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IN NEWS...
■ Simply people
feature: Robbie
Watson, The Dairy
Farmer
■ Well fees: Civic
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burden?
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VOLUME 130 - NO. 52 SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2009 DECATUR, TEXAS 24 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢
WISE COUNTY
MILKING TIME — Robbie Watson, with her dog Rainbow, calls the cows to the barn for milking. She and her husband, Mike, own On the Go Farms
west of Decatur. Below, Watson inspects a weigh jar in the milk barn. To view a multimedia presentation of The Dairy Farmer featuring audio and
more photos, as well as other presentations in the Simply People series, visit www.wcmessenger.com/simplypeople.
the
dairy
farmer
Robbie Watson As a young girl, Robbie Watson of De-
catur trailed after her dad around the
Robbie ran to her daddy in despair.
“Don’t ever believe that,” Bert Pipes
family’s dairy. She preferred the compa- told his little girl. “You can do anything
carries on ny of cows to the confines of the house you want to do.”
and spent her days just one step behind Robbie said that’s the reason she’s
tradition her dad, learning the finer points of the
dairy business.
in the dairy industry now. She and her
husband, Mike, own On the Go Farms,
despite new On a day like most others, her cous-
ins, who were all boys, taunted her say-
the dairy that once belonged to her par-
ents, the late Bert and Noma Pipes.
challenges ing that she couldn’t go because she was
a girl.
“All it takes now is for someone to tell
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few days. If it was a glanc- I water it for an hour every leaves are yellow, brown or
ing blow, odds are good that five days. I took leaves back crisp in spite of my repeated
the boungainvillea will re- to the nursery, and they ex- sprayings. After reading, I
bound. tended the warranty. It is really thought these would
not improving. Thoughts? be better plants. I wish I
Dear Neil: This may not You didn’t say whether hadn’t planted them. Can
By NEIL SPERRY have anything to do with the tree was grown and you offer any help?
it, but three years ago, we sold in a container, or if it Scale and spider mites
Dear Neil: There are sev- started overseeding our was dug and balled-and- certainly can hit a wide
eral unusual plants that I lawn with ryegrass, and burlapped. My guess, for a variety of plants, roses
have seen written up in the since then, our St. Augus- tree that’s that tall and that included, but they’re not
newspaper and in maga- tine hasn’t been the same. you describe as a “sapling,” common pests with Knock-
zines. How can I find sourc- The attached photo shows it is that it was dug out of a outs. It won’t make you feel
es for them? as it looks now. What might nursery or from a hillside any better to hear this, but
Ask at better nurseries, be causing the problem? in nature. When trees are the reason Knockouts are
specifically, independent Overseeding seldom dug, many roots are lost in so widely planted and so
retail garden centers that causes any problems, since the process. It’s good that highly regarded is the fact
seem to feature those cat- the rye dies away when they extended your war- that they’re virtually pest-
egories of plants. Many temperatures head into the ranty. You may need it. If free. At least, that’s usually
times, they may be able to 90s. St. Augustine and ber- you have to replace it, look the case. Be sure all other
order them for you, partic- mudagrass both start grow- for a nice 10- or 20-gallon, elements in their culture
ularly if it’s a tree or shrub. ing about that same time, container-grown bur oak. are perfect (full sun, loose
If it’s an unusual perennial so they grow to fill in the They establish and start and highly organic plant-
such as a rare cactus, day- voids. The one exception growing so much more rap- ing soil, good drainage, am-
lily, daffodil, iris or mum, to that, which does seem idly than dug trees. ple moisture and regular
there will be a chapter of to come into effect in your feeding). If there is noth-
that plant’s national so- lawn, is when there is a Dear Neil: Is there any ing there that you need to
ciety in most large Texas good bit of shade involved, way to keep cedar elm root change, take photos and
cities. Their members of-
ten collect them and offer
and when it’s St. Augustine
that is being overseeded.
saplings from coming up in
the cracks in my pavers? I
plant samples to a consult-
ing rosarian or to a Master
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them for sale during so- In that specific case, the am redoing the pavers, and Certified Nursery Profes- TO BREAST CANCER
ciety fundraisers. Finally, rye sometimes doesn’t die I have cut the roots back a sional at a member nursery Declining breast cancer rates have been tied to millions of women
Web searches usually pull away quite quickly enough, foot below the surface. of the Texas Nursery and quitting hormone therapy and fewer newly menopausal women starting
up matches. Use the plant’s and the St. Augustine is set It should be fairly sim- Landscape Association. it. Now, a new study indicates the link between hormone replacement
scientific name for the best back accordingly. It must ple. Dig a trench along the ! therapy and breast cancer. According to new analysis of a large federal
study, taking menopause hormones for five years doubles a woman’s
and quickest matches. have four or more hours of edge of the paved area and Have a question you’d
risk for developing breast cancer. The study notes that even women who
direct sunshine daily if it’s install a root barrier such like Neil to consider? Mail
took estrogen and progestin pills for only two years still had an elevated
Dear Neil: Will a weed- just going to hold its own, as heavy vinyl pond liner it to him in care of the Wise risk for developing breast cancer. If there is any good news to report
killer damage a bougainvil- six to eight hours if you ex- to keep the roots from the County Messenger, P.O. Box from the study, it is that researchers found that women who stopped
lea? A lawn service we use pect it to grow and cover. mother tree from spreading 149, Decatur, TX 76234 or taking menopause hormones saw their cancer risk drop to a normal level
sprayed our grass very re- Your photo shows shade, beneath the paved section. e-mail him at mailbag@ roughly two years after quitting.
cently, and I’m afraid some at least at the time the pic- sperrygardens.com. Neil re-
of the weedkiller (we do not ture was taken. Those fac- Dear Neil: I am very dis- grets that he cannot reply to Our practice provides women with compassionate and sensitive health
know what type) might have tors seem to add up to de- appointed in my Knockout questions individually. care. We realize that women are concerned with health issues that will
drifted onto the vine. clining turf. roses. I planted them four impact their lives. From adolescence to retirement, there are many aspects
of a woman’s changing needs that will affect their quality of life. To schedule
By the time this goes years ago. For two years,
an appointment, call WISE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY P.A at
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940-626-8008. The office is conveniently located at 1713 South FM 51,
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Wise Co. Extension Agent plenty of it and it is clean. from burning. If you have
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As the summer heat sky have summer pigs for jack- to let them be out during
rockets into the triple dig- pots or Dallas make sure the day if they have enough
its, the need for concerns that you keep them very shade to get out of the sun,
for your livestock cool. Pigs will tend but remember that they
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EDUCATION BRIEFS
Guia graduates Arnold accepted
to academy
Rachael Guia, daughter of Antonio and
Lupe Guia of Decatur, graduated from the Mackenzie Elizabeth Arnold of Alvord has
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SAVVY SENIOR
By JIM MILLER that if you’re strapped for 66. You’re still working and ssa.gov/retire2/withdrawal. to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box
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I know that the size of a your mid-70s, you’re better earnings record until you’re Having children under Jim Miller is a contributor
person’s Social Security re- off collecting early benefits. 70. Your wife can collect full age 19 who are still in high to the NBC Today show and
tirement benefit is based on See www.ssa.gov/estimator benefits based on her work school can also boost your author of “The Savvy Senior”
how much they earn over to calculate your benefits at record – and you can collect benefits. Each dependent book.
their lifetime. But beyond different retirement ages. a spousal benefit which is child is entitled to benefits
earning a higher paycheck, Strategies for couples half of what she gets. Then, worth up to half of what
which isn’t likely for me, is In addition to delaying once you reach 70, you stop you’re collecting. And if any
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boost my future Social Secu- egies that can help married and switch to your own ben- your spouse can also qualify STEVEN M. WILLIAMS
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yet to age 70, can make a your wife’s survivor benefit. benefits you invested. For
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By GARY CLAYTON planned a program samples for par- as animals are leaving their
Wise Co. Extension Agent to assist area sheep ticipating ranchers. bedding area. Collect eight
and goat breeders Each participant to 10 warm, moist pellets
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tions in 2009 have proven to day, July 21, 2009, CLAYTON formance. Fecal en to 10 days after the flock • Bridges • Implants
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proved and other available tension sheep and goat spe- the rectum or picked up off 21st adjourns, ranchers sm & Dental Services SM
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• 4” Herbs $1.25
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Lots yard, covered porch. (940)575-4891.
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Condos/town homes 3/4 ACE WOODED LOT
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For sale in Runaway Bay. Private
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Great building sites. Mix of open
1450 FM 51 S. “Timeless Elegance”
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Decatur: 209 S. State, 3-bedroom, C&M RENTAL
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(940)389-6515.
Lot for sale on Port-O-Call at Lake
Decatur No pets allowed. Karl Klement Prop-
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Homes (formerly First Financial Bank) (940)627-6362. Customers
Bridgeport. $3,950, terms available www.klementproperties.com. 25% OFF
940-627-4584
WAC. Best to call evenings, 200 Cyndilu Lane, 3/2/2
$1,600/month, $300/deposit 1st month’s rent
BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE (940)964-2495.
303 N. Miller, 3/2
New 4-bedroom, 2-bath, ranchette. $1,190/month, $300/deposit Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Horses welcome, acres. $122/down, Mobile Homes
$713/month. Hurry, (214)707-4769. Mobile Homes 5,000 SQUARE FOOT
205 W. Ash, 3/2/2
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Commercial insulated, building. Of-
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CHARMING 3/2 Free mobile home, 12x40. Must be fices & warehouse.$2,500/month. 817-825-4647 Nice 4-bedroom, 3-bath double wide
home in Lake Bridgeport. Recently moved. Chain saw to remove trees FM 51 North, Decatur. Cannon on 1.5 acres with 2-car garage &
updated throughout. Priced below required. Trailer needs tires. Hunt- Property Managment. horse facilities. Laminate flooring
ing lease prospect. (940)627-2495. 3/2 brick, Rhome area. Ask for Beki, EMPLOYMENT
market for quick sale. Broker, (940)368-1811. throughout with 2 living areas &
(817)636-2555.
(940)389-6515. K&P Homes, Inc. 20 used homes, study. No inside pets. Available July
• Business Opportunity
all refurbished. Financing available. Bridgeport, 16th Street, approxi- 2. $1,275/month, $1,000/deposit.
EMPLOYM
4/2/2 brick home on 5-acres, fenced • Employment Information
FOR SALE BY OWNER Springtown, TX. (817)677-3446. mately 1,100 square feet, commer- (940)577-4484. • Adult/Elderly Care
cial, retail or office space for lease. yard, horse shed, storage. No
Beautiful country living in Forest- • Childcare
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burg. 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on • Food Service • Medical/
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15 acres (coastal) with horse and LARGE MOBILE HOME LOT
hay barn, hot tub room, shop and 4 state. Licensed, bonded, insured. • Office • Retail/Sales
Repos. Free estimates. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY for rent, Chico, TX. $100/month. • Trades • Work Wanted
bay carport, extra large barn with BEAUTIFUL 3/2/2 (940)683-3525 or (940)210-2558.
(940)683-5547. RBI #36191. Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000
1/2 bath and lots of extras. Priced to Available July 1. Super neighbor-
square feet for lease.
sell. $170,000. Call (940)964-2670 RUNAWAY BAY hood, brick, fireplace, great floor
or (940)393-1341. 2001, 3/2 Palm Harbor home, 24x30
(940)627-2510.
plan, fenced yard. $1,050/month, Employment information
metal shop with slab & electric. $1,050/deposit. (817)320-7065, Mobile home for rent, Newark.
FOR LEASE IN DECATUR (817)320-7065 $550/month, $250/deposit, last
FSBO 4/2/2 Beautiful lot, horses welcome.
Large office, $750/month. Small of- month’s rent to be worked out. !!ATTENTION!!
Leslie Hughes home on 4 very se- $62,000. (940)872-0582.
fice, $375/month. First and last (817)313-3816, (940)594-4313. Advertising under this classifica-
cluded acres in Paradise ISD DECATUR tion is normally not a bona fide
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. month’s rent in advance.
$249,900. Serious inquiries email: 1-bedroom, 1-bath. opportunity. Typically, compa-
Best deal on moving, set up & trim (940)627-2638. Owner/broker.
snbruner@ymail.com. New Fairview, Bridgeport & Boyd nies advertising here offer infor-
outs. Bonded, licensed & insured.
3-bedroom, 2-bath. SECLUDED LIVING mation about potential employ-
(940)433-3117.
Cannon Property Management. in Newark, 2/2 mobile home on 5
FSBO, 3/2 Condos, town homes (940)368-1811. acres with running creek.
ment. Some are selling this infor-
brick home, built-in 2003, nice RENTALS mation. We suggest that our
sub-division, Alvord schools. $800/month, $800/deposit. 1-year readers thoroughly investigate
$128,500. (940)393-8969. 1-bedroom condo w/pool access, Decatur, large 2-bedroom, 1-bath, lease. (940)389-8883. these advertisers before invest-
• Apartments • Business Runaway Bay. Contact Doug,
Property • Condos/Town CH/A. $650/month, $300/deposit. ing any money.
RENTA Homes • Duplex Housing (817)964-2792; or Kristy, References required.
FSBO, BRIDGEPORT • Homes • Mobile Homes • (940)210-1673
1730 Boston Ave., beautiful 3/2/2 Rooms • Roommate Wanted
(940)627-1063. Spaces & lots
brick. Approximately 1,800 square • Spaces & Lots • For Lease • Adult/Elderly Care
Wanted to Rent • Wanted to
feet, split bedrooms, large open liv- East Bridgeport, large 2-bedroom,
ing area w/fireplace. Storage build-
Lease • Facilities • Storage
Buildings
Duplexes 1-bath, CH/A. $550/month, $300/de-
Truck parking spaces now available
behind Certified Automotive. Please Part-time housekeeping/care-giver,
ing, large deck/patio area, land- posit. References required. call (940)393-2607 for more infor-
scaped, sprinkler system. Many up- 2-bedroom, 1-bath in Alvord 4-plex. (940)627-1063. 3 days/week, Saturday a must,
dates/improvements. Move-in Apartments $650/month, (940)393-0621.
mation. some nights. Call Cindy,
ready, $175k. (940)577-6232, (940)427-5555.
Executive estate, 4,400 square feet,
(940)399-8077. Brand new! Ready 4/1. 3/2 w/extras. 4-bedroom, 4-bath, media, 3+ ga-
$895/month, $500/deposit. Some SUNSET RV PARK
rage, 2-fireplaces, wet bar, jacuzzi.
FSBO-HENRIETTA, TX pets allowed, plus additional de- $2,700/mo. (940)325-8700.
Centrally located between Decatur, Medical/Dental
Custom built 3/3 on large corner lot. posit. Call (817)874-0859, Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287.
Formal living & dining, den, spa- (469)585-0122. Full hook-ups, free laundry, free
FOR LEASE IN RUNAWAY BAY wireless internet. (940)845-2007. THERAPIST NEEDED
cious breakfast area, fireplace, 3/2/2 home w/appliances, PT, PTA, OT or COTA. Part-time for
BRIDGEWOOD
built-ins, lots of closets, CH/A, inte- Now available: 2 & 3-bedroom du- washer/dryer connections. therapy center. (940)479-2612.
rior updated 2001. Storage building, plexes. Bridgeport & Decatur. $1,250/month, $1,250/deposit,
landscaped yard w/sprinkler system,
Executive Suites $650-$750/month, month-to-month 1-year lease. Pets considered w/ad- For lease
several large trees & large fenced lease. Dusty, (817)307-0057. ditional deposit. (940)389-5722.
backyard. New roof, exterior paint & Bridgeport, TX
much more! 2,803 square feet plus Office space & yard, 1,500 square
2-car garage, patio & large porches.
Washer & dryer included feet. Decatur, FM 51 South, outside
Call (940)538-4575 or Garages available PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: city limits. Partial bills paid.
$1,200/month, $1,200/deposit.
(940)642-3637.
817-929-5910 All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Fair
This newspaper will not know-
ingly accept any advertising for
(979)540-8658. www.wcmessenger.com/businessdirectory
JUST IN TIME FOR SCHOOL Efficiency apartments for rent, all Housing Act which makes it illegal real estate which is in violation of
to advertise “any preference, limita- the law. Our readers are hereby
N OW H I R I N G
3-bedroom, 2-bath double wide, bills paid. (940)433-3133.
near Alvord Elementary. Double lot, tion or discrimination based on informed that all dwellings adver-
race, color, religion, sex, handicap, tised in this newspaper are available
trees, $55,000. (940)627-2566,
(817)938-0766. Business property familial status or national origin,
or an intention, to make any such
on an equal opportunity basis. To
complain of discrimination call
KOZY KOTTAGE
New 3-bedroom, 2-bath, ginger-
Finished, commercial space for
lease, Business Highway 380 front-
preference, limitation or discrimina-
tion.” Familial status includes chil-
dren under the age of 18 living with
HUD toll-free at
1-800-669-9777. The
toll-free telephone
Front Desk
Housekeeping
parents or legal custodians, pregnant number for the
bread like. Very EZ qualify. age, Decatur. 2,135 square feet. women and people securing custody hearing impaired is
$99/down, $601/month. $2,500/month plus electric. of children under 18. 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING
(214)707-4769. (940)389-5407. OPPORTUNITY
Maintenance
Apply in person
1405 S. Hwy 287 • Decatur
“Thank you so much for all of your help. Our credit score increased dra-
Model Home Grand Opening matically and we just closed on our new home!!! You guys are absolutely
wonderful to work with and made our dreams come true!!!”
in Runaway Bay Troy and Natalie G.
Your Builder For Runaway Bay, Bridgeport and Decatur. Call Juston Wenham Now to See How We Can Make
Your New Home Dreams Come True. 817-733-3444
www.christophergracecustomhomes.com
ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 2, 2009 11
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Texascraft.com, order fulfillment, Certified mechanic. Big trucks/spe-
product packaging, office work. cialized trailers. Heavy haul rigging
Some computer experience helpful. Trades company. Resume to PO Box 978, Childcare
Will train. Supplemental health care Rhome, TX 76078.
plan, paid vacation, sick time. Send
resume to P.O.Box 855, Rhome, TX
Gas Measurement Tech. Hiring ex-
perienced natural gas measurement
Stay-at-home mom has opening for Septic
76078. technician. Ability to install, test, re-
pair, and maintain measurement
HVAC service technician needed.
5-years experience required. Trade
childcare. Drop-in’s welcome.
Breakfast, lunch & snacks provided Systems
Senior Care Health & equipment and interpret measure- school graduate preferred.
at a reasonable
(940)300-3156.
rate.
Installed
Rehabilitation Center Office ment data. (817)439-0140. (940)648-2692.
Now offering Storm
Now hiring for the following Adult/Elderly care Shelters!
positions, due to growth
• CNA’s 2-10 shifts
FULL OR PART-TIME
TELLER POSITION
Bored with your job? LEN ROY DON
$500 Bonus after 90 days for 10-6 shifts Woodhaven National Bank. Submit
www.wcmessenger.com Caregivers and CNAs needed for
non-medical, in-home care. Full
BUILDERS
resume to WNB, PO Box 107, A Father & Son Business
and part-time positions available.
• CMA’s - 2 - 10 Rhome, TX 76078.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Experience preferred, not required. Roy & Reyn
• LVN’s - night shift The City of Runaway Bay, Texas is
Call (877)247-6916.
Tractor &
Apply in person at accepting applications/resumes for
701 West Bennett Rd. • Decatur Backhoe Service
the position of city Secretary, Busi- Business
or call
940-626-2800
ness manager. Salary for this posi- For Experienced 817-366-7990
tion depends on qualifications.
Mobile Direct
FLORAL DESIGNER
EEO M/F/D/V Health, vacation, TMRS and 401k is BOBCAT & BACKHOE SERVICE
included in benefits package. For Gravel, roads, drainage repair, final
more information, please call Mike grade land/lot clearing. Cattle DAN PROCTOR CUSTOM HOMES
Miscellaneous Jump at (940)575-4745. Please Excellent opportunity for the right applicant. guards, culverts, trenching. Sod/fill
dirt. (940)393-6622.
New homes; garages; patio covers,
enclosures; room additions, remod-
send resume to 101 Runaway Bay
Drive, Runaway Bay, Texas 76426. Send resume to DON’T WAIT
eling. 35-years experience.
(817)881-9023.
Bridgeport Manufacturing has an for your mineral rights to dribble in!
excellent career opportunity for a P.O. BOX 149, Attn: L, Decatur, TX 76234 Lump sum payment for your miner- MIKE’S RV SERVICE
smart, highly focused and extremely als/royalties. Contact me @ Service calls, insurance work, full
organized individual. We are look- 1(888)332-0501 or repairs, power washing, detailing.
ing for a dedicated, loyal and ambi- marionkiker@yahoo.com. Also work on horse & enclosed trail-
tious person who is willing to start at ers. Michael, (940)399-7565.
an entry level position in our ware- HEALTH INSURANCE
house and rapidly move into man- I can help! 27 years experience MILLER’S PAINTING
agement. Hard work and commit- representing all the major compa- & remodeling. Interior/exterior; also
ment will be expected. Please ap- nies. Individual and Group. No dis- paint & stain fences. We also do
• RN - Med/Surg Supervisor * CCU • Lab - Laboratory Manager, BSMT, ASCP drywall & wood repair.
ply in person at 500 FM 1658, count plans. Texashealthpolicy.com
Bridgeport, TX. Behavioral Health Nurse Mngr. (940)627-3842. (817)683-7850.
• Environmental SVCS -
Dialysis * Behavioral Health * ICU Director 4 year degree, 5 yrs. recent hospital
exp. as mngr. LOWER YOUR ELECTRIC BILLS! Need roofing? Absolute best price,
Surgery Circulator * Cath Lab quality, and service. Licensed and
NOW HIRING:
• Materials Management - Courier Blown insulation in new or existing
insured. Free estimates. Call Marty,
• LVN - Med/Surg * Input Rehab * BHS Part Time/PRN homes. Surprisingly affordable. Free
Estimate. Servicing all Wise County. (940)799-3503 or email
Dialysis IT Tech - PRN A + Cert. exp preferred myroof@live.com.
PTs & OTs (Full time & PRN positions available) • Sign On Bonus • Therapy Services: * PT * COTA *OT *PTA • Exercise Specialist - Fit-N-Wise
(940)210-2194.
PARK CUSTOM TRIM
• Surgery & Med/Surg - Ward Clerk Wellness Center LOWER YOUR ELECTRICITY New exterior, interior doors. Fix ex-
Costs. Call Monday-Friday if you isting doors, molding, garage bonus
2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234 - A not for profit hospital live in the city limits of towns in Wise room finish outs, add-ons, screened
www.wiseregional.com - EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525 County. (469)252-1772. porches, pergolas. Free estimates.
Up to $7,000 RN Bonus
Home Health Care , OFFERING QUALITY TRAILER
(940)859-3992.
repair and wiring; also install goose- PERC CONSTRUCTION
neck and fifth wheel hitches. We do plumbing, electrical, remod-
20-years experiance. By appoint- eling & construction. We do it right
ment evenings/weekends. the first time. Free estimates.
1705 S. FM 51, Suite 108, Decatur, TX 76234 (940)389-1294, (940)3255-3118. (940)808-6317.
ON-DUTY TREE SERVICE
Tree removal, tree trimming, chipper RUSSELL’S
Southwest International service, stump grinding. Certified Home Improvements
Arborist. Fully insured, call for free & Repair
Furniture Electronics Appliances Computers estimates. (940)393-2724.
Trucks
All Types of
Cutomer Service Representative Silva Concrete. Concrete slab. Re-
pair. Welding, pipe fence. Remodeling
Now Taking Applications For - (CSR) (817)296-0766.
Painting - Interior, Exterior
Diesel Techs Sales Experience Required
Housecleaning
Add-ons, Decks And More
627-SLAB
FULL-TIME RN • Electronics experience helpful Cleaning Service, (940)210-5450.
• Some heavy lifting
We offer: • Substance screen required Let me fix it
For all your concrete needs!
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive Base Salary + Incentives AARONS OFFERS: ALL TYPES ELECTRICAL
Residential, commercial, industrial.
• Growth opportunity - rapid advancement For immediate service, call office,
- Paid-Time-Off: 18 PTO DAYS ANNUALLY TO • 5 day week (closed Sunday) (940)683-8256; available 24/7. Abel
START • Company sponsored health plan Natividad, (940)210-1549. Se habla
- 7 PAID COMPANY HOLIDAYS • Paid vacation and 5 paid holidays espanol.
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan • Friendly work environment
BARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION
- 401 (K) Plan with generous company match • Up to $11 hour depending on experience All types remodeling, home repairs,
• Raise after 120 day training period foundation work & privacy fences. Insist on Quality
Concrete, Inc.
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Several positions - start right away All work guaranteed.
- Gas Mileage Reimbursement • Drug Free Workplace (940)389-9276.
- + much more!
IS YOUR BATHROOM OLD? Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLAB
- To learn more about our successful & growing Apply at 1302 Highway 51 S., Decatur Let us remodel it. Showers repaired FREE ESTIMATES
company, please visit us at or replaced. Handi-cap showers,
Next to Dollar General grab bars, doorways widened. Tile
www.integracarehh.com 940-627-5043 & laminate floors. Drywall repair. S&S CONSTRUCTION
Ask for Mike Remodeling for over 25 years. GTR Excavating, haul offs, fill dirt, drive-
To apply, please contact Tori Hall, RN Clinical Construction, (817)988-7586. ways, backhoe, retaining walls sod
& fencing. Honest, affordable, de-
Services Manager at (940) 627-2888 . Equal Opportunity Employer LANGTO CONSTRUCTION, INC. pendable. (940)399-8493 or
Custom homes. Remodels, Earth (940)389-5577.
Friendly Spray Foam Insulation, ad-
20 WORDS
ditions, kitchen/bath, patios & more. DNR FARMS
www.langtoconstruction.com, Custom hay baling, welding, fences.
First Name: _______________________________________________ www.earthfriendlyfoam.com, All types of custom farming.
Last Name: _______________________________________________ (682)429-3011. (940)577-9323.
Address: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
20 DOLLARS
City: ___________________________ State: ________ Zip: _________
Phone: ___________________________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________
# of Issues: _________ ❏ Credit Card ❏ Check #: ____________
Credit Card Type: ________________________ Exp.: ______________
All types of Fencing, Barns,
1 WEEK
Credit Card Number: _______________________________________
Ad (20 words of Less): Dirtwork, Culverts and Driveways
_________ _________ _________ _________ _________ Daniel Chandler Wade Chandler
940-297-9643 940-391-8978
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MERCHANDISE
SERVICES FARM AND RANCH FOR SALE
TRANSPORTATION
LONE OAK LANDSCAPING
tree work, decks/patios/walls. CUSTOM HAY BALING EXTERIOR FRENCH DOORS (817)565-3179.
• Brushhog & Finish Mowing
(940)389-1778. SC Squared. Round & square. Ex- with enclosed blinds. 9 months old.
• Blading, Plowing & Tilling IF YOU NEED
• Backhoe work, driveways perience the difference! New $400, call and make offer.
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED a good, dependable car or truck for
• Dirt, sand & gravel hauling (817)944-9451. (817)991-4976.
36 years in business, insured. All $3,500 or less, come by Cowgirl
• Land Clearing
Construction of TX • All types cleanup & haul-offs
major credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, Teater.
ALFALFA HAY
Excellent horse quality 3x4x8 large
R-PANELS FOR SALE
New, 26 gauge. Fern green; 27 @
Auto Sales, 804 Business Highway
• Quality work, fair pricing 287, Decatur, TX; (940)626-0070.
squares. 1,450 lbs; 2-string, 65 lb. 15', 6 @ 16'. (940)367-9558. Ask about our inventory. Let’s do
Patios James Williams Livestock squares. Call (940)389-3891.
TOOLS business!
Wise-RealEstate
Horse stall for rent, on 11 acres, 3
Classifieds... Lawn and garden miles south of Decatur, FM 730. Full
care available. $100-$150/month.
Coastal round & square bales. 3x3
big squares, small squares &
3-string bales Alfalfa.
.com
(940)577-5499.
COWLEY’S HYDROMULCHING (940)393-6095.
Measuring up to your Commercial, residential, new lawn HORSESHOEING & TRIM
Texas certified farrier. Office, SMALL SQUARE BALES
expectations one ad at a time. planting. Free estimates.
(940)644-5140; cell, (940)399-6981. horse quality Bermuda grass hay.
(940)644-5872.
Barn kept. $7/bale. (940)393-3131.
HORSESHOEING BY J.E. HARRIS
$25 for trimming. $65 for shoeing. PETS Helping You
Wise-Jobs.com
Wise-Jobs.com
(940)575-4891. Need good homes
• Hedge Trimming ACREAGE MOWING for them.
• Flowerbed Weeding Competitive prices. Call for free esti-
mate. (940)399-3590.
Pet care/training
ANY SIZE ACREAGE MOWED
Serving your area for over 30 years
$22-$35/acre. Plowing, seeding &
fertilizing available. Tommy,
LET ME COME Connecting
(940)482-6578.
take care of your animals when you
can’t. Reasonable rates based on You with
CUSTOM ROUND HAY BALING required services. (940)627-1608.
Wise County’s
ClearView
Cutting, baling. Also, field mowing
services. Experienced & profes-
sional crew. Contact Scott Smith,
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Employees
(940)399-7613.
MERCHAN
• Appliances
• Clothing/Jewelry
AND
FOR SA
• Furniture
Employers.
Tree Service and Stump Removal
Klean Kut
• Garage Sales
• Firewood
Lawn Care
• Miscellaneous
• Auctions
• Tree Removal
• Stump Grinding Mowing • Edging • Trimming
• Storm Damage Experts Commercial or Residential Furniture
• Chipper Service Brush Hog Mowing
QUEEN SLEIGH BED
• Bucket Truck Insured
Wise-Cars.com
Wise-Cars.com
w/mattress, $180. Apartment size
Kenny Moran sofa & love seat, $260. Reclining
chair w/ottoman, $275. Bunk beds,
FREE ESTIMATES Cell 817-247-9965
Office 940-433-5470
$95; twin mattress. (940)626-4800.
(Senior Citizen Discount) Solid oak, oval dining table with 10”
Fully Insured MOWING, PLOWING, PLANTING
Agriculture, residential & commer-
pedestal, 48x72” or 48” round with-
out leaf, no scratches, perfect condi-
Helping You
- Toll Free -
cial. Call Li’l Acres Farm & Lawn
Care, (940)210-5686.
tion. $400. (940)489-3277. Buy and
1-866-606-3224 TRIPLE L LAWN MAINTENANCE Garage sales Sell Wise
Most Credit Cards Accepted
& tree trimming. Fertilizing, weed
killing, edging, haul offs. Call for free !!ATTENTION!!
County’s
s r r TM estimates. Insured. Kevin Lambert,
(940)577-5136.
Garage sale ads must be called in
BEFORE 11a.m. Tuesday to run in
Cars, Trucks,
the Thursday edition. If you want
your garage sale ad in All Around
Motorcycles,
Hunting Wise also, it MUST be called in be-
fore 11a.m. Friday THE WEEK BE-
RVs, Boats
Wanted: small deer lease for father
& daughter. Very responsible.
FORE the sale. We do not run ga-
rage sales the weekend before the
and More.
Wise and Cooke County Please call (817)781-4091. sale.
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IN NEWS...
■ Simply people
feature: Robbie
Watson, The Dairy
Farmer
■ Well fees: Civic
duty or unnecessary
burden?
IN SPORTS...
■ Football camp
photo feature
■ Sports briefs
VOLUME 130 - NO. 52 SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2009 DECATUR, TEXAS 24 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢
WISE COUNTY
MILKING TIME — Robbie Watson, with her dog Rainbow, calls the cows to the barn for milking. She and her husband, Mike, own On the Go Farms
west of Decatur. Below, Watson inspects a weigh jar in the milk barn. To view a multimedia presentation of The Dairy Farmer featuring audio and
more photos, as well as other presentations in the Simply People series, visit www.wcmessenger.com/simplypeople.
the
dairy
farmer
Robbie Watson As a young girl, Robbie Watson of De-
catur trailed after her dad around the
Robbie ran to her daddy in despair.
“Don’t ever believe that,” Bert Pipes
family’s dairy. She preferred the compa- told his little girl. “You can do anything
carries on ny of cows to the confines of the house you want to do.”
and spent her days just one step behind Robbie said that’s the reason she’s
tradition her dad, learning the finer points of the
dairy business.
in the dairy industry now. She and her
husband, Mike, own On the Go Farms,
despite new On a day like most others, her cous-
ins, who were all boys, taunted her say-
the dairy that once belonged to her par-
ents, the late Bert and Noma Pipes.
challenges ing that she couldn’t go because she was
a girl.
“All it takes now is for someone to tell
WISE COUNTY
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