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We are dedicated to providing exceptional title and real estate We are dedicated to providing exceptional title and real estate

closing services to realtors, lenders, builders and to the public.closing services to realtors, lenders, builders and to the public.

Guardian Title Company is under new ownership!Guardian Title Company has been a part of Wise County since 1974 and provides title closing services for Realtors, Lenders, Builders, Attorneys and the Public. For years, the company called the downtown Decatur area home and after a short stint in another location have moved back to their previous location at 200 S. Trin-ity Street in Decatur. “We feel like we belong downtown and have come home” said Shanna.

The move came with new owners, with familiar faces. Jerrod Mowery and his wife, Shanna Mowery have teamed up with Phil Adams as the new owners. Shanna has been an employee of Guardian Title for over 11 years and Jerrod is the Texas Sales Manager for Complete Production Services and has worked in the oil and gas industry for 15 years. They have two daughters, Lauren 16 and Nikki 13. Both play volleyball, basketball and softball for the Bridgeport Sissies and Lauren is also in the Bridgeport Band. Shanna is the daughter of Bill Parker and Sherry Parker – Lemon, County Clerk. Jerrod is the son of the late Joe Lynn Mowery and Darla Bowyer. Phil Adams has been in the title industry for many years and has owned several title compa-nies. He currently owns Chapin Title Company in Sherman and W.W. Howeth Title Company in Gainesville.

All of the employees at Guardian Title Company have been a part of the company for years and have come to call themselves a family rather than co-workers. Family is an important word at Guardian Title. We feel we are all part of one large family and we treat our customers like we would our own family. We know we are helping with possibly one of the largest investments of their lives and want them to feel comfortable and secure in the decisions that they have made.

Shanna said, “ I have always loved being a part of Guardian Title and the close-knit family ties that it keeps.We are looking forward to growing with the community as it grows.”

We have a knowledgeable and experienced staff that consists of:Shanna Mowery: Owner/President, over 11 years at Guardian Title with 15 years experienceSherilyn Price: Escrow Offi cer/Abstractor, 12 years at Guardian Title with 24 years experienceCandi Arrington: Abstractor/Marketing, 3 years at Guardian Title with 8 years experienceMelissa Read: Offi ce Coordinator, 6 years at Guardian TitleSheree Gibbs: Plant Maintenance, 7 years at Guardian TitleEva Read: Personnel/Accounting, 11 years at Guardian Title

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Dear Neil: Is MSMA the best thing to use to kill a grassy weed in my bermuda lawn? A lawn-care company used it, but it seemed to do more damage to my lawn than to the weed.

MSMA is very effi cient in killing existing grasses within bermudagrass turf. Applied at the recommended rates, and sprayed in June or July, when the bermuda has taken on its dark green summer appearance, the worst it should do is to yel-low the bermuda until the next mowing. Tank sprayers apply the herbicide more uniformly and use less of the active ingredient. Hope-fully that’s what they used. It does work on all types of invading grasses. It can even be used to kill invading St. Augustine.

Dear Neil: Isn’t it bad to mow your yard while the grass is wet? Some of my neighbors mow early in the morning while there is still moisture on the blades.

You are correct. That risks spreading diseases, and it also makes it more diffi cult to get good distribution of the cut blades.

Dear Neil: We have a

large crape myrtle (10 years or so). It was very healthy last spring, and it bloomed in early summer. Now, the top half of the plant has all turned brown. What would have caused that? We kept it watered during the summer. What can we do to save it?

I have been around crape myrtles for all of my life, and I have never seen one operate that way. If the die-back goes to a set spot and is not progressing farther down the plant, look at that spot for some evidence of mechanical injury, decay or some other recognizable problem. If that doesn’t shed any light on it, take pho-tos and samples to a Texas Master Certifi ed Nursery professional. There is some other symptom that we’re missing.

Dear Neil: I’m confused

on pre-emergent weedkillers. Will they work on grassburs? Why haven’t they helped with johnsongrass? I have a

bermudagrass lawn.Pre-emergent weedkillers

attack seeds as they try to germinate. Once a plant is growing, they won’t be effec-tive. You’re not getting con-trol with the johnsongrass because it’s a perennial weed that comes back from its vigorous root systems. As mentioned earlier, MSMA sprayed in early summer will eliminate it. On the oth-er hand, pre-emergents are very effective for grassburs. Apply Betasan, Balan, Team or Dimensions granules a week or two before the aver-age date of your last killing freeze. Repeat that applica-tion 90 days later for sea-son-long control.

Dear Neil: I am famil-iar with oak wilt, and that’s not what I’m seeing on my live oak. However, I do see others in the neighborhood that also have yellow-green leaves just like my trees. What causes that, and what can I do to stop it? They look like iron chlorosis.

You need to have a certi-fi ed arborist look at your tree. Live oaks are perfect-ly adapted to soils in all of Texas, acidic and alkaline areas alike. You should never see iron defi ciency un-less there is an extenuating circumstance such as a gas leak, weedkiller damage or trunk or root injury. Some-one needs to see your trees on-site.

Dear Neil: I am grow-ing a couple of types of cit-rus trees in pots (orange and Satsuma). The Satsuma has a scaly condition that covers each fruit and causes them to drop off. The oranges are being devoured by some type of insect. Any advice will be appreciated.

It sounds like the Sat-suma probably has citrus blackfl ies. They are related to whitefl ies and operate the same way except for their body color. They suck sap from the plant, then excrete the excess. Sooty mold grows in the honeydew substrate. Control for both blackfl y and the feeding insects will depend on your maintain-ing a regular spray program

with a labeled insecticide. Dear Neil: Is there any

way to keep squirrels out of pecan trees? We have a young tree, and they’re tak-ing all the pecans.

There are several things you can do, but it may be diffi cult to eliminate them completely. You can put sheet metal collars around their trunks in late summer and leave them in place all fall. The squirrels won’t be able to gain traction to climb over them. However, if your pecan touches other trees, power lines or the roofl ine, the squirrels will fi nd the detour. Humane traps also work, but they require pa-tience.

Dear Neil: Why wouldGold Star esperanza bloom,while the one right beside itdoes not?

The worst thing you cando as a gardener is to com-pare plants. Just like tryingto fi gure out why childrenbehave differently, it willdrive you nuts. Esperanzasrequire full sun to bloomwell. They also need to begrowing actively, so be sureit has adequate root room,nutrition and moisture.

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Have a question you’d likeNeil to consider? Mail it tohim in care of this newspa-per or e-mail him at [email protected].

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By TANYA DAVIS

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Wise County Extension Education Clubs were repre-sented at the annual (Texas Extension Education Asso-ciation) State Convention in Corpus Christi Sept. 9-10 by Patti Mahaffey of the Oak Grove Extension Education Club and Marilynn Collins of the Greenwood Extension Education Club.

During the two day conven-tion, which was cut short by hurricane evacuation efforts, state delegates heard Heloise and gained information on educational programs that will be used in their local Ex-tension Education clubs dur-ing the next year.

At the recent Wise County 4-H Awards Banquet, TEEA members received the Wise County ‘Friend of 4-H’ award. The group was cited for their dedication and charitable support of the Wise County 4-H program. For many years this group has aimed to help Wise County 4-H’ers reach

their full potential through educational pursuits by set-ting aside money to support 4-H’ers who compete in dis-trict and state level compe-tition. They also contribute scholarship funds annually to a graduating senior who will be pursuing a college degree.

This group also collects coins for friendship at each of their club meetings which are then donated to the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brown-wood where Wise County

4-H’ers attend leadership camps. Many members of this group are always willing to assist with judging various

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the risk of wildfi res by de-creasing the amount of fl am-mable material on the land.■ Because 85 percent of

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The association is also of-fering a Graduate Realtors Institute course entitled Real Estate Finance in Oc-tober.

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The events are Sept. 19-20 and Dec. 5-6.

“The purpose of the retreat is to give these families some time to just have fun and create memories,” said Paula Terry, event coordinator. “These will be some memories our troops will take into battle with them.”

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The Grandeur Design gals have done it again.

Susan Semmelman and Brenda Blaylock, owners of Grandeur Design on the square in Decatur, teamed with Grand Home Design and Glendarroch Homes to create a home on the 19th Annual Kaleidoscope of Homes in Fort Worth that sold soon after the home tour opened Aug. 30.

The 7,259-square foot es-tate, Chateau L’Ecosse, was priced at $2,199,000. It sold complete with furnishings. Grandeur Design was also involved with a Kaleido-scope home last year that sold during the tour, with all

furnishings.“It is truly a French cha-

teau,” said Semmelman of this year’s entry. “It has the most amazing detail and we were involved in the archi-tectural design, including ceiling treatments, all the tile, countertop selection, lighting and faux fi nishing.”

Semmelman pointed out the faux fi nishing was done by another local company, Classic Wall Design.

She and Blaylock shopped specifi cally for the chateau and their fi rm made many of the custom furnishings.

“We used antiques and high-end reproductions and went all over looking for

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Grandeur Design hand-crafted the dining room chairs, other chairs and ot-tomans and fashioned all the draperies and bedding.

“We made tapestry pillows and cut up an oriental rug to make a bench,” Semmelman added.

Semmelman and Blay-lock founded Grandeur Design in 2001. They ex-panded the business from

1,800 square feet on FM 51 in Decatur to 17,000 square feet on the Decatur square, with a workroom in the old Christian building behind the square showroom. They have a staff of upholsterers, seamstresses, wood carvers and iron workers.

Semmelman said their work only looks expensive, that they can “take any bud-get and make it amazing.”

“Our motto is, ‘It’s not about the right place at

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The Kaleidoscope tour is sponsored by the Greater Fort Worth Builders Asso-ciation and benefi ts Cook Children’s Medical Center. The tour runs through Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the gated community of Mont-serrat West Fort Worth Es-tates. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children (4-12). Discount tickets are

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executive offi cer Ruth Mansmith in honor of his 35 years

as administrator of Sunny Hills Nursing and Rehab. At the

age of 22, Hendrix was possibly Texas’ youngest home

administrator when he took over management of the Decatur

facility on July 15, 1973, a few months after nursing-home

builder Frank McDonnell opened it. McDonnell sold it to

Strategic Management in 2006. Medical records coordinator

Sissy Allcorn said in her 28 years at Sunny Hills Hendrix has

never lost his focus on making it a better place for both

residents and employees. Added co-worker Tisa Pippin: “His

caring attitude is what has made this a true home for our

residents.” Although a grandfather himself, Hendrix still is

considerably younger than his customers. One described him

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GIVING BACK — WC Challenger Charities, sponsors of the J.W. Hart PBR Challenge every May in Decatur, presented proceeds

from the Professional Bull Riders event to local charities on Wednesday. This year’s Challenge raised $45,800. Andrew

Rottner, Roy Young, Wendell Berry Jr. and Calvin Jackson produce the annual event. On hand for the presentation of checks

at North Texas Bank were (from left) Rottner, Walt Warner, Paul Duffl ey, Lupe Lara, Steve Summers, Lillie Hunt, Susan Miller,

Debbie Males, Martin Woodruff, Steve Males, Berry, Young, and Asa Johnson Jr.

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James and Shirley Wood are determined that no cus-tomer will leave their 30th anniversary celebration hungry this Saturday.

In recognition of their third decade as General Mo-tors dealers in Decatur, the couple is hosting a tradition-al Texas barbecue, served by James Wood Motors employ-ees and volunteers. Wood veteran Dalton Montgomery is in charge of the cooking.

The meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the service drive.

There will be a short rec-ognition program at 11:30 a.m. Country-and-Western entertainer Pat Waters will perform during the meal, said James Wood’s executive manager, Carey Williams, another dealership veteran.

Wood marketing director Susan Miller said a prize

drawing will conducted ev-ery 30 minutes through the day. There will be hayride tours of the dealership, a bounce house and face paint-ing for kids and a classic car show for everyone.

On the business side, this will be the next-to-last weekend for General Motors’ highly successful “Employee Discount for Everyone” pro-motion.

The dealership’s used-car department is conducting a construction sale. The deal-ership has been shifting its operations as it prepares for the opening of a Hyun-dai new-car dealership later this year. That project has included a new make-ready building that dominates the hill behind the dealership.

Barbecues have been a dealership tradition. In 2003, the dealership fed its

customers in recognition of 25 years as one of Texas’ biggest new-car and truck retailers.

For James Wood, perhaps the key word in that sen-tence is “truck.” When the veteran used-car dealer and his wife bought John Por-ter Motors on Labor Day in 1978, the dealership sold as many Buicks and Pontiacs as it did GMC Trucks.

That soon would change, as Wood pioneered selling trucks and Suburbans to the Dallas-Fort Worth Me-troplex.

By 1983, the dealer had outgrown its original site, and the Woods moved down US 287 to a brand-new fa-cility on 20 acres of roll-ing hillside, a location that really showcased the GM dealership’s ever-expanding inventory.

Wood’s strategy includ-ed accepting the risk that would come with building a large inventory of both cars and trucks.

“You’ve got to have the goods to sell them,” James Wood recalled in the year-book that was published as part of the dealership’s 15th anniversary celebration in 1993. “In this day and age, people want to buy some-thing they can see.”

That same yearbook chronicled James Wood Mo-tors’ selling of more GMCs than any other dealership in the United States in both 1988 and 1989.

Lower GMC sales for the next three years refl ected a major addition: Chevro-let. In 1990, the dealership doubled its showroom, as well as doubling the parts department and expanding

the shop to 40 service bays. At the grand opening, U.S.

Sen. Phil Gramm was the keynote speaker.

The next major expansion came in Denton in 1991, when the Woods’ purchased a closed Buick-GMC dealer-ship. They soon added Pon-tiac to their lineup.

In 1994, they moved up Interstate 35 with the pur-chase of the North Texas Autoplex, which sold Chev-

rolet and Cadillac. Manyof the Denton dealership’semployees started out withWood in Decatur.

The Denton dealershipwill also host a barbecue.

Going back to its roots,James Wood Motors hasexpanded its used-car op-eration with lots in Azle,Bridgeport, Denton, Lew-isville, Springtown andWatauga.

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city traffi c & low mileage........ $14,995*

‘07 Mustang Coupe V-6, automatic and loads and

loads of fun and excitement....$16,995*

‘04 F-150 SuperCab Only 25K with automatic, air

power and much more............$15,000*

‘07 Ford Fusion V6, automatic, air, power

and a great ride and feel........ $15,550*

‘07 Taurus V6, automatic, air, power,

a great value...............................$9,950*

‘07 Lincoln Town Car Limited Affordable luxury with

all the extras............................$21,995*

4x4

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See Modern & Vintage Motorcycle Racing on the

High Bank 1/4 mile trackFor more Info Call Boyd Raceway

940-433-5587

Gate FeeGate Fee:: $$1010age 6 to 12age 6 to 12: : $$55age 5 & under freeage 5 & under free

F L A T T R A C K F L A T T R A C K M O T O R C Y C L EM O T O R C Y C L E

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SEPTEMBER 27R A C E S: 7 :3 0 P.M.

IF THE QUESTION IS:IF THE QUESTION IS:“ Who is right for district attorney?”

The Answer isThe Answer is NOT NOT Multiple Choice.

IT IS FILL IN THE BLANK:

Write in Clint Phillips Write in Clint Phillips

for District Attorneyfor District Attorney

Clint Phillips( Independent Write-In Candidate)

______________________________________

Paid Political Adv. by Clint Phillips, Robin Phillips, Treasurer, Chico, TX.

Elect C

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$10,995

04 JEEPWRANGLER X 4X44.0, 6CYL, 5 SPD., METDRS, GLSWIND,

CD, SPRKYBAR, 16K STK#1919

$15,995

02 DODGE1500 Q/C SLT4.7L V8, AT, ALLPWR, CD, BDLNR,

TRLTOW, CHRWHLS! STK#85042A

$9,888

02 MAZDAMIATA

6 SPD., PW/PL, T/C, LTHR, ALWHLS, NICE! STK#85497B

$11,955

05 DODGE1500 R/C ST

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$11,49906 DODGE

1500 Q/C 4X4 SLTHEMI, AT, ALPWR, PSEAT, CLTH, CD,

LONESTAR, 20”, 31K STK#1929

$18,489

07 CHEVYUPLANDER LT

V6, AT, 3RD ROW, REAR A/C, DVD, PWRDOOR, LIFT, ALWHLS, 21K STK#85054A

$15,987

07 DODGE2500 R/C 4X4 SLTHEMI, AT, ALPWR, PWRSEAT, CD, CLTH,

ALWHLS, B&W, 18K STK#PR2226

$20,199

07 CHRYSLER300 TOUR.

3.5L V6, LTHR, ALPWR, ALWHLS, PWRSEAT, 22K STK#PR2228

$19,988

06 DODGE2500 M/C SLT5.9L DSL, AT, ALPWR, BL, TRLTW,

CHRWHLS, HTCH, 19K STK#PR2229

$26,29904 DODGE

3500 Q/C 4X4 SLTDSL, AT, ALPWR, NERFS, BL, B&W,

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$22,999

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$15,768

08 HYUNDAISONATAV6, AUTO SUNROOF,

STK#PR2217

$14,995

05 CHEVYCORVETTE COUPE

6 SPD., NAVIG, GLASSTOP, LTHR, HEADSUP, CHRWHLS, 10K STK#1931

$35,400

08 CHRYSLERASPEN LTD

4.7L V8, AT, ALPWR, 3RD ROW, REAR A/C, ALWHLS, CLOTH, 13K STK#1932

$21,98605 CHRYSLER

PT CRUISER CONV.2.4L TURBO, AT, PW/PL, CD, T/C,

CHRWHLS, DRKYLS, ONLY 4K STK#1933

$14,399

08 CHRYSLERTOWN & COUNTRY LX3.3L V6, ALLPWR, KYLS, CD, 3RD ROW,

CLTH, REAR A/C. STK#1935

$16,987

08 TOYOTA4RUNNER SR5

4.0L V6, 3RD ROW, ALLPWR, AT, RNBS, CLTH, ALWHLS, 17K STK#PR2233

$20,999

08 SUZUKISX4

4 CYL., ALLPWR, ALWHLS, CD, KYLS, CLTH, 14K STK#PR2234

$15,299

07 HONDAACCORD

4 CYL, AUTO, ALL PWR, 15K, STK#P3332B

$17,98807 FORD

F150 C/C XLTV8, AT, ALLPWR, CLTH, CD,

ALWHLS, KYLS, 32K STK#P3369

$18,439

04 FORDTAURUS SE

V6, AT, ALLPWR, CLTH, CD, PSEAT, KYLS, ALWHLS, 47K STK#2868

$8,759

08 MERCURYMILAN PREMIER

4 CYL., AT, ALLPWR, LTHR, SNRF, SYNC, PSEAT, KYLS, 17K STK#P3370

$18,983

06 FORDEXPLORER EBV6, AT, ALLPWR, LTHR, CD, PSEAT,

SNRF, ALWHLS, KE, 29K STK#P3371

$18,569

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$19,89607 CHEVY

1500 C/C LSV8, AT, ALLPWR, CLTH, CD, KYLS, PRVGLS, NICE! 33K STK#2870A

$15,988

08 LINCOLNMKX

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$32,459

08 FORDTAURUS X LTDV6, AT, ALPWR, LTHR, 6CD, QUADS, TV/DVD, ALWHLS, 11K STK#P3368

$22,844

07 LINCOLNTOWN CAR SIG.

V8, AT, ALLPWR, LTHR, CD, PSEAT, CD, ALWHLS, KYLS, 26K STK#P3373

$20,887

05 LINCOLNLS V8

AT, ALPWR, LTHR, 6CD, HTDST, KYLS, ALWHLS, 33K STK#P3374

$15,77608 MERCURY

MOUNTAINEER PRMV8, AT, LTHR, HTDST, 6CD, TV/DVD, CHRWHLS, SYNC, 24K STK#P3375

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06 JEEPWRANGLER SPT6 CYL., AT, T/C, CLTH, CD, HARDTOP,

ALWHLS, TINT, 22K STK#99002A

$15,999

05 FORDMUSTANG LX

V6, AT, ALPWR, LTHR, 6CD, PSEAT, SPLR, KYLS, 36K STK#2871

$13,999

05 LINCOLNLS

V6, AT, ALPWR, LTHR, 6CD, PSEAT, CHRWHLS, KYLS, 35K STK#80160A

$14,487

08 INFINITIG35

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$28,58504 FORD

F150 C/C FX45.4L, ALLPWR, CLTH, CD, PSEAT, KYLS, ALWHLS, AT. STK#2872

$15,999

98 PORSCHEBOXSTER

6 CYL., 5 SPD., LTHR, CASS, ALWHLS, PSEAT, 55K STK#2873

$15,879

08 FORDEXPEDITION EB

LTHR, 3ROWS, REAR AIR, HEATED SEATS, 24K STK#P3377

$26,433

08 FORDEDGE LTD

V6, AT, ALPWR, LTHR, 6CD, HTDST, KYLS, CHRWHLS, 15K STK#P3378

$24,944

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$22,870

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In consideration of our patrons, the Off 380 Players announces the cancellation of the Friday, September 26th performance of The Curious Savage—which coincides with

Bridgeport ISD’s homecoming celebration—as parking at the middle school and stadium will already be at a premium.

At the Bridgeport

Middle School

Auditorium

Sept. 19-20, 27 at 7:30 p.m.

or

Sept. 21, 28 at 2:30 p.m.

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to reserve your tickets

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for more info

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940-627-67853172 S. FM 730Decatur, TX

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Foreign & Domestic • Customs & 4x4’s

We also do A/C & Brake Service

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SPIKING THE COMPETITION — The Bridgeport High School junior

varsity volleyball team defeated Brock on Friday to move to 14-5

for the season. The 2008 Sissies include Macy Robinson, Lindsey

Zachery, Becky Grinnell, Katherine Weaver, Kaleisha Haynes, Jamie

Battenfi eld, Madyson Hancock, Emily Price and Jordyn Hulsey.

SUCCESSFUL START — The Bridgeport High School freshmen volleyball team defeated Brock on

Friday to move to 12-6 for the season. The 2008 Sissies include Selena Perez, Audra Hart, Lindsey

Walker, Taylor Henson, Angelica Reyes, Kacey Wages, Shelbi Fry, Shelbi McDuffi e, Hannah Logan,

Taylor Clayton, Karley Bunker and Ann Turlington.


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Decatur Livestock MARKET2473 North FM 51 Decatur, Texas

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.903-227-7369

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Dear Savvy Senior,My mom and dad could

sure use some help keeping up with all their medications. Between the two of them, they take 11 prescription drugs and that doesn’t include all the vitamins or over-the-coun-ter medicines they take. Their kitchen counter literally looks like a pharmacy. What can you recommend that can help them keep up with their med-icine?

Pill Tracking PattyDear Patty,Anybody who juggles mul-

tiple medications can relate to the problem of forgetting to take a medication, or not remembering whether they already took it. Here are some solutions that can help.

Medication helpersGetting organized and be-

ing reminded! This is the magic combination that can help your parents stay on top of their medication regi-mens. And with all the self-help products and tools that are available today, it’s easy to do.

Today, there are a bevy of inexpensive pill organiz-ers and medication remind-

ers on the market that are incredibly helpful, and the best place to fi nd them is at www.epill.com (or call 800-549-0095). This is the grand-daddy of medication helpers that offer dozens of different pill boxes, vibrating watches, beeping pill bottles and pag-ers, and even dispensers that talk to you. Forgettingth-epill.com is another good re-source to check. And for some unique medication manage-ment products, consider the following: ■ Talking pillbox: For $70,

MedCenter (www.medcenter-systems.com; 866-600-3244) offers a neat product that organizes a month’s worth of pills and alerts you up to four times a day when your medi-cation is due. ■ Smart pillboxes: These

are small, fi t-in-your-hand, high-tech, portable devices that chime or beep when it’s time to take your medication; let you know which medi-cine to take at that particu-lar time; how to take it; and will remind you if you missed a dose. They can even be set up to alert a caregiver if de-sired. To learn more see the Med-eMonitor (www.infor-medix.com; 888-582-4480;

$30/month rental fee) and MedSignals (www.medsig-nals.com; 866-965-9200; $200 purchase price).

Prepackaged medsAnother way you can sim-

plify your parent’s medicine consumption is by prepack-aging their individual doses, and there are various ways to do it. One is with Dai-lyMed (www.dailymedrx.com; 800-973-1955), a phar-macy dispensing service that provides, sorts and organizes prescription drugs, vitamins and over-the-counter medica-tions into individual, single-dose packets that are labeled in large print with the day and time they need to be tak-en. The cost for DailyMed is $15 per month, not including medication costs. Or if you want to do it yourself there’s Dose Guardian ($200; www.doseguardian.com; 804-726-5448), an easy-to-use home device that lets you do the or-ganizing and packaging right at your own kitchen table.

If your parents are in need of comprehensive medication assistance, consider EMMA ($10/day rental; www.in-rangesystems.com; 814-940-1870), MD2 ($745; www.epill.com/md2.html; 800-549-

0095) or CompuMed ($900 or $100/month rental; www.compumed.com; 800-722-4417). These are sophisti-cated, home-based machines that will not only remind your parents when it’s time to take their medication, it also dispenses exactly what they need to take and will report to a caregiver if they miss a dose.

Reminding servicesIf forgetfulness is the main

problem, there are electronic services available today like OnTimeRx where you can have your parents called, e-mailed or paged for all types of reminders - daily medica-tions, monthly refi lls, doctor and dentist appointments, or other events, for $10 to $30 a month (407-843-8966; www.ontimerx.com). CareCalls (www.parentcarecall.com; 888-275-3098) is another ser-vice that offers medication reminders, wake up calls and more over the phone, along with caregiver alerts if your loved one doesn’t answer within three tries.

■

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit www.savvysenior.org.

SAVVY SENIOR


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REMEMBER SEPTEMBER Cooler Days, Cooler Days,HotterHotter Deals! Deals!

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We Can Haul• Gravel• Topsoil• Cushion Sand• Select Fill• Brick Sand

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Dump Trucks for Hire

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* O nly $100! * Cash only. Fees include interpretation. Valid 9/2/08 to 9/30/08.

Nearly 3 million people in the US are affected by

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysyms (AAA) also known as

The Silent Killer. AAA is a dilation of the aorta which can

lead to rupture and ultimately death. Symptom of AAA is

lower back pain but is often asymptomatic.

RISK FACTORS INCLUDE:

• Over 60

• Family History of Aneurysm

• Smoker, or Former Smoker

• High Blood Pressure

• Previous Coronary Artery

Bypass Graft (CABG) patient

If you or a loved one can say “Yes” to any of the above

Risk Factors than you qualify for this special screen-

ing. It’s quick and painless and could save your life or

someone’s you love.

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Source: Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States (IPAMS)

Bicycle tires, helmets and nylon clothing. What do each of these and countless other everyday items have in common? They are all derived from oil and natural gas resources. Life in our modern world depends largely on the production of these natural resources to create the variety of items that provide convenience and enhance our quality of life.

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4-H activities such as Food Show and Fashion Shows. Congratulations ladies!

The new year for Exten-sion Education clubs begins soon and they welcome new members. Clubs currently formed are the Greenwood and Oak Grove EE clubs. As

an EE member you make new friends, participate in fun, fellowship and edu-cational programs. Extension Educa-tion Clubs are man-aged through the County Extension Offi ce. Families are the heart of the

community and ed-ucational programs serving the needs of Wise County fami-lies are at the heart of the work carried out through the Ex-tension program.

Membership is open to any adult regardless of socio-

economic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. Annual membership dues are $7. If you are inter-ested in joining, please tele-phone the Extension offi ce at (940) 627-3341 for specifi c dates and times of club meet-ings.

Continued from 3

WISE NOTES FOR CONSUMERS

DAVIS

By ADRIAN ARREDONDO


Don’t let cold weather keep you from exercising stalled horses. Aside from the obvious benefi t of keep-ing their mental attitude in good shape, there are many reasons that routine exercise is important to the physical health of your horse. Muscle tone, tendon and ligament fl exibility, respiratory sys-tem function and the health of the cardiovascular system benefi t from daily forced ex-ercise and turnout of stalled horses.

Recently conducted re-search adds another di-mension to the need to ex-ercise stalled horses: bone strength. Here are a few

bulleted statements that summarize fi ndings of sev-eral recently published re-search trials.■ Weanlings that

were stalled with-out exercise had a decreased bone mass as compared with weanlings that were pastured. The same trial found that stalled weanlings given 12 hour turnouts had similar bone miner-al content as weanlings that were pastured.■ Weanlings housed in

small pens (dry-lots) given forced exercise increased bone size as compared to non-exercised weanlings that were housed similarly.

■ Exercising weanlings on a walker increased can-non bone diameter and the

density of bone.■ Lounging

stalled weanlings helped to maintain bone mineral con-tent more so than four-hour turnouts of voluntary exer-cise.■ Pastured year-

lings had increased bone mineral con-tent as compared

to dry-lotted yearlings.■ Yearlings confi ned to

stalls had decreased bone mineral content as com-pared to pasture yearlings.■ Mature horses exercised

on a treadmill had larger cross-sectional tendon area

as compared to similarly housed horses that were given four-hour turnouts with voluntary exercise.■ Three to four months of

confi nement reduced bone mineral content in horses. Subsequent daily exercise reversed this condition and increased the bone mineral content.

The general conclusion from all these trials is that some type of forced exer-cise is benefi cial for healthy bone of stalled growing horses that are not allowed extended periods of turnout in pastures. So, don’t let the cold weather keep you from exercising your horses, es-pecially growing horses that are stalled.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

RHOME PROFESSIONAL OFFICES

Office Space plus Executive Suites

Rent 1 office or 5 for flat rate

• NOW LEASING •For More information, Contact

Allen Arnold at

800 US 287 • Rhome, Texas 76078

817-501-8410

Ready for a Challenge?Licensed Vocational Nurses

Are you ready for the next phase of your career?Are you ready to truly grow? Then come join UTMB,the premier academic health institution in Texas.

We’re ready for you!We have outstanding opportunities at the BridgeportCorrectional Center for LVN’s in the correctional

managed care environment.Apply online!

We offer a fantastic benefit package that includescomprehensive medical coverage, State of Texasretirement benefits, life insurance, generous paid

time off and holidays!

CORRECTIONALMANAGED CAREwww.utmb.edu/cmc

UTMB is an EO/AA Employer M/F/D/VTo apply online visit http://jobs.utmb.edu

For more information contactPatricia Outlaw at (940) 683-3010 ext. 145

DOCTORS’ HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT

Now Open!OR Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses Nights: ICU, ER, M/S,OB

Pharmacists (weekend) &PRN

Tom Harrison

Human Resources

1905 Doctors’ Hospital Drive

Bridgeport, TX 76426

940-683-0327

940-683-683-0485 Fax

[email protected]

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, Bridgeport940-683-1027

Pacesetter Well Service is seeking an experienced yard manager for our

Bridgeport,TX office for a Workover Service Operation. We offer a highly

competitive salary as well as quality group medical and life packages, 401(k)

matching and flexible vacation time.

Responsibilities included but not limited to:• Market all rigs/Generate new clients.

• Maintain client contacts.

• Manage manpower/crews.

• Conduct safety meetings.

• Implement a preventative maintenance system for the

equipment.

• Ensure proper record keeping for maintenance program.

• Evaluate the employees and assist with training the

employees for promotion.

• Look for areas for growth potential for the company.

Please e-mail resume & cover letter to

[email protected] or call (972) 691-3332 ext. 206.

Yard Manager

Acreage

2 TRACTS LAND FOR SALE1/4 mile north Bowie on FM 1816.50 acres @ $8,500/acre and 140a c r e s @ $ 6 , 7 5 0 / a c r e .(940)841-1956.

20 ACRES COASTALwith stock pond. Old house, well, nominerals. $165,000 plus closingcost. (940)433-8559.

3 ACRES, BOYDGood building site. Large pond.$47,000. (817)691-2918.

88 ACRESAurora area, (off Old Rhome Road).Call for details, Cannon Real Estate,(940)368-1811.

PARADISE, CR 345110 acres, restricted tracts, wooded.Call Nolan, (940)393-1020; or Deb-bie, (817)925-9208.

Homes

**FOR SALE BY OWNER**HUGE LAKEFRONT HOME

4,900 square foot, lovely custombrick home on 1.5 acres. 5-bed-room, 4-bath, large kitchen with is-land, custom cabinets, tile floors, of-fice, large workshop & garage. Mustsee to bel ieve! $425,000.(817)270-4660.

16 MILES NORTH OF DECATUR4/2, 2,098 square feet, 5 woodedacres. Great view. 30x40garage/shop. $174k. FHA, 0% tillOct. 1. (888)283-1919.

LAKE HOME -

END OF SEASON

PRICING!From $229,550 to

$187,500

Great view, waterfront,dock, 3 bedrooms,

2 full baths on LakeBridgeport. Updated

& very clean!

940-393-2538 or 972-768-3811 for appt.

3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH2-car garage; refinished, original-hardwood floors; storage barn,fenced. 325 Oak Court, Rhome.$77,500. Bring al l of fers.(817)538-8195.

3/2/2, 1,609 SQUARE FOOTbrick home, north Denton. Study,above ground pool with deck, trees,c o r n e r l o t . $ 1 2 4 , 9 0 0 .(940)391-7107, (940)595-1243.

BELOW MARKET2.5 acre ranchette, Heritage Creek.3/2.5/2 brick, 2.5 acres w/shop.$168,900 Shari Guess, Buy WiseReal Estate, (940)399-3900.

Brick home on 5 acreswith sheds & storage. New Fairviewarea. $222,000. Owner financing orl e a s e o p t i o n p o s s i b l e .(940)210-0735.

FSBO IN PARADISE3-bedroom, 2-bath on 1.66 acre lotin Windmill Trail, Phase II$192,000/OBO (940)393-2458, Ja-mie.

NEW CONSTRUCTIONin Alvord. Energy Star rated home,3/2.5/2, formal dining, study, gour-met kitchen, lots of storage, de-signer master bath, large 12x65deck, shaded by great oak tree.Ready to move in. Cal l(940)427-2351.

NEW IN BRIDGEPORT3/2 brick with lots of tile, low energyfeatures. Quiet neighborhood. 410F r o s t S t . $ 1 1 3 , 9 0 0 .(817)253-4485.

OWNER FINANCE5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 4-car garage,3.75 acres, 5,300 square feet, pond,2 water wells. Decatur ISD.(972)849-8717.

SPACIOUS LOG CABINon 23+ acres, trees, wildlife. SylvanProperties, (940)964-2935.

Lots

RUNAWAY BAY, 3 LOTS2 are adjoining, 1 separate. Greatviews, trees, area of nice homes,p a v e d r o a d s . $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 .(940)395-6755.

Mobile Homes

2002 DOUBLE WIDE3-bedroom, 2-bath, large mastersuite, many upgrades. Must bemoved. Paid $90,000; sell for$ 5 0 , 0 0 0 . ( 8 1 7 ) 4 8 9 - 3 7 2 8 ,(682)429-2039.

Casa en venta por el propietario.Propietario dispuestos a financiarcon un buen pago. Tres dormitoriosy 2 baños con un cuarto de lavado.(940)577-1861.

FREE ESTIMATESMove, set-ups, re-levels. In & out ofstate. Licensed, bonded, insured.Repos. RBMobileHomes.com,(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.

WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV.Best deal on moving, set up & trimouts. Bonded, licensed & insured.(940)433-3117.

Business property

Commercial office space for lease,Decatur. 2,135 square feet.(940)389-5407.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTYOffice/retail space. 1,000-7,000square fee t fo r l ease .(940)627-2510.

Condos, town homes

940-393-5317

Rhome - 3/1 - $675

Rhome - 2/1 - $550

Decatur - 1/1 - $550

Bridgeport - 2/2 - $625

Cannon PropertyManagement

www.cannonrealty.net

Duplexes

**NOW IN BRIDGEPORT**Lovely & spacious duplexes, 3-bed-room, 2-bath. $850/month & up with$450/deposit. Vaulted ceilings, cov-ered porch, appl iances &washer /d rye r connec t i ons .(817)270-HOME.www.rhinopropertygroup.com.

Homes

“Timeless Elegance”

817-825-4647

403 W. Oak$995/month, $800/deposit

Home is a 3/2/2, lawn care included.

3-bedroom, 1-bath, no pets, 1-yearlease. $675/month, $675/deposit.201 S. Tr in i ty , Decatur .(940)575-4556, leave message.

3-bedroom, 1.5-bath house for rentin Alvord. $750/month plus $600/de-posi t , references required.(940)577-2402.

Attention: horse people. Beautiful1-bedroom, 2-year-old home.$850/month. All bills included. Ac-cess to stalls, pasture. Call for de-t a i l s . ( 9 4 0 ) 3 9 5 - 4 0 6 6 ,(940)395-4069.

Charming country home, newly re-modeled, new appliances. No pets,no smoking. Water included,$800/month, deposit & applicationrequired. (940)872-2001 or(940)642-9113.

Decatur: 3/2/2 on 1.81 acres, horsefacilities, 2 miles south of rodeogrounds. No smoking or indoor pets.$1,500 per month, $1,000 deposit.(940)577-4484.

JUSTIN 3/2/2nice brick, built 2005. $1,050/month,$1,000/deposit. No smoking/pets.Community pool/park. NorthwestISD. (940)399-3900.

Lease/possible lease option. 3/1.5brick, detached garage. Clean, goodcondition. Boyd. $725/month, de-posit & references. Senior discount.(940)433-3832; cell (940)577-1467.

RHOME RENTAL3/1.5/1 CP, fenced backyard, North-west ISD, quiet neighborhood, nosmoking, some pets OK. AvailableOct. 6. $895/month, $775/deposit.Owner/agent, (940)399-3900.

Mobile Homes

2 newer double wides, Aurora. 1with pool on acres. (940)969-6085.

4-BEDROOM, 3-BATH manufactured home on 27 acres,fenced 16x20 storage building. 15miles north of Decatur, off FM 51.$1,400/month. (817)988-7124.

Spaces & lots

SUNSET RV PARKCentrally located between Decatur,Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287.Full hook-ups, free laundry, freewireless internet. (940)845-2007.

Storage Buildings

A.VaughanMini Storage

5x10’s

10x10’s

10x15’s

10x20’s

1666 W. Hwy 114, Bridgeport

940-683-4200

Electronic Gates

EMPLOYMENT

Employment information

!!ATTENTION!!Advertising under this classifica-tion is normally not a bona fideopportunity. Typically, compa-nies advertising here offer infor-mation about potential employ-ment. Some are selling this infor-mation. We suggest that ourreaders thoroughly investigatethese advertisers before invest-ing any money.

Childcare

Day care employees needed. Highschool diploma or GED required.Apply in person, 1602 Halsell,Bridgeport.

Food service

Now hiring, Armadillo Grill, formerlyBucks BBQ on Highway 287, Deca-tur. All positions available. Hiringbonus for qualified cooks. For appli-cation, call (940)531-0960.

Need experienced meat cutter. Ap-ply at Diamond Supermarket,Bridgeport. (940)683-2300.

Taking applications for assistantmanager. Apply at Diamond Super-market, Bridgeport, TX.

Governor’s Ridge300 Devereaux St. • Decatur

940-627-1104

Apply in personor fax resume to

940-627-1159

Now HiringFT Experienced

Dietary Supervisor

& CookBenefits and

Advancement Available

Medical/Dental

Medicare CoordinatorRN/LVN

MDS, Billing, Computer

Skills

Mon-FriGood Salary

Company Benefi ts • EOE

AZLE MANOR

721 Dunaway Ln. • Azle

817-444-2536

Accepting Applicationsfor

RegisteredPharmacy TechFull-time/Benefits

Must be self-motivated, willing to work in fast paced environment.

800 A Medical Ctr. Dr.Decatur

940-627-5343

Home health agency seeks respon-sible caring adults to help with dailyliving tasks. Wise County openings.P l e a s e c o n t a c t B e t t y ,1(800)866-6705.

Here today... GONE tomorrow.

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• Trades • Work Wanted

EMPLOYMENT

Join our team...

DENTON STATE SCHOOLYou Can Make a Difference in People’s Lives

Now Hiring:RNs and LVNs

Chief Nurse ExecutiveNurse Educator

PhysicianMedical Director

Dentist

Associate PsychologistData Analyst

Direct Care (Mental Retardation Assistants)

CookMotor Vehicle Technician

Apply Online at:

www.careersatdads.com

Denton State School3980 State School Rd.Denton, TX 76202940-591-3364TTY 1-866-839-2727

Excellent BenefitsRetirement

Paid Sick LeavePaid Vacation

Up to 14 Holidays

EEO/ADA Employer

401(k), INSURANCE,401(k), INSURANCE,

HOLIDAY & VACATION PAYHOLIDAY & VACATION PAY

CDL Preferred

The Most Established Oilfield CompanyIn the Area is Looking for Experienced Drivers to Join our Professional Team

of Service Providers In Our Bridgeport, Weatherford & Cleburne Yards.

Class A CDL + Tanker endorsement requiredClean driving record

APPLY IN PERSON:

Bridgeport Tank Trucks

601 Hwy. 380 • Bridgeport, Texas

“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

Lonesome Dove Transports

Rapidly growing tank truck company is seekingExperienced Vacuum Truck Drivers

Day Positions Open Immediately• Must have Class A CDL + Tanker Endorsement

• Must be 25 years old + Good driving record• Starting Pay - Commensurate with experience • Night Shift Differential Pay

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits• 90 Day Merit Review

• Quarterly Merit and Attendance Awards Program• Safety Award Program

• Paid Vacation after one year

Call or apply in person at:

4566 N. US Hwy. 287, Alvord, TX

940-626-8248 or 888-800-0950

Join Our Team!Join Our Team!

We will pay for experience! Exp’d driver needed to deliver

fuels & lubes in Chico & surrounding areas. Must have

CDL w/Hazmat, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, clean driving

record. Will be delivering/unloading products & interacting

w/customers. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits.

Call 940-644-2348 if interested.

RJRJCleveland TruckingTruck drivers needed

Class A CDL, clean driving record,Must pass DOT drug screen.

Local Hauling - home every night.Paid weekly, Bonuses, Benefi ts.

940-389-8518

OIL & GASLooking for experienced paint crew, roustabouts, and pushers. Bonus for entire crew to crew leader.

Call 940-627-9411 or fax resume to 940-627-9511. Application available online. www.txmaxprod.com

BJW ConstructionBJW ConstructionRemodeling and Add-ons

817-253-1996

Crushed StoNeRoad Base • Location Rock • Screened Fill DirtRoad Base • Location Rock • Screened Fill Dirt

Best Prices & Product in Wise Co.Call Mike Farris -Call Mike Farris - 214-676-0717 • 940-627-3595214-676-0717 • 940-627-3595

BridgeportBridgeportIron & Metal Iron & Metal

3261 S. Hwy 101

940-683-2005940-683-2005

Roll off

containers

availableavailable

Top Prices Paid all Scrap!

For an exciting career

in private sector

corrections, consider

the industry leader.

CORRECTIONSCORPORATION OF AMERICA

is seeking applicants for the following positions at it’s Bridgeport

Pre-Parole Transfer Facility

Registered Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Correctional Officers

Excellent Benefits Package

Full-time:

Health, Dental and Vision Ins., Life Ins.

401(k) Retirement Plans • Stock Options

Personal & Sick Leave • Paid Holidays

Service/Employee recognition programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Apply in person at: Bridgeport Pre-Parole Transfer Facility,222 Lake Road, Bridgeport, TX 76426

940-683-2162

CCA is an equal opportunity employer

M/F/Vet/Dp

Miscellaneous

Free conversational Englishclasses. Call (940)627-1912.

Help wanted at Moonshine Liquors.Must be 21-years-old, presentable.Bilingual a plus. Call for application,(940)683-2838.

Help wanted. Equipment operationexperience and CDL; roustaboutcrew, 2 years experience and CDL.Apply at M.E. Read Construction,1280 W. Hwy. 114, Bridgeport,(940)683-4226 or fax resume to(940)683-0171.

Mature, self-motivated, outgoingperson, part-time/full-time. Nophone calls, apply in person only.Highway 287/FM 174, Bowie, topick up application.

Part-time farm help needed at ani-mal sanctuary near Forestburg. Pencleaning, tree cutting, lawn mainte-nance, general clean up and main-tenance. Must be reliable, seriousinquires only. (940)964-2318, leavemessage.

Production/maintenance helper.Manufacturing company, Decatur.Full-time Mon.-Fri., 8:30a.m.-5p.m.Must have TX driver’s license. Tele-phone: (817)489-3066.

Taking applications at SVP Prod-ucts. Must be able to do heavy lift-ing. 2510 N. Highway 287, Decatur.(940)626-1418.

WAREHOUSEKarl Klement Ford is seeking aShipping/Receiving clerk. Must bedependable with a great attitude,good driving record & able to passdrug screen. For considerationplease apply to Jodi Dusek, H.R.Manager at 605 N. Business High-way 28, Suite 102, Decatur.

Offi ce

TEXASCRAFT.COMOffice assistant. Phone/Internet,customer service , order processing,product packaging. Will train.Call (817)489-3066 or send resumeto P.O. Box 855, Rhome ,TX 76078.

RGA Homecare in Bridgeport is hir-ing a receptionist. Please apply inperson or mail resume to: 1411Chico Highway, Bridgeport, TX76426. (940)683-6370.

Full-time

Teller

Position

Available

1706 FM 51 South • Decatur

940-627-1553

A North Texas business is now hir-ing for a full-time entry-level officeposition. Must be proficient in Mi-crosoft Word. Must have excellentorganization and communicationskills. Must be able to multi-task,prioritize responsibilities and func-tion in a high volume environment.Salary based on education and ex-perience. Send a cover letter andresume to: P.O. Box 149, attentionOffice, Decatur, TX 76234.

Retail/Sales

Decatur Shell

Truck Stop & Restaurant

Now HiringManagement

Cashiers

Cooks

Apply in Person9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Clint

1306 E. Business 380Decatur

Diamond W Truckstop and DryCreek Store in Bridgeport, full-timecashiers needed. Apply in person.Serious applicants only. NODRUGS!

PARTS COUNTER POSITION Seeking individual with partscounter experience. Automotive oragriculture parts would be helpful.Must have some computer knowl-edge and work well in a fast pacedenvironment. Great benefit pack-age: 401k, insurance, paid holidays& more! Apply in person, Hender-shot Equipment Company, 1841 N.US Highway 287, Decatur, TX76234.

Trades

CHANEY TRUCKINGLooking for safe, dependable, ClassA CDL drivers with 1-year verifiableexperience. Peterbilt trucks, paidhealth insurance, matching 401k,vacation, home every night. Call1 (800)448-6323, Mon. -Fr i . ,8a.m.-5p.m.

Hard bander/inspector needed. Faxresume to (940)683-4518 or emailresume to [email protected].

Door frame & hardware installer.Must have general carpentry experi-ence and have own transportation.(817)980-1981.

Drivers needed for end dumps &vacuum trucks, local hauling, paidhourly. Call Marvin, (940)389-2579;(940)577-5847.

JM Materials, the rock company thatcares about you. Your experience isour gain and your opportunity.Home nights, 26% based on experi-ence. Insurance available, multiplebonus programs, holiday pay, vaca-tion and sick pay. Must have goodMVR, be 23-years-old and have aClass A CDL. We will train. Call forde ta i l s and appo in tment ,(940)427-2033.

Looking for truck drivers and farmlaborers for Alvord sod farm. CDLr e q u i r e d . C a l l K e n n y ,(817)253-2309.

LPG transporter needed. HaulingLPG gases to and from refineries inTexas and Oklahoma. Hazmat andtanker endorsements a must. Bene-fits paid. Must have 2 years verifi-able experience. Contact Mike Li-pham at (940)255-0957.

Now hiring welders for nightshift attank trailer manufacturing company.Please apply in person at 500Ran.dall St., Rhome, Texas(817)430-1472; Fax (817)636-2760.EOE.

Position open for experienced dozeroperator. Call (940)627-6622 formore details.

SERVICES

Childcare

Registered in-home child care pro-vider located in Rhome. Infants toPre-K. Please Call Angela(214)686-0342 for more details.

Business

LET’S TALK ABOUT the most personalized shopping ex-perience around: AVON. ContactBarbara Reed, ISR; (940)841-0521,(940)575-9217. Shop online: www.youravon.co//breed

REMODELING & HAUL OFFSNo job too big or small. 12-years ex-perience. Hammon Construction &Remodeling. Jason, (817)714-8918.

SRP DESIGNSProfessional painting service. Fauxfinish specialists, custom murals &much more. Free estimates. CallShannon, (940)808-6434.

Housecleaning

GENERAL COMMERCIALoffice cleaning “Your answer tocleaning.” Bonded. Double D Enter-prise. For free estimates, call(940)626-9558.

HEART FOR HOMESPrepare now for holiday season! Of-fice, house cleaning & organizing.References available, free esti-mates. Call Sharon, (940)389-8883.

SERVICES

• Childcare

• Adult/Elderly Care

• Business

• Housecleaning

• Let Me Fix It

• Miscellaneous

• Tutoring

www.wcmessenger.com


EMPLOYMENT

Charles Connour, License #7216 Pictures on web • ccauction.com

214-755-4785

Saturday, Sept 20 • 6 p.m.1 mile east of Boyd on Hwy. 114, or 4 miles west of Rhome on Hwy. 114

ANTIQUES, Qty. nice Antique Furniture, Collectibles, Glassware, Vaseline,

Limoges, Wedgewood, Barber Chair, Victorian Table, Wardrobes.

Auction Every Saturday, 6 p.m. We Take Consignments.

10% BP, Seating, Air Cond., Open 2 p.m., Good Food On Site.

AUCTION

ClearViewTree Service and Stump Removal

- Toll Free -

1-866-606-3224

• Tree Removal

• Stump Grinding

• Storm Damage Experts

• Chipper Service

• Bucket Truck

FREE ESTIMATES(Senior Citizen Discount)

Fully Insured

Wise and Cooke County

rrs TM

Most Credit Cards Accepted

Office: 940-627-3059Cell: 940-393-3964Fax: 940-626-4996

PO Box 1504Decatur, TX 76234

Pump Sales & ServiceComplete Water Well Drilling & Repair

Storage Tanks & Boosting Equipment & InstallationResidential, Municipal & Commercial

Emergency Service Availablewww.aandvwater.com

Lic. #2774AI

A&V WaterJohn & Mary Haynie

HOUSE CLEANINGAll types cleaning. Thorough, de-pendable. Also closet, drawer, cabi-net organization. Call for appoint-ment, (940)210-9222.

Let me fi x it

AIRWORKS BY SCOTTMobile home & residential AC &heating, repair, installation. 10% dis-count age 65 & older .TACLB017017E. (817)724-8680.

Tractor &Backhoe Service

SepticSystemsInstalled

Now offering Storm Shelters!

LEN ROY DONBUILDERS

A Father & Son BusinessRoy & Reyn

817-366-7990Mobile Direct

Also see our ad onhome improvement and

handyman services.

PERC CONSTRUCTIONWe do plumbing, electrical, remod-eling & construction. We do it rightthe first time. Free estimates.(940)808-6317.

SCHUH CONSTRUCTIONComplete quality home repair; res-toration, remodeling. Innovative de-sign for kitchens, bathrooms. ”Mo -bi le shop to your door.”(817)757-3557, Nate.

SILVER LAKES PLUMBINGServing Wise County & Bowie. If it’splumbing, we do it, and cheaper.Cell, (214)676-6106.

Miscellaneous

RememberRemember

For all your concrete needs!For all your concrete needs!

627-SLAB627-SLAB

Insist on QualityInsist on Quality

Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLABTy Kennedy 940-627-SLABFREE ESTIMATESFREE ESTIMATES

Concrete, Inc.Concrete, Inc.

ALUMINUM CANS70¢/lb. We buy copper, brass, alu-minum, insulated wire, long & shortiron. S&S Recycling, Bowie,(940)872-1998.

TRCC-INSPECTIONSCounties - Wise

Denton, Parker

Jack, Montague

& Cooke

Contact - Walt Wood

Ph. 940-433-2937Cell 817-228-7689

CONSTRUCTION

Remodeling - All Types

• Garage Conversions

• Drywall, Paint, Texturing

• Kitchens, Baths, Etc.

FREE ESTIMATES

940-210-8170

DH

BRICE JOHNSTON

PORTABLE WELDING

Boyd, Texas

Fence • Corrals • Horse ShedsCar Ports • Porches • Barns

Free Estimates

817-727-3165

Precision Tile& Construction

Custom Tile Work &All Type of Remodeling

Specializing InKitchens, Baths

Garage ConversionTape, Bed, Texture

Interior/Exterior Paint

Jeff Chandler817-897-8411

FREEESTIMATES

FARM ANDRANCH

Farm Equipment

2005 NEW HOLLAND TN60tractor with loader & bale spike. 380hours. $18,500. Call (254)842-9094,Rhome.

OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERSNew & used. Water tight & rodentproof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122.

Fencing

CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCINGBarbed wire, horse & goat. Newfence & repairs. Steve, cell,( 8 1 7 ) 3 6 0 - 6 3 8 5 ; h o m e ,(940)626-4660.

DONE RIGHT FENCINGAll types fencing: Ranch, residential,industrial. Custom carports, metalb u i l d i n g s . ( 9 4 0 ) 8 7 2 - 5 5 6 3 ,(940)531-1901.

FARM & RANCH FENCINGPipe & cable, non-climb, barbedwire entrances, solar gate opera-tors, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505.

Lawn and garden

LONE OAK LANDSCAPINGPersonalized landscape plans,20-years experience. Plants fur-nished, you plant or we plant. Sod,tree work, decks/patios/walls.(940)389-1778.

TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED36 years in business, insured.(817)444-0861, Teater.

Livestock

AQHA WEANLINGS& yearlings. Champion bloodlines.$300 & up. (940)427-3223 or(817)368-2881.

ATTENTION HORSE OWNERSReduce your feed bill. Will removeor possibly buy unwanted horses.(817)360-7617 or (940)627-6904.

BUY & SELL & TRADEAll classes of horses. All ridinghorses sold, 72 hour unconditionalguaran tee . (940)224-1470 ,(940)644-5956.

C BAR M TACKAND FEED STORE

143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Ridinghorses and colts for sale. View pic-tu res a t www.cbarm.ne t .Cash/checks/credit cards. Buy/tradefor your livestock or saddles.(817)929-3612.

LLAMASweanlings (6-months-old), adults,bred females, guardians & pet qual-ity. We provide training & supportfor new owners. (940)433-5897.

PAINT MAREwith 5-month-old filly, $600. Ameri-can Quarter Horse, 6-year-old,greenbroke gelding, $500.(940)577-2392 or (940)735-1105.

REGISTERED ALPACASTexas ag exemption, kid friendly,minimal fencing, acreage and shel-ter. (214)505-0754,www.patrickspastures.com

Livestock care/training

HORSESHOEING & TRIMTexas certified farrier. Office,(940)644-5140; cell, (940)399-6981.

SADDLESTwo kid’s riding saddles. Three14”-16” roping/riding saddles. Allused, in good condition. For infor-mation, call (940)297-5887,(940)393-3056.

Miscellaneous

BOBCAT WORK All types dirt work, drainage, level-ing, land clearing, gravel, driveways,tractor mowing, tilling, etc. Jeff Case(817)565-5444, (817)929-9805

Mowing

ANY SIZE ACREAGE MOWEDMost acreage $22/acre. All newequ ipment used. Tommy,(940)482-6578.

Klean KutLawn Care

Mowing • Edging • TrimmingCommercial or Residential

Brush Hog MowingInsured

Kenny MoranCell 817-247-9965

Office 940-433-5470

Hunting

FISHING TACKLEGarcia & BassPro bait casting reels.Zebco spin casting. Rods to match& more. (940)427-8584.

Pasture and feed

2007 COW HAY5x5 Sudan bales, $20/bale. 18month old registered Simmentalbull. (940)389-0905.

CHRISTIAN COWBOY HAYFertilized coastal, 4x5 round bales,$30-$45. Delivery available. Squarebales available also. (940)626-4627,(707)771-9729, cell.

COASTAL HORSE HAY

2008 square bales in barn, fertilized,no weeds. No minimum. BetweenAlvord/Decatur. Delivery available.(817)991-7625, (940)627-2813..

COW/GOAT HAY2007 square bales, shed stored, nominimum, you load. Boyd. $3/bale.(940)433-2335.

GOOD COASTAL HAYsquare bales, cutting Thur., Sept. 4.$4/bale. Call (940)389-2773.

THIS YEAR’S COASTAL$60. Weed free & fertilized. Deliveryavailable. (254)631-4475.

PETS

Pets

!!ATTENTION!!We suggest that our readers thor-oughly investigate any advertiserbefore investing any money.

ADORABLE GREAT PYRENEESpuppies. Large, loyal, beautifulbreed. 5 females, 2 males. 1stshots/wormed. Ready Sept. 14.$125/each. (940)389-8534.

AKC registered Boxer puppies, 1stshots, wormed, 8-weeks-old.$325/each. Russ, (214)724-6103.

Kittens, free to good home. Males:black with white, gray tabby, whitewith gray. Females: black and white,2 gray tabbies, white with calico.(817)235-8115.

YELLOW LAB PUPPIESfor sale. AKC registered. Shots upto date. $150/each. (940)366-4151.

Pets lost and found

Has your neighbor found a newdog? Black and white Boston Ter-rier, female, 4 years old, missingsince 9/4 or 9/5 from Hwy. 101 N.,Chico. (1 1/2 miles north of Chico).Please call Chuck, (940)389-1823.

MERCHANDISEFOR SALE

Garage sales

!!ATTENTION!!Garage sale ads must be called inBEFORE 11a.m. Tuesday to run inthe Thursday edition. If you wantyour garage sale ad in All AroundWise also, it MUST be called in be-fore 11a.m. Friday THE WEEK BE-FORE the sale. We do not run ga-rage sales the weekend before thesale.

Decatur, 1946 FM 2264 (3 milessouth, 3.5 miles east), Sat., Sept.20, 8a.m.-3p.m. Baby items, furni-ture, tools, TVs, computer,men’s/women’s clothing, movies &many miscellaneous items.

Decatur, Citywide garage sale, Sat.,Sept. 20. Individual and neighbor-hood sales. Sidewalk sales at busi-nesses city wide. Maps availableWed., Sept 17. Contact Frieda Han-ley, (940)627-2741.

Decatur, Wise County Sheriff’s De-partment parking lot, Sat., Sept. 20,8a.m. Helen’s Angel’s yard sale,benefiting 3-day breast cancer walk.

Decatur: City-wide garage sale. Sat-urday, Sept. 20. Individual andneighborhood sales. Sidewalk salesat businesses city-wide. Maps avail-able Sept. 17. Contact: Frieda Han-ley, (940)627-6158.

Miscellaneous

2002, 500-GALLON propane tank. 100 gallons propaneincluded. $700. (817)489-3728,(682)429-2039.

FRESH FROZEN ORGANICpurple hulled peas. $5/quart.(817)891-0978, or (940)433-3966.

PIPE/ROD5,500 feet of 2 3/8” pipe, tested at5,000 lbs., $3/foot. 5,500 feet of 5/8”rod, $7.75/rod. (940)566-5307.

USED I-BEAMS2 3/8” pipe, $1.40/foot, 25’ long. 4”pipe, $4.70/foot, 45’ long.(940)566-5307.

WHEELCHAIR LIFTSRamps, repairs and scooter rentals.New & used portable scooters. CallMatt Sadberry, MedCare Solutions.(940)575-9261.

Musical

PIANOEarly 1900’s, oak, upright piano.$300. (940)626-2296.

TRANSPORTATION

Boats

1994 TRACKER BASS BUGGY18 foot w/trailer, live-well, canopy,rear entry, 60 HP Mercury outboard,clear title, fish finder, pontoon.$4,500. Call for more details,( 9 4 0 ) 6 8 3 - 3 9 9 6 . S h o w n8a.m.-3-p.m., Mon.-Fri.

1984 GLASTRON16 foot fish & ski, 115 Mercury, tilt &trim, great condition, lake ready.$2 ,600 . (940)210-9041 ,(940)395-0338.

Cars

2001 MUSTANGV-6, 5-speed, red, excellent condi-tion. 79,600 miles. Original owner.$5,500. (940)389-3268.

1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORAloaded, bad motor, $2,500/OBO.1977 Ford pickup, $1,700/firm.(940)393-9620.

I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARSas well as your good used cars.Arvin, (817)925-8768.

1965 FORD GALAXY 500convertible with AC, 61,681 miles,clear title, 2-door, red, glass pack,352 engine, 4-barrel, 8-cylinder, norust. $9,800. Call for more details,( 9 4 0 ) 6 8 3 - 3 9 9 6 . S h o w n8a.m.-3-p.m., Mon.-Fri.

1979 Corvette. New motor & trans-mission, 1-owner. Runs & drives.Great project car. (940)389-8917.

2001 HONDA CIVIC EXV e r y g o o d c o n d i t i o n .(940)627-1977.

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Recreational vehicles

2004 COMPASS 5TH WHEELtravel trailer, 35 foot with 3 slides.Fully loaded. Call (817)483-5162 or(940)627-3870.

2005 TTR 90 YAMAHAElectric start. Like new, great condi-tion. $1,000. (817)360-9327.

2006 KEYSTONE HORNET30 foot travel trailer, like new condi-tion, w/large slide & awning. Bookvalue over $25,000; sell for$20,000. (940)969-2131.

FLAT TRACKMOTORCYCLE RACES

Boyd Raceway, Sat., Sept. 27,2008, 7:30p.m. Adults, $10; kids,$5. (940)433-5587.

GOLF CARTClub Car, electric, with windshield,winter cover, ball washer, etc. Veryclean. (940)389-4313.

Pickups/Vans/SUVs

1998 FORD F150 XLTdark blue, regular cab, 98,561miles, 4 new tires, hard bedcover,good condition. $4,995/OBO.(214)543-4470.

2002 DODGE DIESELpickup, SWB, 3/4 ton, 6-cylinder,crew cab, 18 MPG, 240k miles.$5,500. (940)627-2078.

FOR SALE1988 pickup, 305, automatic,$3,500/OBO. 1999 Pontiac GrandAm, V-6, automatic, $4,500/OBO.1984 Kenworth dump truck, 425Cat, 13-speed, $16,500/OBO. 2004Ford pickup, 250 diesel, 3/4 ton, 6.0motor, automatic, new tires,$14,500/OBO. (940)393-0860.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

• Appliances

• Clothing/Jewelry

• Furniture

• Garage Sales

• Firewood

• Miscellaneous

• Auctions

TRANSPORTATION

• Boats

• Cars

• Recreational Vehicles

• Trucks

• Accessories

• Trailers

• Wanted to Buy

PETS

• Pets

• Pets Lost & Found

• Pet Care/Training

• Pet Stud Services

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


SERVICES FARM AND RANCHMERCHANDISE

FOR SALETRANSPORTATION


WEATHER

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UV INDEX

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

8-10 Very High 11+ Extreme

SUN & MOON

LAKE STAGES

RIVER LEVELS

NATIONAL OUTLOOK

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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.

Daily Highest Forecast

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The Sun Rise Set

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Temperature

Precipitation (in inches)

West Fork of the Trinity

Big Sandy Creek

Lake Full Pool Elevation Change

River Flood stage Level Change

WEEKLY ALMANAC

TUESDAY

Sunny

82° 54°

FRIDAY

Partial sunshine

85° 60°

SATURDAY

Sunshine

86° 61°

SUNDAY

Times of clouds and

sun

87° 61°

MONDAY

Sunny to partly

cloudy

88° 61°

WEDNESDAY

A full day of

sunshine

84° 55°

THURSDAY

Pleasant with

brilliant sunshine

83° 59°

Last New First Full

Sep 22 Sep 29 Oct 7 Oct 14

Denton through Sunday, September 14

Total for the week 1.19”

Total for the month 1.19”

Total for the year 23.62”

Normal for the month 1.33”

Normal for the year 25.53”

Last week’s high/low 91°/61°

Normal high/low 87°/67°

Average temperature 77.6°

Normal average temperature 77.0°

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

Possum King L. 1000 996.85 -0.01

L. Bridgeport 836 831.75 +0.08

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Tuesday 8:10 p.m. 8:32 a.m.

Wednesday 8:43 p.m. 9:39 a.m.

Thursday 9:22 p.m. 10:49 a.m.

Friday 10:08 p.m. 12:00 p.m.

Saturday 11:02 p.m. 1:11 p.m.

Sunday none 2:17 p.m.

Monday 12:04 a.m. 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday 7:15 a.m. 7:35 p.m.

Wednesday 7:15 a.m. 7:34 p.m.

Thursday 7:16 a.m. 7:32 p.m.

Friday 7:17 a.m. 7:31 p.m.

Saturday 7:17 a.m. 7:29 p.m.

Sunday 7:18 a.m. 7:28 p.m.

Monday 7:19 a.m. 7:27 p.m.

Jacksboro 20 6.06 -0.90

near Boyd 16 5.14 -1.14

Bridgeport 12 2.92 -0.11

Shown is Tuesday’s weather. Shown is Tuesday’s weather.

Temperatures are Tuesday’s highs and Temperatures are Tuesday’s highs and

Tuesday night’s lows.Tuesday night’s lows.

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Mixed Beverage

Gross Receipts Tax

Out On A Limb — Azle; June: $1,411

Double KK Bar-B-Que — Boyd; July: $1,797

Barbara’s Yellow Rose Cafe — Bridgeport; June: $49

Bridgeport Country Club Inc. — Bridgeport; June:

$2,090

Red’s Take 5 Bar & Grill — Bridgeport; June: $586

Armondos Private Club — Decatur; June: $481

Cow Camp Steakhouse — Decatur; June: $458; July:

$445

Decatur Civic Center — Decatur; July: $246

Decatur Golf Private Club — Decatur; July: $431

Frilly’s — Decatur; June: $8,138

Ruben’s Ballroom — Decatur; June: $303; July: $679

Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes — Decatur; June: $451; July:

$450

Verona Pizza Italian Restuarant — Decatur; June:

$102

Garrett Creek Ranch — Paradise; June: $1,028

Runaway Bay Private Club — Runaway Bay; March:

$2,476; April: $2,036; May: $2,427

Hotel Occupany Tax

(Number of Rooms)

Total Room Receipts

June

Best Western Decatur Inn — Decatur; (46); $78,465

Comfort Inn — Decatur; (40); $74,174

Days Inn & Suites — Decatur; (75); $94,247

Deluxe Inn Express — Decatur; (22); $11,484

Garrett Creek Ranch — Paradise; (50); $162,794

MD Resort — Aurora; (12); $43,138

Ramada Limited — Decatur; (50); $141,753

Super 8 — Decatur; (56); $79,225

Sales Tax Permits

Buddy Schrader Home Remodel, Repair & Insulation

— Boyd; Taxpayer: Harold E. Schrader Jr.; First taxable

date: 1-1-08; Residential remodeler

Highview Rebuilders — Boyd; Taxpayer: Highview

Rebuilders, Inc.; First taxable date; 7-1-08; Automotive

parts and accessories

All Around Rig Service — New Fairview; Taxpayer:

Sarah E. Pfi rman; First taxable date: 3-1-08; Crude petro-

leum and natural gas expansion

Wise Pump Rebuilders — Alvord; Taxpayer: Robert Lee

Lodes; First taxable date: 8-1-08; Commercial and indus-

trial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance

Fancy Feet and Diaper Dandies — Decatur; Taxpayer:

Carla Jean Hartley; First taxable date: 8-1-08; Family

clothing store

Greenwood Grocery & Grill — Greenwood; Taxpayer:

Connie S. Pruett; First taxable date: 9-17-07; Gas station

with convenience store

Valley View Station — Valley View; Taxpayer: William

A. Parker and Charles A. Byrd, Chico; First taxable date:

9-1-08; Gas station with convenience store

Gala’s Good Times — Bridgeport; Taxpayer: Gala’s

Hospitality, Inc.; First taxable date: 9-1-08; Drinking

place

Gala’s Good Times — Bridgeport; Taxpayer: Gala J.

Woolsey; First taxable date: 8-10-08; Specialty food

store

Jam Promotions — Bridgeport; Taxpayer: Melvin A.

Williams; First taxable date: 8-1-08; Clothing store

RTY Flooring Center — Bridgeport; Taxpayer: Ricardo

Rivera; First taxable date: 4-1-06; Tile and terrazo con-

tractor

Texas Lunchbox — Bridgeport; Taxpayer: Mary Joanna

Holley; First taxable date: 7-31-08; Mobile food service

Deb’s Sew Darn Cute — Chico; Taxpayer: Deborah Al-

thiea Gaston; First taxable date: 8-1-08; Direct selling

Sew-N-Sews — Chico; Taxpayer: Phillis B. Parsons;

First taxable date: 7-31-08; Household textile product

mill

Creative Custom — Boyd; Taxpayer: Jason Levi Low-

ery; First taxable date: 9-12-06; Motor vehicle supplies

and new parts wholesaler

On Duty Tree Service — Paradise; Taxpayer: Jeremy

Sha Clayton; First taxable date: 7-1-08; Landscaping ser-

vice

Rodriguez Enterprises LLC — Bridgeport; Taxpayer:

Rodriguez Enterprises, LLC; First taxable date: 8-15-08;

Women’s clothing store

Avant Cleaning Services — Azle; Taxpayer: Kerry and

Rose Avant; First taxable date: 8-1-08; Janitorial ser-

vices

Carmichael Trailers Inc. — Boyd; Taxpayer: Carmichael

Trailers Inc.; First taxable date: 1-1-08; Automotive glass

replacement

Fuel Cell Tubes, LLC — Boyd; Taxpayer: Fuel Cell

Tubes, LLC; First taxable date: 7-23-08; Electrical equip-

ment and component manufacturing

Portraits by Po — Paradise; Taxpayer: Amanda Dianne

Mayberry; First taxable date: 5-14-08; Photography stu-

dio

Franchise

Tax Permits

Tommy Frantom, Inc. — Alvord; Taxpayer: Tommy Fran-

tom; First taxable date: 8-14-08

Morgan Shelby Motor Co., LLC — Boyd; Taxpayer: Wil-

liam J. Skiles; First taxable date: 8-15-08

J&E Cannon Enterprises, L.P. — Decatur; Taxpayer:

Jack Cannon; First taxable date: 8-15-08

J/E Cannon, LLC — Decatur; Taxpayer: Jack Cannon;

First taxable date: 8-15-08

Flusche Auto Repair Company — Decatur; Taxpayer:

Phillip K. Flusche; First taxable date: 8-21-08

Superior Supply, Inc. — Bridgeport; Taxpayer: Christo-

pher Johnson; First taxable date: 8-21-08

MWS Construction Services, Inc. — Bridgeport; Tax-

payer: Fred H. Ray III; First taxable date: 7-28-08

Texas Trikes, Inc. — Decatur; Taxpayer: Ronald D.

Walker; First taxable date: 8-8-08

Danny Strafford Trucking Inc. — Bridgeport; Taxpayer:

Fred H. Ray III; First taxable date: 8-11-08

Zion Estates Road and Homeowners Association

— Rhome; Taxpayer: Ellen Oliver; First taxable date: 7-

22-08

M2K Land Services LLC — Bridgeport; Taxpayer: Fred

H. Ray III; First taxable date: 7-21-08

Blue Haze Enterprises, Inc. — Alvord; Taxpayer: Cheri-

lyn Roane; First taxable date: 7-22-08

USA Blue Cat Inc. — Decatur; Taxpayer: Randy All-

good; First taxable date: 7-25-08

Stoney Meadow Holdings, LLC — Chico; Taxpayer:

Gavin Saldivar; First taxable date: 7-24-08

MWS Construction Services, Inc. — Bridgeport; Tax-

payer: Fred H. Ray III; First taxable date: 7-28-08

ECS Royalties, Inc. — Decatur; Taxpayer: Cary Cow-

drey; First taxable date: 7-28-08

NTW Monorail Inc. — Alvord; Taxpayer: Kyle Allison;

First taxable date: 7-30-08

UBMC of Texas, Inc. — Chico; Taxpayer: William T.

Reed; First taxable date: 7-30-08

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Decatur, TX

Permit No. 88

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER

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Messenger photo by Joe Duty

STAYING OCCUPIED — Channel Scott (middle), a volunteer at the evacuee shelter in Newark, plays games with Logan and Chase Blanton Saturday morning. The

Blanton’s were displaced from their homes in Rockport by Hurricane Ike. They arrived Friday morning and left Saturday just after lunch. They werethe only family

that showed up at the Newark shelter.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional title and real estate We are dedicated to providing exceptional title and real estate

closing services to realtors, lenders, builders and to the public.closing services to realtors, lenders, builders and to the public.

Guardian Title Company is under new ownership!Guardian Title Company has been a part of Wise County since 1974 and provides title closing services for Realtors, Lenders, Builders, Attorneys and the Public. For years, the company called the downtown Decatur area home and after a short stint in another location have moved back to their previous location at 200 S. Trin-ity Street in Decatur. “We feel like we belong downtown and have come home” said Shanna.

The move came with new owners, with familiar faces. Jerrod Mowery and his wife, Shanna Mowery have teamed up with Phil Adams as the new owners. Shanna has been an employee of Guardian Title for over 11 years and Jerrod is the Texas Sales Manager for Complete Production Services and has worked in the oil and gas industry for 15 years. They have two daughters, Lauren 16 and Nikki 13. Both play volleyball, basketball and softball for the Bridgeport Sissies and Lauren is also in the Bridgeport Band. Shanna is the daughter of Bill Parker and Sherry Parker – Lemon, County Clerk. Jerrod is the son of the late Joe Lynn Mowery and Darla Bowyer. Phil Adams has been in the title industry for many years and has owned several title compa-nies. He currently owns Chapin Title Company in Sherman and W.W. Howeth Title Company in Gainesville.

All of the employees at Guardian Title Company have been a part of the company for years and have come to call themselves a family rather than co-workers. Family is an important word at Guardian Title. We feel we are all part of one large family and we treat our customers like we would our own family. We know we are helping with possibly one of the largest investments of their lives and want them to feel comfortable and secure in the decisions that they have made.

Shanna said, “ I have always loved being a part of Guardian Title and the close-knit family ties that it keeps.We are looking forward to growing with the community as it grows.”

We have a knowledgeable and experienced staff that consists of:Shanna Mowery: Owner/President, over 11 years at Guardian Title with 15 years experienceSherilyn Price: Escrow Offi cer/Abstractor, 12 years at Guardian Title with 24 years experienceCandi Arrington: Abstractor/Marketing, 3 years at Guardian Title with 8 years experienceMelissa Read: Offi ce Coordinator, 6 years at Guardian TitleSheree Gibbs: Plant Maintenance, 7 years at Guardian TitleEva Read: Personnel/Accounting, 11 years at Guardian Title

Familiar faces, convenient locations, and new owners... continuing to offer excellent customer service, quality title work, and fast and easy closings.

200 S. Trinity • Decatur • 940-627-5888

Left to Right: Candi Arrington, Melissa Read, Sheree Gibbs, Sherilyn

Price, Eva Read. Seated: Jerrod and Shanna Mowery

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All Around Wise September 18, 2008