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THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER

Vote
DECATUR
James
Stainton
for Wis e C o u n ty
Attorney
Youth Fair
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at the pruning shears. Now I the frequency. Instead of rear-tine rototiller into the grass is best for Texas lawns, all existing weeds (including
notice I have ivy embedded fertilizing the turf and mass of dead and decaying and do I need to rototill an other types of lawn grasses).
in the trunks of several of my landscape every eight to 10 roots. It won’t be easy, but old, neglected lawn and start Let your nurserymen guide
trees and growing almost to weeks during the growing then you’ll be able to scoop over? you through those decisions.
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Don’t spend much time recommended rate. maintenance grass that we like Neil to consider? Mail
worrying. Ivy only damages Dear Neil: Can we prune a have. Undoubtedly your it to him in care of the Wise
BY NEIL SPERRY trees when it (a) canopies Dear Neil: How can jujube tree that has grown so existing turf has bermuda County Messenger, P.O. Box
over their tops and shades we eliminate several very tall we can’t reach the fruit? already in it. If the grade 149, Decatur, TX 76234 or
Dear Neil: My wife tells them, or (b) weights them large, dense clumps of Also, why does the fruit only is smooth, don’t rototill. e-mail him at mailbag@
me you recommended a down during ice storms by pampasgrass? Is there a last for a few weeks before Mow short (1-1/2 inches), sperrygardens.com. Neil
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What is it? to the trunks by pruning it would be with some type growing trees with a
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SAVVY SENIOR
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A new food pyramid for seniors Tree Service
Dear Savvy Senior, vegetables, low-fat dairy and fortified ity. A decreased thirst sensation is com- Tree Removal • Tree Trimming
I’ve read that the government has whole grains - that provide lots of vita- mon with aging, making it less likely Tree Pruning • Stump Grinding
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new pyramid also emphasizes four ar-
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get sufficient fluids. To guard against
this, Tuft’s recommends drinking eight
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■ Supplements: The need for calcium, weight, make some of them milk and
Dear Carol, vitamin D and vitamin B12 increase juice, which provide both calories and
It’s not Uncle Sam who created the as we age, and most seniors simply nutrients.
“senior specific” food pyramid, but re- don’t get adequate amounts from food ■ Exercise: Statistics indicate that
searchers from Tufts University in Bos- alone, especially when their calorie in- obesity in seniors aged 70 and older has
ton, Mass. Here’s what they came up take goes down. Daily recommended been on the upswing in recent years,
with and why. amounts include 1,200 mg calcium, 400 and regular physical activity (about
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current one-size-fits-all USDA pyra- and gastrointestinal problems like con- mid visit nutrition.tufts.edu. And to
mid. For most seniors, their appetites stipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis create your own personal food pyramid,
decline as they age and they consume and irritable bowel syndrome. To get go to the USDA’s online tool at www.
fewer calories, but their bodies still re- the recommended daily fiber (21 grams mypyramid.gov, where you can plug in
quire the same or higher levels of nutri- for women, 30 grams for men - over age your age, gender, height, weight and
ents than their younger counterparts.
What this means is that seniors have
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4 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 27, 2008

THE COUNSELING CORNER

Family time can mean better family relationships
By THE AMERICAN
COUNSELING
ASSOCIATION
For many of us the world
we live in seems busier and
more stressful every day.
Unfortunately, our crowded
schedules often ignore those
who should matter to us
most – our families.
Work obligations, school
projects, social events and
lots more can leave us with
little or no time to spend with
family members, and the re-
sult can be a breakdown in
communications or the start
of serious problems that are
often hard to recognize.
The key to building strong
family relationships is to
make family a priority. In
practical terms, that doesn’t
mean ignoring all your other
obligations, but simply in-
cluding family time in your
planning and scheduling.
It’s a priority that has to ap-
ply to all family members.
Scheduling regular family
meetings is one simple way
to strengthen family ties.
Getting together just once or
twice a month helps keep ev- Some families start meet- ily rule that at least once a the most, but it’s an effort
eryone informed and allows ings on a positive note by week everybody arranges worth making. Strengthen-
for problems and issues to be having each person relate their schedules so that you ing family ties can help us
addressed as a family, rather something positive or inter- all can sit down to a friendly really get to know and enjoy
than waiting for things to esting that’s happened since meal together. Make it spe- family members and to get
become a disaster. the last meeting. Next might cial with candles and favor- the most from our relation-
Successful meetings need be working out everyday ite foods. Get everyone in- ships with them.
some simple ground rules. problems, such as chores, er- volved in preparing dinner ■
The first is that every fam- rands and schedules. Give or setting the table. Steer “The Counseling Corner” is
ily member has to attend. family members a chance to dinner conversation toward provided as a public service
It’s also not a time for yell- bring up concerns so that all positive things and updates by the American Counsel-
ing, name-calling, accusing can work together to find so- on what’s happening in each ing Association, the nation’s
or blaming. Give each family lutions. family member’s life. largest organization of coun-
member a turn to speak and Family dinners are an- It’s unfortunate that in seling professionals. Learn
agree the goal is to commu- other way to strengthen today’s busy world it often more about the counseling
nicate and work out normal relationships within a fam- takes real effort to find the profession at the ACA Web
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Who should you trust
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Wise Co. Extension Agent
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 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 27, 2008 5

WISE NOTES
By TANYA DAVIS
Wise Co. Extension Agent
Forty! Wow, Forty! Forty teams are
working to improve their quality of life
by participating in the Wise County
Walk Across Texas program.
Walk Across Texas is an
eight week, fun and fitness
program for teams of eight
people.
The teams have a friendly
competition to see who can
log the most miles walking,
jogging, biking, spinning,
treadmill, swimming or other
physical activities. The pur-
pose of the program is to have
every person who participates
to take home a healthy habit
- walking for fitness.
Several teams are getting off to a
great start. A map is now on display at
the Wise County Office with the teams’
walking shoes depicting how far they
have walked from Decatur. You are in-
vited to stop by the Wise County Ex-
tension Office at 206 S. State Street in
Decatur to check out our Texas map.
FOR CONSMERS
Hats off to Walk Across Texas team
captains. They have the responsibility
of turning in registration forms and
updating mileage each week. We ap-
preciate your efforts and enthusiasm.
Listed below are participating teams
and team captains: Ashley’s Walkers
- Joyce Enis; The Atomic 8
- Amy White; Babes & Bel-
lys - Sendy Reynolds; Barely
Walking - Mitzi Hinson; Bo-
dacious 6 - Marlane Burris;
Castle Lake Trekkers – Shelia
Kellogg; The Boom-Chicka-
Booms – Karen Wade; Coffee
Klatch – Francis Coffee; Cra-
zy Cardios – Christi Grimes;
The Crazy 8’s – Heather
DAVIS Donley; Dazed & Confused
– Nedra Jones; Eagles 08
– Teresa; Extension Elite Walkers –
Karen Brown; Fantastic 6 – Charlene
Frank; Fit Happens – Sherri Garner;
Fit Freaks – Jennie Fitzgerald; Gallo-
way Walkers – Gerry Galloway; Head
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Hot Footin Hounds – Darlene Fletch-
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Mess Crew – Leisa Gage; The Mes-
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NHS speech team succeeds containing special instructions. Once the students found an
The snow and ice did not slow down Northwest High School’s egg, they read the activity card and performed the activity.

speech team at the TFA state competition March 15 and 16.
With approximately 100 state qualified competitors in every
event, the team advanced to the final rounds of competition in
each area. The results are as follows:
■ Sean Gillham – semi-finalist in Congress
■ Cyrus Moshrefi and Jacob Kelt – quarter-finalists in Duet
Acting
■ Renee Riley and Chris Miles – semi-finalists, placing top
10 in the state in Duet Acting
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Northwest High School will host a College Forum Night for
the parents of junior and senior students. A panel of counsel-
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questions and discuss issues and parents’ concerns. Northwest
High School’s counseling department hopes that the event
will help prepare parents for their child’s journey to college
and will help answer parents’ questions.

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■ Shelby Lee and Seth Womack – advanced to state finals, ful Web sites.
placing sixth in the state for Duet Acting. “Go Get It Week” heightens
Prairie View students hunt
for educational eggs
college awareness
Northwest ISD schools will participate in the district-wide SATTAW
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higher education. Staff and students will participate in activi- Pre-owned & New I’m at Our Lot on
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concepts, the Fourth Grade students searched for hidden eggs
ties during the week of March 24 to learn about different col-
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6 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 27, 2008

TEXAS HEALTH MATTERS

State programs provide women with cancer screenings
The voice on the phone
sounded a bit shaky. “I
heard about free breast can-
cer screenings on the radio,”
the woman said. “Can you
please tell me if there’s a
screening site near me? I
think I really need to go.”
For low-income women
without health insurance,
any sign of a health problem
can lead of a host to fright-
ening questions. Where can
I find help? What if I have
cancer? How can I pay for
the treatment?
A trio of state programs
can help women with these
difficult questions and
provide access to regular
screenings for improved
health and greater peace of
mind.
The Breast and Cervical
Cancer Services program
provides mammograms, Pap
tests and related examina-
tions at more than 200 sites
Carson Elementary
School
Fourth Six Weeks
A Honor Roll
First Grade — Rigo Alvarez,
Emily August, Nicholas Bishop,
Hudson Black, Keilie Bryan,
Hunter Cole, Wyatt Fuller, Jemi-
ma Garcia, Dylan Gindt, Zane
Heck, Bryce Monett, Maria Mo-
in Texas at no or low cost to
low-income women without
insurance.
The Texas Women’s
Health Program provides
uninsured women with gy-
necological exams, health
screenings and birth control
through Texas Medicaid.
Texas Medicaid provides
coverage for treatment and
other health services for
low-income women with
breast or cervical cancer.
Regular screening is the
best way to detect cancer in
its early stages, and 195,000
Texas women have received
free screenings for breast
and cervical cancer through
the state program since
1991.
The state screening pro-
grams are available to low-
income women ages 18 to
64. Women should talk to
their doctors about the best
time to begin getting regular
HONOR ROLLS
rales, Krysten Morgan, Bryson
Oates, Seth Patrick, Garrett
Penny, Cameron Pitts, Justin
Pitts-Rhine, Brandon Polley,
Shaela Raburn, Anna Resma,
Mallory Schuring, Ethan South-
ard and Laiza Vega.
Second Grade — Grace Bag-
well, Emily Boyd, Rose Bryan,
David Carroll, Stone Coston,
screenings based on their
family history and other
risk factors.
Most Texas counties have
a participating screening
site through local and re-
gional health departments,
community health centers,
university-based teach-
ing institutions, public
and private hospitals and
other community-based or-
ganizations. To find a site
that takes part in the state
screening program, call 2-
1-1 or visit www.dshs.state.
tx.us/bcccs.
A special Texas Medicaid
program provided treatment
services for 1,227 women in
state fiscal year 2007, and
the most recent Texas Leg-
islature approved $19.7 mil-
lion to double the number of
women who may be covered
by the program. In addition
to screening and diagnostic
services, women who are di-
Elizabeth Culpepper, Thomas
Dvorak, Lex Fernandez, Maddi-
son Fisher, Holden Hacker, Em-
ily Hubbard, Emily Kirkelie, Ab-
bigayle Marion, Lindsey Pena,
Chryslyn Perkins, Hayden Per-
kins, Jay Rogers, Grace Short,
Jordan Smith, Paige Summer-
ford.
Third Grade — Patrick August,
agnosed with one of the can-
cers through the program
will receive full Medicaid
benefits for the duration of
their treatment. Women are
referred to the program by
healthcare providers.
The Texas Women’s Health
Program began in Janu-
ary 2007, and has enrolled
more than 78,000 women in
its first year. The program
is available to low-income
women ages 18 to 44 and
provides gynecological ex-
ams, Pap tests, assessment
of risk factors, counseling
and education on birth con-
trol methods, and screening
for diabetes, sexually trans-
mitted diseases, high blood
pressure and breast and
cervical cancers.
Women can fill out the
one-page application for
the Texas Women’s Health
Program at a participating
clinic and receive services
Kyle Barnett, Faith Blankenship,
Justin Bradford, Christian Cantu,
Ben Crofford, Joey Durbin, Clay
Gillispie, Parker Griffeth, Kaitlyn
Griffin, Madeline Hamner, Jonni-
ca Heater, Colton Hill, Riley Kel-
ton, Matt Leaton, Jenna Martin,
Mackenzie Maxson, Madison
Continued on page 10
the same day. To get an ap- U.S. National Library of
plication for the Women’s Medicine and National In-
Health Program, call 2-1-1. stitutes of Health – www.
More information about the nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
program is also available womenshealth.html
online at www.hhsc.state. World Health Organiza-
tx.us/womenshealth.htm. tion – www.who.int/topics/
Related Links: womens_health/en/
Texas Health and Hu- U.S. Food and Drug Ad-
man Services Commission ministration – www.fda.gov/
– www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Wo- womens/getthefacts/default.
mensHealth/Information- htm
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Centers for Disease Con- Texas Health Matters is
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 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 27, 2008 7

WISE COUNTY

Surgery is giving residents a healthier outlook

By CHRIS BUTLER
At 340 pounds, Wise Coun-
ty resident Scott Mullins
was heavy and worried that
most people saw him “as a
freak” – and having diabetes
didn’t help matters.
“I would have died if I’d
gone on as I was,” said Mul-
lins, 48, who was heavy most
of his life but lost more than
100 pounds after undergo-
ing gastric bypass surgery
in Decatur last year.
Mullins is proud that he
can now bend down and
touch his toes. He’ll also
most likely live long enough
to see his small children
grow up.
His Type 2 diabetes is also
gone.
A new study in the Journal
of the American Medical As-
sociation shows that others
who have surgery to reduce
the size of their stomachs
are seeing their diabetes go
away. The study says those
people are five times more
likely to see their diabetes
disappear over the next two
years than those who have
standard diabetes care.
Mullins said he’s enjoying
life for the first time because
of the surgery, and a recent
ride on a roller coaster at
Six Flags with his family
was only the beginning.
“It was the first time I
could actually sit in a seat
without being miserable,”
Mullins said, adding he
“rode everything there.”
The surgery doesn’t al-
ways prevent diabetes, but
the procedure can put the
disease in remission, said
Dr. Scott Stowers, medical
director of Wise Regional
Health System’s Bariatric
Solutions program, which
offers both gastric bypass
and lap-band surgery.
Many area residents are
taking advantage of the sur-
gery, but the hospital staff
doesn’t recommend having
it for cosmetic reasons, said
Amanda Cross, coordina-
tor of the program at Wise
Regional, which has offered
the program for more than
a year. Doctors recommend
the surgery for overweight
people who have been di-
agnosed with high blood
pressure, sleep apnea, joint
problems, high cholesterol breath,” Beckett said. and now they’re talking to
and acid reflux. Beckett lost more than me. And I say ‘Sorry, but I’ve
Wise County, like the rest 130 pounds. got a ring on.’ That’s how I
of Texas, has a high propor- Mullins’ daughter, mean- get treated differently now,”
tion of overweight residents, while, can put her arms Mullins said, adding he now
Stowers said. around her father for the has many more years to en-
“Texas is one of the big- first time. joy that type of treatment.
ger states in the country. It’s He’s witnessed some other n
one of about 20 states with advantages after the sur- You can e-mail Chris But-
30 percent of the population gery. ler at cbutler@wcmessenger.
classified as obese because “There are women I know com.
we eat more,” he added. who wouldn’t say ‘Boo’ to me,
Mineral Wells resident
Marian Beckett, 47, also
saw her Type 2 diabetes dis-
appear after the surgery.
“I was getting around like
someone who was about 70
years old. Even shopping
was a chore. I’d get out my
car and walking through the
parking lot made me out of

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8 M o nth Financing
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counseling, spiritual support and other services to residents
in need. The WCAAC uses proceeds from its car show to
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BUSINESS WISE COUNTY

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By ROY EATON fidence came into play.” companion the Buick En- for Ford was that it regained
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There’s nobody more ready after renowned investor of inventory. sales, topping Toyota in total
for a spring selling season Warren Buffett said that General Motors plans to monthly vehicle sales for the
than Wise County’s three America was in a recession introduce a Chevrolet ver- first time since June 2007.
new car dealerships. They whether the statistics show sion of the Acadia/Enclave Chrysler said its sales
saw sales in February plum-
met almost 15 percent be-
it or not. “I personally be-
lieve that this discussion of
this fall called the Traverse.
Eventually the new cross-
dropped 14 percent from last
February despite a boost
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low February 2007 as they a recession hurts consumer overs are expected to replace in sales of the Chrysler Se-
failed to break the 200 reg- confidence,” LaNeve said. the Chevrolet Trailblazer bring and Dodge Avenger
istration mark for the first Wise County is “truck coun- and GMC Envoy. mid-sized sedans. The Dodge • Buy • Sell
time in several years. try” with pickup trucks and Despite some bright spots brand showed a 6 percent • Trade
Nationally, uncertain- sport utility vehicles always - namely the Focus and Fu- increase in car sales. Consignments
ty over the economy was leading the sales charts, and sion - Ford overall sales na- All three automakers re- Welcome!
blamed for the sharp drop in talk of $4 gasoline may have tionally were down 6.7 per- ported significant reduc-
• New & Used Guns
General Motors sales, down many consumers rethinking cent from a year ago. It was tions in the number of sales
almost 13 percent from Feb- their purchasing plans. also a good month for the to daily rental companies as
• Reloading Supplies
ruary of last year. But in Wise County, it Ford Edge crossover. Lin- they tried to boost the retail • Gunsmithing
“February seemed to be wasn’t a particularly good coln - boosted by sales of the value and used car value of 1691 W. US Hwy. 380 • Bridgeport
a tough month overall for month for car sales either MKZ sedan and MKX cross- their cars and trucks.
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sales executive Mark LaNe- Malibu showing signs of life. 2 percent. Both cars are lux- was the leader in new truck
ve. “Traffic was soft, busi- The new “crossover” sport ury versions of the Fusion sales, but Pontiac was num-

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MILITARY BRIEFS CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Columbia, S.C.
Sexton graduates He is the son of Kevin Shadle of Spring-
basic training town and Sue Wells of Early.
He is a 2003 graduate of Early High
Army National Guard Pvt. Ludie J. Sexton School.
has graduated from basic infantry training
at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
He is the son of Ernest B. Sexton of Miller graduates
Springtown.
basic training
Air Force Airman Emily F. Miller gradu-
Shadle graduates ated from basic military training at Lack-
land Air Force Base in San Antonio.
basic training She is the daughter of Brenda Miller
Army Pvt. Slade N. Shadle graduated of Springtown and is a 2005 graduate of
from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Springtown High School.

EDUCATION BRIEFS
Matzinger named to
president’s list
Joni Matzinger of Denton was named to
the president’s list at University of North
Texas for the fall 2007 semester. Students
with a course load of 12 or more hours and a
4.0 grade-point average were named to the
list.
She is the daughter of Dan and Leah
Matzinger of Paradise.
Students named to
TWU dean’s list
Texas Woman’s University released the
dean’s list for the fall 2007 semester.
Undergraduate students who complete 12
graded credit hours and achieve the mini-
mum grade point average as determined by
their particular college or school are eligible
for the dean’s list.
Included on the list are:
■ Brittney Lowrance of Alvord, market-
ing
■ Scheana Smith of Alvord, interdisci-
plinary studies
■ Yevgeny Armor of Boyd, computer sci-
ence
■ Janice Sims of Boyd, psychology
■ Erin Barnett of Decatur, family studies
■ Karen Crooks of Decatur, interdisciplin-
ary studies
■ Lorena Garcia of Decatur, nursing
■ Brenda Gatlin of Decatur, interdisci-
plinary studies
■ Rachel Gillispie of Decatur, social work
■ Cora Reiser of Newark, biology
■ Sallie Garrett of Sunset, kinesiology

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Continued from 6
McCrary, Trey Penny, Danielle
Robinson, Mary Elizabeth Shan-
non, Kirsten Shaw, Raena Slate,
Tyler Ticknor, Kyle Wick.
Fourth Grade — Emilio Acos-
ta, Bryson Allen, Jessica Da-
vidson, Ethan Gindt, John Glea-
son, Jacob Goebel, Lillie Harper,
Michael Hicks, Kyndal Klose,
Mackenzie Rhine, Renae White.
A/B Honor Roll
First Grade — Felipe Alvara-
do, Reina Aten, Carsyn Bailey,
Armando Benitez, Matison Blay-
lock, Chase Blount, Brayden
Brown, Nate Carr, Rodrigo Car-
rillo, Kendall Connolly, Loughlin
Douglas, Elvia Escobedo, Tristen
Gilliam, Eleazar Gonzalez, Sarah
Gregory, Connor Gruszeczka,
Katie Henderson, Teagan Hill,
Sabrina Ince, Jaiden Johnson,
Trey Klose, Andrew Mason,
Victoria Martinez, Mandi Mc-
Crary, Christian Najera, William
Nibarger, Oscar Palomo, Braina
Perez, Meagan Rhine, Michael
Rhine, Caleb Rodriguez, Corin
Rodriguez, Abraham Ruiz, Mae-
gan Shields, Ji-Min Song, Kalie
Stover, Clayton Taylor, Rowdy
Taylor, Charlie Trotter, Angel
Valdivia, Isacc Vasquez, Colby
Westbrook, Cami Wicker.
Second Grade — Sebastian
Acosta, Hannah Adkins, Jorge
Aguilar, Emily Baker, Tamara
Behringer, Savannah Calhoun,
Mirranda Chapman, Tyler Chap-
man, Kylie Coget, Logan Darst,
Haden Davis, Delaney Davis,
Liam Douglas, Lisett Fernandez,
Rebeca Galindo, Andrea Garcia,
Angel Garza, Isabel Gleason,
Kara Harper, Austin Higgins,
Cooper Holland, Paetyn Johnson,
Tia Jones, Jesus Madrid, Manuel
Mares, Becca Marsh, Carson
Martin, Miranda Martinez, Isaac
Martinez, Faith Myers, Chris-
tian Nibarger, Lexi Nivens, Sam
Perkins, Travis Rhoades, Alerric
Rios, Liliana Rodriguez, Kay-
lee Rutledge, Jonathan Sneed,
Sarah Southard, Evette Valdivia,
Celeste Vanderbeck, Mariah
White.
Third Grade — Corbin Arm-
strong, G.W. Barnett, Brett
Bean, Miranda Blaylock, Corley
Blount, Hunter Brandon, Kale
Bronniman, Christopher Bryan,
Caleb Butler, Allison Dobbs,
Tuckr DuBois, Hannah Dunning,
Eunice Gallegos, Ezequiel Gar-
cia, Braden Gonzales, Abigail
Greiner, Ron Harle, Jacey Har-
ris, Graci Holtzclaw, Sabrina
Howard, Trenton Lane, Gaby
Lozano, Ana Martinez, Logan
Mitchell, Brisa Ochoa, Chance
Pringle, Madasyn Rainey, Drew
Redwine, Tanner Terrell, Adina
Zidermanis.
Fourth Grade — Sara Baker,
J.J. Benavidez, Daniel Bermu-
dez, Sidney Carter, Joseph Diaz,
Brandon Garza, Presley Gibson,
Hannah Giddens, Maci Gober,
Brandon Hailey, Carter Hakan-
son, Barbie Hardy, Malcolm Har-
lan, Aspen Higgins, Caysen Hill,
Matthew Hurst, Reagan John-
son, Jorje Martinez, Zachary Ma-
son, Addison Nation, Georgina
Palomo, Paola Palomo, Kassey
Pettigrew, Kendal Rodden,
Daphne Rodriguez, Deysi Ruiz,
Angel Rushing, Tucker Schuring,
Jordan Shetter, Tyler Short, Han-
nah Solis, Brandon Teague, Mat-
thew Warden, Hayes Waterman,
Courtney Wilson.
Rann Elementary
Fourth Six-Weeks
A Honor Roll
First Grade — Noah Bowker,
Libby Bricker, Dodge Brown,
Colton Burk, Jasmine Davila,
Cole Davis, Aaron Diaczenko,
Macy Downe, Mallory Downe,
Samantha Edgmon, Jay Edwards,
Tyler Grantham, Abby Grimes,
Christian Hand, Ryan Haycock,
Gavin Haynes, Quinn Helm, Jake
Hodges, Ashlee Hudson, Emma
Kapsa, Satasha Kostelecky,
Dylan Langto, Sheadon Lutes,
Josue Mancilla, Noah McClure,
Scotlan Meador, Courtney Met-
calf, Mikena Minor, Vanessa
Morales Coronado, Jennifer
Morehart, Michael Munchrath,
Aaron Ornelas, Hannah Palomo,
Madison Palomo, Marcus Pena,
Hunter Perry, Morgan Picha,
Ashton Powell, Jospeh Ramos,
Katie Rich, Lauren Richardson,
Mitchell Ritter, Marco Rodri-
guez, Alejandra Ruiz, Beverly
Schooling, Madison Scroggins,
Ricky Steward, Sarah Taylor-
Grimes, Raeli Tucker, Ryan Uss-
ery, Leslie Venegas, Benjamin
Waddill, Savannah Wilson and
William Wunrow.
Second Grade – Elayna Blythe,
Kallie Boner, Barrett Brown, Ma-
ribel Camacho, Carson Cross,
Lauren Denny, Charles Doubra-
va, Dylan Dupree, Hailey Gard-
ner, Miranda Gillespie, Madelynn
Goss, London Grundy, Harrison
Haney, Alexis Hanna, Nathan-
iel Haynes, Amanda Howland,
Sarah Hurtado, Jordyn Jones,
Jillian Kevetter, Madison Kyle,
HONOR ROLLS
Drew Langto, Mason Lee, Lau-
ryn Luttrull, Elijah Miller, Nayeli
Morales, Leslie Palomo, James
Prock, Sydney Pyland, Halie Ra-
mos, Jacob Riggs, Olivia Saenz,
Victoria Shrull, Joshua Sij,
Braden Snow, Sara Stephens,
Haleigh Taylor, Hannah Thomas,
Marcus Thomas, Reagan Thom-
as, Clara Tolleson, Alec Uselton,
Tyler Watson, Grace Wooten,
Andrew Wright, Kirsten Wunrow
and Caution Young.
Third Grade — Hayden Ben-
nett, Luke Cobb, Brianna Crooks,
Parker Cullop, Karl Davila, Emily
Egle, Bryce Elder, Bradley Fer-
ris, Jacob Galloway, Cassidy
Howland, Marc Lara, Ella Low-
ery, Lyndi Luttrull, Chardonnay
Ravenstein, Joseph Reed, Ivan
Rivas, Mercedes Rivera, Em-
ily-Anne Semmelmann, Wyatt
Smither, Ramey Walther and
Megan Wooten.
Fourth Grade — Kelsey Bla-
se, Brooklyn Blaylock, Joely
Diaczenko, Benjamin Edwards,
Heather Emrick, Daisy Fernan-
dez, Hope Fuller, Madison Hud-
son, Tannor Jackson, Raymond
Kapsa, Riley Keller, Jessica
Kyle, Cade Lamirand, Benjamin
Lunday, Gabriela Mendez, Bailee
Miller, Blane Miller, Bryce Miller,
Marissa Muehlstein, Ethan Sij,
Carolyn Spear, Luke Thomas,
Benjamin Walker, Nathan Wat-
kins and Anna Young.
A/B Honor Roll
First Grade — Yesenia Banu-
elos, Beau Bedford, Leslie Bish-
op, Sean Burba, Ridge Burden,
Jasmin Carrillo, Taylor Durand,
Britney Fernandez, Juliana Fuen-
tes, Zaida Galaviz, Gabriella
Gonzalez, Oliver Gordon, Riley
Graniczny, Crystal Graves, Ricky
Hale, Milton Hardee, Camdyn
Hering, Madilyn Hogan, Mick-
ayla Hopkins, Ashton Johnson,
Harlon Johnson, Sergio Loma,
Brenna Maddox, Savannah Man-
tooth, Tanner Maples, Devin
Mooney, Cynthia Murillo, Guada-
lupe Negrete, Brandon Nelson,
Nash O’Neal, Anahi Pacheco,
Riley Pinkerton, Autumn Pow-
ell, Riley Ramirez, Jordan Reta,
Corinne Rodriguez-Lopez, Alexis
Rodriguez Ortega, Cameron
Sereika, Blake Shotwell, Sidney
Shotwell, Ethan Stalkup, Anahi
Torres, Bryson Tyler, Trace Tyler
and Samuel Webb.
Second Grade — Rebecca
Aranda, Cody Baker, Buddy
Bale, Mario Cantu, Jacob Cas-
tillo, Zachariah Cook, Nash Coo-
per, Logan Cullop, Craig Daniels,
Becky Davenport, Colton Den-
man, Tristan Dennison, Breanna
Douglas, Garrett Douglas, Jose
Fernandez, Antonio Gatlin, Is-
mael Godoy, Dillon Graves, Syd-
ney Howell, Ernesto Huerta,
Odalis Hurtado, Daniel Inguanzo,
Christian Isaac, Teyton Jenkins,
Johnathon Johnson, Sabrina Leal,
Monica Lira, Christopher Lopez,
Liandro Lopez, Jared McBride,
Breann McClanahan, Aneliz Me-
dina, Jonathan Mendez, Victoria
Nichols, Virginia Ortiz, Aaron Pe-
terson, Stormi Philpot, Hutson
Ralph, Casey Reynolds, Diana
Romero, Jonathan Romo, Ken-
neth Short, Willard Swanson,
Ayita Thacker, Octaviano Torres,
Justin Tye, Kyleigh Wacasey and
Jordan White.
Third Grade — Evelyn Aldape,
Brittany Barry, Cody Bell, Logan
Bishop, Samuel Bowker, Alexis
Boyles, Presley Dailey, Kendra
Daniels, Liliana Davila, Maggie
Downe, Riley Erwin, Vista Full-
ingim, Damaris Gonzalez, Cody
Grimes, Christi Hardee, Ashley
Hawkins, Abbie Heiens, Justin
Kellogg, Aaron Lampman, James
Longino, Sapphire Love, Justin
Maples, Ana Martinez, Magda-
lena Martinez, Steven McGee,
Ethan Miles, Maliah Minor, Con-
nor Mooney, Christopher New-
berry, Briana Pedroza, Brenden
Prentice, Moses Ramos, Kaylee
Rhine, Juan Rivera, Pedra Ri-
vera, Heather Robertson, Fallon
Sachse, Jose Valenzuela, Starlyn
Van Wie, Ramey Walther and Sa-
vanah Ward.
Fourth Grade — Soledad Bar-
rientos, Corey Barry, Jackson
Bearden, Brooklyn Bedford,
Cash Boespflug, Rylie Burden,
Alexia Cantu, Sean Clemons,
William Davis, Brooklen Del-
gado, Lucille Doubrava, Brett
Edwards, Charles Galloway, Je-
sus Gam, Peyton Garrett, Ca-
leb Griffeth, Lane Hlad, Bryse
Hoyt, Payden Hudgens, Mason
Hudson, Susana Huerta, Amellia
Hurtado, Dylana Hutchins, Ash-
ley Johnson, Lindsey Lee, Ryan
Lutes, Robert Lynch, Christo-
pher Moreno, Emilee Newton,
Sarah Nicholson, Cecilia Ochoa,
Emily Oxford, Brandon Palomo,
Stacie Raymond, Madison Reed,
Rayse Robinson, Pedro Ruiz,
Madeleine Semmelmann, Anna
Sherwood, Benjamin Shotwell,
Lucas Smither, Cole Stallard, Sa-
vannah Thompson, Bianca Uss-
ery and Jorge Bryan Venegas.
Decatur Intermediate Godoy, Alondra Gomez, Felescia
School Gonzalez, Hannah Griffeth, Felix
A Honor Roll Guerrero, Alexis Hamm, Allison
Fifth Grade — Sarah Alling, Hamm, Mark Harle, Mari Harlow,
Ashtyn Bell, Bailey Berry, Pay- Lawson Harris, Autumn Hodges,
ton Carroll, Katelynn Cimini, Cynthia Johnson, Hannah Keen,
Brooklynn Crooks, Roland Dale, Brendan Kerby, Trevor Lloyd,
Meghan Darst, Carlos Echever- Jacey Loflin, Jesali Love, Jose
ria Justiniano, Kristen Ediger, Luna, Jeremy Mackenrodt, Brit-
Clayton Egle, Bonnie Emrick, tanie Martin, Stephanie Martin,
Jasmine Escobedo, Angela Fer- Tanna Morton, Justin Myers,
ris, Ethan Fitzgerald, Willian Nicole Neighbors, Josue Nieto
Garner, Scott Gogniat, Nancy Olguin, Brianna Osborne, Kelsey
Grant, Madison Grantham, Zach- Parlogean, Trace Patrick, Di-
ary Greiner, Megan Hastings, ana Perez, Bryanna Pond,
Maxwell Hill, Mathile Hornback, John Rainey, Cody Reed, Merle
Kendall Hubbard, Claudia In- Riggs, Richard Roberts, Sarah
guanzo, Vivian Inguanzo, Jacob Robinson, Keifer Rodgers, Jen-
Kevetter, Stormi Leonard, Caro- nifer Romero, Daren Rowe, Da-
line Lowery, Christy Mahaffey, kota Sellers, Heather Shepherd,
Dianna Martinez, Cody Marty, Aaron Shetter, Tanner Shields,
Makayla Mayfield, Cody McEl- Jordyn Smith, Matthew Stenzel,
haney, Megan McKenna, Jeffery Eva Stephens, Courtney Taylor,
Meador, Nicholas Oberle, Annie Damien Taylor, Travis Taylor,
Parks, Mital Patel, Nichole Per- Rusty Tolbert, William Trachta,
ez, Stephanie Perkins, Spencer Zachary Valdez and Skylar West-
Pitts, Karen Rodriguez, Hayley lake.
Sanders-Eubank, Macen Strip- Sixth Grade — Clark Allen,
ling, Morgan Taylor, Taylor Usel- Everardo Alvarez, Anthony Au-
ton and James Wilson. gust, Dallin Billmire, Joshua Bla-
Sixth Grade — Emily Bak- se, Harrison Boatman, Garrett
er, Savannah Bearden, Darci Bowen, Brooke Brown, Christian
Billmire, Destiny Black, Blakely Carrillo, Nicholas Carrillo, Kend-
Brown, Jose Cantu, Brianna all Childers, Dylan Cole, Caylla
Carter, Taylor Clayton, Haley Cotten, Evan Davis, Fabiene
Dennard, Paige Dickinson, Lil- Dickerson, Alexis Downe, Jona-
lian Doubrava, Cory Durdon, than Fernandez, Delainey Gage,
Drew Edwards, Serena Estrada, Ruth Garcia, Baylie Gilbert,
Briana Failor, Alejandra Fernan- Austin Givens, Hannah Gourley,
dez, Cody Fisher, Joel Forbis, Ira Gabriel Guia, Harrison Hacker,
Fuller, Morgan Halford, Morgan Traci Hale, Joshua Hinson, Jes-
Haney, Jaclyn Hicks, Landon sica Hoerth, Colton Hopkins,
Hlad, Katie Isham, Joshua Jones, Dallas Johnson, Jacikay Kidd,
Allyson Jordan, Andie Keller, Chadwick Layton, Brody Lee,
Melvin Little, Leroy Lomas, Guir- Jessica Lombardi, Timothy Mc-
nalda Lopez, Jackson Lowe, Mor- Gar, Michael McMillian, Ashley
gan McGee, Victor Mena, Mal- Michael, Lane Mitchell, Maci
lory Miller, Grayson Muehlstein, Mitchell, Cameron Mize, Kevin
Laura Nicholson, Sylvia Perez, Munnerlyn, Victoria Munoz,
Madison Phariss, Austin Poole, Kirstin Nanny, Mandy Padron,
Tahsin Reza, Erin Ritter, Robert Baley Phariss, Kristina Pishotta,
Sellers, Charles Shannon, Paige Alexandra Raasch, Yanira Rivas,
Snow, Ethan Stallard, Omar Tor- Brandon Rivera, Alexis Tally,
res, Jacquelin Trujillo, Mckenna Mary Taylor, Valerie Thompson,
Waddill, Bethany White and Nicholas Trachta, Jessica Velas-
Christian White. quez, Laney Wicker and Robert
Wilson.
A/B Honor Roll
Fifth Grade — Karina Aguilar, Paradise Elementary
Carlos Arevalo, Isabel Banda, Fourth Six Weeks Honor Roll
Cadyn Boyd, Jennifer Bradford, A Honor Roll
Ashton Brazeau, Dakota Byrd, First Grade — Hadleigh An-
Tyler Chapman, Celeste Cha- thony, Johanna Barnett, Katelyn
vana, Carlee Cloud, Jacob Cobb, Blackstock, Kendall Candioto,
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Taking your pet around
the corner in a car is one
thing, but traveling with it
at 30,000 feet is another.
With summer vacations
just around the corner, many
pet owners will be faced
with the dilemma of what
to do with their pet while
they travel. They may de-
cide to travel with their ani-
mals, but before they begin
their airborne journey they
should take some advice
from Dr. Bonnie Beaver, a
veterinarian at Texas A&M
College of Veterinary Medi-
cine & Biomedical Sciences.
If a pet owner decides to
travel via airplane, he or
she needs to make arrange-
ments for the pet ahead of
time. A couple of weeks be-
fore the travel date, the pet
owner should call the airline
and make arrangements.
Beaver says most airlines
require that pet owners pro-
vide health certificates and
proof of rabies vaccinations
before the pet boards the
aircraft.
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Once all arrangements
have been made, upon
boarding the airplane there
are two locations the pet
can be stored – either in the
cargo hold or underneath
the pet owner’s seat on the
plane. In both scenarios, the
pet must be in a secure crate
from which it cannot easily
escape.
If a pet owner would like
the pet to fly in the cargo
hold of the airplane, the
owner needs to check with
the airline to ensure pres-
surized cargo holds are
available on the plane.
“I recommend having the
pet accompany the owner in
the cabin of the airplane,”
said Beaver. “Unfortunate-
ly, there have been cases
of dogs dying in the cargo
holds of some airplanes.”
The other potential haz-
ard that comes with placing
the pet in the cargo hold is
transfer flights. If the own-
er misses his or her connect-
ing flight, the pet may not,
leaving the pet stranded
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taking care of it. For this
reason, Beaver recommends
flying with pets whenever
possible.
“Pet owners need to note
the temperature of their
destination compared to
their current temperature.
It is not good to have pets in
the cargo hold of a plane if
a great temperature shift is
expected, the temperature
change can affect the ani-
mal in negative ways,” said
Beaver.
Pet owners need to also
keep in mind the length of
the flight because during
the flight, the pet cannot be
released to eliminate or eat.
This can prove to be a prob-
lem on longer flights, she
notes.
Beaver recommends ex-
posing the pet to motion
while in a crate before the
actual flight to ensure the
pet does not get motion sick-
ness on the plane. She says
the best way to do this is to
place the pet in the crate
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scramble participants were
competing for $800 certifi-
cates to be used toward the
purchase of breeding ani-
mals.
Faglie, 16, is a junior at
Boyd High School and a
member of Boyd FFA. She
will use her winnings to-
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Martin, Madison Mitschke, Da-
kota Moon, Holden Murphy, Pay-
ton Nesby, Kiara Owens, Aubrey
Pearson, Hannah Proffitt, Davin
Riley, Ryan Scott, Maddilyn Ter-
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Wilson and Alexis Wright.
Second Grade — Anne Atkins,
Jordan Babcock, Gracie Barnett,
Jimmy Barnett, Brandon Bowl-
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Candioto, Mireya Carrillo, Sa-
vanna Cleveland, Elise Cobb,
Rebecca Cornett, Martin Craw-
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Dugan, Paycee Edgett, Tucker
Edwards, Braezen Flood, Alli-
son Foster, Kenya Gomez, No-
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Emma Holliday, Coleton Horner,
Johnny Hothouse, Samantha
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Jones, Kaylen Kott, Christopher
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Seth Mitchell, Angus Pace,
Hannah Pearson, Bryan Pewitt,
Kenzie Potteiger, Rose Powers,
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son, Hannah Tilghman, Ryan
Upton, Garrett Walsh, Tryston
Webb, Kayli White, Elizabeth
Whitten, Judson Wilkening and
Samantha Winder.
Third Grade— Andrew Alexan-
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nett, Brysen Broussard, Alanna
Burnett, Haley Butler, Camron
Chasteen, Kodee Christensen,
Logan Cook, Austin Coon, Brook-
lynn Davis, Patricio Dorado,
Dylan Finley, Dylan Homer, Ella
Hutton, Carson Martin, Heather
McDuff, Bryson Meyers, Ryan
Norwood, Mykenzie Presley,
Kaitlyn Robinson, Jrake Russell,
Alexis Spidle, Mary Stapleton,
Jamie Talley, Trace Thigpen and
Ty Valentine.
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First Grade — Irene Chasteen,
Bryson Clark, Colby Cox, Made-
lyn Cross, River Gibson, Caysen
Gosney, Sargent Graham, Nevan
Graves, Trent Horner, Patricia
Hothouse, Kelan Jenkins, Savan-
nah Kott, Damon McBride, Eain
Perkins, Terry Pressley, Jaci
Reynolds, Kaela Roberds, Cal
Robinson, Susan Silvey, Shaelyn
Spidle, James Stapleton, Mat-
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Second Grade — Jakob Beck,
Sadie Bryant, Matthew Con-
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SOLUTION
Luttrull, owner of The Magic
Pony in Decatur, displays a
small portion of the food donated
by her customers through her
WARM Winter Savings pro-
motion benefitting the Wise
Area Relief Mission (WARM).
Customers donated five canned
goods or $5 and received 75
percent off items on the 50
percent off racks. In addition to
the food, more than $800 was
donated to WARM, represented
by Jimmie Armes (left). The pro-
motion continues through the
end of March. Last year, Luttrull
sponsored “WARM Your Soul,”
collecting coats for WARM.
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Corbin Harris, Eryn Kennedy, Ty
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Schomburg, Michael Swan, Jus-
tin Taylor, Carson Tucker, Syd-
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Bailey Williams, Garrett Winters
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Shaelyn Benson, Balin Bryant,
Cassie Bryant, Logan Burrows,
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Clark, Jonathan Clayton, Myche-
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Carrie McGee, Cameron Osborn,
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Casey Riggs, Haley Roberds,
Karina Rodriguez, Colt Ryle,
Dalton Sanders, Landon Sharp,
Tristan Sims, Connor Snell, Ma-
dyson Taylor, Jerrell Thomas,
Tanner Tynes Robinson, Makaya
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Young and Emily Youngs.
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BRIDGEPORT
Here today...
Wood receives top scouting awards GONE tomorrow.
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By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Jonathan Wood, 21, of
Bridgeport recently received
the Venturing Silver Award
and Ranger Award, recog-
nizing his accomplishments
with Venturing Crew 121 in
Decatur.
The Silver Award and
Ranger Award are two of
the highest awards in Boy
Scouts of America Ventur-
ing program.
In order to receive the
Silver Award, the highest
award available, Venturers
must complete a standard
first aid course, receive CPR
safe swim defense training
course, lead or participate
in a group swim using safe
swim defense, complete a
leadership skills course,
serve in an elected position
for at least six months, par-
ticipate in ethics in action
and earn at least one of five
Venturing Bronze awards.
The Ranger Award is given
to Venturers who complete
eight core requirements and
four electives.
Wood served as president
of the crew last year and
now serves in an advisory
role.
He was the first Venturer
the Ranger Award. Boy Scouts, while offering a
He is also the assistant different social atmosphere Classes are held on Thursdays - 6:30-7:30 p.m. • 7:30-8:30 p.m.
scoutmaster for Troop 194,
the troop he joined when he
as it is a co-ed program.
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Maverick Mortgage
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Maverick Residential Mortgage,
which once operated a branch in De-
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by Chevrolet and Buick.
GMC was second in truck
sales followed by Ford and
Dodge.
The Chevrolet and GMC
half-ton crew cab pickups
were the top selling trucks
in the county in February.
James Wood Motors was
the leading retailer of both
new and used cars in Feb-
ruary followed by Karl Kl-
ement Ford and Klement
Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep.
Most persons who bor-
rowed money for their new
vehicle purchases did so
from GMAC. Other top lend-
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First State Banks, DATCU
you have a Loan with any local competitor
Credit Union and Ford Mo-
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CLASSIFIED GOLD
Real Estate for Sale
• Acreage • Business Property
• Condos/Town Homes • Duplexes
• Homes • Lots • Mobile Homes
• Wanted to Buy
Pets
• Pets • Pets Lost & Found
• Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
CALL 940-627-5987 AND GET RESULTS • MESSENGER CLASSIFIEDS ON THE WEB: WWW.WCMESSENGER.COM/CLASS
Acreage
8 ACRES
nice building site, 3 miles south
Boyd. 3/2 mobile; shop, storage, 2
sheds. Fenced & cross-fenced.
$107,000. (940)255-2390.
FSBO, JACK COUNTY
Squaw Mountain area, 250 nice
wooded acres, 1 large stock tank.
50-60 GPM water well (excellent
water), electricity. 1/2 mineral leas-
ing rights, partial royalties, can
lease out anytime, no current pro-
duction. New fence on 3 sides; ex-
cellent deer, turkey & hogs.
$2,950/acre OBO. (940)567-6270 or
(940)567-1596.
PARADISE, CR 3451
10 acres, restricted tracts, wooded.
Call Nolan, (940)393-1020; or Deb-
bie, (817)925-9208.
Homes
$5,000 SIGNING BONUS
New 3-bedroom, 2-bath, great
room. Boyd schools, wow! Privacy
with trees. Yes, lots of trees!
$22/down, $621/month. Very EZ
Qualify. (866)396-2700.
5 acres, 4/2/2 brick, 1,608 square
feet; horse facilities, tack/storage;
paved road. $239,900. All offers
considered, transferring for job.
(940)210-0735.
Bids wanted on 5-room house with
bath to be moved. 404 S. Weather-
ford, Chico. (940)393-3503.
BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE
New 5-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-living ar-
eas, acres with upgrades. Only
$26/down, $701/month. Very EZ
qualify. (866)396-2700.
BOYD MINI-RANCH
3/2/1 on 3.6 acres; w/barn, shop,
in-ground pool, fenced. $119,800.
Shari Guess, agent, Buy Wise Real
Estate. (940)399-3900.
BUY WISE REAL ESTATE
Buying or selling, one call does it
all. Buying, we know the market
and will work with you to find your
perfect property. Selling, we want
your listings and will work hard to
earn your business, using all the lat-
est marketing methods to sell your
property. Accepting new listings
now. (940)626-4596.
www.BuyWise-RealEstate.com.
CAMEO CUSTOM HOMES
Best prices in Wise County.
35-years experience. Also, remodel-
ing, large/small jobs. All work guar-
anteed. Licensed. (940)206-1266,
(972)523-4707.
FOR SALE
530 Pecan Ct. Rhome, TX 76078
Relaxing COUNTRY home with EASY ACCESS to DFW area. Totally RENOVATED with
ceramic floors, windows, countertops, ceiling fans & more. Fresh paint in & out. Low maintenance
metal roof, cul-de-sac. MOVE IN READY! IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE.
Directions: From 35W Exit US-81, US-287, go West on Ramhorn Hill, turn right onto US-287, right on
FM 3433, Bus US-81, right on E. 2nd St., left on Virginia Lane, right on Hickory St., left on Pecan.
Suzette Teague
817-996-1772
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, March 30 • 1 - 4 p.m.
279 Riverside, Decatur
updates in 2007 include fresh paint, new HVAC, replaced kitchen
cabinets, tiled 2nd living area and remodeled master bath. 2,400
sq. ft. insulated building has electricity, room for at least 4 cars
plus workshop. $275,000
DIRECTIONS: Hwy 114 to hwy 730N. Right on CR 4472, right on CR 4360, left on Riverside.
®
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
Lori Watson • 817-312-6305
ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 27, 2008
Rentals
• Apartments • Business Property • Condos/
Town Homes • Duplex Housing • Homes
• Mobile Homes • Rooms • Roommate
Wanted • Spaces & Lots • For Lease • Wanted
to Rent • Wanted to Lease • Facilities
• Storage Buildings
Merchandise for Sale
• Appliances • Clothing/Jewelry
• Furniture • Garage Sales
• Firewood • Miscellaneous
• Auctions
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
GUEST HOUSE INCLUDED!
4-bedroom, 2-bath, custom kitchen,
family room (media room), 1.71
acres, fenced for horses, new build.
Move in March. $19/down,
$799/month. (940) 627-8700.
HORSES OK!!!!
Cowboys, too??? New mini-ran-
chette. Views, views, views.
$27/down, $613/month. 4-bedroom,
new build. (866)396-2700/
KOZY KOTTAGE
New 4-bedroom custom, ginger-
bread like, privacy galore.
$63/down, $627/month.
(940)627-8700.
NEW CUSTOM HOME
2,100 square foot 3/2/2, 2 acres,
Decatur schools. 100% financing
available. Estimated $1,200/month,
P&I. Horses welcome!
(817)846-5997.
NEW CUSTOM HOME
2,424 square foot 4/3/2, 2.56 acres,
Decatur schools. 100% financing
available. Estimated $1,500/month,
P&I. Horses welcome.
(817)846-5997.
NO PAYMENTS TILL SUMMER
New 5-bedroom, 3-bath custom,
acreage of your own. $27/down,
$738/month. Unbelievable, yes!!
True, yes!!! (866)396-2700/
PAYMENT SHOCKER!
New 4-bedroom, 2-bath, views.
$90/down, $299/month. Your job is
your credit. Call today, move in now.
(866)396-2700. Hurry!
SAVE $7,000!!!
2002 Alamo custom home, Rhome.
1,904 square feet, 4/2/2 brick.
Owner relocating. $126,750. Shari
Guess, agent, Buy Wise Real Es-
tate, (940)399-3900.
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!!
This one is fact!! New, 4-bedroom,
2-bath, privacy. $11/down,
$599/month. Very EZ qualify.
(940)627-8700.
Lots
2 ACRE LOT
located in new subdivision, Decatur
schools. Horses allowed. Financing
available. $27,900. (817)846-5997.
306 W. ASH, DECATUR
+1/2 acre lot. $37,500. Call
(940)626-4380; or cell,
(817)929-5910.
Mobile Homes
**BOYD**
4-bedroom, 2-bath double wide on
1.3 acres, lots of trees, chainlink
fence. Great area, 0 down,
$625/month, P&I. (817)738-7496.
Choice of Decatur or
Boyd ISD - Beautifully
updated 3/2.5 home
with over 5 acres and
a pond near Hwys 114
and 730. Some
Employment Services Farm and Ranch Business Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
5:30 p.m.
Classified Advertising Policy
Classified ads for the Sunday/Thurs-
day edition are $12 per week for 20
words or less (each additional word is
Deadlines 60¢). Run the same ad in Classified
Classifieds: Gold for an additional $8 per week
Thursday Issue: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (20 words or less; each additional
Sunday Issue: 11:30 a.m. Friday word is 40¢).
Classified Gold: 11:30 a.m. Friday
• Business Opportunity • Childcare • Adult/Elderly Care • Farm Equipment • Fencing • Lawn & Garden Real Estate and Classified Display: Error Responsibility
• Employment Information • Business • Housecleaning • Livestock • Livestock Care/Training Thursday Issue: 3 p.m. Thursday Customers are asked to check their
• Adult/Elderly Care • Childcare • Let Me Fix It • Miscellaneous • Livestock Lost & Found Sunday Issue: 3 p.m. Tuesday ad immediately after it appears in the
Classified Gold: 3 p.m. Wednesday paper and report at once any error
• Food Service • Medical/Dental • Tutoring • Livestock Stud Service • Livestock Supplies found. Claims for adjustment should
• Miscellaneous • Office • Retail/Sales • Miscellaneous • Mowing Special Offers be made at that time. The Wise
• Trades • Work Wanted • Pasture & Feed • Poultry Business Services: Place a paid ad for County Messenger is responsible for
four weeks in the Business Services an incorrect ad only the first time it
classification of the Wise County runs, so check your ads carefully.
Transportation Announcements Notices Messenger for $50. Receive a bold
heading and the fifth week is FREE. Classified Gold goes into 21,000 ad-
Run the same ad in Classified Gold for ditional homes.
an additional $32 for five weeks (price
based on 20 word or less ad). Payments
In person: 115 S. Trinity St., Decatur
For Sale: Place a paid ad with a bold By Mail: Wise County Messenger
headline for two weeks for $25, and P.O. Box 149
if you don’t sell your item at the end Decatur, TX 76234-0149
• Boats • Cars • Card of Thanks • Legal Notices of two weeks, you’ll receive the next
• Recreational Vehicles • Let’s Swap • Public Notices two weeks FREE. Run the same ad in
• Trucks • Accessories • Trailers • Lost & Found Classified Gold for an additional $16 for
four weeks (price based on 20 word or
• Wanted to Buy • Personal • Wanted less ad).
***SPRINGTOWN*** FREE ESTIMATES 4-bay repair garage facility at high
Huge 3-bedroom, 2-bath, double Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of volume truck stop in Wise County
wide on 3 acres. Decks, appliances. state. Licensed, bonded, insured. (Alvord, TX). For lease and more in- Mobile Homes
Zero down, $600/month P&I. Great Repos. RBMobileHomes.com, formation, please contact Hirani,
horse property. Call now, (940)683-5547. (817)442-1159. CHICO: 2/1 MOBILE HOME
(817)738-7496. Fully furnished with washer and
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. 40X60 COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Best deal on moving, set up & trim dryer. $500/month, first and last to
**RENO** on 8 acres. Also, 2 small apart- move-in. Home (940)648-0851, cell
4-bedroom, 2-bath double wide on outs. Bonded, licensed & insured.
ments & larger house. Good loca- (817)253-5448.
1.3 acres, lots of trees, chainlink (940)433-3117. tion on FM 51 South, just south of
fence, great area, 0 down, YBARRA MOBILE HOME Springtown city limits. Take 1 or all. Clean 1-bedroom in my backyard,
$625/month, P&I. (817)738-7496. Transport, move & set up, re-level & (940)367-0694, (940)367-0693. $375/month, $200/deposit. Large
tie-down. Free estimates. Licensed, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, $500/month. NO
2004 DOUBLE WIDE bonded, insured. Mobile, PETS, DON’T ASK! (817)489-2939.
on 1 acre in Rhome. $70,000.00 (940)393-5745 or (940)969-2966. Duplexes
Call Ms. Cox, (469)556-7644 or
email at Number9ranch@aol.com.
2-bedroom duplex in Paradise for Rooms
Wanted to buy rent. $700/month, $650/deposit. No
3/2 DOUBLE WIDE
starter home on 1 acre, new carpet pets, no smoking. Available April 1. Room for rent, kitchen privileges,
VETERAN WITH YOUNG FAMILY
& appliances. Zero down, easy (940)575-2221, (940)393-2856. private entry. Bridgeport, 409 Trin-
looking for lease or owner/finance,
quality, move-in ready. ity. $300/month plus 1/2 utilities.
(817)253-7042. 4-bedroom on 1-5 acres, Decatur 3/1 or 2/1 duplex, Eagle Mountain (940)399-8257.
schools. No mobiles. Lake waterfront on 1.6 acre lot,
BANK FORECLOSED (940)969-0120. newly remodeled. $795/month.
EMPLOYMENT
Manufactured homes. 4/2 Palm Har- (817)903-5976.
bor, 28x76, $439,5900. 3/2 Red- Business property • Business Opportunity
man, 16x76, $13,900. 3/2 Clayton, • Employment Information
28x56, $19,900. Statewide delivery. Homes EMPLOYMENT • Adult/Elderly Care
• Childcare
(817)946-7685.
Cannon Property 3-bedroom house for rent in Bridge- • Food Service • Medical/
Dental • Miscellaneous
COUNTRY LIVING
4/2double wide on 2 acres, new car- Management port, $950/month. 1-bedroom condo
for rent in Runaway Bay,
• Office • Retail/Sales
Office Retail Space • Trades • Work Wanted
pet & appliances. Zero down, easy $625/month water/cable paid. Call
qualify, move-in ready. • Decatur - 1,400 sq. ft. on Hwy 287
Dusty, (817)307-0057.
(817)253-7042. • Bridgeport - Space to Lease, Legacy Building
Employment information
Homes
For rent, 3/2 stone house, 1.5 miles
DECATUR • Decatur - 3/2/2, 2,300+ sq. ft.with large game room,
west of Decatur. $875/month plus
Awesome 2007 3-bedroom, 2-bath energy efficient home on 3 ac. $1,695 !!ATTENTION!!
deposit. No pets, no smoking.
with big bedrooms. Black appli- • Alvord - New home, 3/2 on 4+ ac. Horses permitted.
(817)614-3712, (817)475-9633. Advertising under this classifica-
ances. Zero down, $600/month, • Cottondale - 3/2, 2 ac., horses permitted. $795 tion is normally not a bona fide
P&I. Nice property. Decatur ISD. opportunity. Typically, compa-
• New Fairview - 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 1 ac. $850 House for rent in Bridgeport, 3-bed-
(817)738-7496. room, 2-bath, brick, garage, fenced nies advertising here offer infor-
940-393-5317 yard. $1,200/month, $600/deposit. mation about potential employ-
ENERGY EFFICIENT www.cannonrealty.net ment. Some are selling this infor-
References & background check re-
3/2/2 detached garage, landscaped, mation. We suggest that our
quired. (940)683-5215,
FHA approved, new carpet & more. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY readers thoroughly investigate
(940)577-2364.
Decatur ISD. Reduced! $83,900. Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000 these advertisers before invest-
Call for appointment, square feet for lease. ing any money.
RHOME RENTAL
(903)364-2373. (940)627-2510.
3/1.5/1 CP, fenced backyard, North-
west ISD, quiet neighborhood, no
smoking, some pets OK. Available
Adult/Elderly Care
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
early April. $895/month, $650/de-
posit. Owner/agent, (940)399-3900. RAY OF SUNSHINE SITTING
All real estate advertising in this This newspaper will not know-
Service needs independent contrac-
newspaper is subject to the Fair ingly accept any advertising for
Housing Act which makes it illegal real estate which is in violation of Super nice, custom, 3-bedroom, tors for work with seniors needing
to advertise “any preference, limita- the law. Our readers are hereby 2-bath, 2-car garage home for lease daily activitiy assistance. Clean
tion or discrimination based on informed that all dwellings adver- in Decatur. $1,200/month. background required.
race, color, religion, sex, handicap, tised in this newspaper are available
(940)210-9436, (940)210-9437. (940)433-5464.
familial status or national origin, on an equal opportunity basis. To
or an intention, to make any such complain of discrimination call
preference, limitation or discrimina- HUD toll-free at
tion.” Familial status includes chil-
dren under the age of 18 living with
parents or legal custodians, pregnant
1-800-669-9777. The
toll-free telephone
number for the
Trinity Care
Center
women and people securing custody hearing impaired is
of children under 18. 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Nurse Aide Training Program
SMI Mortgage 940-626-9053 Beginning in April
Now is the time to buy or refinance your
home. I will work hard for you to lock Now taking applications for persons
wishing to become a Certified Nurse Aide.
in the best possible rate. There will be Please come by Trinity Care Center
no hidden fees or surprises. My goal is
for you to get the best deal available. No
to complete an application.
2108 15th Street, Bridgeport, TX
one can promise you something without 940-683-5023
investigating your personal circumstances.
Call for no obligation qualifying. In Proud
Keith McIntosh, Officer TXML #69441 Partnership with
kpmcintosh@mtin.net
!! COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM !!
BECOME A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
KAY MOORE
817-343-0484 A NEW AND REWARDING CAREER
kay@kaymoore.com
OPPORTUNITY
NEED ROOM AND LAND
Newly remodeled home in Paradise that sits on 5 acres with trees. This
home has been taped/bedded & textured throughout. Homey feeling,
with the open concept, large living area, large master bedroom, Jacuzzi
tub, separate sinks. 20X13 garage/shop with electric.
CUTE STARTER ON 3 ACRES
• NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED—FREE
TRAINING
Don’t pass up this 3/1/2cp home on 3 acres. This home has been well
taken care of and is ready for you to move in. NOTE: Seller will pay
• PART-TIME, FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
3% of buyer closing cost. Call for more details and don’t miss out on
this opportunity. • OFF ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
LONE STAR BARN STYLE COTTAGE NEEDS COMPANION • BRING YOUR CHILDREN 2 YEARS
Resting peacefully atop a gently sloping full 10 acres, this cute, 2BR, 1
Bath. Roomy and open, storage buildings, lots of trees, deer, turkey. AND OLDER WITH YOU TO WORK
MAKE THIS BUILDER AN OFFER
Extra effort to design and build lasting quality homes makes the
• BENEFITS PACKAGE AVAILABLE
difference. Don’t buy until you examine this classic 4 bedroom design
with game room. You will be pleasantly surprised of the room. This
home sets on 1 acre.
OAK HILLS SUBDIVISION PARADISE
Please apply in person or call for more
Many lots still available. Lots ranging from 1.16 acre to 2 acres. This
information at:
subdivision has an abundance of trees, coop water, close to the schools.
Call for pricing on the different lots available.
1950 TEXAN DR., JUSTIN, TX 76247
Each office independently owned and operated
www.localwiserealtors.com 940-242-3900
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EMPLOYMENT
Handyman needed. Carpenter, Secretarial position available, Wanted: experienced kill truck op-

HS Services
electrical & plumbing experience. full-time, Mon.-Fri., 9am.-5p.m. Must erator. Small company. Good bene-
Childcare Trinity Care Call (940)466-9676 or
alphamudlogging@aol.com.
be very organized, dependable.
Please apply in person, at Xtreme,
fits.Call (940)668-9044.

First Baptist Church Learning Cen-

ter of Alvord is seeking a Christian
daycare teacher to work Mon.-Fri.,
full & part-time. Must be dependable
& love children. Competitive pay.
Please call Lori, (940)427-5741, for
interview.
Food service
Now Hiring
Drivers
18 years old +
Apply in person
1804 FM 51 S.
Decatur, TX
No phone calls please
Now hiring wait staff, bartender,
dishwashers, busboys . Please ap-
ply in person, Armondos, 301 N.
Highway 287, Decatur.
Work while your kids are in school.
Come to work after they go to
school. Be off before they get home
from school. Evening & weekend
shifts also available. All positions.
Apply 9a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Sat.
Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes, 210 W.
Main, Decatur. EOE.
Medical/Dental
Home health agency seeks respon-
sible caring adults to help with daily
living tasks. Wise County openings.
Please contact Betty,
1(800)866-6705.
Full-time LVN or Medical Assistant.
Benefits included. Experience re-
quired. Fax resume to ENT & Al-
lergy Clinic, (940)627-7416.
Center Lonesome Dove Transport is look-
Now taking
ing for a person to do tire repair &
general maintenance on trucks.
(940)626-8248.
applications for
M&M Truck Conversions hiring shop
help. Looking for a hard worker and
LVN, RN, fast learner. Experience a plus but
not required. Come by for an appli-
cation. 1 mile north of Highway
Certified Med-Aide 380/287 overpass.
Please come by Trinity Care Center to Need ESL teacher for Spanish
complete an application. speaking adults, 3 days/week, ap-
proximately 2 hours/day after 6p.m.
Apply in person at
2108 15th St.
Bridgeport, TX
Email resume
mpitexas@hotmail.com.
to
940-683-5023
Part-time grounds keeper/mainte-
nance wanted. $10/hour. Call
(940)627-5820.
Part-time help at exotic bird aviary.
$8/hour, must speak English,
Rhome area. (817)456-5623.
Positions available:
Survey specialist/data entry; general
labor; CNC machinists; electricians.
Come by and fill out an application.
Pronto! Staffing, 1712 S. Highway
51, Decatur, Texas.( 940)626-4488.
• RN Case Manager Office
• Licensed Medical
Social Worker Administrative assistant. Accounting
& general office skills, minimum
2-years experience preferred. Com-
Excellent Working petitive compensation package.
Environment Email resume to
Applications available in Decatur bridgeportbuilding@embarqmail.com;
or call (940)683-5144.
125 CR. 3051
or Fax Resume to: Appointment setter, Keller area.
Base + weekly bonus. Seasonal,
940-627-9627
full-time. Excellent communication
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
skills. Resume to Traci at
Monday - Friday
940-627-2888
Join the Interdisciplinary Team
(817)337-8338 or:
TFabian@KayPierceFR.com
making a difference in the lives Computer tech needed. Call
(940)466-9676 or
of the families we serve!
alphamudlogging@aol.com.
Miscellaneous Office help needed. Quickbooks ex-
perience. Call (940)466-9676 or
alphamudlogging@aol.com.
Accepting applications for seasonal
Office manager for Decatur busi-
employees, March-October 2008.
Positions available: security, main- ness. Must be proficient in Word,
tenance, housekeeping, recrea-
tional. Bay Landing, 2305 W. High-
Excel & QuickBooks. Fax resume to
(940)627-0157 or email
way 380, Bridgeport. reglindberg@yahoo.com
(940)683-3019.
4320 Highway 380, between Deca-
tur & Bridgeport. (940)626-8117.
Retail/Sales
Taking Applications
for Retail Salesperson
Computer and sales
experience a must.
Call Rick at 940-567-2205
or toll free 800-662-1396
Rick’s Satellite &
Electronics
405 S. Washburn • Decatur
Diamond W Truckstop and Dry
Creek Store in Bridgeport, full-time
cashiers needed. Apply in person.
Serious applicants only. NO
DRUGS!
Trades
CHANEY TRUCKING
Looking for safe, dependable, Class
A CDL drivers with 1-year verifiable
experience. Peterbilt trucks, paid
health insurance, matching 401k,
vacation, home every night. Call
1(800)448-6323, Mon.-Fri.,
8a.m.-5p.m.
Drivers needed for end dumps &
vacuum trucks, local hauling, paid
hourly. Call Marvin, (940)389-2579;
or Gordon, (940)577-5847.
ELECTRICIANS
Immediate openings for experi-
enced journeyman electrical helpers
& residential
(940)389-5588.
wiremen.
Experienced Class A, tanker en-
dorsed driver needed. Call Ed at
(817)228-0032.
Metroplex Welding Supply is ac-
cepting applications for a full-time
delivery driver. Must have Class B
with HazMat endorsement. 40-50
hour work week. Please apply in
person only. No phone calls.
SERVICES
Truck Drivers Needed • Childcare
• Adult/Elderly Care
• Class A CDL SERVICES • Business
• Housecleaning
• Let Me Fix It
• Clean Driving Record
• Miscellaneous
• Tutoring
• Pass Drug Screen
• Local Hauling Business
• Home every night SANDERSON ELECTRIC, INC.
Licensed/insured. Commercial, resi-
940-433-8051 dential, industrial. Service calls.
(940)627-6174.
940-393-2456
Housecleaning
JM Materials, the rock company that
cares about you. Your experience is
AMY’S OLD FASHIONED
our gain and your opportunity. HOUSE CLEANING
Home nights, week-ends off, 24%
based on experience. Insurance
available, multiple bonus programs,
at a fair price. Decatur area only.
Contact me at (817)995-7961.
holiday pay, vacation and sick pay.
HEART FOR HOMES
Must have good MVR, be House cleaning & organizing. Once
23-years-old and have a Class A or ongoing. 20-years-experience,
CDL. We will train. call for details references available, free esti-
and appointment, (940)427-2033. mates. Call Sharon, (940)389-8883.
Part-time, new construction work for
RESIDENTIAL CLEANING
unemployed plumber’s helper. Must
Caring lady that goes the extra mile.
have own transportation, be de-
pendable. (817)220-6714, after
(940)627-9356, (817)602-1255.
6p.m.
Let me fix it
Help wanted. Experienced winch
truck driver. Clean driving record.
Must have CDL. Must pass drug A+ HANDYMAN SERVICE
screen. Apply in person, Basic En- Home, auto repair and tune-ups.
ergy Services, 2103 N. Chico High- 30+ years experience. Call Karl at
way, Bridgeport, TX. (817)995-7960 or (940)627-1115.
West Fork Tank Trucks, Inc.
Accepting applications for experienced drivers
and mechanics. Drivers must have Class A CDL
plus tanker endorsement, good driving record,
must pass drug test. Pick up application at office.
259 CR 1510, Bridgeport
940-683-1027

Veterinary technician with small ani-

mal experience required. Fax re-
sume to (940)479-2675; Ponder
Veterinary Hospital.
LVN/RN
Busy pediatric office growing again.
Clinical/phone duties.
Bi-ligual a plus.
Send resume to:
Judy at 940-627-8055
Free conversational English
classes. Call (940)627-1912.
PREMIER DRIVING CAREER
Immediate opening for experienced We are offering the right candidate a career - not
auto detailer/car lot porter. Call
(940)626-8000 for interview.
SOLIDS CONTROL just a job. We are a propane/fuel delivery
Now accepting applicants for Centrifuge Operators and Operator Assistants.
Successful candidates must have reliable transportation and be willing to work company in Justin seeking a driver for a long term
12-hour shifts at natural gas drilling locations.Trainee positions also available. opportunity. We offer competitive pay, family
• Paid Weekly
• Competitive Hourly Wage
health insurance, matching savings plan and other
benefits. You will be home every night. Many of
• Abundant Overtime Opportunities
• Health Insurance
our employees have worked for our company over
• Cafeteria Benefits Program 10 years. CDL-B and hazmat required for this
• One Day Paid Vacation Per Month long term opportunity.
• Paid Holidays
Henderson Oil & Butane
Please apply in person or send resume to:
401 N. Hwy 156 • Justin, TX
1128 Blue Mound Road West; Suite 104, Haslet,TX 76052
817-439-0961 940-648-3113

LO
TRANSPORT, INC
Now Hiring Class A Leading tank truck company is seeking experienced
CDL Drivers DRIVERS
for three of its locations.
• Must have clean MVR
CDL + Tanker endorsement required.
• Be able to pass drug screen/physical
Excellent pay & benefits including Health, Dental, Life, Retention
• Weekly pay with benefits of medical, dental, vision, life
Bonus plus matching 401(k). Call or apply in person at:
insurance.
• Starting pay 24% of gross 17709 Hwy 380 W. 902 S. Main St. 189 Bearcat Rd.
• Attendance bonus up to 2% per week Ponder, TX 76259 Jacksboro, TX 76458 Aledo, TX 76008
940-482-9670 940-567-2887 817-441-2687

940-683-5286 940-389-5772
Juan Mercer
940-391-9444
Shannon Swanson
940-391-9071
Paul Carter

The Most Established Oilfield Company

In the Area is Looking for Experienced
Drivers to Join our Professional Team of
Service Providers.
Class A CDL + Tanker endorsement required
Clean driving record
“Serving the Area for Over 32 Years”

• Competitive pay based

on experience
• Night shift premium
• Drive late model
equipment
• Local company
• Safety Bonuses
• Paid vacations
• Group health insurance
401(k), INSURANCE, • Retirement plan
HOLIDAY & VACATION PAY APPLY IN PERSON:
Bridgeport Tank Trucks
CDL Preferred 601 Hwy. 380 • Bridgeport, Texas
18 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 27, 2008

MERCHANDISE
SERVICES FARM AND RANCH FOR SALE TRANSPORTATION
DH REMODELING Coastal sprigs for sale. Coastal JUNK AUTOMOBILES WANTED
& Construction. Roofing repair & FARM AND RANCH sprigging & pasture aeration. We buy & haul off junk cars &
painting specialist. Local references. Livestock (817)925-9527, (817)929-9323. Miscellaneous trucks. (940)433-5875.
Guaranteed workmanship, free esti- • Farm Equipment • Fencing
mates. One day response. HAY FOR SALE
LLAMAS LIFE FITNESS T3
(940)210-8170. FARM AND • Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
Highly fertilized. 2nd & 3rd cut,
$4/square bales/ 1st cut, $25/round
model treadmill, 3-years-old, like
for
TOP DOLLAR PAID
junk cars & trucks.
RANCH • Livestock Lost & Found
• Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies
bred females, guardians & pet qual-
ity. We provide training & support
bales.
(940)627-0106.
(940)627-6597,
new, 33” wide x 79” long. New,
$2,500; asking $1,000. Call (817)220-5682.
for new owners. (940)433-5897. (817)638-2035.
• Miscellaneous • Mowing

Master
Handypersons Farm Equipment
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry Registered longhorns for sale. Re-
cently bred. Call Richard at
(940)627-5947
(940)432-238-3221.
or
HORSE HAY
$4/bale, square bales, fertilized,
weed free, 2007. (940)433-8588.
✮✮ $3.50 COASTAL HORSE HAY✮✮
WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
Ramps, repairs, batteries. New &
used portable scooters. Demon-
Recreational vehicles
Len Roy Don Builders Square bales in barn, 2nd/3rd cut- strations available, Call MedCare
FARMALL M WILL REMOVE Solutions; local, (940)575-9261; 1996 DUTCHMAN
Home Repairs • Updates tings. No minimum. Between
Sheetrock Repairs with bush hog, recent paint, new de- or maybe buy unwanted horses. Denton, (940)597-1362. 5th wheel, 24 foot, super-slide, set
K Alvord/Decatur. Delivery available. up for gooseneck, good condition.
LOO ur New Construction cals & tires. Ready for work/show. Call (817)360-7617 or
o
for stems Also, P A S T U R E MOWING. $6,000. Call (817)937-7711.
S y Patios & Decks $2,750. (940)255-2390. (940)627-6904.
c
Septi talled ad Garage Conversions (817)991-7625, (940)627-2813. TRANSPORTATION
Ins
Shops • Barns OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS
PETS 2000 KAWASAKI 1100
Fencing • Welding
Carpentry New & used. Water tight & rodent Livestock care/training • Boats
3-passenger jet ski with trailer, great
• Cars
Custom Woodwork proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122. shape, well maintained, $4,100.
Tractor & Backhoe
Service STORAGE CONTAINERS
TRAINING HORSES FOR TRAILS
Let me make your horse trail ready.
• Pets
• Pets Lost & Found TRANSPORTATION • Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks (940)433-2829

Roy & Reyn

Wind, water, rodent proof. Call
George for best price.
Nice facility. Jacob, (817)319-2989. PETS • Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
Reynolds (817)726-7669. Pickups/Vans/SUVs
35 Years Experience Livestock stud service
Direct Mobile 817-366-7990 Fencing STANDING Cars 1996 FORD F250
Also see our ad for crew cab, diesel, 2WD, 5-speed
Budget Septic Systems Installed
double homozygous black & white Pets manual transmission, 109k; looks,
BOBBY’S FENCE APHA registered stallion. Tru Tru
All types fencing. Free estimates. runs, drives great. $7,000.
Colors, 100% color producer. See at
Over 25-years experience. !!ATTENTION!! (940)627-1966, home;
www.spiritwoodfarm.com.
(817)444-3213. We suggest that our readers thor- (940)393-9835, cell.
(940)627-2033.
RUSSELL’S oughly investigate any advertiser
Home Improvements CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING before investing any money. 2003 FORD ESCAPE
& Repair Barbed wire, horse & goat. New Miscellaneous AKC REGISTERED YELLOW LAB V6, 77,000 miles. One owner.
fence & repairs. Steve, cell, (940)577-1978.
All Types of (817)360-6385; home, BOBCAT WORK
male, approximately 8-months-old,
fully vaccinated. $500.
(940)626-4660.
Remodeling All types dirt work, drainage, level-
ing, land clearing, gravel, driveways,
(817)636-2027. 2002 DODGE 2500 SLT
CHIHUAHUA Cummins diesel, 124k miles. Priced
Repairs Large or Small DONE RIGHT FENCING etc. Call Jeff Case (817)564-5444 or
toy or teacup, $250-$350. Poms, to sell at $11,500/OBO. Call
Add-ons, Decks And More All types fencing: Ranch, residential, (817)929-9805
$350. ShiTzu, $350. Maltese, $350. (940)389-4519.
industrial. Custom carports, metal
Call buildings. (940)872-5563, Dachshund, $250. Yorkies, $500. From
(940)531-1901.(940)872-5563 Mowing All CKC, shots/deworming done.
940-627-6947 or (817)220-0849. $688 down Accessories
FENCING
940-389-4943 All types & fence repair. Call Frank. Long-haired Chihuahua, female, TTL
(940)389-4746 or (940)427-2242. 16-weeks-old. All shots, papers. CAMPER SHELL
Klean Kut Very unique markings. Dog has cat
allergy. $950, supplies included. Se habla español
for full-size pickup bed, white, $200.
Call Charlotte, (940)627-5616.

Miscellaneous
Lawn and garden
Lawn Care (940)626-9646.

re
Mowing • Edging • Trimming Pets lost and found Buy Hee Trailers
Commercial or Residential e r
Pay H
Brush Hog Mowing Lost: black/tan Bloodhound, Sto-
negate area, Paradise. Answers to 2007 FONTAINE VELOCITY
Remember Insured 48' stepdeck trailer w/sliding
Loosey Lu, 2 notches missing from Financiamos
Kenny Moran
627-SLAB right ear. $200/reward. wenches, all steel, led lights w/am-
Cell 817-247-9965 (940)389-0868. WE FINANCE ber flashing lights for oversize
loads. Also available, flatbed equip-
Office 940-433-5470 ment. (940)627-5576 or
For all your concrete needs!
Pet care/training (940)393-6322.

Williams’ Hauling GROOMER You Are !

Approved
ANNOUNCEMENTS
now available for large breeds.

ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING

& Tractor Works (940)627-4729, Kanine Akademy. Announcements
• Card of Thanks
AND SPRING CLEAN-UP
• Garden & landscape tilling • Let’s Swap
al
100% Approv
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
• Backhoe work, driveways
No • Lost & Found
• Personal

Insist on Quality
2007 TORRO 74413
Z Master commercial, 19HP, zero
• Dirt, sand & gravel hauling
• Mowing, plowing & blading • Appliances
• Clothing/Jewelry Credit ANNOUNCEMENTS • Wanted

turn radius, 478” turbo force deck, • All types cleanup & haul-offs
MERCHANDISE
Concrete, Inc.
• Furniture
roll-bar, 36 engine hours. $5,200. • Quality work, fair pricing • Garage Sales Check!
Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLAB
(940)389-0911.
James Williams FOR SALE • Firewood
• Miscellaneous
FREE ESTIMATES ALL PRO LAWN CARE
lawn service, landscaping, clean up, 940-399-9138
• Auctions
Cars &Trucks Lost and found
hauling off, pressure washing. De-
pendable, affordable, free esti-
mates. Dylan, (817)891-1600.
Insured

ALUMINUM CANS
70¢/lb. We buy copper, brass, alu-
minum, insulated wire, long & short
iron. S&S Recycling, Bowie,
(940)872-1998.
SALVAGE CLEAN UP
Whatever you need done, we haul
off, scrap metal & clean up.
(940)433-5875.
YOUR JUNK IS MY TREASURE
Free scrap pick up. I also pick up
trash & haul off. (940)627-7031.
Garage sales
starting $
at 799 dn. Found: Fishing equipment at Alvord
Car Wash, March 19.
Pasture and feed We also (817)781-3030.
LONE OAK LANDSCAPING !!ATTENTION!!
Landscape design & installation; re- Garage sale ads must be called in buy cars!
A+ HEAVILY FERTILIZED BEFORE 11a.m. Tuesday to run in
taining walls; water ponds; sod; tree
trimming & planting; decks/patios.
weed free, horse quality coastal the Thursday edition. If you want Personal
squares, 2nd cutting, in barn, your garage sale ad in All Around
(940)644-2920, (940)389-1778.
$4.50/bale. South Decatur area off Wise also, it MUST be called in be-
FM 730. (940)399-9057, (817) fore 11a.m. Friday THE WEEK BE- ATTENTION LOCAL TALENT
MH SOD & LANDSCAPE
729-5311. FORE the sale. We do not run ga- Any local band wanting to perform
Saint Augustine & Bermuda, sod,
at the Cook Off 2008 in Boyd on
trees & landscape. Free estimates. BEST PRICE ON COASTAL rage sales the weekend before the 107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur
(817)986-2506. sale. Saturday AM (11a.m.-2p.m.), May
Clean/heavy/square bales, 2007 Behind Dairy Queen
17, contact Jim West at
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
2nd cut, $3.25; 3rd, $4. 4x5 round,
1 s t c ut , $ 2 0 ; 2 nd , $ 2 5.
Rhome/Decatur, 160 Lone Trail, 940-626-8000 (940)433-5624
36 years in business, insured. CR4421 east, 2 miles to Ridge Trail,
(940)399-8484, (940)627-6863. go right to Lone Trail, left to 160.
(817)444-0861, Teater.

20 WORDS
CHRISTIAN COWBOYS Sat., March 29 only. Lots of guy
Fertilized coastal square bales, stuff, grills, guns, trailer, clothes,
dishes, miscellaneous items.
John & Mary Haynie $5/each. 5x5 round bales,

A&V Water $30-40/each. Delivery available.

(940)626-4627, (817)360-6385. Firewood

Pump Sales & Service

Complete Water Well Drilling & Repair
COASTAL HAY
4x5 round bales, delivery available.
(940)627-4511.
FIREWOOD
for sale. (940)389-3413.
20 DOLLARS
1 WEEK
Storage Tanks & Boosting Equipment & Installation
Residential, Municipal & Commercial
Office: 940-627-3059 Emergency Service Available
Cell: 940-393-3964 www.aandvwater.com PO Box 1504
ESTATE AUCTION!
Decatur, TX 76234
Sat., March 29 • 10 a.m.

28,000 HOMES
Fax: 940-626-4996 Lic. #2774AI 159 E. RC Rd., Bowie,TX
Directions: From Bowie, Take Hwy 81 north towards Stoneburg. Go approx. 5.5 mi. & turn right on East
RC Rd. Auction site is 1st house on left.

Selling the estate of R.C. Cannedy

Crushed StoNe
Road Base / Location Rock
Partial Listing Only
Items include JD Model 8200 grain drill, JD ‘74 4230 Tractor w/cab, 2258 hrs, air cond.
(good cond.), ‘57 or ‘58 International Tractor (one of the last made), grain auger, 7,9,10
shank chisel plows, grubber, 3 bottom mow board, tandom disc, harrow, 10 ft. tandom
disc w/hydraulics, fuel tanks, welder, welding supplies, all kinds of farm equipment,
brands, livestock & ranch supplies, trailers, feeders, misc. horse tack & supplies, some
household items, 150+ commercial bird & small animal cages & lots more. A good clean
First Name: _______________________________________________
Last Name: _______________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
farm auction with something for everyone. All items well maintained. _________________________________________________________
For More Information ContactAuctioneer! City: ___________________________ State: ________ Zip: _________

Best Prices & Product in Wise Co. Phone: ___________________________________________________

E-mail: ___________________________________________________
Call Mike Farris • 214-676-0717 940-872-5180 • 940-872-3613 # of Issues: _________ ❏ Credit Card ❏ Check #: ____________
Credit Card Type: ________________________ Exp.: ______________
Credit Card Number: _______________________________________

Backflow Assembly Ad (20 words of Less):

_________ _________ _________ _________ _________

Testing and Repair _________ _________ _________ _________ _________

_________ _________ _________ _________ _________

Don E. Austin Jr.
_________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Ads must be prepaid before running. Submit payment to:
Wise County Messenger
940-644-2807 PO Box 149 • 115 South Trinity • Decatur, TX 76234

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WEATHERWISE
7-DAY FORECAST FOR WISE COUNTY
JAME
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TEXAS CITIES
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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W
Abilene 79/60/s 83/62/c 84/58/pc 81/53/s 74/58/t 78/54/s 70/48/pc
Amarillo 77/41/s 78/42/pc 81/39/s 69/37/s 71/43/pc 73/39/s 62/43/s
Austin 75/60/pc 79/63/c 81/60/c 83/61/pc 79/62/t 82/63/c 76/54/c
Beaumont 72/58/pc 76/63/c 78/64/pc 80/62/pc 80/64/t 79/66/c 78/60/c
Mostly sunny and Mostly cloudy and Partly sunny, windy Breezy in the A couple of t-storms; Cloudy to partly Mainly cloudy
Decatur
windy breezy and very warm morning; partly not as warm sunny
Brownsville
College Station
78/68/pc
76/62/pc
83/69/pc
77/64/c
85/70/pc 85/70/s 87/71/c 87/72/c 86/72/c
81/64/c 85/63/pc 77/64/t 80/64/c 80/56/c
Corpus Christi 77/64/pc 83/66/pc 81/67/pc 82/69/s 83/69/c 85/70/c 84/67/c
Bridgeport sunny Dallas 71/60/s 79/64/c 84/62/c 79/54/pc 73/58/t 78/58/c 70/50/c
Del Rio 80/63/pc 85/65/pc 84/64/c 89/66/s 86/65/c 84/63/c 83/64/c
72° 59°
Springtown 77° 62° 83° 61° 80° 51° 68° 57° 78° 56° 68° 47° El Paso 81/53/s 79/52/pc 83/52/s 81/50/s 78/49/s 78/51/s 75/49/s
RF: 70° RF: 53° RF: 75° RF: 57° RF: 80° RF: 57° RF: 79° RF: 45° RF: 66° RF: 52° RF: 75° RF: 49° RF: 67° RF: 44° Fort Worth 74/59/s 77/64/c 84/63/c 80/54/pc 70/58/t 78/58/c 73/50/c
RF: The exclusive AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an index that combines the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure Galveston 69/63/pc 75/64/pc 74/66/pc 77/65/pc 76/68/t 78/67/c 76/65/c
Houston 72/61/pc 78/64/c 78/64/pc 81/64/pc 73/65/t 81/65/c 79/61/c
and elevation on the human body — everything that affects how warm or cold a person really feels. Shown are the highest and lowest values for each day. Laredo 82/65/pc 90/70/pc 86/68/pc 88/72/s 91/70/c 89/70/pc 87/69/pc
Lubbock 81/49/s 80/47/pc 82/45/s 81/45/s 75/45/pc 78/44/s 73/46/s
UV INDEX Midland 82/52/s 83/51/pc 83/48/s 86/50/s 77/52/pc 80/48/s 74/49/s
Daily Highest Forecast ARDMORE Odessa 78/54/s 82/53/pc 85/51/s 86/52/s 78/54/pc 80/50/s 74/51/s
WAURIKA San Angelo 81/60/s 84/63/pc 81/58/pc 85/52/s 79/58/t 79/54/c 76/53/c
8 72/56
7 7 6 75/51 San Antonio 73/63/pc 79/65/pc 78/63/c 86/64/s 81/65/t 81/64/c 78/59/c
5 5 5 Texarkana 70/55/s 72/61/c 80/61/c 80/54/c 68/56/t 76/59/t 72/49/c
Tyler 72/59/pc 76/63/c 82/63/c 83/59/c 72/60/t 78/60/c 74/53/c
DURANT Waco 74/62/pc 77/65/c 82/63/c 82/59/pc 75/61/t 80/60/c 72/53/c
Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. WICHITA FALLS 70/57 Wichita Falls 77/55/s 81/55/c 85/56/pc 75/47/pc 74/53/c 77/51/pc 69/45/c
The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ num- 77/55
ber, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. HENRIETTA NATIONAL CITIES
0-2 Low 3-5 Moderate 6-7 High 77/55 Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
8-10 Very High 11+ Extreme MONTAGUE SHERMAN City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W
71/57 GAINESVILLE Albuquerque 71/41/s 72/44/s 71/41/s 73/41/s 71/43/s 67/42/s 64/39/pc
71/53
WEEKLY ALMANAC 71/57
BONHAM
Anchorage
Atlanta
36/24/s
64/39/s
36/23/s
70/49/pc
33/21/pc 34/23/s
72/53/s
36/26/pc 43/31/pc
73/55/pc 76/54/t 70/55/c
42/25/pc
73/53/c
Denton through Sunday, March 23 70/53 Atlantic City 49/38/s 61/36/pc 51/39/c 55/35/pc 55/35/r 54/34/pc 52/38/c
Temperature Billings 44/21/c 47/26/c 43/23/c 42/20/pc 41/24/c 45/24/sf 42/25/c
Last week’s high/low 79°/38° Bismarck 42/20/pc 44/22/pc 36/18/sn 35/18/c 36/21/pc 44/21/sn 43/25/c
JACKSBORO Boise 51/37/pc 53/33/sh 49/28/sh 49/32/sh 53/31/sh 51/33/s 55/34/c
Normal high/low 68°/46° Boston 40/36/s 53/35/pc 48/34/pc 40/29/sh 46/32/r 49/32/pc 45/39/sh
Average temperature 59.8° 77/55 BRIDGEPORT
DECATUR Charleston, SC 64/39/s 71/49/s 76/56/s 81/58/s 81/57/pc 73/55/c 79/59/c
Normal average temperature 57.1° 75/56 72/59 GREENVILLE Cheyenne 49/28/c 52/30/c 48/22/c 48/25/pc 51/28/pc 49/23/sh 45/28/c
DENTON
Precipitation (in inches) GRAHAM 72/59
MCKINNEY 70/53 Chicago 51/30/c 50/30/pc 43/32/sn 43/27/sn 43/31/pc 45/30/c 50/30/pc
Total for the week 2.60” 78/55 71/59 Cleveland 45/36/sn 47/31/pc 38/31/c 49/29/r 48/27/r 43/32/pc 49/31/pc
Total for the month 6.42” Denver 62/31/c 63/34/c 55/27/s 51/27/pc 57/32/pc 55/24/sh 50/32/c
RHOME Des Moines 58/30/pc 50/31/pc 50/26/c 45/29/c 48/31/s 49/31/r 53/34/pc
Total for the year 9.12” Detroit 42/32/sn 44/29/pc 41/29/sn 51/25/r 44/27/sn 46/29/c 49/31/c
73/56
Normal for the month 2.10” 30 Fargo 35/17/c 38/15/pc 36/16/sn 35/19/c 34/21/pc 39/22/sn 44/22/c
Normal for the year 6.69” Honolulu 83/71/pc 83/70/s 83/71/s 83/71/s 83/72/pc 83/71/s 83/67/pc
MINERAL WELLS Indianapolis 52/38/c 54/40/r 57/38/r 63/34/c 52/33/pc 54/37/c 58/34/c
LAKE STAGES 75/55
FORT WORTH DALLAS
Jackson, MS
Kansas City
72/47/s
64/38/pc
74/55/pc
50/38/r
75/58/pc 82/57/pc 75/58/t
59/33/c
77/58/c
51/34/c 56/39/pc 55/40/t
75/53/c
58/36/pc
As of 7 a.m. Sunday (in feet) 74/59 Las Vegas 81/54/s 80/57/s 73/49/s 76/52/s 74/57/s 71/52/c 74/51/pc
71/60
Lake Full Pool Elevation Change WEATHERFORD Little Rock 69/51/s 68/58/c 80/60/c 78/51/c 65/52/pc 74/57/t 71/43/r
Possum King L. 1000 998.86 +0.10 PALO PINTO 74/54 Los Angeles 72/54/pc 70/52/pc 68/50/s 68/51/s 67/54/s 67/54/c 69/50/s
L. Bridgeport 836 834.90 +0.23 78/55 KAUFMAN Miami 71/60/pc 77/67/pc 80/68/pc 84/72/sh 85/70/pc 83/71/sh 84/70/pc
72/54 Minneapolis 42/25/pc 42/20/pc 38/19/sn 43/26/c 39/27/pc 42/28/sn 47/31/c
Nashville 63/44/pc 63/51/r 72/54/pc 79/53/c 68/50/pc 70/53/sh 68/42/c
RIVER LEVELS New Orleans 70/53/s 75/59/pc 76/64/pc 79/65/pc 81/64/t 79/63/c 81/67/pc
As of 7 a.m. Sunday (in feet) WAXAHACHIE New York City 48/40/s 56/38/pc 52/35/c 46/37/r 49/37/r 50/36/c 46/38/c
CLEBURNE 73/55 Oklahoma City 70/53/s 71/56/t 80/50/pc 69/43/pc 69/50/pc 67/50/t 67/41/c
River Flood stage Level Change STEPHENVILLE 73/54
74/52 GLEN ROSE Omaha 59/28/s 47/31/pc 53/28/c 49/30/c 46/31/s 50/33/r 54/34/s
West Fork of the Trinity 74/59 Orlando 68/50/s 76/55/s 80/60/pc 82/62/s 85/61/pc 82/62/s 84/63/pc
Jacksboro 20 8.51 -6.32 Philadelphia 52/40/s 58/36/pc 52/39/c 50/40/r 55/38/r 54/35/pc 52/38/c
near Boyd 16 7.65 -2.25 CORSICANA Phoenix 87/59/pc 86/59/s 83/58/s 83/57/s 83/60/s 82/59/s 83/56/s
ATHENS Portland, OR 49/39/r 48/37/r 50/37/sh 53/36/sh 53/38/sh 57/39/pc 57/41/c
Big Sandy Creek 72/60 72/53 St. Louis 63/41/pc 57/44/r 65/42/c 63/40/c 57/44/s 61/44/t 60/36/c
Bridgeport 12 3.41 -0.16 Salt Lake City 58/39/pc 57/36/c 51/30/sn 52/34/pc 53/37/pc 53/35/pc 48/36/c
San Francisco 62/47/pc 59/46/sh 59/44/s 63/47/pc 62/50/pc 63/48/s 61/49/pc
SUN & MOON COMANCHE MERIDIAN
73/53
HILLSBORO Seattle 48/38/r 46/36/sh 47/36/sh 49/34/sh 50/35/sh 53/38/pc 54/41/c
The Sun Rise Set 76/54 74/54 Tucson 85/54/s 83/52/s 82/52/s 84/52/s 81/52/s 80/51/s 80/48/s
Tulsa 65/51/pc 66/57/t 75/50/pc 64/44/pc 69/52/pc 72/51/t 62/42/pc
Tuesday 7:27 a.m. 7:46 p.m. Washington, DC 54/40/s 64/44/pc 58/44/c 61/41/pc 59/42/r 57/41/pc 54/46/c
Wednesday 7:26 a.m. 7:47 p.m. Wichita 65/43/s 57/47/t 68/40/s 57/37/pc 61/43/pc 60/42/t 64/37/pc
Thursday 7:24 a.m. 7:47 p.m. FAIRFIELD
Shown is Tuesday’s weather. 71/53
Friday
Saturday
7:23 a.m.
7:22 a.m.
7:48 p.m.
7:49 p.m.
Temperatures are Tuesday’s highs and
Tuesday night’s lows.
WACO WORLD CITIES
74/62 Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
Sunday 7:20 a.m. 7:49 p.m. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W
Monday 7:19 a.m. 7:50 p.m.
Baghdad 94/66/s 93/70/s 90/65/s 88/64/s 86/63/s 87/65/s 88/65/pc
The Moon Rise Set Beijing 57/36/s 57/37/pc 63/41/pc 63/41/pc 68/43/pc 64/46/c 72/49/s
Tuesday 11:50 p.m. 9:11 a.m. NATIONAL OUTLOOK Berlin 37/28/sn 40/27/pc 45/30/sh 48/37/c 50/37/r 46/37/pc 60/43/s
Wednesday none 9:48 a.m. Temperatures 3/25 - 3/31 Precipitation 3/25 - 3/31 Buenos Aires 81/64/t 84/61/t 73/57/pc 73/52/pc 78/58/s 68/60/s 68/61/pc
Thursday 12:48 a.m. 10:31 a.m. Cairo 93/60/s 83/58/s 79/63/s 84/64/s 87/59/s 81/58/s 74/58/pc
Friday 1:43 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Johannesburg 68/49/pc 67/47/pc 69/51/c 65/52/pc 70/54/s 72/54/s 68/51/pc
London 45/39/pc 46/37/sh 48/41/pc 50/41/r 52/43/pc 52/41/pc 64/49/pc
Saturday 2:34 a.m. 12:14 p.m. Madrid 59/36/pc 61/39/pc 61/41/c 64/44/pc 63/43/t 64/43/r 66/44/pc
Sunday 3:20 a.m. 1:14 p.m. Mexico City 73/48/pc 75/48/s 78/49/s 76/49/s 77/49/s 77/49/pc 80/48/s
Monday 4:01 a.m. 2:16 p.m. Moscow 52/36/r 39/30/pc 34/27/sn 39/30/pc 43/30/pc 41/28/s 39/20/pc
Last New First Full Paris 43/38/c 46/39/r 52/37/c 50/40/r 52/41/s 54/39/pc 66/46/c
Rio de Janeiro 78/68/pc 78/68/pc 82/69/pc 81/72/pc 82/70/c 77/67/t 78/67/c
Rome 54/40/sh 57/41/pc 57/43/t 59/45/pc 61/45/s 63/46/s 62/40/c
Singapore 88/73/pc 86/75/t 86/77/t 85/77/t 86/77/t 85/76/t 86/77/t
Sydney 82/68/t 77/63/c 73/61/pc 72/59/pc 75/61/pc 66/65/pc 72/64/pc
Tokyo 61/46/s 57/50/sh 59/48/pc 61/45/r 59/49/s 58/44/c 59/49/pc
Mar 29 Apr 5 Apr 12 Apr 20 Toronto 41/28/sn 36/23/sf 36/22/sn 32/19/sn 37/20/sn 39/24/pc 41/33/sn
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AccuWeather, Inc. ©2008 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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