley
13.96; 2. Ashley Hopson 14.28
400 — 3. Maria Luna 1:10.4;
5. Holly Shinpaugh 1:12.91
300 hurdles — 1. Cor tnee
Browning 54.56
200 — 3. Jennifer Endsley
30.07; 4. Ashley Hopson 30.35;
6. Maria Luna 31.21
1600 — 1. Ashley Musgrave
6:11.42
Bridgeport at Chico
Team finish: 6th place
Shot put — 2. India Knowles
29-8
Long jump — 2. Lindsey
Zachar y 13-10
100 hurdles — 3. Becky Grin-
nell 19-81; 5. Xyan Williams
20.66
300 hurdles — 4. Becky Grin-
nell 58.99; 6. Xyan Williams
1:02.01
800 — 2. Cour tney Cor tez
2:56.38; 4. Lindsay Zachar y
3:00.23
1600 — 3. Cour tney Cor tez
6:50.65; 4. Lindsey Zachar y
6:43.93
3200 — 5. Leslie Denison
16:1.61
Boys
Eighth Grade track
Team finish: 3rd place
Shot put — 6. Dalton Brack-
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Discus — 3. Dalton Bracken
NA
Long jump — 4. Enrigue Mar-
tinez 15-10
High jump — 2. Garrett Mul-
lins 5-4
100 — 2. Garrett Mullins
12.23; 3. Enrigue Mar tinez
12.29
800 — 1. Lionel Rios
2:41.10
400 relay — 1. Michael Par-
rish, Enrique Mar tinez, Trent
Schuett, Garrett Mullins 47.43
800 — 1. Michael Par-
rish, Valentin Sanaugustin,
Trent Schuett, Garrett Mullins
1:42.84
1600 relay — Luke Plummer,
Valentin Sanaugustin, Fernando
Delgadillo, Lionel Rios 4:06
BMS coach’s comments: We
were a little hampered with
injuries and illness, but I was
pleased with the effor t. I had
to put some kids in events that
don’t normally run and they all
gave a great effor t and did ver y
well.
Seventh Grade track
Bridgeport at Azle
Team finish: 3rd place
Shot put — 5. Blake Waldrep
32-2.5
Discus — 4. Gentr y Funk 82-
3.5
Long jump — 2. Brannon Huff
15-7; 3. Kyle Meyer 15-5; 4.
Gabriel Huer ta 15-2
High jump — 3. Kyle Meyer
4-6; 4. Brannon Huff 4-6
Triple jump — 4. Gabriel
Huer ta 31-1
110 hurdles — 1. Brannon
Huff 19:45
100 — 1. Gabriel Huer ta
12:51
200 — 1. Gabriel Huer ta
25.34; 5. Kyle Meyer 27.81
400 — 3. Jacob Kerr
1:03.18
1600 — 3. Hunter Clark
6:01.69
2400 — 2. Blake Arrington
9:11.44; 6, Hunter Clark
9:36.54
400 relay — 2. Brannon Huff,
Kyle Meyer, Jake Hulsey, Gabri-
el Huer ta 50.31
800 relay — 5. Jake Hulsey,
Blake Arrington, Brannon Huff,
Kyle Meyer 2:03.00
1600 relay — 5. Dillon Wal-
drep, Jacob Kerr, Blake Ar-
rington, Alex Kline 4:42.66
BMS coach’s comments: The
kids competed well all night.
We did an outstanding job in
field and running events.
Girls
Eighth Grade track
Bridgeport at Azle
Team finish: 4th place
Long jump — 1. Irene Amador
14-8
Triple jump — 1. Irene Ama-
dor 31-3
High jump — 3. Taylor Clay-
ton 4-4
100 — 2. Shelbi Fr y 14.4
200 — 1. Irene Amador 27.4
400 — 1. Irene Amador 63.9
800 — 2. Irene Amador 2:36
1600 — 5. Renian Mack
6:31
400 relay — 3. Audra Har t,
Shelbi Fr y, Selena Perez, Mady-
son Hancock 55.56
1600 relay — 5. Renia Mack,
Karley Bunker, Robin Mar tinez,
Madyson Hancock 4:52.8
BMS coach’s comments:
The girls are more competitive
now. In ever y event they have
improved their per formances.
They continue to work hard to
improve their times and dis-
tances.
Seventh Grade track
Bridgeport at Azle
Shot put — 2. Ana Caldera
26-0
Triple jump — 6. Tiffany
Hawkins 25-2 ty coaches. Simply log onto
High jump — 4. Mariah Clay- www.wcmessenger.com, go
to the spor ts tab and click on
the coaches area. Input all de-
Fleetwood 21.00 tails and hit submit. There is no
300 hurdles — 4. Kelsie need to fax any paper work as
Fleetwood 60.0 it can all be done online. As al-
400 — 1. Yesenia Santoya ways, results can also be faxed
69.0 to (940) 627-1004 or by calling
800 — 2. Tiffany Hawkins spor ts editor Rober t Morgan at
2:57 (940) 627-5987.
400 relay — 4. Sabrina Gar-
za, Jessica Mares, Maria Her- Select baseball team
nandez, Sarah Koch 60.0 holding tryouts
800 relay — 5. Sabrina Gar- The Texas Nine Baseball 13
za, Maria Hernandez, Yesenia and under select boys baseball
Santoya, Katie Hicks 2:40 team is now having tr yout for
1600 — 2. Sabrina Garza, the 2008 season. Boys must be
Yesenia Santoya, Annbra John- dedicated and have a love for
son, Sarah Koch 4:48 the game and be willing to trav-
el. Last year’s team played 69
Coaches submit game games including a trip to the
reports for all grades Super Series National Cham-
Submitting results for high pionship. For tr y out info call
school and middle school spring (940) 393-2727.
spor ts is simple for Wise Coun-
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By CHRIS ROSPRIM
President
Greater Denton/Wise County
Association of Realtors
You’ve finally found a house that’s
just right for you and your family. But
before you invest hundreds of thou-
sands of dollars in that “perfect” home,
find out what’s not so perfect about it.
Houses include many complicated
systems and other areas of concern for
a buyer. Heating and cooling systems,
electrical wiring, plumbing, a roof, sid-
ing, windows – you get the idea. No
matter how observant you are, you’re
probably not qualified to perform an
assessment of all those items before
you commit to the purchase.
However, a licensed home inspector
can give you a pretty good picture of
the overall condition of the house and
its parts. Armed with a report from
a qualified inspector, you can make a
better-informed decision about your
purchase of a home. You can proceed
with the transaction as planned, ask
the seller to make some repairs or con-
cessions, or terminate the sales con-
tract.
What is a home inspection?
A home inspection is a visual exami-
nation of the structure and systems of
your home. A typical inspection covers
the electrical, heating and air-condi-
tioning systems; plumbing; roof; inte-
rior walls and ceilings; insulation; win-
dows; doors; and foundation. It usually
does not include septic systems, swim-
ming pools and hot tubs. Keep in mind
that if an inspector cannot access a
particular area, such as a very steep
roof, he won’t be able to inspect it.
Timing is everything
Buyers typically contact a home
inspector right after they sign a pur-
chase contract in order to schedule the
inspection before the contract’s termi-
nation option period expires. This ap-
proach enables you to follow up on any
problems uncovered by the inspector.
And if you find something you can’t
live with, you’re within your rights to
terminate the contract without pen-
alty.
The time to find an inspector is be-
fore you sign a contract on a house.
Make sure you identify at least two
inspectors in case one is unavailable.
Ask friends and family for their in-
spector recommendations and follow
up with some research of your own.
Ask questions
Once you settle on some potential
inspectors, ask them questions about
their services. Here are some sugges-
tions:
What is your fee?
What will the inspection include?
(Ask for a list of items that are includ-
ed and excluded.)
How long will the inspection take,
and can I attend it? (Be wary of an in-
spector who doesn’t want you around.)
What type of training and licenses
do you hold? (Make sure he’s licensed
in Texas.)
Will you provide a written inspec-
tion report?
How do you inspect the roof?
Will you provide a list of references?
If repairs are made based on your
initial inspection, is there an addi-
tional fee to have you re-inspect the
house?
Talk to a specialist
A home inspector’s job is to find
problems, not fix them. If your inspec-
tor finds a problem with a house’s wir-
ing, call an electrician. You can get an
estimate of the cost and severity of the
repair and decide how to proceed with
your purchase. Watch out for any in-
spector who finds a plumbing problem
and immediately tells you that he’s a
licensed plumber. Speaking of special-
ists, your Texas Realtor can advise you
on the timing of your home inspection
and answer any questions you have
about the termination option in your
contract. It’s unlikely that you’ll find
a home without any problems – even
newly constructed ones typically have
flaws – but a home inspection can
make you a better-informed home-
buyer. Once you know the condition of
your dream house, you and your Texas
Realtor can discuss how to proceed.
For more information on home in-
spections and the homebuying process,
visit TexasRealEstate.com.
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Benefiting the Wise County Sheriff’s Posse
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Live Music Featuring:
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Rides - Games - Vendors
Pig Scramble & Beauty Contest
Silent Auction
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Youth (6-12) = $5
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Toddler games and rides are free.
Funds from the Wild Hog Cookoff will be used for
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in monthly sales tax rebates
this month by collecting
$361,379, the largest rebate
March 2008
Net Comparable 2008 2007
FISH DAY
for Pond & Lake Stocking
in the county. City/ Current Payment Payment Percent Payments Payments Percent
County Rate This Period Prior Year Change To Date To Date Change
Bridgeport’s share is 68
percent more than the city Alvord 1.0% $4,896 $6,353 -22%▼ $23,107 $37,465 -38%▼ Tuesday, March 25 • 4 to 5 p.m.
received at this time a year Aurora 1.0% $2,939 $1,148 156%▲ $5,744 $4,210 36%▲ DELIVERY at Fletcher Feed, Decatur
ago. Boyd 1.5% $35,013 $16,160 117%▲ $106,848 $54,491 96%▲ WILL BE: Wednesday, March 26 • 8 to 9 a.m.
For the year, Bridgeport is Bridgeport 1.5% $361,379 $215,341 68%▲ $1,075,204 $706,355 52%▲ at Alvord Farm Supply, Alvord
up 52 percent, at $1,075.204, Chico 1.5% $58,675 $34,910 68%▲ $135,547 $95,775 42%▲ The Fish Truck by David Abney 870-697-3550
more than any city in the Decatur 1.5% $266,724 $247,352 8%▲ $941,242 $853,125 10%▲
county. Lake Bridgeport 1.5% $2,100 $1,607 31%▲ $5,375 $6,312 -15%▼
Decatur earned $266,724 New Fairview 1.5% $51,586 $24,291 112%▲ $131,452 $63,539 107%▲
in March, an 8 percent in- Newark 1.5% $5,628 $4,296 31%▲ $19,447 $14,816 31%▲
crease over March 2007. Paradise 1.5% $5,776 $5,454 6%▲ $19,855 $18,880 5%▲
Decatur’s total for the year Rhome 1.5% $18,058 $13,484 34%▲ $50,595 $47,547 6%▲
is $941,242, up 10 percent
Runaway Bay 1.5% $3,453 $3,325 4%▲ $16,103 $12,430 30%▲
over a year ago.
Wise County 0.5% $406,214 $321,234 26%▲ $1,218,131 $1,035,284 18%▲
Big increases were felt by
the cities of Aurora, up 156
percent at $2,939; Boyd, up cities. Alvord’s share, $4,896, curred in January and were compared to February 2007.
117 percent at $35,013; and represented a 22 percent reported to the state in Feb- March sales tax payments
New Fairview, up 112 per- decrease from 2007 at this ruary. amounted to $293 million,
cent at $51,586. time. State sales tax revenue up more than 9 percent com-
Alvord had the only de- March payments primar- in February totaled $1.79 pared to March 2007.
crease among Wise County ily represent sales that oc- billion, up almost 9 percent

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HONOR ROLLS Submit YOUR

Alvord Elementary
Fourth six-weeks
A Honor Roll
First Grade — Devin Begley,
Grace Bettis, Abbey Bloomer,
Joseph Breashears, Alexis Gil-
breath, Zane Hickey, Wilson
Hicks, Alex Hurless, Jared
Johnson, Emma Langham, Jar-
rett Locklear, Maley Mader, Jon
Maitland, Steven Meek, Ashlynn
Northcutt, Allison Ricketts,
Ryan Robinson, Candra West,
Maggie Wicks and Kendall Wil-
son.
Second Grade — Mary Atkin-
son, Cydney Bailey, Tanner Baker,
LeeWayne Barton, Landon Bick-
ers, Sara Delgado, Dane Fitzger-
ald, Nash Roberts Goldburg,
Caycee Holson, T’aira Johnson,
Aaron Lawhn, Makayla Martin,
Chasidy Messer, LuLu Murillo,
Darcy Neagle, Doug Parks, Ol-
ivia Parr, Brittni Proffitt, Cason
Rangel, Katelyn Schedcik, Jared
Shae, Emma Sherwood, Miranda
Smith, Anna Snow, Rachel Tack-
ett, Jadn Thatcher, Hunter Wag-
goner, Rylan Waldo, Pierce War-
ren and Julie West.
Third Grade — Lindsey Abbott,
Lezlee Bull, Nicolas Burge, Han-
nah Carpenter, Ryan Edwards,
Parker Hicks, Chelsey Lodes,
Jake Maag, Blake Martin, Cierra
Rangel, Crese Redman and To-
nia Talamantes.
Fourth Grade — Reagan Guth-
rie, Trace Hardee, Kaleb Hurley,
Mikena Mader, Shane McKinney,
Huston Myers, Haydn Parker and
Corey Scholmach.
Fifth Grade — Kayli Baker,
Bryce Bull, Deanna Burdette,
Michaela Causey, Lainee Hasty,
Kory Maag, Brooklyn Mitchum,
Courtney Oldham, Makayla Per-
ry, Cody Peterson, Joseph Ran-
dall and Coleton Rangel.
A/B Honor Roll
First Grade — Jake Allison,
Audrey Beasley, Aubrey Burge,
Morgan Ellis, Garret Hamill,
Makayla Martin, Luis Medrano,
Cesar Murillo, Melanie Price,
Parker Raines, Adrian Verner
and Clint Wright.
Second Grade — Rhett Bar-
clay, Camden Chaney, Corby
Chaney, Corbin Cohoon, Mikayla
Cox, Kiersten Cason Crenshaw,
Sara Downs, Jayton Guthrie,
Christian Hamner, Rose Hill, Rob-
ert Huber, Harlie Hurst, Mathew
Johnson, Trenton Kelsey, Wyatt
Lindley, Chris McKinney, Tanner
Petree, David Ritchie, Rosie Ste-
phens, Kenson Vance, Bobby Wi-
esendanger and Shelby York.
Third Grade — Ryan Bar-
tholomew, Kaely Beaver, Kalyb
Beaver, Braxton Calvert, Alan
Campbell, Katlin Cohoon, Kate-
lynn Croom, Makayla Dacosta,
Brittany Gayler, Bradyn Hunt,
Ethan Jeffryes, Kaleb Krejcarek,
Beau McElhaney, Caseye-lee
Mincher, Conner Parker, Con-
nor Patterson, Amariah Rogers,
Rowdy Summers, Summer Trou-
twine, Savannah Ward and Julie
Weaver.
Fourth Grade — Christopher
Bartholomew, Travis Beavers,
Emily Burdine, Makayla Dewe-
ber, Cheyanne Dollins, Marcus
Fetterolf, Michael Hasty, Amber
Huff, Chance King, Damon Ledet,
Cody Newby, Ashton Peterson,
Patricia Ross, Jacob Trice, Mat-
thew West and Matthew White.
Fifth Grade — Masson Bar-
clay, Evyn Beasley, Jake Begley,
Clara Breashears, Tanner Burks,
Riley Davila, Kenny Dunaway,
Julio Fraga, Jessica Gillespie,
Tyler Janke, Lahana King, Cait-
lyn Lynch, Joshua Malone, Sa-
rina McKinnon, Cheyann Palmer,
Kelli Pate, Cassidy Patterson,
Miracle Petree, Nick Shea, Pau-
la Smith, Heath Walker, Lacey
Watkins, Jacque Weaver, Zach
Worley and Shayla Wright.
Boyd Intermediate
School
Fourth six-weeks
A Honor Roll
Fourth Grade — Baylee Bax-
ter, Amber Bowen, Garrett
Brooks, Preston Montgomery,
Judd Smith, Morgan Taylor,
son Whitt and Miranda Zaicek
Sixth Grade — Kayla Berry,
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Hammett, Chandler Hammon, becca Holden, Braxton Johnson,
Haylee Holmes, Valeria Lugo, Sarah Jones, Morgan Kirkland,
Caitlyn Ray, Sofia Scott, Lucas Johnnie Lawson, Tori Lobdell,
Sims, Sequoia Smith, Hannah River Martin, Marco Martinez,
Walden and Allison Waters Kaylee McAdams, Whitney Mc-
Sixth Grade — Heather Beau- Cormick, Cierra Partin, Cala
regard, Jake Bryans, Shay Dod- Rasberry, Anissa Romero, Alena
son, Harrison Emshoff, Nicholas Sambrosky, Cameron Schlute,
Hittle, Cody Jacobs, Bailee Lut- Rhianna Sessums, Derek Shelby,
trell, Sonny McCarmack, Marley Blade Siegfred, Travis Sitzman,
McCune, Amber Montgomery, Kimberly Smith, Mackensie
Ryan Reed, Martiza Rodriguez, Smith, Mireya Uribe, Courtney
Gabriella Saldivar, Calab Smith, Wells and Hunter Woodruff
Lindsey Stone, Austin Williams
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A/B Honor Roll Fourth six-weeks
Fourth Grade — Bailee Alex- A Honor Roll
ander, Clayton Barnett, Alexan- Seventh Grade — German
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becca Franklin, Shyanne Honea, Martin, Derek Martin, Ashley
Tyler Horton, Kassiddy Lester, Montgomery, Goretty Romero,
Dalton Lyon, Reagan Marney, Courtney Sanders, Joshua Sin-
Kristian McConnell, Alondra gleton and Jennifer Walker.
Parra, Melaney Poulos, Ronnie Eighth Grade — Madison An-
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Saturday, March 22
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Wise County Youth Fair as we celebrate the Easter Season!
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United
Methodist
Church
Pastor Fredric L. Utz
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Palm Sunday........................................11 a.m., Sun., March 16
Maundy Thursday/Good Friday .................... 7p.m., March 20
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt................2 p.m., Sat., March 22
(in our beautiful park setting with prizes and refreshments)
Easter Sunrise Service.........................7 a.m., Sun., March 23
(in the historic outdoor tabernacle)
Easter Morning Service.................9:45 a.m., Sunday School
...............................................11 a.m., Worship, Sun., March 23
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Wise County
Texas Secretary of State
Event will Kick Off with:
and the
Silent Auction - 5:30 p.m.
VIP Reception - 6:30 p.m.
with guests, State Senator Craig Estes, Rep. Phil King and schedule permitting,
Youth Fair
US Rep Kay Granger

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Continued from 18
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Youth Preview
Fair

Messenger photos by Joe Duty

The Wise County Youth Fair brings excellent photo opportunities and featured here is a small sample of some of our favorites from last
year’s event. The fair begins Monday, March 24, with the queen’s contest in a new location — Decatur Civic Center — and ends Saturday
morning, March 29, with the annual sale at the Wise County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds. For a list of showtimes, visit the youth fair Web site at
www.wcyouthfair.org.
21
By NEIL SPERRY
Dear Neil: I have three
cleyera plants that have done
very well for about 10 years.
One, however, has started to
thin and look rather sickly
the past 15 months. What
bothers them? I see no signs
of insects or diseases. Do they
need some special kind of fer-
tilizer?
Cleyeras are interesting
plants. You can take cuttings
from one single mother plant,
root them and grow them
side-by-side, and they will
turn out looking differently.
They also have compara-
tively weak root systems, so
anything that causes root
loss will be magnified in cley-
eras. The drought of two and
three years ago hurt them
badly. Curiously, so did the
prolonged wet weather last
spring and early summer.
My bet would be that your
plant’s problems are related
to one of those, probably the
latter. The problem is unlike-
ly to be related to the soil’s
fertility.
Dear Neil: I have a sev-
eral-year-old listing of pecan
varieties and their suitabil-
ity to eastern and western re-
gions of Texas, also whether
they have pollen or nutlets
first (important in pollina-
tion). However, I need infor-
mation on two other variet-
ies: Nocona and Pawnee. I
have property in both parts
of the state. Where do these
grow best?
Womack Nursery (DeLe-
on, Texas) produces pecan
transplants for commercial
orchards and home gardens.
They list both of these in
their latest catalog, saying
that both are eastern vari-
eties. Pawnee sheds its pol-
len first. Nocona produces
its pollen later. Remember
Caddo as an eastern variety
(pollen first), too. It is very
highly recommended by Tex-
as A&M pecan authorities.
Dear Neil: What is the
best way to eliminate grape
hyacinths that have invaded
my lawn from the next door
neighbor’s flower beds?
This will take a little pa-
tience. Use a broadleafed
weedkiller spray applied
carefully to the grape hya-
cinths’ leaves during times
when they are growing most
actively. You will assuredly
have to treat several times.
Take optimum care of your
turf, too, to help it crowd out
the flowers. Watch, too, that
seeds from the neighbor’s
bed don’t wash, or get blown,
into your yard.
Dear Neil: I had a reta-
ma tree in my flower garden
in Corpus Christi. How far
north will they grow? I liked
its look, plus the fact that it
didn’t cast a lot of shade on
my flowers.
Retamas (Parkinsonia
aculeata) are hardy in Zone
8b. That means you will see
them most commonly from
College Station to Austin
and southward. North of
that area they are subject to
freeze injury in extreme win-
ters. They grow so quickly,
however, that you may de-
cide they’re worth the slight
extra effort. You will prob-
ably have to start yours from
seed. They are seldom seen
in nurseries. Note, too, that
this species is much-hated in
some tropical areas due to its
invasive habits. That isn’t a
problem in most of Texas.
Dear Neil: My bermudag-
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GARDENER’S MAILBAG
rass lawn is thin and unat-
tractive. I tried mowing it
much shorter (1-1/2 inch)
able to leave it there. When
you mow bermudagrass
higher than 1-1/2 inch it will
MSMA, if needed, to elimi-
nate perennial grassy weeds
such as dallisgrass. That
Subscribe today
from mid-summer on last tend to thin, and you’ll see spray would be made in early
year. I aerated it last year, the browned stem stubble for summer. You should not need ❑ One Year In-County................. $35
but to no avail. Should I put several days after each mow- to spread topsoil of any kind ❑ One Year Out-of-County.......... $40
a layer of organic topsoil over ing. Mow it frequently (four- unless you need to even up ❑ One Year Out-of-State............. $45
it this year? If so, when? If I to five-day intervals) during the soil’s surface. You should ❑ Two Year In-County ................. $60
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sowed more seeds, should I the most period of most ac- not overseed bermuda with ❑ Two Year Out-of-State ............. $80
put them down before or af- tive growth. Apply a quality, more bermuda seed. It is far Name:________________________
ter the topsoil? What fertiliz- high-nitrogen or all-nitrogen too fine to grow successfully Address:______________________
er and weedkiller would you plant food on 8-week inter- under those conditions. _____________________________
suggest for it? vals from April 1 through ■
and get
City:_________________________
First things first: bermuda October 1. You can use pre- Have a question you’d like State:_________ Zip Code:_______
needs six to eight hours of emergent weedkillers to stop Neil to consider? Mail it to Clip and mail to:
intense, direct sunlight daily.
If yours isn’t getting that
germination of weeds such
as crabgrass and grassburs
him in care of the Wise Coun-
ty Messenger, P.O. Box 149, the rest Wise County Messenger
P.O. Box 149 • 115 South Trinity
Decatur, Texas 76234
much, that and that alone is
the problem. However, let’s
assume that it’s in full sun-
in the summer and annual
bluegrass, henbit, dandeli-
ons and clover in the winter.
Decatur, TX 76234 or e-mail
him at mailbag@sperrygar-
dens.com. Neil regrets that
of the N L
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light. Start this season with
your mower set to the lower
Use a broadleafed weed-
killer to eliminate existing
he cannot reply to questions
individually.
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5 acres, 4/2/2 brick, 1,608 square
feet; horse facilities, tack/storage;
paved road. $239,900. All offers
considered, transferring for job.
(940)210-0735.
Bids wanted on 5-room house with
bath to be moved. 404 S. Weather-
ford, Chico. (940)393-3503.
BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE
New 5-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-living ar-
eas, acres with upgrades. Only
$26/down, $701/month. Very EZ
qualify. (866)396-2700.
BOYD MINI-RANCH
3/2/1 on 3.9 acres; w/barn, shop,
in-ground pool, fenced. $119,800.
Shari Guess, agent, Buy Wise Real
Estate. (940)399-3900.
BUY WISE REAL ESTATE
Buying or selling, one call does it
all. Buying, we know the market
and will work with you to find your
perfect property. Selling, we want
your listings and will work hard to
earn your business, using all the lat-
est marketing methods to sell your
property. Accepting new listings
now. (940)626-4596.
www.BuyWise-RealEstate.com.
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Fair
Housing Act which makes it illegal
to advertise “any preference, limita-
tion or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin,
or an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation or discrimina-
tion.” Familial status includes chil-
dren under the age of 18 living with
parents or legal custodians, pregnant
women and people securing custody
of children under 18.
KAY MOORE
817-343-0484
kay@kaymoore.com
CAMEO CUSTOM HOMES 306 W. ASH, DECATUR
Best prices in Wise County. +1/2 acre lot. $37,500. Call Cannon Property Childcare Adult/Elderly Care
35-years experience. Also, remodel- (940)626-4380; or cell,
ing, large/small jobs. All work guar- (817)929-5910. Management
anteed. Licensed. (940)206-1266, Office Retail Space RAY OF SUNSHINE SITTING
(972)523-4707. • Decatur - 1,400 sq. ft. on Hwy 287 Daycare teacher needed. Apply in Service needs independent contrac-
GUEST HOUSE INCLUDED!
Mobile Homes • Bridgeport - Space to Lease, Legacy Building person, 1403 Hovey Street, Bridge- tors for work with seniors needing
Homes port. daily activitiy assistance. Clean
4-bedroom, 2-bath, custom kitchen, • Decatur - 3/2/2, 2,300+ sq. ft.with large game room,
family room (media room), 1.71 ***SPRINGTOWN*** background required.
energy efficient home on 3 ac. $1,750
acres, fenced for horses, new build. Huge 3-bedroom, 2-bath, double (940)433-5464.
wide on 3 acres. Decks, appliances.
• Alvord - New home, 3/2 on 4+ ac. Horses permitted.
Move in March. $19/down, • Cottondale - 3/2, 2 ac., horses permitted. $795
$799/month. (940) 627-8700. Zero down, $600/month P&I. Great
horse property. Call now, • New Fairview - 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 1 ac. $850
HORSES OK!!!! (817)738-7496.
Cowboys, too??? New mini-ran- 940-393-5317
www.cannonrealty.net
chette. Views, views, views. **BOYD**
$27/down, $613/month. 4-bedroom,
4-bedroom, 2-bath double wide on
new build. (866)396-2700/ 1.3 acres, lots of trees, chainlink
Homes
KOZY KOTTAGE fence. Great area, 0 down,
New 4-bedroom custom, ginger- $625/month, P&I. (817)738-7496.
bread like, privacy galore. 147 Chisholm Hills Court, Rhome,
$63/down, $627/month. **RENO** 3-bedroom, 2-bath. References re-
(940)627-8700. 4-bedroom, 2-bath double wide on quired, no inside pets. $750/month
1.3 acres, lots of trees, chainlink plus deposit. (940)627-1838.
MOVE IN NOW fence, great area, 0 down,
In Proud
3/2/2 and 4/3/2. Brand new homes, $625/month, P&I. (817)738-7496. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 101 E. Shoe-
appliances, granite countertops & maker, Decatur. $575/month, Partnership with
fireplace. Northwest ISD. Quick and 2004 DOUBLE WIDE $600/deposit, 1-year lease, no pets.
easy financing, $150k & up. on 1 acre in Rhome. $70,000.00 (940)627-2058.
$0/down. Call me (817)239-2390. Call Ms. Cox, (469)556-7644 or
NEW CUSTOM HOME email at Number9ranch@aol.com. 2/1, CH/A, Decatur. Near down- !! COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM !!
2,100 square foot 3/2/2, 2 acres, town. Remodeled last year. New
kitchen, some appliances. Nice
Decatur schools. 100% financing
available. Estimated $1,200/month,
3/2 DOUBLE WIDE
starter home on 1 acre, new carpet yard. $775/month, $775/deposit.
BECOME A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
P&I. Horses welcome! & appliances. Zero down, easy 1-year lease required.
(817)846-5997. quality, move-in ready. (817)439-8893. A NEW AND REWARDING CAREER
(817)253-7042.
NEW CUSTOM HOME 4/3.5/2 on 2 acres, Decatur schools OPPORTUNITY
2,424 square foot 4/3/2, 2.56 acres, (Rann Elementary), $2,250/month.
BANK FORECLOSED
Decatur schools. 100% financing (940)627-2422.
Manufactured homes. 4/2 Palm Har-
available. Estimated $1,500/month,
P&I. Horses welcome.
bor, 28x76, $439,5900. 3/2 Red- • NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED—FREE
man, 16x76, $13,900. 3/2 Clayton, HUGE LAKEFRONT HOME
(817)846-5997.
28x56, $19,900. Statewide delivery. for lease. Must see to believe! 4,900 TRAINING
NO PAYMENTS TILL SUMMER (817)946-7685. square foot lovely home on 1.5
New 5-bedroom, 3-bath custom, acres. 5-bedroom, 4-bath with cus- • PART-TIME, FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
tom cabinets, tile floors, office, large
acreage of your own. $27/down,
$738/month. Unbelievable, yes!!
COUNTRY LIVING
4/2double wide on 2 acres, new car- workshop & garage. Appliances &
• OFF ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
True, yes!!! (866)396-2700/ pet & appliances. Zero down, easy
qualify, move-in ready.
washer/dryer included.
$3,200/month, $1,000/deposit.
• BRING YOUR CHILDREN 2 YEARS
PAYMENT SHOCKER!
New 4-bedroom, 2-bath, views.
(817)253-7042. www.rhinopropertygroup.com,
(817)270-4660.
AND OLDER WITH YOU TO WORK
$90/down, $299/month. Your job is
your credit. Call today, move in now.
DECATUR • BENEFITS PACKAGE AVAILABLE
Awesome 2007 3-bedroom, 2-bath RHOME RENTAL
(866)396-2700. Hurry! 3/1.5/1 CP, fenced backyard, North-
with big bedrooms. Black appli-
SAVE $7,000!!! ances. Zero down, $600/month, west ISD, quiet neighborhood, no
2002 Alamo custom home, Rhome. P&I. Nice property. Decatur ISD. smoking, some pets OK. Available
early April. $895/month, $650/de-
Please apply in person or call for more
1,904 square feet, 4/2/2 brick. (817)738-7496.
Owner relocating. $126,750. Shari posit. Owner/agent, (940)399-3900. information at:
Guess, agent, Buy Wise Real Es- ENERGY EFFICIENT
tate, (940)399-3900. 3/2/2 detached garage, landscaped, 1950 TEXAN DR., JUSTIN, TX 76247
FHA approved, new carpet & more. Mobile Homes
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!!
Decatur ISD. Reduced! $83,900.
940-242-3900
This one is fact!! New, 4-bedroom,
Call for appointment, CHICO: 2/1 MOBILE HOME
2-bath, privacy. $11/down,
(903)364-2373. Fully furnished with washer and
$599/month. Very EZ qualify.
dryer. $500/month, first and last to
(940)627-8700.
FREE ESTIMATES move-in. Home (940)648-0851, cell
(817)253-5448.
Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of
Lots state. Licensed, bonded, insured.
Repos. RBMobileHomes.com, Clean 1-bedroom in my backyard,
(940)683-5547. $375/month, $200/deposit. Large
2 ACRE LOT
2-bedroom, 2-bath, $500/month. NO
located in new subdivision, Decatur
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. PETS, DON’T ASK! (817)489-2939.
schools. Horses allowed. Financing
Driven by a passion for healing and an
available. $27,900. (817)846-5997. Best deal on moving, set up & trim
outs. Bonded, licensed & insured. Mobile home for rent. 4-bedroom,
(940)433-3117. 2-bath with office and 2-living areas.
Located on 2 fenced acres, 5 miles unwavering commitment to excellence,
This newspaper will not know-
ingly accept any advertising for
YBARRA MOBILE HOME
Transport, move & set up, re-level &
out of Decatur on FM 730. Horses
welcome. $1300/deposit,
U nited Regional has touched the lives of
real estate which is in violation of
the law. Our readers are hereby
tie-down. Free estimates. Licensed, $1,300/month, 1-year lease re-
quired. NOT IN A PARK.
the people of W ichita Falls and surrounding
areas for nearly 100 years.
bonded, insured. Mobile,
informed that all dwellings adver- (432)631-7100.
tised in this newspaper are available (940)393-5745 or (940)969-2966.
on an equal opportunity basis. To
complain of discrimination call EMPLOYMENT
For us, providing world-class medical care is
HUD toll-free at
1-800-669-9777. The
Wanted to buy more than a day’s work. It’s our life’s work.
• Business Opportunity
toll-free telephone • Employment Information
VETERAN WITH YOUNG FAMILY
Join our team of caring professionals and
number for the • Adult/Elderly Care
hearing impaired is looking for lease or owner/finance,
• Childcare
4-bedroom on 1-5 acres, Decatur
come see what a difference you can make.
1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY • Food Service • Medical/
schools. No mobiles. Dental • Miscellaneous
(940)969-0120. • Office • Retail/Sales
• Trades • Work Wanted
W e offer competitive pay, great benefits,
Business property relocation assistance and up to a $10K sign-
Business opportunity on bonus to qualified candidates,
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000 Developer needs partner. Little to N O C O N T R A C T RE Q U IRE D!
square feet for lease. no cash required. Secured by real

W e are looking for enthusiastic RN

NEED ROOM AND LAND (940)627-2510. estate. (940)210-3728.
Newly remodeled home in Paradise that sits on 5 acres with trees. This
home has been taped/bedded & textured throughout. Homey feeling,
candidates for the following Divisions:
with the open concept, large living area, large master bedroom, Jacuzzi
tub, separate sinks. 20X13 garage/shop with electric.

CUTE STARTER ON 3 ACRES

FOR SALE Critical Care * Emergency Department
Don’t pass up this 3/1/2cp home on 3 acres. This home has been well
taken care of and is ready for you to move in. NOTE: Seller will pay
3% of buyer closing cost. Call for more details and don’t miss out on M edical / Surgical * W omen’s Services
this opportunity.

LONE STAR BARN STYLE COTTAGE NEEDS COMPANION

Resting peacefully atop a gently sloping full 10 acres, this cute, 2BR, 1
For more information, contact Desi V icars
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in H uman Resources at 940-764-7811
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Extra effort to design and build lasting quality homes makes the or visit us on-line.
difference. Don’t buy until you examine this classic 4 bedroom design

with game room. You will be pleasantly surprised of the room. This
home sets on 1 acre.
OAK HILLS SUBDIVISION PARADISE
Many lots still available. Lots ranging from 1.16 acre to 2 acres. This
ceramic floors, windows, countertops, ceiling fans & more. Fresh paint in & out. Low maintenance
subdivision has an abundance of trees, coop water, close to the schools.
Call for pricing on the different lots available.
Apply on-line
530 Pecan Ct. Rhome, TX 76078
Relaxing COUNTRY home with EASY ACCESS to DFW area. Totally RENOVATED with
metal roof, cul-de-sac. MOVE IN READY! IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE.
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Directions: From 35W Exit US-81, US-287, go West on Ramhorn Hill, turn right onto US-287, right on
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Each office independently owned and operated Suzette Teague More than a day’s work. It’s our life’s work .
www.localwiserealtors.com 817-996-1772

First Baptist Bridgeport seeking
teaching assistant and school rover
for weekday preschool program.
Tuesday and Thursday. Experience
w/children preferred. Call Kim,
(940)683-4037 or (940)683-0073.
First Baptist Church Learning Cen-
ter of Alvord is seeking a Christian
daycare teacher to work Mon.-Fri.,
full & part-time. Must be dependable
& love children. Competitive pay.
Please call Lori, (940)427-5741, for
interview.
Please come by Trinity Care
Food service
Trinity Care
Center to complete an
Center
Now taking Home health agency seeks respon-
sible caring adults to help with daily
applications for living tasks. Wise County openings.
Please
1(800)866-6705.
RNs/LVNs
CMAs
Please come by Trinity Care Center to
complete an application.
Apply in person at
2108 15th St.
Bridgeport, TX
940-683-5023
Medical/Dental
Veterinary technician with small ani-
mal experience required. Fax re-
sume to (940)479-2675; Ponder
Veterinary Hospital.
West Fork Tank Trucks, Inc.
Accepting applications for experienced drivers
and mechanics. Drivers must have Class A CDL
plus tanker endorsement, good driving record,
must pass drug test. Pick up application at office.
259 CR 1510, Bridgeport
940-683-1027
PREMIER
SOLIDS CONTROL
Now accepting applicants for Centrifuge Operators and Operator Assistants.
Successful candidates must have reliable transportation and be willing to work
12-hour shifts at natural gas drilling locations.Trainee positions also available.
• Paid Weekly
• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Abundant Overtime Opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Program
• One Day Paid Vacation Per Month
• Paid Holidays
Please apply in person or send resume to:
1128 Blue Mound Road West; Suite 104, Haslet,TX 76052
817-439-0961
Entry Level Maintenance Workers Needed
Perform routine repairs, assist in new projects,
operate designated equipment.
Must be self-directed, reliable and able to lift up to 100 lbs.
HS Diploma/GED required
Call: 940-748-2100 or apply in person at
1895 CR 3655 Paradise, Texas 76073.
Starting wage $8/hr; EOE
Pre-employment drug test required
ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 20, 2008 23
EMPLOYMENT
Accepting applications for seasonal Order processing/fulfillment and Drivers needed for end dumps &
employees, March-October 2008. manufacturer worker. Drug test, vacuum trucks, local hauling, paid
Trinity Care Positions available: security, main-
tenance, housekeeping, recrea-
smoke free work place. Full-time.
Resume: HPS, P.O. BOX 855,
hourly. Call Marvin, (940)389-2579;
or Gordon, (940)577-5847.
Center tional. Bay Landing, 2305 W. High-
way 380, Bridgeport.
Rhome, TX 76078.
ELECTRICIANS
(940)683-3019. Positions available: Immediate openings for experi-
Now taking Survey specialist/data entry; general enced journeyman electrical helpers
Alpha Pool Service, Keller, needs labor; CNC machinists; electricians. & residential wiremen.
applications for dependable permanent full-time Come by and fill out an application. (940)389-5588.
service and repairmen. Good pay Pronto! Staffing, 1712 S. Highway
LVN/RN
Full-time/Part-time
and benefits. No experience re-
quired. Room for advancement.
51, Decatur, Texas.( 940)626-4488. Experienced Class A, tanker en-
dorsed driver needed. Call Ed at
• RN Case Manager Must have good driving record and (817)228-0032.
Positions Available • Licensed Medical pass drug test. (817)379-6011. Office
Social Worker fdisher@hotmail.com
application.
Apply in person at
2108 15th St.
Excellent Working
Environment
Applications available in Decatur
Free conversational English
classes. Call (940)627-1912.
Handyman needed. Carpenter,
electrical & plumbing experience.
A Wise County business is now hir-
ing for a full-time entry-level office
position. Must be proficient in Mi-
crosoft Word. Must have excellent
organization and communcation
HS Services
Truck Drivers Needed
Bridgeport, TX Call (940)466-9676 or skills. Must be able to multi-task,
125 CR. 3051
940-683-5023 or Fax Resume to:
alphamudlogging@aol.com. prioritize responsibilities and func-
tion in a high volume environment. • Class A CDL
Immediate opening for experienced Salary based on education and ex-
940-627-9627
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
auto detailer/car lot porter. Call
(940)626-8000 for interview.
perience. Send a cover letter and • Clean Driving Record
resume to P.O. Box 149, atten L,
Monday - Friday
Lonesome Dove Transport is look- Decatur, TX 76234. • Pass Drug Screen
contact Betty, 940-627-2888
ing for a person to do tire repair & Computer tech needed. Call
Join the Interdisciplinary Team
making a difference in the lives
general maintenance on trucks. (940)466-9676 or • Local Hauling
(940)626-8248. alphamudlogging@aol.com.
of the families we serve!
Moonshine Liquors at P&W Center, IMMEDIATE OPENING
• Home every night
Bridgeport is looking for qualified
Miscellaneous
persons to work. Must be minimum
21-years-old, dependable, present-
Executive secretary/receptionist.
Must be well organized, depend-
able, professionally dressed, highly
940-433-8051
Manufacturing and warehouse work.
able & personable. Bilingual a plus.
Pick up application at 1406 Chico
accurate multi-tasker with excellent
communication skills. If not profi-
940-393-2456
Highway to arrange interview. cient in MS Word, Outlook and key-
Full-time, Monday-Friday, locations
Decatur & Newark. $8.50/hour. Part-time grounds keeper/mainte- boarding, do not apply. Fax resume Junior Programmer Position. Web
Send resume: HPS LLC, P.O. Box nance wanted. $10/hour. Call and wage requirements to technologies, ASP.Net, ASP Clas-
(940)683-5615. sic, JavaScript, Flash, SQL, Cus-
855, Rhome, TX, 76078. (940)627-5820.
tomer oriented development envi-
Office administrator. ronment. Salary/benefits. Contact
www.texascraft.com Coleman (940) 626-1941.
Email: hr@texascraft.com
Local oil service company seeks
Office help needed. Quickbooks ex- semi-retired or retired individuals or
perience. Call (940)466-9676 or couple for rig service provider check
alphamudlogging@aol.com. in. Travel trailer provided for our
comfort. (940)577-2323.
Retail/Sales
Diamond W Truckstop and Dry
Metroplex Welding Supply is ac-
cepting applications for a full-time
delivery driver. Must have Class B
Creek Store in Bridgeport, full-time with HazMat endorsement. 40-50
hour work week. Please apply in
cashiers needed. Apply in person.
Serious applicants only. NO person only. No phone calls.
DRUGS!
Part-time, new construction work for
unemployed plumber’s helper. Must
Hydro Tech Services taking applica-
tions for oilfield salesperson. Experi- have own transportation, be de-
pendable. (817)220-6714, after
ence preferred. Salary depending
6p.m.
on experience. Apply in person,
3352 S. Highway 101, Bridgeport.
Wanted: experienced kill truck op-
Inside sales gas and oil industry. erator. Small company. Good bene-
fits.Call (940)668-9044.
Established Decatur technology
company. Base/commission/bene-
fits. Very computer literate, sales SERVICES
Nabors Well Services
Decatur, TX
experience required. Contact Geoff,
(940)626-1941. • Childcare
• Adult/Elderly Care
Sales position available. Paid vaca-
tion, medical insurance, experience
• Business
• Housecleaning
preferred. Apply in person, Honda of • Let Me Fix It
New Yard For Us... Texas, 1650 S. Highway 287, Deca- • Miscellaneous
tur. • Tutoring
A New Opportunity For You...
• Min 2 Yrs Driving Exp.
Trades Business
• Home Daily
• Local Work CHANEY TRUCKING
Looking for safe, dependable, Class
SANDERSON ELECTRIC, INC.
• New Equipment Licensed/insured. Commercial, resi-
A CDL drivers with 1-year verifiable
• Uniforms Provided dential, industrial. Service calls.
experience. Peterbilt trucks, paid
(940)627-6174.
• Safety Bonuses health insurance, matching 401k,
vacation, home every night. Call
• Competitive Salary & Benefits 1(800)448-6323, Mon.-Fri., Housecleaning
8a.m.-5p.m.
800-899-3941 Class A Driver for 1-ton Hot Shot. AMY’S OLD FASHIONED
EEO/M/F/V/D Experience, clean driving record. HOUSE CLEANING
Wise County, must have room to at a fair price. Decatur area only.
park rig. (979)412-2740. Contact me at (817)995-7961.
LO
TRANSPORT, INC
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Now Hiring Class A
AVAILABLE! CDL Drivers
Looking for a place to work that gives you the • Must have clean MVR
opportunity to advance within the company? • Be able to pass drug screen/physical
Come join our Sonic Drive In. Currently hiring • Weekly pay with benefits of medical, dental, vision, life
for day & night carhops and cooks. All positions insurance.
• Starting pay 24% of gross
have advancement opportunity for individuals
• Attendance bonus up to 2% per week
with a drive to succeed.
Apply within-Decatur Sonic.
940-683-5286
The Most Established Oilfield Company
In the Area is Looking for Experienced
Drivers to Join our Professional Team of
Service Providers.
Class A CDL + Tanker endorsement required
Clean driving record
“Serving the Area for Over 32 Years”
• Competitive pay based
on experience
• Night shift premium
• Drive late model
equipment
• Local company
• Safety Bonuses
• Paid vacations
• Group health insurance
• Retirement plan 401(k), INSURANCE,
APPLY IN PERSON: HOLIDAY & VACATION PAY
Bridgeport Tank Trucks
601 Hwy. 380 • Bridgeport, Texas CDL Preferred
24 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 20, 2008

MERCHANDISE
SERVICES FARM AND RANCH FOR SALE TRANSPORTATION
HEART FOR HOMES FARMALL M TOP DOLLAR PAID 1996 FORD F250
House cleaning & organizing. Once with bush hog, recent paint, new de- for junk cars & trucks. crew cab, diesel, 2WD, 5-speed
or ongoing. 20-years-experience, cals & tires. Ready for work/show. Mowing Garage sales (817)220-5682. manual transmission, 109k; looks,
references available, free esti- $2,750. (940)255-2390. runs, drives great. $7,000.
mates. Call Sharon, (940)389-8883. !!ATTENTION!! (940)627-1966, home;
Garage sale ads must be called in
Recreational vehicles (940)393-9835, cell.
OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS
Let me fix it New & used. Water tight & rodent
proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122.
Klean Kut BEFORE 11a.m. Tuesday to run in
the Thursday edition. If you want 1996 DUTCHMAN 2001 Ford F150, white, super cab,

A+ HANDYMAN SERVICE
Home, auto repair and tune-ups.
STORAGE CONTAINERS
Wind, water, rodent proof. Call
Lawn Care
Mowing • Edging • Trimming
your garage sale ad in All Around
Wise also, it MUST be called in be-
fore 11a.m. Friday THE WEEK BE-
5th wheel, 24 foot, set up for goose-
neck, good condition. $6,000. Call
(817)937-7711.
4x4 XLT w/4.6 V8 Triton; hard cover
shell, brand new tires. Asking
$10,000/firm, (940)872-1800.
30+ years experience. Call Karl at FORE the sale. We do not run ga- 2000 KAWASAKI 1100
George for best price. Commercial or Residential 2003 FORD ESCAPE
(817)995-7960 or (940)627-1115. rage sales the weekend before the 3-passenger jet ski with trailer, great
(817)726-7669. V6, 77,000 miles. One owner.
Brush Hog Mowing sale. shape, well maintained, $4,100. (940)577-1978.
Septic Insured (940)433-2829
Systems Fencing Kenny Moran Firewood
Installed Cell 817-247-9965 Pickups/Vans/SUVs Accessories
BOBBY’S FENCE FIREWOOD
Now offering Storm Shelters! All types fencing. Free estimates. Office 940-433-5470
for sale. (940)389-3413. 2006 Chevy LT, 5.3Silverado,
Over 25-years experience.
LEN ROY DON (817)444-3213.
27,300 miles, black, short bed, ex-
teneded cab, $15,000. 2003Ford
CAMPER SHELL
for full-size pickup bed, white, $200.
BUILDERS
CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING
Williams’ Hauling Miscellaneous Sport Trac, 90,000 miles, $10,000.
(940)575-4555.
Call Charlotte, (940)627-5616.
A Father & Son Business
Roy & Reyn
Barbed wire, horse & goat. New
fence & repairs. Steve, cell,
& Tractor Works “Christ in the Passover” DODGE RAM 2500
• Garden & landscape tilling A Jews for Jesus Presentation Quad cab, 4-WD, 6-speed, diesel. Trailers
(817)360-6385; home, First Baptist Boyd
Tractor & (940)626-4660.
• Backhoe work, driveways
March 21 at 7:00pm
Silver, 58,000 miles, Helo wheels,
Backhoe Service • Dirt, sand & gravel hauling mud terrain tires, full replacement
• Mowing, plowing & blading
940-433-2607 front bumper w/off-road lights, etc!
DONE RIGHT FENCING Join us in this visual display of 2007 FONTAINE VELOCITY
Also see our ad on • All types cleanup & haul-offs
Christ in the Passover, from Egypt
Asking $25,000/OBO. Contact 48' stepdeck trailer w/sliding
home improvement and All types fencing: Ranch, residential, Brian, loper.brian@yahoo.com
industrial. Custom carports, metal • Quality work, fair pricing to Calvary to what it means for us wenches, all steel, led lights w/am-
handyman services. ber flashing lights for oversize
buildings. (940)872-5563, today. 2002 DODGE 2500 SLT
817-366-7990 (940)531-1901.(940)872-5563 James Williams LIFE FITNESS T3
Cummins diesel, 124k miles. Priced loads. Also available, flatbed equip-
ment. (940)627-5576 or
940-399-9138 model treadmill, 3-years-old, like
to sell at $11,500/OBO. Call
(940)393-6322.
Mobile Direct FENCING
All types & fence repair. Call Frank.
Insured new, 33” wide x 79” long. New,
(940)389-4519.
$2,500; asking $1,000. Call
DH REMODELING (940)389-4746 or (940)427-2242.
(817)638-2035.
& Construction. Roofing repair & Pasture and feed
painting specialist. Local references. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
Guaranteed workmanship, free esti- Lawn and garden CHRISTIAN COWBOYS Ramps, repairs, batteries. New &
mates. One day response. Fertilized coastal square bales, used portable scooters. Demon-
(940)210-8170. $5/each. 5x5 round bales, strations available, Call MedCare
RAY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE $30-40/each. Delivery available. Solutions; local, (940)575-9261;
Custom furniture. Specializing in all (940)626-4627, (817)360-6385. Denton, (940)597-1362.
types of home repairs. Also, custom
cabinets & counter tops. COASTAL HAY TRANSPORTATION
(940)627-6399. 4x5 round bales, delivery available.
(940)627-4511. • Boats
RUSSELL’S Coastal sprigs for sale. Coastal
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
Home Improvements sprigging & pasture aeration. • Trucks
& Repair
(817)925-9527, (817)929-9323. • Accessories
• Trailers
All Types of Coastal, heavy, 2nd cutting, fertil- • Wanted to Buy
ized, squares in barn. $4/bale.
Remodeling (940)627-0000, days;
Repairs Large or Small ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING (940)393-1299, evenings.
AND SPRING CLEAN-UP Cars
Add-ons, Decks And More HAY FOR SALE
2007 TORRO 74413 1st cutting horse quality, $35; 2nd JUNK AUTOMOBILES WANTED
Call and 3rd, $45; cow hay $30. We buy & haul off junk cars &
Z Master commercial, 19HP, zero
940-627-6947 or turn radius, 478” turbo force deck, (940)389-3683. trucks. (940)433-5875.
roll-bar, 36 engine hours. $5,200.
940-389-4943 (940)389-0911.
HAY FOR SALE

You Are !
1st cutting, clean off hay, $25/bale.
Horse quality hay, $35 & $40. Call
ALL PRO LAWN CARE

Approved
Miscellaneous 5p.m., (940)627-1943.
lawn service, landscaping, clean up,
hauling off, pressure washing. De- HAY FOR SALE
pendable, affordable, free esti- Highly fertilized. 2nd & 3rd cut,
mates. Dylan, (817)891-1600. $4/square bales/ 1st cut, $25/round
al
Remember bales.
(940)627-0106.
(940)627-6597,
100% Approv No
627-SLAB Credit
LONE OAK LANDSCAPING
Landscape design & installation; re-
HORSE HAY

For all your concrete needs!

taining walls; water ponds; sod; tree
trimming & planting; decks/patios.
$4/bale, square bales, fertilized,
weed free, 2007. (940)433-8588.
Check!
(940)644-2920, (940)389-1778.

MH SOD & LANDSCAPE

✮✮ $3.50 COASTAL HORSE HAY✮✮
Square bales in barn, 2nd/3rd cut-
Cars &Trucks
Saint Augustine & Bermuda, sod,
trees & landscape. Free estimates.
(817)986-2506.
tings. No minimum. Between
Alvord/Decatur. Delivery available.
Also, P A S T U R E MOWING.
(817)991-7625, (940)627-2813.
starting $
at 799 dn.
We also
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED buy cars!
36 years in business, insured. PASTURE AND FEED
Insist on Quality (817)444-0861, Teater. Large round bales, oat hay with lots
of oats. Coastal mix and prairie
Concrete, Inc.
Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLAB
Livestock
grass. Call (940)368-1413.

FREE ESTIMATES
ALUMINUM CANS
70¢/lb. We buy copper, brass, alu-
minum, insulated wire, long & short
iron. S&S Recycling, Bowie,
(940)872-1998.
SALVAGE CLEAN UP
Whatever you need done, we haul
off, scrap metal & clean up.
(940)433-5875.
YOUR JUNK IS MY TREASURE
Free scrap pick up. I also pick up
trash & haul off. (940)627-7031.
FARM AND RANCH
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
• Livestock Lost & Found
• Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
Farm Equipment
JOHN DEERE 4020
w/front end loader. 1996 Dodge 3/4
ton diesel pickup. (940)841-2150.
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet qual-
ity. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
Registered longhorns for sale. Re-
cently bred. Call Richard at
(940)627-5947 or
(940)432-238-3221.
WILL REMOVE
or maybe buy unwanted horses.
Call (817)360-7617 or
(940)627-6904.
Livestock care/training
TRAINING HORSES FOR TRAILS
Let me make your horse trail ready.
Nice facility. Jacob, (817)319-2989.
Miscellaneous
BOBCAT WORK
All types dirt work, drainage, level-
ing, land clearing, gravel, driveways,
etc. Call Jeff Case (817)564-5444 or
(817)929-9805
PETS
107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur
• Pets
• Pets Lost & Found Behind Dairy Queen
• Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services 940-626-8000
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Classic,
white w/burgundy interior, auto, very
clean, excellent condition, 125k.
$1,200/firm. (940)389-3695.
Pets 2004 Ford Mustang, silver, 39,000
miles, $8,500. (940)393-8891,
!!ATTENTION!! (940)433-3007.
We suggest that our readers thor-
oughly investigate any advertiser I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
before investing any money. as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768. ❏ One Year In-County $35 ❏ One Year Out-of-County $40
6-week old male dachshund, red
dapple, paper trained. First shots. ❏ One Year Out-of-State $45 ❏ One Year Digital Subscription $20
$150. (940)748-2788
(940)389-3089.
or
❏ Two Year In-County $60 ❏ Two Year Out-of-County $70
AKC REGISTERED YELLOW LAB ❏ Two Year Out-of-State $80 ❏ Two Year Digital Subscription $40
male, approximately 8-months-old,
fully vaccinated. $500.
(817)636-2027. First Name: _______________________________________________
CHIHUAHUA Last Name: _______________________________________________
toy or teacup, $250-$350. Poms,
$350. ShiTzu, $350. Maltese, $350. Address: _________________________________________________
Dachshund, $250. Yorkies, $500.
All CKC, shots/deworming done. _________________________________________________________
(817)220-0849. From City: ___________________________ State: ________ Zip: _________
Pet care/training
$688 down Phone: ___________________________________________________

Crushed StoNe
TTL E-mail: ___________________________________________________
GROOMER
now available for large breeds. ❏ Credit Card ❏ Check #: ____________
(940)627-4729, Kanine Akademy. Se habla español Credit Card Type: ________________________ Exp.: ______________
Road Base / Location Rock MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Credit Card Number: _______________________________________
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Buy Hee
e r
• Appliances
• Clothing/Jewelry
Pay H Submit payment to:
Wise County Messenger
Best Prices & Product in Wise Co. • Furniture
• Garage Sales
Financiamos
PO Box 149 • 115 South Trinity • Decatur, TX 76234
• Firewood
Call Mike Farris • 214-676-0717 • Miscellaneous
WE FINANCE
WISE COUNTY
• Auctions

John & Mary Haynie

AUCTION
A&V Water Pump Sales & Service
Saturday, March 22 • 6 p.m.
1 mile east of Boyd on Hwy.114, or 4 miles west of Rhome on Hwy.114 M ESSENGER
Complete Water Well Drilling & Repair Antiques, Furniture, Glassware,
Storage Tanks & Boosting Equipment & Installation
Residential, Municipal & Commercial
Primitives, Art, Coins, Warwick China.
Auction Every Saturday, 6 p.m. • We Take Consignments. Local Paper. Local News.
Office: 940-627-3059 Emergency Service Available
Cell: 940-393-3964 www.aandvwater.com PO Box 1504
10% BP, Seating, Heated, Open 2 p.m., Good Food On Site.
Charles Connour, License #7216
Loyal Readers.
Fax: 940-626-4996 Decatur, TX 76234 Pictures on web • ccauction.com
Lic. #2774AI
214-755-4785
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at Klement Ford in Decatur

2008 F-150 Regular Cab XL 2008 Expedition XLT

4.2L EFI engine, 5-speed manual O/D transmission, 3.55 axle ratio,
XL prep package. White color. Stock #8KC59412
MSRP...........................$19,780 Retail Customer Cash......$3,000
Klement discount...........$2,792 Ford Credit Retail Cash...$1,000
5.4L engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, convenience pkg.,
Premium AM/FM-6-disc CD with Sirius satellite radio, third row
seat, luggage rack, 18” machined alum. wheels. Stock #8LA46318
MSRP...........................$33,805 Retail Customer Cash.......$4,000
Klement discount...........$3,507 Ford Credit Bonus Cash...$1,000

Ford Truck Month Sale Price Ford Truck Month Sale Price

$ $
12,988
0 or
%
apr up to 60 mos.
*
25,298
0
or
%
apr up to 60 mos.
*

We’ve got the keys to your great deal!

2008 F-250 Lariet 4x4 (Demo) 2008 F-250 Super Duty XL

6.4L V8 diesel, Elec. 5 speed auto w/shift on the fly, Sirius satellite radio, 3.73 5.4L V8 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning,
axle ratio, air, power locks/windows, cruise, tilt, ABS brakes, trailer towing pkg., speed control and tilt wheel, 3.73 limited slip axle, stabilizer bar,
chrome rear bumper, fog lamps, AM/FM/Cass/CD/Clock, Stock #8EC67526 Stock #8EA37877
MSRP...........................$29,100 Ford Credit Cash ...........$1,000
MSRP..........$51,005 Klement discount...........$2,781
Retail Customer Cash.... 2,500 $
** $
1,000 Owner Loyalty Cash available
to owners of 1998 or later Super Dutys.

Ford Truck Month Sale Price Ford Truck Month Sale Price

$ $
12,000
OFF MSRP
*
22,819 $
Owner Loyalty Price....... 21,819**
*

$
13,000 Off MSRP**
with Owner Loyalty Price
(Requires Ford Credit Financing)
Call us about...
Huge Discounts on Fleet Vehicles!
* All prices plus Tax, Title and License. Ford rebates and Ford Credit Customer Cash and Bonus Cash in lieu of 0% financing. **Owner
loyalty cusomers may also qualify for 0% APR financing. 0% APR financing available to qualified buyers through Ford Motor Credit.

www.klementdecatur.com

940-627-1101 or 1-800-772-8928
7-Time Winner US Highway 287 South, Decatur
Come See Us Today!
Let us show you the difference a Klement Ford can make.
We also have Bi-lingual specialists to assist you with your new vehicle selection!
Hablamos Español
26 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 20, 2008

WEATHERWISE
7-DAY FORECAST FOR WISE COUNTY
JAME
AMESS
See us at www.jameswood.com

TEXAS CITIES
WOOD
wcmessenger.com/weather

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W
Abilene 58/40/r 70/48/s 74/53/s 78/53/s 72/48/pc 66/50/s 69/53/pc
Amarillo 56/32/pc 65/37/s 74/38/s 69/38/s 59/33/c 65/40/s 67/48/s
Austin 64/47/t 74/38/s 70/46/s 76/52/s 74/54/s 68/50/pc 72/58/c
Beaumont 74/54/t 71/44/s 72/52/s 75/56/s 75/57/pc 75/57/c 71/60/c
Strong Warmer with Sunshine and Mostly sunny and Partly sunny Mostly sunny Rain
Decatur
thunderstorms; sunshine increasingly windy pleasant
Brownsville
College Station
83/54/t
68/50/t
80/54/s
72/45/s
78/62/s
73/53/s
83/64/s
74/56/s
85/65/s 81/65/c
73/58/pc 71/54/c
81/66/c
74/59/c
Corpus Christi 73/52/t 76/51/s 74/57/s 80/61/s 79/64/s 78/61/c 78/63/c
Bridgeport
cooler Dallas 60/45/t 67/41/s 71/54/s 74/54/s 67/49/pc 65/49/c 69/57/sh
Del Rio 70/45/pc 78/51/s 76/55/s 80/59/s 81/59/s 78/58/c 76/57/c
58° 43°
Springtown 68° 40° 71° 52° 74° 50° 69° 48° 64° 48° 69° 54° El Paso 61/42/s 72/43/s 79/50/s 76/46/pc 75/44/s 73/48/s 74/53/s
RF: 51° RF: 32° RF: 70° RF: 29° RF: 66° RF: 47° RF: 73° RF: 43° RF: 67° RF: 39° RF: 63° RF: 38° RF: 64° RF: 48° Fort Worth 60/44/t 68/43/s 70/54/s 75/54/s 68/49/pc 65/47/c 68/55/r
RF: The exclusive AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an index that combines the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure Galveston 71/56/t 68/55/s 71/61/s 74/63/s 75/64/pc 74/64/pc 71/65/c
Houston 74/53/t 70/46/s 73/55/s 76/59/s 76/59/pc 76/58/pc 73/59/c
and elevation on the human body — everything that affects how warm or cold a person really feels. Shown are the highest and lowest values for each day. Laredo 80/52/sh 80/56/s 84/61/s 84/65/s 86/66/s 80/64/pc 77/62/c
Lubbock 59/38/c 68/41/s 77/42/s 80/42/s 69/39/s 65/41/s 69/51/s
UV INDEX Midland 56/39/t 69/45/s 74/45/s 80/46/pc 75/44/s 68/47/s 71/54/pc
Daily Highest Forecast ARDMORE Odessa 58/37/t 71/44/s 74/48/s 78/47/pc 76/45/s 69/47/s 72/55/pc
WAURIKA San Angelo 59/39/r 71/47/s 76/52/s 80/49/pc 74/48/s 69/50/c 74/52/c
56/43
7 7 7 6 7 56/39 San Antonio 64/47/sh 75/46/s 72/52/s 77/58/s 79/58/s 71/55/c 73/57/c
4 Texarkana 67/53/t 66/40/pc 71/50/s 74/50/s 68/49/pc 65/45/s 68/56/pc
2 DURANT
Tyler 66/47/t 67/39/s 71/51/s 74/55/s 70/51/pc 67/49/c 70/56/c
Waco 66/48/t 69/42/s 72/53/s 73/54/s 71/52/pc 68/49/c 71/58/c
Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. WICHITA FALLS 59/46 Wichita Falls 56/38/r 69/42/s 74/50/s 75/48/s 63/43/pc 66/45/s 69/52/c
The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ num- 56/38
ber, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. HENRIETTA NATIONAL CITIES
0-2 Low 3-5 Moderate 6-7 High 56/38 Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
8-10 Very High 11+ Extreme MONTAGUE SHERMAN City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W
56/43 GAINESVILLE Albuquerque 58/35/s 66/39/s 68/39/s 68/38/s 67/36/pc 65/38/s 67/45/s
58/41
WEEKLY ALMANAC 58/43
BONHAM
Anchorage
Atlanta
31/21/c
70/53/c
30/20/pc 33/19/c
65/39/t 65/43/s
33/22/s
68/48/s
36/24/s 35/26/s 37/21/pc
70/47/pc 61/45/c 67/49/s
Denton through Sunday, March 16 60/41 Atlantic City 46/40/c 58/45/r 52/29/pc 53/33/pc 47/28/r 52/31/pc 50/29/pc
Temperature Billings 50/30/pc 51/28/c 45/26/c 51/25/c 45/22/c 44/25/c 43/18/c
Last week’s high/low 86°/36° Bismarck 46/24/c 45/21/c 35/18/sn 38/20/c 40/22/sf 43/22/c 46/25/c
JACKSBORO Boise 52/38/sh 55/35/r 52/32/c 51/29/c 52/34/pc 52/32/sn 52/24/c
Normal high/low 66°/44° Boston 46/34/s 46/37/r 53/33/c 47/28/s 43/28/pc 43/29/pc 39/29/pc
Average temperature 59.9° 58/40 BRIDGEPORT
DECATUR Charleston, SC 70/57/pc 81/51/pc 68/42/pc 70/51/s 77/52/pc 67/50/pc 70/47/s
Normal average temperature 55.1° 58/42 58/43 GREENVILLE Cheyenne 42/28/pc 55/31/pc 52/27/pc 55/26/pc 46/22/sf 46/29/c 48/18/c
DENTON
Precipitation (in inches) GRAHAM 60/43
MCKINNEY 61/42 Chicago 50/33/r 42/26/c 42/26/pc 46/22/sn 42/24/pc 43/28/c 48/30/c
Total for the week 0.41” 56/39 60/44 Cleveland 50/45/r 51/29/r 43/25/sf 42/23/sn 39/22/pc 40/26/c 44/30/pc
Total for the month 3.82” Denver 44/27/pc 59/32/c 59/30/pc 60/28/s 50/26/sh 52/33/pc 56/25/pc
RHOME Des Moines 48/30/c 46/27/pc 47/30/pc 42/25/c 42/26/sh 44/29/sn 52/35/c
Total for the year 6.52” Detroit 47/36/r 46/29/r 46/24/sf 43/19/sn 40/20/pc 40/26/c 46/28/c
58/42
Normal for the month 1.47” 30 Fargo 40/24/c 38/19/c 37/18/c 35/19/c 38/21/sf 41/24/pc 41/25/c
Normal for the year 6.06” Honolulu 82/72/c 83/70/pc 82/70/s 82/71/s 83/71/s 82/71/s 83/69/pc
MINERAL WELLS Indianapolis 60/47/r 48/28/r 50/33/pc 44/29/r 45/27/pc 46/31/c 53/36/c
LAKE STAGES 58/41
FORT WORTH DALLAS
Jackson, MS
Kansas City
78/58/c
52/34/c
62/37/pc 71/42/s 74/48/s 71/48/pc 65/48/c 69/54/c
57/37/pc 59/40/pc 51/31/c 48/31/r 51/36/pc 57/43/c
As of 7 a.m. Sunday (in feet) 60/44 Las Vegas 74/50/s 77/55/s 76/52/s 74/49/s 74/50/s 75/51/s 76/50/s
60/45
Lake Full Pool Elevation Change WEATHERFORD Little Rock 66/51/t 62/40/r 69/47/s 71/45/s 63/42/pc 63/42/pc 65/51/pc
Possum King L. 1000 998.91 +0.01 PALO PINTO 61/41 Los Angeles 71/53/s 70/52/s 69/50/s 70/50/s 71/52/s 71/53/s 66/46/s
L. Bridgeport 836 832.47 none 58/41 KAUFMAN Miami 83/72/s 86/72/s 84/68/pc 83/70/c 83/70/sh 86/70/t 84/68/pc
64/43 Minneapolis 36/26/c 39/22/c 39/21/pc 35/21/c 39/22/pc 41/25/sn 44/27/sh
Nashville 72/61/c 62/35/r 64/40/pc 65/42/s 60/38/pc 54/37/r 61/47/pc
RIVER LEVELS New Orleans 83/63/c 71/47/s 70/51/s 73/57/s 74/57/sh 75/57/s 72/61/s
As of 7 a.m. Sunday (in feet) WAXAHACHIE New York City 48/39/pc 49/40/r 50/35/pc 49/34/s 44/34/pc 47/35/c 46/34/pc
CLEBURNE 64/42 Oklahoma City 55/40/r 65/43/s 70/45/pc 68/44/s 56/38/c 56/42/s 63/51/c
River Flood stage Level Change STEPHENVILLE 64/42
58/40 GLEN ROSE Omaha 48/30/pc 52/29/pc 52/32/pc 50/27/c 46/26/sh 47/32/pc 53/34/c
West Fork of the Trinity 60/44 Orlando 82/63/s 87/62/pc 76/55/pc 77/61/s 79/61/c 83/62/t 83/60/s
Jacksboro 20 4.73 -0.24 Philadelphia 46/40/r 60/44/r 52/34/pc 54/35/pc 48/34/r 50/34/c 51/33/c
near Boyd 16 6.07 -0.20 CORSICANA Phoenix 76/51/s 81/54/pc 82/54/s 83/55/s 82/54/s 84/56/s 83/55/s
ATHENS Portland, OR 54/39/c 51/39/r 52/37/r 50/37/r 51/40/c 51/39/r 53/31/r
Big Sandy Creek 66/46 66/43 St. Louis 58/36/r 46/36/r 59/44/pc 52/36/c 51/35/c 51/37/c 60/44/c
Bridgeport 12 3.16 +1.04 Salt Lake City 53/34/pc 54/37/c 53/32/c 51/32/c 52/33/pc 52/36/c 50/25/c
San Francisco 61/48/pc 60/47/pc 59/46/pc 61/47/pc 62/49/pc 62/46/pc 63/39/s
SUN & MOON COMANCHE MERIDIAN
60/41
HILLSBORO Seattle 49/39/sh 49/37/r 49/38/r 49/37/r 50/37/c 49/37/r 49/31/r
The Sun Rise Set 58/41 64/43 Tucson 69/42/s 78/49/s 82/50/s 80/50/pc 80/46/s 81/49/s 81/48/s
Tulsa 58/38/t 65/42/pc 69/53/pc 68/42/s 57/43/c 58/40/s 65/52/r
Tuesday 7:36 a.m. 7:41 p.m. Washington, DC 50/43/c 66/47/r 54/36/pc 55/37/pc 49/33/r 49/36/sh 52/35/pc
Wednesday 7:35 a.m. 7:41 p.m. Wichita 52/34/pc 61/39/pc 68/42/pc 67/41/s 53/31/r 53/37/pc 57/47/c
Thursday 7:34 a.m. 7:42 p.m. FAIRFIELD
Shown is Tuesday’s weather. 66/42
Friday
Saturday
7:32 a.m.
7:31 a.m.
7:43 p.m.
7:44 p.m.
Temperatures are Tuesday’s highs and
Tuesday night’s lows.
WACO WORLD CITIES
66/48 Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
Sunday 7:30 a.m. 7:44 p.m. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W
Monday 7:28 a.m. 7:45 p.m.
Baghdad 84/63/s 88/66/s 89/67/s 88/67/s 86/63/s 86/64/s 86/64/s
The Moon Rise Set Beijing 56/39/sh 54/41/pc 52/41/c 61/43/pc 68/43/s 67/41/s 54/42/s
Tuesday 4:57 p.m. 5:54 a.m. NATIONAL OUTLOOK Berlin 39/28/sn 43/25/sf 39/32/sn 39/30/r 41/28/sn 41/32/c 46/27/sh
Wednesday 5:59 p.m. 6:24 a.m. Temperatures 3/18 - 3/24 Precipitation 3/18 - 3/24 Buenos Aires 82/66/pc 86/68/t 82/59/pc 81/59/s 74/66/pc 76/65/pc 83/68/s
Thursday 6:59 p.m. 6:51 a.m. Cairo 82/60/s 84/62/s 87/66/s 91/66/s 91/68/s 91/67/s 88/61/s
Friday 7:57 p.m. 7:17 a.m. Johannesburg 62/54/r 65/53/r 68/52/pc 73/54/pc 69/54/sh 67/55/pc 64/56/pc
London 46/32/pc 50/39/pc 46/34/r 43/32/sn 41/27/pc 46/34/pc 43/38/pc
Saturday 8:55 p.m. 7:43 a.m. Madrid 57/39/pc 64/37/pc 61/32/s 63/37/pc 55/32/c 58/37/c 61/36/r
Sunday 9:53 p.m. 8:10 a.m. Mexico City 81/43/s 76/42/s 77/44/s 79/45/s 81/47/s 80/48/pc 78/46/pc
Monday 10:52 p.m. 8:39 a.m. Moscow 41/28/c 39/28/c 36/25/sn 39/28/pc 39/30/sn 37/32/c 37/34/i
Full Last New First Paris 46/34/s 45/32/c 46/37/c 43/32/r 41/27/pc 41/28/c 43/37/c
Rio de Janeiro 84/73/pc 82/74/pc 84/75/pc 87/74/pc 85/73/c 80/71/t 80/71/t
Rome 61/48/pc 63/41/pc 59/39/s 54/48/r 54/46/r 59/43/sh 54/37/t
Singapore 87/77/t 86/77/t 86/76/t 87/76/t 86/78/t 85/76/t 86/77/t
Sydney 81/64/s 82/68/s 77/63/pc 72/60/c 71/60/pc 76/64/s 76/62/pc
Tokyo 60/46/pc 60/50/pc 58/46/pc 59/49/s 62/51/pc 68/46/c 59/46/c
Mar 21 Mar 29 Apr 5 Apr 12 Toronto 41/37/r 42/27/r 36/22/sf 32/20/pc 32/23/pc 37/25/c 40/31/pc
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