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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER

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By BRANDON EVANS

“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” — Helen Keller

A river of fear fl ows through the heart of Wise County.

Last week, school districts throughout the county received a fl ood of phone calls from parents after the White House announced that President Barack Obama would be giving an address to the nation’s students on Tuesday.

“We’ve had some parents call us and say they didn’t want their children to watch it,” said Lesley Weaver, spokesperson for North-west ISD.

The same thing happened at ev-ery school district in the county.

In response, many districts decided not to air the speech at all. The fear of angry, irrational par-ents trumped students partaking in a nationwide, civic enterprise.

The les-son sent from these parents is that children shouldn’thave any respect for the presi-dency. They don’t feel comfortablewith allowing their children to form their owns opinions or draw their own conclu-sions. They haven’t prepared their children to function as independent thinkers.

These parents have chosen to cultivate fear through seclusion, like a mother bird refusing to teach her brood to fl y. It should

come as no surprise when a fat cat, step-ping as quiet as the snow falls, sneaks away with a mouth full of feathers.

Instead of airing the speech, sev-eral districts decided to post a link to the speech on their Web site after it has aired. This is

the policy being followed by Bridgeport, Decatur and Paradise ISDs.

The fear from parents is that President Obama in-tends to indoctrinate their children with socialist

propaganda. This fear has nothing

to do with reality. But fear spreads easy. It tends to avoid the rational.

Paradise ISD Superintendent Monty Chapman released a state-ment that social studies teachers in the district can show the presi-dential speech, which is expected to be 15 to 20 minutes in length, during their Wednesday, Thursday or Friday classes. However, before a teacher can show the speech, they must fi rst prepare a lesson plan to go with the viewing that is approved by their principal. They must then send the lesson plan home with their students along with a permission slip to be signed by a parent.

Several districts in our county went the route of the permission slip. Boyd will make the speech available live, but students must fi rst get a permission slip signed bya parent.

See an opposing

view on the president’s speech on page 4A.

What lesson are we teaching when parents pick fear?OUR VIEWS

By MANDY BOURGEOIS

When Elijah Tolleson of Rhome crossed the bridge on Monday, symbolically crossing over into Boy Scouts from Cub Scouts, his father was there to see him do it.

Traditionally, Cub Scouts cross over after receiving their Arrow of Light Awards in February. However, this February Sgt. Allan Tolleson will be in Iraq for a second tour with the National Guard.

In order to allow Sgt. Tolleson to see Elijah cross over before he leaves for El Paso Wednesday, Sept. 9, Pack 115 made special concessions for Elijah and two other Cub Scouts, Kenny Short and Brad Ferris, to earn their awards early.

“When we found out Allan was leaving, I thought that we could just crank it through the summer,” said Webelo II den leader Chris Ferris. “We were pretty ag-gressive during the school year, so we were ahead of schedule. We were in really good shape when our pack leader brought it up that we could possibly get our Ar-

rows of Light early.”Elijah and Sgt. Tolleson worked especially hard to-

gether over the summer to earn several badges before Elijah was eligible for the transition.

“There were a bunch of different badges that needed to get done,” Sgt. Tolleson said. “It was nice to do this together as father and son. We went to the canned food drives together and stuff like that.”

The time spent with Elijah reminded Sgt. Tolleson of time spent with his father as a Cub and Boy Scout.

“That’s one of the few times that my dad and I bond-ed together, when I was in Boy Scouts,” Sgt. Tolleson said. “I’m like a walking advertisement for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. We’ve had a lot of fun.”

He said the time spent with Elijah was quite differ-ent than his time coaching his older kids in various sports.

“This allowed for one-on-one time,” he said.Ferris expressed her thanks to Boy Scout Troop 121,

WISE COUNTY

Mission accomplishedA father headed to Iraq sees his son become a Boy Scout

By KRISTEN TRIBE

Precinct 1 constable TomBishop fi led a salary grievance with the county Tuesday. He is asking commissioners to continue payinghim $48,500 instead of$32,000.

The $16,500 differencewas paid to constables in2009 as an auto allowanceCounty judge Bill McElhaney said when the budgetfor fi scal year 2009 was approved, constables were providing their own cars.

Three new constablesincluding Bishop, DouglasParr and Kevin Huffmanwere elected last Novemberand prior to taking offi ce inJanuary, McElhaney saidsome of them were unableto get auto insurance due tothe liability associated withpolice work.

In January, commissionersagreed to purchase cars forthe constables. They werealso allowed to keep thevehicle allowances for 2009because state law says thatan elected offi cial’s salarycannot be lowered, unlessvoluntarily, in the middle ofa budget year.

At this time, constableswere also told that theywould not be given the

Bishoprequestssalaryreview

A meeting of the griev-ance review committee and a public hearing is at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the second fl oor district courtroom at the Wise County Court-house. A special com-missioners’ meeting will follow in the third fl oor jury room.

Messenger photo by Joe Duty

CROSSING OVER — Boy Scout Troop 121 held a special ceremony for Cub Scouts Elijah Tolleson, Kenny Short and Brad Ferris, who received their Arrow of Light awards early in order for Elijah’s father to be present for the ceremony. Above, Elijah crosses the bridge while Sgt. Allan Tolleson watches. Tolleson will report for duty Wednesday, Sept. 9.

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INDEX

Wise County MessengerP.O. Box 149

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WEATHER...

MARY ELLEN EDERCottondaleDONALD MANNINGBridgeportCATARINO AMAYABridgeportNORMA JONESWewoka, Okla.

See page 14A

AREA DEATHS AND FUNERALS

IN SPORTS ...

WISH UPON A ROCK STARA Bridgeport High School senior had his musical wish come true Friday.

See photo page 2A

INSIDE ...CANTEEN TRUCKThe American Red Cross has a canteen truck ready to respond with local volunteers when tragedy strikes.

See page 2A

Sun9/6

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Isolated thunderstorms. Highs inthe upper 80s and lows in the mid60s.

INSIDE ...

FULL NIGHT OF FOOTBALLAll seven area football teams were in action Friday, and we’ve got them all covered.

See page 1B

WEEKENDEVENTSFind out information on this weekend’s events, including Cruise Nights, Wise Country Fall-Out auditions and the Park Springs Reunion.

See page 3A

IN BRIEFS ...

Mon9/7

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Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in thelow 90s and lows in the mid 60s.

Tue9/8

90/68

Times of sun and clouds. Highs inthe low 90s and lows in the upper60s.

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IN NEWS...! Mission accomplished: a father headed to Iraq sees his son become a Boy Scout! Bishop requests salary review

IN SPORTS...! Tigers jump on ‘Jackets early for victory! See spot run; Leopards pounce Eagles

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AUBREY VS. DECATUR — Fleming Surthwaite (4) serves for the Decatur Lady Eagles in last Thursday’s three-game sweep of the Aubrey Lady Chaparrals. Smurthwaite had 21 assists to aid Decatur’s cause.

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JAGGED EDGE — The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Aug. 20 for Jagged Edge Hair Salon, owned by Heather Bishop-Torres.

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COMFORT SUITES — The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Aug. 27 for Comfort Suites, represented by Adarsh Gandhi, Ravi Mehta, Cheri Fowler, Christine Ronning, J.R. Robinson and Raj Mehta.

By DORIS BOLLINGEREducation Director

It’s now been 20 years since the Bridgeport Cor-rectional Center was built at 4000 N. 10th Street in Bridgeport.

It all began in the 1980s when times were tough in Wise County. Oil production was off, rock trucks sat idle, jobs were scarce and banks were failing. Crime was up, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was feel-ing the crunch with too few beds to house incarcerated felons. The idea of contract-ing with private companies to house Texas inmates was

just on the horizon.In Florida, that idea was

seen as an opportunity by Dr. George C. Zoley, presi-dent of the Wackenhut Cor-rections Corporation. WCC had opened a private prison in Kyle just south of Aus-tin in March 1989, and the company had begun looking for a site north of the Metro-plex. Company representa-tives approached the city of Springtown about building a private prison there, but the idea was met with strong opposition.

Hearing of WCC’s offer and seeing a chance to in-crease job opportunities and tax dollars for city coffers,

the civic leaders in Bridge-port approached the Wack-enhut group about building the prison in Bridgeport instead. A deal was cut, property bought and after a contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was fi nalized, an all male pre-release prison was built at the north end of 10th Street. On Aug. 10, 1989, 500 inmates were trans-ferred by bus to the Bridge-port Correctional Center.

The prison proved to be a good neighbor. More than 100 people found jobs there almost immediately. Not only were there secu-rity positions to be fi lled,

there was a need for cleri-cal, medical and educa-tional personnel. Skepti-cal citizens’ feelings were

GEO’s WC center celebrates 20 years

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CLASSIC FLOOR COVERING — The Decatur and Bridgeport Chambers of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Aug. 28 for Classic Floor Covering, represented by Eric Huston, Monty Huston and Shawn Passariello.

BRIDGEPORT

GEO’s WC center celebrates 20 years ...assuaged somewhat when teams of trustee inmates were dispatched to mani-cure the Harwood City Park, street rights-of-way, and other public areas. An inmate service club re-paired broken bicycles for children and raised money by washing employees’ cars to provide a wheelchair for a needy local child. Elabo-rate Christmas fl oats were built by inmates and en-tered in the city’s annual Christmas parade, often winning fi rst place. De-serving graduating seniors in the county still vie for college scholarship funds endowed by the company every year.

Through the years the Bridgeport Correctional Center became known throughout the company and in the industry for its standard of excellence. The facility was fi rst accredited by the American Correc-tions Association (ACA) in 1991. Its Education Depart-ment was certifi ed by the Southern Association of Col-leges and Schools (SACS) in 1992. Several employees, who began their corrections careers at Bridgeport, have been promoted to higher lev-els of responsibility within the corporation. The facility remained a Wackenhut Cor-rections Corporation facility until 2003, when the compa-ny’s name was changed to The GEO Group Inc.

On July 31, a celebration was held at the facility to mark the company’s 20-year contractual association with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The visitation room was elaborately decorated. Ta-bles, dressed in white, were accented with blue and green starbursts and centered with miniature GEO fl ags that had been handmade for the occasion by educa-tion counselor Darlene Bon-ner. The head table, covered in blue, was decorated with swags of white and green on which were placed large let-ters denoting the 20th an-niversary. The dessert table was draped with green and blue organza swags and fea-tured a cake decorated with a blue and green GEO fl ag on a fi eld of white. A display of collages of pictures taken at special events over the fa-cility’s 20-year history fi lled one corner of the room.

After a luncheon of steak and shrimp, Warden David McComis welcomed guests to the anniversary celebra-tion. Chaplain Phillip Yoder offered the invocation, after

which McComis introduced former Bridgeport Chaplain David McIntyre, who per-formed a delightfully modi-fi ed rendition of the old El-vis Presley song “Trouble.” Education Director Doris Bollinger read congratula-tory letters from Dr. George C. Zoley, president of The GEO Group Inc.; Greg Skee-ns, Facility Administrator of GEO’s Eastern Region, who began his corrections career as recreation specialist in Bridgeport; former Bridge-port Warden Priscella Miles; and Deputy Warden Bobby Thompson.

McComis introduced for-mer Bridgeport Warden Don Houston who said, “Bridge-

port Correctional Center became the model for other GEO facilities. There is an integrity that permeates the operations here. That is the lesson I learned here, and I have taken that lesson with me to the regional and corporate levels of the com-pany.”

Warden John Campbell of the Val Verde Correc-tional Center in Del Rio recalled some of his experi-ences while working in the Classifi cation Department at Bridgeport. He was pro-moted through the ranks and served as warden at the facility in 1994-95 before becoming the warden at a GEO federal facility in Cali-

fornia for a time.Bridgeport Police Chief

Randy Singleton thanked McComis for the invitation to join this occasion and spoke of the satisfactory working relationship the city’s police force has had with the prison through the years.

“Our two entities have worked closely together to coordinate emergency plans,” he said, “and the cor-rectional center continues to make its fi ring range avail-able to local law enforce-ment agencies for training and recertifi cation of offi -cers, which is greatly appre-ciated.”

At the close of the festivi-ties, fi ve GEO employees were recognized for their 20 years of service to the Bridgeport Correctional Center. They are McCo-mis, who left the oil fi eld to become a corrections offi cer in 1989 and is now the facility’s warden; Rick Denney, who also began his career in corrections at Bridgeport, and now holds the position of major; Do-ris Bollinger, who began as a teacher in the education department in 1989, is now the education director; edu-cation offi cer Jackie Davis and supply offi cer Linda Roberds.

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HONORED — GEO employees recognized for their 20 years of service were Warden David McComis, Major Rick Denney, Education Director Doris Bollinger, Education Offi cer Jackie Davis and Supply Offi cer Linda Roberds.

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August sales tax alloca-tions to local governments across the state were down 6.8 percent compared to this time last year. In Wise County, allocations were down much more than the state average.

Every city in the county with the exception of Auro-ra experienced a decline in revenue. Bridgeport took the biggest hit, with a 63 percent decline from Au-gust 2008. Bridgeport re-ceived $172,774, compared to $461,520 at this time last year. For the year, Bridge-port is down 29 percent, with $2,174,193 earned. Other major losses were felt by the cities of Alvord, -51 percent; Chico, -44 per-cent; Paradise, -41 percent; and Boyd, -39 percent.

Decatur’s share of the rev-enue, $341,955 represents a 9 percent loss compared

to the $375,817 received at this time last year. For the year, Decatur has earned $2,468,069, 2 percent less than the city earned last year through July.

Wise County’s share of

the sales tax rebate was $320,089 in July, down 26 percent from last year. For the year, the county is down 12 percent, at $2.9 million.

August sales tax alloca-

tions represent sales taxes collected in June by busi-nesses that report sales taxes monthly, and sales taxes collected in April, May and June by quarter-ly filers.

August 2009 Net Comparable 2009 2008 City/ Current Payment Payment Percent Payments Payments PercentCounty Rate This Period Prior Year Change To Date To Date Change

Alvord 1.0% $7,561 $15,531 -51%! $54,974 $72,227 -22%!

Aurora 1.0% $1,997 $1,673 19%" $16,011 $14,738 9%"

Boyd 1.5% $27,532 $45,504 -39%! $242,639 $288,659 -16%!

Bridgeport 1.5% $172,774 $461,520 -63%! $2,174,193 $3,063,125 -29%!

Chico 1.5% $32,579 $58,050 -44%! $337,813 $413,424 -18%!

Decatur 1.5% $341,955 $375,817 -9%! $2,468,059 $2,524,734 -2%!

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Newark 1.5% $5,400 $7,399 -27%! $41,209 $46,951 -12%!

Paradise 1.5% $5,476 $9,276 -41%! $42,043 $55,338 -24%!

Rhome 1.5% $20,546 $22,803 -10%! $149,087 $150,877 -1%!

Runaway Bay 1.5% $3,309 $4,452 -26%! $31,337 $42,611 -26%!

Wise County 0.5% $320,089 $444,752 -28%! $2,925,224 $3,338,845 -12%!

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Dear Wise County residents:Our nation seems on a collision course. The answers can be found in Joel 1:14,

“Sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the Lord, and cry unto the Lord.”

There is a movement of people seeking to rally around that signifi cant date of infamy, September 11th. When that anniversary occurs this coming Friday, September 11, hundreds of thousands of people are invited to gather at their courthouse at the noon hour. This effort is being led nationally by Awakening America Alliance. Its web site is at www.awakeningamerica.us.

The purpose this Friday will be to pray corporately for a Great Spiri-tual Awakening among our people.

The Offi ce of the Wise County Judge gave permission to us to invite you and the people of area churches to gather at the Courthouse in Decatur at noon near the southwest entrance of the Courthouse where the fl ags are fl own. I will be present as a coordinator for the event, along with several pastors from area churches. The gathered citizens will be led in public prayer, followed by a few minutes of silent prayer for our nation and its spiritual awakening.

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CLAYTON’S CORNERBy GARY CLAYTONWise Co. Extension Agent

The U.S. Census Bureau is asking for your support in ensuring the success of the 2010 census. Here’s why:! Every year, more than $300 billion in fed-

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in important community planning efforts, in-cluding where to build new roads, hospitals and schools.

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6 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, September 10, 2009

ROAD CLOSED — The intersection of County Road 2323 and 2324 is closed until mid- to late-October for bridge replacement.

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS ...ESL CLASSES — Free ESL classes are offered at the Decatur First Baptist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays during the school year beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9. Registration is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9, and classes are offered for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. For more information, call the church offi ce at (940) 627-3235.

FLIP FLOPS FOR PROM — The DHS class of 2011 is selling fl ip fl ops for $16 each to benefi t the 2010 junior/senior prom. Advance orders may be placed until Friday, Sept. 11. Forms will be available at the concession stands during seventh, eighth, freshman, junior varsity and varsity home games. Sizes range from youth 11 to adult 12.

VETERANS PROGRAM — The Wise County Veterans Group is having a 9/11 Memorial Observance at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Wise County Veterans Park.

CLASS OF 1999 — The Bridgeport High School Class of 1999 will have its 10-year reunion Sept. 11-12. If you have not been contacted, e-mail bridgeport1999@hotmail.com.

DISASTER EXERCISE — A Hazard Mitigation Team emergency exercise will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in Decatur. The scenario will involve an F-2 tornado touching down in Decatur.

NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS ...BLOOD DONATION — A blood drive is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Wise Electric Community Room in Decatur. To give blood, you must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. If you have given blood before, it must be at least 56 days since your last donation. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit bloodisneeded.org for more information.

YARD SALE — The Wise County Veterans Council and the North Texas Honor Guard will have a yard sale Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 19, at the DAV Hall on Farm Road 51 South. Donations can be dropped off at the hall Monday through Friday, Sept. 14-18. Call Bobby Harris at (940) 389-1922 or (940) 389-7533 or Patsy Harris at (940) 389-5399 for information.

CLASS OF ’94 — The Decatur High School Class of 1994 will have its 15-year class reunion Sept. 18-19. Contact Tara Smith Taylor at (940) 210-1143 or Danielle Thompson Caldwell at (817) 797-5657 for more information.

SOFTBALL TOURNEY — A men’s and coed softball tournament is Sept. 19 at Kenny Renshaw Park in Decatur. Proceeds will help a 14-and-under girls’ fastpitch softball team go to the fall state tournament in Wichita Falls. For more information, call (940) 389-0207.

DAR — The John B. Denton chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The club will celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the United States Constitution with guest speaker Larry Fair, a retired Bridgeport High School government and economics teacher.

BOYD REUNION — The Boyd High School Exes annual reunion is 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Vance Godbey’s Restaurant, 8601 Jacksboro Highway in Lake Worth. Business meeting is at 5 p.m. Cost of the meal is $18. RSVP to Jimmie McSpadden at (817) 281-0770, Elizabeth Zorns Milner at (817) 581-6428, Arvella Brawley Godbey at (817) 232-4753 or e-mail MaryAHunn@hotmail.com.

JACKIE’S BARREL RACE — The second annual Jackie’s Barrel Race Open 5D is Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Salt Creek Arena in Boyd. Books open at 9 a.m. Money raised will benefi t Jackie Murphree, who was injured in a car accident two years ago. For information, call Raylee Moss at (940) 577-1213 or Gail Gentry at (940) 626-9630.

KIDNEY WALK — Betty Bevil and Teresa Hartsell are participating in the Kidney Walk, benefi ting the National Kidney Foundation, Saturday, Sept. 19. To contribute to the walk or for more information, visit www.kidneywalk.org or send checks to Betty Bevil or Teresa Hartsell, 2150 S. FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234.

UPCOMING EVENTS ...GED TEST — The GED test will be administered by Bridgeport ISD Sept. 21. Call (940) 683-1830, ext 1250, or visit http://www.bridgeportisd.net/comm/ged.htm for more information. You must pre-register before noon Sept. 17.

GT NOMINATIONS — Chico ISD will accept nominations for new students in grades K-11 for Gifted and Talented program screening through Friday, Sept. 25. Students may be nominated by teachers, administrators, counselors or parents. Forms are available in the front offi ce of each campus. Call Dolly Green at (940) 644-5783 for more information.

SKEET SHOOT — The Friends of Alvord Skeet Shoot is Saturday, Sept. 26, at Oakhill MX Park. For information, call Jim Looney at (940) 393-6382.

REUNION — The DHS class of 1989 reunion will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Decatur Country Club. If you have not recieved your invitation, contact Randy Shilling at (972) 742-5868, Scotty Helms at (214) 597-1898 or Kelli Zumar Pyland at (940) 626-9069 or kpyland1@yahoo.com.

CHAMBER AUCTION — The 18th annual Decatur Chamber of Commerce Auction is 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. This year’s theme is “Fat Saturday Carnivale.” For more information or to purchase tickets call Misty Hudson at (940) 627-3107.

HEALTH FAIR — The Wise Regional Health System Harvest Health Fair is 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in front of the hospital. The free event will include health screenings, blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, PSA testing (for men over 50), blood sugar checks, a kids fun area, face painting, cake walk and the Corporate Wellness Challenge where teams compete in an obstacle course.

PARADISE FESTIVAL — The Paradise Main Street Festival is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The Paradise Veteran’s Memorial Park will be dedicated during the event, and local veterans will be honored. The festival will include food and craft booths, talent shows and speeches. To participate in the talent show, call (940) 859-3691. To rent a booth, call (940) 748-2422 or (940) 969-3680.

COAL MINERS — The Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival is Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Bridgeport. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and will include food and craft vendors, a video game contest, baking contest, 5K run/walk and 30-mile bike ride, classic car show, tractor show and live entertainment. Booth space applications are available at www.bridgeportchamber.com or by calling (940) 683-2076.

REUNION — Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base veterans will

celebrate their 40-year reunion Oct. 16-18 at the Ramada in Decatur. The group will visit the Lost Battalion Room at the Wise County Heritage Museum at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.

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The severe form of premenstrual syndrome known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) involves symptoms that are so acute that they interfere with work, social activities, and relationships. Symptoms include depression, anger, increased personal confl icts, tension, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness and being overwhelmed. While it is diffi cult to pinpoint a clear cause of these symptoms, most researchers believe that hormonal changes linked with the menstrual cycle are to blame. Recent studies have also indicated that low serotonin levels (a brain chemical that helps transmit nerve signals) are a causative factor. Prescription medications known as serotonin-specifi c reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help. PMDD should be discussed openly and honestly with the doctor in a confi dential setting.

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P.S. Debilitating premenstrual symptoms, particularly those associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, should not be tolerated as an acceptable condition of a woman’s life.

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Alumni Association is selling raffl e tickets for a Stoeger Condor 12-gauge over and under shotgun. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at the First Financial and North Texas banks or from any DCPAAA member. Drawing will be Oct. 6. Proceeds go to the Decatur Police Department to help provide training equipment.

CONCERT — The New Plainsmen will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur.

IN OTHER NEWS ...AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM — The Decatur Library’s free after school program for students in fi fth grade and up is 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students will participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities. For more information, call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit the Web page at www.decaturpubliclibrary.com.

BENEFIT ACCOUNT — A benefi t account has been set up at First State Bank, Bridgeport for Melissa Bracken and family, who lost everything in a recent house fi re. For more information, call Colleen Walker at (940) 393-3947.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to help elderly and disabled residents of nursing and assisted living facilities in Bridgeport and Decatur. For more information, call Lisa Walker at (800) 272-3921 or e-mail Pat Borgfeldt at ppborgfeldt@aol.com

SUPPORT — Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings are 6:30 p.m. each Monday at the Newark Community Center, 404 Hudson St.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION — The Alzheimer’s Association

hosts an Alzheimer’s support group at 7 p.m. on the fi rst Thursday of every month at Wise Regional Health System’s west campus board room. For more information, call Kelly Walker at (940) 627-5921.

DONATE A PHONE — Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center is accepting cell phones and cell phone batteries in any condition. The organization works with Shelter Alliance, which allows them to receive shelter funding through cell phone donations. Bring donations to the center offi ce in Decatur, 407 S. Washburn St. For information, call (940) 626-4585.

MARRIAGE WORKSHOP — A free marriage workshop is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month at the Weatherford College Education Center in Decatur. For more information, visit http://www.theparentingcenter.org. To register, call (877) 922-4733.

CPR TRAINING — The Decatur Fire Department offers CPR training to people living in the Decatur city limits or in the Decatur Fire District. Classes are held monthly from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The cost is $5. For more information or to register, call the administration offi ces at (940) 627-3199 or come by the fi re department at 201 S. Church St.

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EAST WISE COUNTYTract 1: Ag, 8+ acres, DentonCreek, $72k. Tract 2: homestead,1+ acre, 3/2, pier & beam, $166k.Marty, (940)466-7588.

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Duplexes

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128 Heritage Parkway E.NEW 4/2, 2062 square feet living,on 2 acres. 30X40 garage/shop.Wood cabinets, granite tops, tile &carpet floors. Decatur schools.Pre-qualified, quick move-in.$169,000. (888)283-1919.

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CHARMING 3/2home in Lake Bridgeport. Recentlyupdated throughout. Priced belowmarket for quick sale. Broker,(940)389-6515.

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109 Oak Grove, Boyd. 5/4 on 5acres, game & media rooms. Toomuch to list. (817)887-6991.

FSBO, 3/2/2built in 2003, fireplace, fenced back-yard, landscaped, WhisperingWinds Estates, Alvord. $124,000.(940)393-8969.

RHOME, 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH2-car garage, newly remodeled,covered porch, 2 storage buildings,completely fenced city lot. $69,900.Agent, (940)577-2733.

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10 ACRE LOTRiver Bend Estates, Decatur. Pri-vate, gated community. $139k.(817)714-1759.

2 ACRE LOT FOR SALEHeritage Creek Estates, Phase 1.Decatur ISD. $39,900/OBO.(940)399-6201.

LOTS IN ALVORDCorner of Business 287/Elm Street..448 acres, $37,500. 1/3 acre onW i s e S t r e e t , $ 9 , 5 0 0 .(940)393-8740.

Mobile Homes

1999 OAKWOOD3-bedroom, 2-bath, 28x44 doublewide. $25,000/OBO with free trans-po r t w i th in 100 mi les .(940)393-1709.

2-bedroom, 1-bath, 12X50 trailer,completely converted. Great starterhome. $6,500. Call (817)713-9090or (940)393-8660.

BEAUTIFUL TREE COVERED1.4 acres, corner lot, very clean,3/2, large rooms double wide. Ex-cellant price, $79,900. Stone RealEstate, (817)694-5547.

K&P Homes, Inc. 20 used homes,all refurbished. Financing available.Springtown, TX. (817)677-3446.

MOVE-IN READY!Enjoy country living in a very nicedouble wide. 3-bedroom, 2-bath.Approximately 1,344 square feet on2 acres. Freshly remodeled w/bigupgrades. 167 CR2133, Shenan-doah Subdivision near Valley View,(near I-35). $77,500, owner financen o t a v a i l a b l e . F S B O .(940)634-2127, leave message.

RBMOBILEHOMES.COMMove, set-ups, re-levels. In & out ofstate. Licensed, bonded, insured.R e p o s . F r e e e s t i m a t e s .(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.

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

RENTA

Apartments

940-536-9346

BRIDGEWOODBRIDGEWOODExecutive Suites

Bridgeport,TXWasher & dryer included

Garages available1&2 Bedrooms Available

2/1 APARTMENT IN CHICO$500/month, $300/deposit. No pets.C a l l ( 9 4 0 ) 6 4 4 - 2 7 1 3 o r(817)929-1930.

Efficiency apartments for rent, allbills paid. (940)433-3133.

Business property

1,000 square foot office space forlease at 605 N. Business 287, Suite104. See Mary at Karl KlementProperties, Inc., 605 N. Business287, Suite 102, Decatur.

1ST MONTH FREE!5,000 SQUARE FOOT

Commercial insulated building. Of-fices, suites & warehouse. Reducedto $2,000/month! FM 51 North, De-catur. Cannon Property Manag-ment. (940)368-1811.

NOWLEASING

ExecutiveOffice Space

2,700 sq. ft.1450 FM 51 S.

Decatur(formerly First Financial Bank)

940-627-4584COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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

OFFICE SUITEjust off Decatur square on NorthTrinity. Cannon Property Manage-ment. (940)368-1811.

Individual office suite with fullkitchen and conference common ar-eas for lease in downtown Bridge-port. $300/month, $250/deposit and1/8th of monthly utilities. Call(940)393-3429 or (940)393-1638.

Office space for lease. Approxi-mately 2,000 square feet. Prime lo-cation. (940)389-5407.

Quality space for lease. Great loca-tion, medical/office. 3,368 squarefeet available. Call (940)627-2778for information.

Condos, town homes

LOVELY 1-BEDROOM CONDOwater view, all appliances included.Runaway Bay, HOA swimming pool.$550/month plus deposit. Seniordiscount. (972)834-8111.

Runaway Bay condo, 1-bedroom,downstairs, pool side, with washer &dryer. $600/month. (940)626-9603.

Duplexes

***MOVE IN SPECIAL***1/2 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT!

Bridgeport Area3-bedroom, 2-full bath. Vaulted ceil-ings, appliances, W/D connections.Fenced yards available. Petfriendly. $750/month, $400/deposit.(817)270-HOME. www.short-hornpm.com.

3/2/1 duplex, Decatur. No pets, nosmoking. $750/month, $600/deposit.Ava i l ab le in Sep tember .(940)393-5177.

Duplex for rent, 3-bedroom, 2-bath.602-A Crestridge Court, Decatur.$800/month. (940)964-2631.

Eagle Mountain Lake waterfront,2/1 on 1.6 acre lot. $850/month.(817)903-5976.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT!3-bedroom, 2-bath, duplexes in Al-vord. $725/month. $475/deposit.Fenced backyard. No smoking, petsOK w/pet deposit. (940)393-8740.

NICE RHOME DUPLEX2/2 w/appliances, washer/dryerhookups, lawn care. Covered park-ing/storage. No smoking. Some petsO.K. $695/month, $500/deposit.Owner/Agent (940)399-3900.

Now available: 2 & 3-bedroom du-plexes. Bridgeport & Decatur.$650-$750/month, month-to-monthlease. Dusty, (817)307-0057.

Homes

$300 OFF 1ST MONTHDecatur: 3/2, 6257 N. FM 51.Bowie: Garden Terrace Apartments,704-C & 710-D East Wilbarger.NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl KlementPropert ies, contact Elaine,(940)627-6362.www.klementproperties.com.

***NOW AVAILABLE IN BOYD***BRAND NEW HOMES FOR LEASE

$850/MONTH, $500/DEPOSIT3-bedroom, 2 full bath, appliances,washer/dryer connections. Fencedy a r d , c o v e r e d p o r c h .(817)270-4660.www.shorthornpm.com.

1711 Chenoweth Street, Decatur.3/2/2, all brick, pets welcome.(817)247-0246.

2 HOUSES FOR RENT, DECATUR2/1/1, large yard, 800 S. Trenchard.2/2/carport, 205 N. Chico.$725/month plus deposit, each.Mark, owner/agent, (940)704-7212.

“Timeless Elegance”

817-825-4647

1511 N Bus 287Decatur - 2/1

$850/month • $300/deposit All homes include lawn care.

NEW LEASE!

2/2 frame, newly remodeled,washer/dryer/refrigerator, waterwell, 1,200 square feet. 2 miles westof Slidell. $525/month, $450/de-posit. No pets. (940)389-5323.

3-bedroom, 1-bath house for rent inDecatur. $600/month, $600/deposit.(940)393-6832.

3-bedroom, 1-bath house for rent,502 W. Main, Decatur. Recently re-modeled, CH/A, laundry room, stove& dishwasher. Fenced yard. Lease& credit application required.$775 /month , $700 /depos i t .(817)439-8893.

3-bedroom, 2-bath on 1/2 acre forrent in Slidell, across from school.$650/month, $1,500/deposit .(903)767-4016.

3/1, Rhome, available now.$825/month. (817)764-9996.

Brick home with bonus shop build-ing for rent, 3-bedroom, 2-bath,2-car carport, CH/A, Decatur ISD,fenced backyard. (940)627-6553.

BRIDGEPORT4/2, 2 living areas, WBFP, CH/A, 2acres, shop, barn, storm cellar.$1,175/month plus deposit. Avail-able 9/1. References required.(817)366-7167.

Decatur house, 3-bedroom, 2-bath,2-carport, garage, storm cellar.1-year lease, need references.$950/month, $600/deposit. 805 S.Trinity. (940)575-4556.

Executive estate, 4,400 square feet,4-bedroom, 4-bath, media, 3+ ga-rage, 2-fireplaces, wet bar, jacuzzi.$2,700/mo. (940)325-8700.

House for rent. 3-bedroom, 1-bath.$800/month, $550/deposit. 4 milesnorth of Decatur . Cal l(940)389-4737 after 4p.m.

In Decatur, 2-bedroom, 1-bathhouse, double carport, fenced. PetsOK. $750/month, $750/deposit, first& last. (940)399-9721.

NEW HOMES FOR LEASEIN RUNAWAY BAY!!!

($850/month, $500/deposit). Lovely3-bedroom, 2-full bath homes situ-ated in quiet, wooded yards. All ap-pliances & washer/dryer connec-tions. Privacy fenced yard. Petfriendly. (817)270-HOME,www.shorthornpm.com.

Mobile Homes

2/2 single wide, 16x60, water well,septic system, excellent condition.Slidell area. $525/month, $450/de-posit. (940)389-5323.

3-bedroom, 2-bath Palm Harborhome in Rhome. Call for more de-t a i l s . ( 9 4 0 ) 2 5 5 - 9 1 0 4 o r(972)998-4277.

4/2 double wide, 2-years-old, ga-rage, storm cellar & storage build-ing. New Fairview area. Call(940)969-6085, (940)393-1103.

Chico, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, freshpaint, new carpet, central heat, elec-tric range. $550/month, $550/de-posit. (719)660-5992, cell, ask forKevin.

Country living, close to Decatur. 3/2,large sized mobile home, fencedyard. $900/month, $600/deposit. Nosmoking, no pets. (940)627-7068.

Slidell, 2-bedroom, 2-bath mobilehome on 4 acres. No smoking, nopets. $650/month plus 1st & lastmonth’s rent. (940)626-4581.

Roommate wanted

Professional roommate wanted.Background check. Nice, clean,quiet 4-bedroom house in Rhome.$500/month plus utilities. Call(817)637-8822.

Spaces & lots

P&W Mobile Home Park. Space forrent, $150/month. Apply at Bridge-port Gold & Silver, Tues.-Sat.(940)683-3535.

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

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

OPEN HOUSE • SEPT. 13 • NOON - 4 P.M.1 0 9 OA K G ROV E L A N E , B OY D $ 4 9 9 , 9 0 0EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOME in the best area...sprawling 5/4 contemporary built with the

fi nest materials and taste. 5 acre lot with gorgeous view of pond and park surrounded by oak trees. Gated entrance, community pool, club house, greenbelt and jogging path welcome you home. Iron door, hand scraped wood fl oors, Granite, stone and outdoor living keep you there

to stay. Game room, media room, gourmet kitchen. You NEED to see this luxe gem!Directions: From 287 & 114 Junction - Take the Bridgeport 114 W. exit - continue on 114 to

Boyd. Turn north or right on 730 - go approx. 1 mile - Gated subdivision right

2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234 - A not for profi t hospitalwww.wiseregional.com - EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525

Up to $7,000 RN Bonus

• Med Surg - C.N.A/PCA full and part time

• Lab - Blood Bank Supr.-BSMT-ASCP One year Blood Bank Supr. exp. preferred.• Dietary - Diet Aide & Ambassador

Part time and PRN• Surgery - RN Circulator/PRN• Therapy Services - PT*COTA*OT/PRN

• RN - Behavioral Health Nurse Mgr.

Dialysis * Behavioral Health * ICU CCU*PACU*Med/Surg* Cath Lab

• LVN - Med/Surg * BHS * Dialysis

• Therapy Services: *PT & PTA Outpatient PT Woundcare

ECI CHILDFIND/FOLLOW-ALONGCOORDINATOR

If you would like to be part of a team of people changing the lives of babies and families in Wise County we’d love to hear from you. TheChildFind/Follow-Along Coordinator is responsible for developing

and implementing public awareness/child find activities according to the Agency’s Public Awareness/Child Find Plan. Implements Agency

Follow Along Program to include conducting screenings, enrolling and tracking infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays.Participates on Speakers Bureaus for professional, community, and civic organizations; works with families in the community to screen

children for developmental delay and makes referrals for ECI services as necessary. Must have an Associate degree in Early Childhood

Development or related field with 3 years paid employment experiencein Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), or a school, hospital, or clinic

setting, working with children birth to 3 that have developmentaldelays or disabilities. Our competitive wages & incredible benefits,

including up to 3 weeks paid time off per year makes this an excellentplace to work.

Fax or email resumes to vickid@readystart.org or 469-385-2983. No phone calls. Non smokers welcome!

3936 S. Hwy 287, Suite 4 • Decatur, Texas 76234

JOB OPPORTUNITYFor Experienced

FLORAL DESIGNERExcellent opportunity for the right applicant.

Send resume to

P.O. BOX 149, Attn: L, Decatur, TX 76234

Western Transportation

Start Pay $12.36 hourPaid Insurance

401(k) PlanPaid Holidays

Nice Equipment

We are seeking commercialvehicle drivers with Haz-Matendorsements to work in the

East Texas / Louisiana area. Weoperate Peterbilt tank trucks and

fuel the oil well “frac” siteequipment. We are going to hire

8 - 10 drivers to work in theEast Texas area.

If you are interested, please call940-627-2689

ClearViewTree Service and Stump Removal

- Toll Free -

1-866-606-3224

• Tree Removal• Stump Grinding

• Storm Damage Experts• Chipper Service

• Bucket Truck

FREE ESTIMATES(Senior Citizen Discount)

Fully Insured

Wise and Cooke County

rrs TM

Most Credit Cards Accepted

Quality work.Premium Customer Service

Residential Commercial ServiceTECL# 22014

• New Custom Homes • Steel Buildings• Small Commercial • Remodels

• Service and Repair

For an honest, competitive estimateCall 940-453-4086

Guaranteed Satisfaction.

By CD Paving & Seal CoatingWhat is Tar & Chip Seal?

Tar & Chip Seal is a less expensivepavement than blacktop or concrete.It can be applied to a base surface or anolder cracked-up blacktop surface. It is alayer of hot, liquefied asphalt tar which isfollowed by a layer of 3/8” chip rock andthen rolled to compaction.

• It stays clean• It will not wash out• It is maintenance-free

• It will last 12 to 15 years• It keeps cool in summer• It has beautiful curb appeal

WE ARE FULLY INSURED

• Parking Lots • Driveways • Ranch Roads • Streets

Toll Free 1-888-TAR-N-CHIP

www.cdpaving.netOffice in Fort Worth

TAR & CHIP SEAL

Employment information

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

Adult/Elderly Care

Home care assistant needed for eld-erly couple. $400/week, Mon.-Fri.,Spanish speaking preferred. CallIsabel or Jose, (469)939-5270 or(972)221-1711.

Medical/Dental

MEDICALRECEPTIONIST

Position available forbusy Primary Care Clinic located in Decatur,Texas.

Must be able to multi-taskand work in a fast paced

environment.

Duties include scheduling patients, patient check-in/

out, phone calls and insurance verification, etc.

Friendly and polite attitude is a must.

Full time with benefits.Call to apply

940-627-0013or fax resume to

940-627-1900

• LVNs • CNAs • Dietary

Full or Part-timePlease inquire within facility

Bridgeport HealthCare Center

102 W. Cates • Bridgeport

BHCCis looking for warm, energetic

self-starting individuals tobecome part of our winning team.

Miscellaneous

Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center

Now hiring for the following positions, due to growth

• PORTER

701 West Bennett Rd. Decaturor call

940-626-2800EEO M/F/D/V

Landscape workers needed. Nodrugs, no alcohol. (940)210-3915.

Offi ce

Director of sales for the newlyopened LaQuinta Inns & Suites, De-catur. Sales experience necessary.Hotel experience a plus. Salary plusbonuses. Apply in person,(940)627-9603.

Trades

CDL drivers needed. Clean drivingrecord required. No drugs, no alco-hol. (940)210-3915.

CNC programmer & set-up personin Wise County. Proficient in MasterCam, 4th & 5th axis a plus. Nophone calls. Resumes only to CNC,P.O. Box 258, Boyd, TX 76023.

Liquid tank driver needed for overthe road. HazMat endorsement re-quired. 2-years driving experience.(940)433-2519, (817)996-9786.

Looking for EXPERIENCED OILPRODUCTION/FLOWBACK OP-ERATORS to work in an innovativefast-growing company. Great work-ing environment and compensationis EXCELLENT, above the rest.Company offers full benefits. Travelrequired. To apply go to:www.manekenergy.com and clickon “Careers”.

Team drivers needed for local/OTRfreight hauling. Truck provided.Clean driving record & drug free.R e f e r e n c e s c h e c k e d .(940)210-3915.

Work wanted

EXPERIENCED SALESperson looking for position in Deca-tur area. Available immediately. CallRoy, (940)781-8192.

SERVIC

Childcare

CHILDCARE IN MY BOYD HOMEMon.-Fri., 5a.m.-6p.m., any ages.Infants welcome. Boyd School pickup/drop off. $80/week. Lower ratesfor more than 1 chi ld .(817)694-4561.

Daycare in my home. Affordable,flexible schedule. Decatur area.Please call for more information,(940)210-4414.

IN-HOME CHILD CARELocated in Rhome now enrollingday and after school care. For morede ta i l s , ca l l Ange la a t(214)686-0342.

Business

DAVIS PIANO TUNINGTune & repair all types pianos. Callfor estimate, (817)706-4964.

KAT KARESChild/elder care; house/pet sitting;shopping, appointment ride assis-tance; tutoring (former teacher);party planning. (940)210-5485,parrishkat@gmail.com.

R-30 PREMIUM BLOWNinsulation, 50¢/square foot installed.(940)210-2194.

WORRY FREE SOLUTIONSSeamless Gutter Metal

Construction

Lucas Thompson

940-284-0420www.worryfreeseamlessgutters.com

• Gutters • Carports• Metal Roofs

• Metal Buildings• Privacy Fencing

Housecleaning

DO YOU NEED IT CLEANEDReferences and good rates. Call(940)399-3836.

Let me fi x it

A+HANDYMAN SERVICEGeneral home repair/maintenance,auto tune-ups, lawnmower/tillertune-ups. Fence, sprinkler mainte-nance/repair. 30+years experience.Dependable, trustworthy. Call Karl,(817)995-7960, (940)627-1115.

ALL AROUND HANDYMANFraming, trim, fencing, drywall,doors/windows, decks, painting.15-years experience. Owner oper-ated. (817)781-1778.

ATKINS HOME REMEDIESGeneral home repairs, customwooden window & door screens.Free estimates. (254)967-5343 or(254)842-9094.

DAN PROCTOR CUSTOM HOMESNew homes; garages; patio covers,enclosures; room additions, remod-el ing. 35-years experience.(817)881-9023.

HOME REPAIRSCarpentry, minor electrical & plumb-ing. Free estimates. (940)389-0582.

Tractor &Backhoe Service

SepticSystemsInstalled

Now offering StormShelters!

LEN ROY DONBUILDERS

A Father & Son BusinessRoy & Reyn

817-366-7990Mobile Direct

MILLER’S PAINTING& remodeling. Interior/exterior; alsopaint & stain fences. We also dodrywa l l & wood repa i r .(817)683-7850.

R & K HANDYMAN SERVICESpecializing: all types home re-pairs; custom cabinets, countertops; dog houses; mower repair.(940)627-6399, (940)799-1667.

RUSSELL’S

All Types ofRemodeling

Painting - Interior, ExteriorAdd-ons, Decks, Honey Do’s And More

Call UsFor All Your Home Needs

940-389-4943

Home Improvements& Repair

Miscellaneous

Williams’ Hauling & Tractor Works• Brushhog & Finish Mowing• Blading, Plowing & Tilling• Backhoe work, driveways• Dirt, sand & gravel hauling• Land Clearing• All types cleanup & haul-offs• Quality work, fair pricing

James Williams940-399-9138

FARM ARANC

Farm Equipment

3-POINT BACKHOEKoyker KB60, like new, 15” bucket,fits any category one. $5,000.PR4283 , Redb i r d Fa rm ,(940)433-8697.

Check outwww.hendershotequipment.com

for great deals on Case IH tractorpackages, Vermeer hay equipment,PJ trailers & Rhino shredders.

STORAGE CONTAINERSGreat storage! The best containersat the best price. (817)726-7669.

Fencing

A LOCAL BOYBuild well houses, small barns. Pri-vacy, wrought iron, horse fences.Fence row clean out, repair,post-hole digging. Bob-cat work.Cattle guards. (940)442-4441.

ALL TYPES OF FENCING and welding. Pipe fencing, barbedwire, cedar split rail fencing, etc.(940)210-1242.WWW.TX3DRANCH.COM.

BOBBY’S FENCEAll types fencing. Free estimates.Over 25-years experience.(817)444-3213.

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

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

Lawn and garden

A-1 OUTDOOR HANDYMANLandscaping, gardening, yard work;home repairs/improvements; pond,waterfall & flagstone creations.30-years experience. William Os-teen, (940)255-2639.

ALL PRO LAWN CARElawn service, landscaping, clean up,hauling off, tree trimming. Depend-able, affordable, free estimates. Dy-lan, (817)891-1600.

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

WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVERIDING LAWN MOWERS

Used lawn mowers for sale. Parts &service available.

(940)433-2255.

Livestock

BUY-SELL-TRADEAll classes of horses, ponies, sheep& goats. Riding horses guaranteed.Also, buy livestock, utility, flatbedt r a i l e r s . ( 9 4 0 ) 2 2 4 - 1 4 7 0 ,(940)644-5956.

FARM AND RANCH

• Farm Equipment • Fencing • Lawn & Garden • Livestock • Livestock Care/Training • Livestock Lost & Found • Livestock Stud Service • Livestock Supplies • Miscellaneous • Mowing • Pasture & Feed • Poultry

SERVICES

• Childcare • Adult/Elderly Care • Business • Housecleaning • Let Me Fix It • Miscellaneous • Tutoring

ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, September 10, 2009 9

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Charlie Smither Auctioneer & WW Auction CompanyHORSE RANCH ESTATE AUCTION

For the benefi t of Othel Ray Winborn Estate

Saturday, September 12Located at: 3020 FM 1630, Gainesville,TX

COMPLETE LIQUIDATIONEverything to be sold at absolute auction

PREVIEW: 9 A.M. • AUCTION 11 A.M.

RANCH CONTENTSFeaturing: 4 Registered Quarter Horses

1997 Hart four horse slant load trailer, 1997 Titan 30 foot stock trailer and 2001 GMC 1 Ton Dually (approx 135k miles)

Hay rings, hanging feeders, fence wire, arena drags, hydraulic auger, chisel, plow, box blade,fence panels, tools, ladders. dolly, propane heater, pressure washer, gas tiller, Kawasaki mule,

storage cabinets and shelves, Lincoln welder, bench grinder, manure spreader and other miscel-laneous ranch products.

TACK AND EQUINE PRODUCTS5 Saddles including Piland, ML Leddy, Cajun ect, also, 70 + bridles with assorted training and

riding bits, 40+ halters and lead ropes, horse blankets, hoods and 50+ saddle blankets, brushes etc.

HOUSE CONTENTSDisplay case, desk and chair, park bench, washer/dryer, file cabinet, 3 bedroom suites, dishes,kitchen items, leather furniture, 72 inch big screen TV, dining table, guitar, vacuum cleaner and

more. Everything sells.

For More Information Contact:Charlie Smither - Charlie Smither Auctioneer @ 940-577-9629 TX Lic # 16636

Ken Pearce - WW Auction Co @ 940-736-8751 TX Lic # 11148, or

Directions from Gainesville: 1 mile south of North Central Texas College on FM 51, turn weston FM 1630 and go 2.8 miles to the ranch.

Directions from Decatur: Take FM 51 N. approximately 32 miles and turn west (left) on FM 1630 and go 2.8 miles to the ranch.

All items to be removed two hours after sale unless prior arrangements made with auction company.All sale day announcements will supersede any prior ads.

Payment: Cash or Check with proper ID.

12% all stock, $6.99, 50 lbs. Deercorn, $6.49, 50 lbs. Laying pellets,$10.89, 50 lbs. Southwest Cube,$6.39, 50 lbs. AGVantage Farm &Ranch Supply, 1817 N. Highway287, (1 mile north of Highway 380),Decatur. (940)627-2312.

ALL NATURAL BEEFstraight from the ranch. Young, ten-der, no growth hormones/antibiotics.Grain or grass fed. Whole, half.(940)366-3172.

AQHA HORSES FOR SALERunning bred & foundation bred.Reasonable prices. (940)427-9600,(817)528-2028.

ATTENTION: HORSES WANTEDWill remove or buy unwantedhorses or trailers. (817)360-7617 or(940)210-5552.

C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash,c h e c k s , c r e d i t c a r d s .www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612.

CERTIFIED ANGUS STEERSGrain fed. No antibiotics. No hor-mones. Half or whole. We can de-liver to your processor or ours.Contact Mickey, (817)371-2168; orChris, (972)342-5539.

GOATS FOR SALEBoer, Nubian, LeMancha, Saanen.Wethers, bucks & does available.Al l ages. Al l de-horned.(940)210-2506, (940)644-2251.

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

Livestock care/training

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

HORSESHOEING BY J.E. HARRIS $25 for trimming. $65 for shoeing.Call (817)902-1766.

Miscellaneous

AG HAULINGHay, panels, shavings, etc. Texas,surrounding states. Competitiverates, professional service on hotshot flatbed w/tarps. Also, hay haul-ing field to barn. (940)300-3384.

Mowing

ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING AND SPRING CLEAN-UP

ACREAGE MOWINGTractor services. Plowing, seeding,aereating, tilling, fertilizing available.Tommy, (940)482-6578.

CUSTOM ROUND HAY BALINGCutting, baling. Also, field mowingservices. Experienced & profes-sional crew. Contact Scott Smith,(940)399-7613.

Klean KutLawn Care

Mowing • Edging • TrimmingCommercial or Residential

Brush Hog MowingInsured

Kenny MoranCell 817-247-9965

Office 940-433-5470

LIL’ ACRES FARM & LAWNCare. Licensed & insured. Residen-tial, commercial & agricultural. Mow-ing, weed control, lawn programs.(940)210-5686.

Pasture and feed

12% all stock, $6.99, 50 lbs. Deercorn, $6.49, 50 lbs. Laying pellets,$10.89, 50 lbs. Southwest Cube,$6.39, 50 lbs. AGVantage Farm &Ranch Supply, 1817 N. Highway287, (1 mile north of Highway 380),Decatur. (940)627-2312.

HAYShop Us First Or Last!

50 years of actualservice in Hay Sales.Try us and see if ourprices can be beat!

Thank you,Charles H. Taylor940-627-3385 • 940-393-2728 940-389-3068 • 940-389-5000

ALFALFA HAY 3-string bales, approximately 115lbs., $16/each. Horse quality.$17/each, delivered. Get your hays t o r e d b e f o r e w i n t e r !(940)626-9880.

ALFALFA HAYHigh quality large & small squaresavailable. Call (940)389-3891.

COASTAL HAYSquare bales, fertilized, barn stored.No minimum, you load. 2008,$6/bale. 2009, $7/bale. Boyd,(940)433-2335.

COASTAL HORSE HAYsquare bales in barn, fertilized. Nominimum. Between Alvord/Decatur.Delivery available. (817)991-7625,(940)627-2813.

COASTAL HORSE HAYsquared, fertilized, barn stored. De-catur. $6/bale. (940)577-5499.

Coastal round bales, $50-$60/each.(940)224-3990.

COASTALsquare & round bales, horse quality.SC Squared, (817)944-9451.

COLORADO 3X3X8Alfalfa hay. Arizona 3 string Alfalfa,small squares. Coastal smallsquares. All horse quality.(940)393-6095.

CUSTOM HAY BALINGNorth Decatur, Alvord, Allison,Slidell, Krum areas. Coastal roundbales only. Will consider shares.(940)389-1400, (940)627-7186.

CUSTOM ROUND BALINGSmall or large fields. Pasture mow-ing, dozer work, dig tanks, house-pads, roads and driveways. (940)393-2456, (940)433-8051.

HAY FOR SALELarge round bales. (940)389-6100.

Poultry

Hens, $5-$8, white, brown & greenegg layers. Boer kids for sale. CallJeanne, (817)707-5573.

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YORKIE PUPPIESAKC, 1 female, 2 males, born6-27-09. Taking deposi ts .(817)489-3822.

115 GALLON AQUARIUMAll glass, salt or fresh water. In-cludes: Refugium filter, proteinskimmer, Pro Aqua light system,4-door oak cabinet, beautiful saltwa-ter fish, live rock reef and live coral.Original cost, $4,500+; 1-year-old,now $1,500. (940)575-4846.

BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIESCKC registered. $150/each, 1 fe-male, 5 males. (940)644-2247 or(940)389-0840.

KITTENS, VET CHECKEDHealthy, adorable & affectionate,4-month-old kittens.Checked byvet, dewormed, no fleas and Front-line applied. 2 red tabby males andone tortishell female. $25/each, call(940)969-2910.

Lab pups, 3 white, 1 yellow, AKCregistered. Shots and wormed, $200(940)389-9823.

Pets lost and found

Lost: 2 dogs. Yellow Lab & GoldenRetriever mix. Last seen Tuesday,Sept. 2, FM 2265, Chico.(940)644-2811, (817)266-0743.

Pet care/training

ADORABLE DOG GROOMING& pet sitting. Serving Wise & TarrantCounty. (817)983-3261, cell;(817)489-3023.

LET ME COMEtake care of your animals when youcan’t. Reasonable rates based onrequired services. (940)627-1608.

NEW GROOMER$5/off 1st groom. 10% discount tosenior citizens. Noah’s Ark Pets,600 W. Walnut, Decatur.(940)626-1414, by appointment.

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$200 QUEEN PILLOW-TOPset, brand new in factory wrap.(940)765-5861.

1950'S PREACHER'S BAR & matching desk, whitewashed andstenciled. Large wooden rockingchair. Kirby G Series Diamond Edi-tion vacuum, like new, cost $1,800;$950/OBO. (940)255-2622.

Cat Napper reclining sofa & loveseat, $1,200. Sofa new, never used;love seat, hardly used. Brown mi-crofiber. (940)255-0648.

AARONS LEASE RETURNSLaptop computers from $289. Sofaand love seat, 3 tables and 2 lamps,allfor $549. New, big 65” MitsubishiTV, $1,499. Washer and dryer,$399. 16.5 HP lawn tractors, $559.Quantities limited. Short on cash.Lease to own new, name brand inonly 12 months with no creditn e e d e d . C r e d i t c a r d saccepted.1304 FM 51 S., Decatur.(940)627-5043. Next to Dollar Gen-eral. Ask for Miles.

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Attention!!!!!!! A County-Wide Ga-rage Sale extravaganza is comingSat., Sept, 19! For only $20, youcan have your garage sale ad listedon the county-wide map and in TheWise County Messenger. Deadlineis 11a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. (Ifyou also wish to advertise in Classi-fied Gold, deadline is Fri., Sept. 7,11a.m., and cost is $28.)

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1946 LINCOLN ARC SHIELDwelder, electric, on Lincoln axletrailer, fully restored. Must see toappreciate. (940)393-2379.

JVC 32” ANALOG TVCharBroil MasterFlame 8,000 gasgrill w/full propane tank. Like newcomposter, paid $300, see atwww.ComposTumbler.com.$125/each, excellent condition.(940)683-6778.

WHEELCHAIR LIFTSRamps and repairs. Wholesalemedical equipment at discountprices. Also, golf cart batteries. CallMatt Sadberry, MedCare Solutions,(940)393-1427.

WINDOW AC UNIT11,000 BTU, 220 volt, good condi-t ion. $195. (817)291-2376,(940)748-9961.

WOOD BUILDINGSto be moved. Completely finished,portable office building, 18’x10’w/pitched, shingled roof, insulatedw/sheetrock, AC phone jack, wiredelectric outlets & lighted, $2,500.Also, large portable building, 24’x12’w/skylight roof & locking door,$1,500. Decatur, (940)393-1815.

Musical

YAMAHA TRUMPETYTR2335, gold brass, great condi-tion. $425. Call (817)528-0947.

Cars

IF YOU NEEDa good, dependable car or truck for$3,500 or less, come by CowgirlAuto Sales, 804 Business Highway287, Decatur, TX; (940)626-0070.Ask about our inventory. Let’s dobusiness!

1999 SATURN$2,400/OBO. 177k miles, sunroof,cold AC, automatic transmission,runs great. Call (940)627-1203,leave message.

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

Recreational vehicles

1995 DUTCHMEN27’ fifth wheel, great shape. $3,800.(817)614-6730.

2003 COACHMANClass C motorhome, 36,000 miles,V-10, loaded, great condition.$37,500. (940)393-8740.

2005 HONDA VTX1300 cruiser, 2,000 miles, excellentcondition. $7,500. (940)626-2298,(817)501-8711.

Fall sale, prices reduced on allunits. Large inventory of used RVs.Full service, part, truck accessories& hitches. Rentals available. SmithRV Center, (940)626-8200.

Pickups/Vans/SUVs

1993 FORD F150 XLsuper cab with camper shell, fullyloaded, runs great, 80,000 miles.$3,600. (940)626-0780.

1989 Dodge 3/4 tonCummins diesel engine, all power,automatic, AC, long bed w/sleeper,65k original miles. $7,000/OBO.(940)683-5875.

2004 FORD F150 LARIATwhite, leather, navigation, DVD,high-end stereo, 51,000 miles.$19,900. (940)255-2233.

1991 F-250 Single cab, 5-speed, long bed, red,g a s o l i n e t r u c k . $ 1 , 2 0 0 .(940)389-1938.

Heavy Equipment

USED EQUIPMENT SALEBackhoes, telehandlers, boom lifts.Wholesale prices. (940)627-8835.

Trailers

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GARDENER’S MAILBAG

Wesley wins title

Brooklyn Wesley of Decatur won the Cut-ting World Championship title with Royal Billie Boon, a 2002 Blue Roan American Quarter Horse gelding, at the Ford Ameri-can Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City July 31-Aug. 8.

The show featured 2,474 entries from around the world competing for 33 world championship titles. To qualify for the invitational event, exhibitors, along with their horses, must have earned a certain number of points in AQHA-approved shows from May 1, 2008, through April 30.

The American Quarter Horse Journal will have the results of the Ford Youth

World in the October issue. Highlights from the show will be on America’s Horse TV, AQHA’s new online television show, at americashorse.tv.

Woodruff earns degree

Christopher Alan Woodruff received his master of arts in Latin American studies from the University of Texas at Austin Aug. 14.

Woodruff is a 2002 graduate of Decatur High School and a 2007 graduate of Texas A&M University. He is the son of Joylynn Woodruff and the grandson of W.B. and Mary Louise Woodruff of Decatur. He is em-ployed by Bat Conservation International in Austin.

EDUCATION BRIEFS

BY NEIL SPERRY

Dear Neil: You men-tioned in a column recently that crape myrtles planted 10 feet from a house’s foun-dation posed no threat to the foundation. At what dis-tance would such a tree (or yaupon holly or mountain laurel) be a risk?

I received 10 different questions this week that were all variations of this same topic. To avoid redun-dancy, I’ll answer them all here. Let’s look at it from four different perspectives. First, there is the actual root size at the soil line. Crape myrtle and yaupon roots probably would never get large enough to lift a house’s foundation. They could, however, possibly damage a thinner layer of concrete such as a sidewalk were they planted only a couple of feet away. Second, there is root spread and mass. Roots take moisture out of the soil, and that’s actually what hurts founda-tions more commonly than the lifting action of a plant’s individual roots. However, both of these problems can be avoided by cutting a trench between the trunk and the concrete and in-

stalling a root barrier 18 to 24 inches deep. Third, there is the possibility of limbs damaging the sides of the house or the eaves. This is more common than people might admit, and the solu-tion is to plant trees farther out. And, fourth and fi nally, there is the aesthetic ap-pearance of having large plants really close to houses. Native trees are excepted from this comment, because houses are knowingly built in their midst, but if a tree is planted as the landscape is being developed, that tree needs to be planted where it will make the maximum landscaping impact as it matures. That’s usually not going to happen if it’s crammed up against a wall. So, to sum it up, there’s no one blanket answer to all of these questions about tree roots and foundations. You have to use common sense, and you need to follow good horticultural procedures as you care for the trees.

Dear Neil: We have a new

stone house, and we’d like to give it a more aged look. What types of vines will grow on it, and will they do any damage? We hear both sides.

If it’s in the sun, Bos-ton ivy would be your best choice. It’s deciduous, so it will be bare in the winter, but it also is deep green all summer, followed by brilliant reds, yellows and oranges in the fall. A com-pact type call ‘Lowi’ is rare, but available. In warmer

spots, fi g ivy (climbing fi g) is very attractive. It’s ev-ergreen, but it can’t stand hard freezes into the mid-20s, so plant accordingly. In colder areas, it will have to be grown in enclosed court-yards and recessed entry-ways where there is added protection from the cold. In shade, English ivy is your best bet. None of these will damage the mortar joints at all. However, they can trap debris behind them, so the wall may darken if it’s lime-stone or other light-colored rock. They look terrifi c, and they cut down on heat gain in the summer, especially in sunny sites.

Dear Neil: I have three

bald cypress trees in my front yard. They’re all 12 to 15 feet tall, and they were planted from containers two years ago. One leafs out and looks great in the spring and all through the season. The other two have either yellowed or browned and re-ally appear to be struggling. I irrigate my lawn, and they are fed two or three times a year with lawn food (no weed killer included). What am I dealing with?

Nothing is prettier than a bald cypress that’s grow-ing vigorously, but nothing looks any more pitiful than one that has gotten too dry and begun to turn brown and lose all its needles. My guess is that the trees need more water than your lawn watering alone will give them. Bald cypress are also very susceptible to

iron chlorosis, if you hap-pen to be growing them in alkaline soils. I’ve become very opinionated about this tree in the past 20 years, as it’s become commonplace in our gardens. In my experi-ences, it’s perfect for neu-tral or acidic soils so long as it’s kept moist at all times. When those conditions aren’t met, its wheels start to come loose. Baby them along for one more season, but if the problems persist, allow yourself to consider replacing them.

Dear Neil: My hydran-

gea tries to bloom on its old growth, but the buds are ex-tremely small, and then the whole stalk dies. How can I cure that?

Hydrangeas need about the same conditions I just mentioned for bald cypress. Yellowing can be from iron defi ciency or excessive sun. They should be exposed to sunlight only until 9 or 10 a.m. every day. When they wilt badly between water-ings, they won’t bloom very well. It sounds like you may want to try another hydran-gea in some other part of your landscape, or perhaps switch to another type of plant entirely.

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The Texas Strangers coed softball team took first place

in Bridgeport’s coed adult softball league this summer.

With a record of 9-1, the team is gearing up to defend

its title in the fall league that starts in a few weeks. Team members included from left, Donato Lopez, Nocona Mundy, Meghan German, Melanie Mundy, Taylor German, Morgan German, Matt Tillman,

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BoysFootball

Junior VarsityBridgeport 29Breckenridge 6Bridgeport raced to a 22-0

lead in the fi rst quarter. Gilbert Mullins scored on runs of 70, 80 and 50 yards, and Gabriel Huerta added a 5-yard scoring run. Sean Brown got two points with a safety and recovered a fumbled punt return.

“The JV Bulls did a great job tonight on their fi rst game,” said Coach Jed Anderson. “The defense did an outstanding job holding the Buckaroos to only six points.”

Skylar Stowe caught a pair of passes for 70 yards, and Taylor Story hauled in a 12 yarder to convert a fourth down late in the game.

Bridgeport record 1-0

FreshmenBridgeport 19Breckenridge 0Touchdown runs by Kyle Myer

(80 and 25) and Brannon Huff (45) and an extra point by Omar Martinez gave the Bulls their points. Huff, Dillon Waldrep, Andrew Lingo and Hayden Flor-ence led the defensive shutout that also yielded good fi eld po-sition. The offense had success running the football, though the passing game needs work, coaches noted.

“The kids played with a lot of enthusiasm and energy,” Coach Brian Davenport said. “We are looking forward to a great year.”

Bridgeport record 1-0

GirlsVolleyballFreshmen

Bridgeport 26 25Breckenridge 24 15Sabrina Garza, Haley Denton,

Kara Demmitt and Nikki Mowery each had two kills while Skylar Shawn and Tiffany Hawkins each recorded four assists. Gar-za served fi ve aces. After some sluggishness the fi rst game after a missed practice and a new ro-tation, the girls worked together to get the win, the coach said.

Bridgeport record 7-3

Bridgeport 12 19Peaster 25 25“We did not play our best ei-

ther game,” the coach said. “Mentally we made several mis-takes early in the fi rst game such as not getting to our defensive places and missing serves.”

Tiffany Hawkins had two as-sists and Skylar Shawn one. With one ace each were Sabrina Garza, Haley Denton, Shawn and Madi Manoushagian. Kara Dem-mitt and Nikki Mowery each had one kill.

Bridgeport record 7-4

Bridgeport 25 25Pilot Point 17 10Bridgeport struggled to get

started in the fi rst game at the Paradise tournament but pulled it together for an easy win in the second game.

Tiffany Hawkins served up three aces and Haley Denton two. Mariah Clayton slapped three kills, and the trio of Kara Demmitt, Nikki Mowery and Kendra Mendoza each had a pair. Skylar Shawn set up fi ve and Hawkins two. Clayton had a pair of blocks.

Bridgeport record 6-3

Bridgeport 19 25 9Holliday 25 17 25An injury forced Bridgeport

to adjust its rotation midway through the match. The girls fought hard but came up short in the Paradise tournament match.

Mariah Clayton had four kills with two apiece from Kara Dem-mitt, Kendra Mendoza and Sabrina Garza. Tiffany Hawkins and Skylar Shawn each put up fi ve assists. Hawkins and Demmitt served two aces each. Haley Denton came up with six digs and Demmitt and Garza a pair apiece.

Bridgeport 22 27 25Paradise 25 25 17Facing the tournament hosts,

Bridgeport played through inju-ries to take third place.

Seven players had kills led by Kara Demmitt and Mikki Mow-ery with four each, three from Mariah Clayton and two each by Sabrina Garza and Madi Ma-noushagian. Tiffany Hawkins was credited with seven assists while Skylar Shawn and Mowery each had two. Demmitt served fi ve aces and Bin Na Kim four. Jessica Mares had six digs, Demmitt four and two each from Haley Denton, Shawn and Garza.

Bridgeport 20 14Aubrey 25 25The girls struggled to get

warmed up and play up to their potential.

Sabrina Garza had three kills and Kara Demmitt and Mariah Clayton two each. Assists in-cluded Tiffany Hawkins and Sky-lar Shawn with four each. Shawn

added a couple of aces, while Garza and Haley Denton each had two.

Bridgeport record 4-2

Bridgeport 25 25Nocona 10 13The Sissies dominated, in-

cluding 13 aces, with eight from Kara Demmitt, three by Madi Manoushagian and two from Sabrina Garza. Mariah Clayton had four kills and a block. Tif-fany Hawkins set up six assists and Skylar Shawn three. Garza added two digs.

Bridgeport 25 25Henrietta 22 16With six straight points each

from Tiffany Hawkins and Jessi-ca Mares, Bridgeport got off to a good start in the tournament.

Hawkins added six assists as did Skylar Shawn. Nikki Mow-ery killed six points, Mariah Clayton three and two each by Sabrina Garza, Shawn and Madi Manoushagian. Shawn had fi ve aces and Mowery three. Kara Demmitt served two aces to go with three digs. Haley Denton had a pair of digs.

Bridgeport record 3-1

Bridgeport 25 25Bowie 21 11Servers Kara Demmitt (7),

Jessica Mares (6) and Skylar Shawn (6) served for 19 points as Bridgeport exhibited great teamwork.

Mariah Clayton and Sabrina Garza each had three kills, while Garza and Demmitt served three aces apiece. Tiffany Hawkins had fi ve assists, Shawn four and Clayton two. Hawkins had two digs and Annbra Johnson two aces.

Bridgeport 20 25 22Decatur 25 8 25Kara Demmitt's 16 straight

service points keyed the second game win. Both teams had good setting and defense. Though it was a loss, the Sissies were excited to place second in the tournament.

Mariah Clayton scored seven kills and three blocks. Also at the net Sabrina Garza had four kills while Demmitt and Kendra Mendoza each had a pair. With assists were Tiffany Hawkins, 6, Skylar Shawn, 5, and Demmitt, 2. Demmitt's service game in-cluded six aces, Haley Denton four and Shawn three. Denton also dug out two shots.

Junior VarsityBridgeport 15 21Breckenridge 25 25

Hannah Logan and Shelbi Fry each had three kills and Mady Hancock two. Taylor Henson put up two assists, served two aces had two digs. Angelica Reyes had fi ve digs, Kasey Wages and Fry three each and two from Lindsay Walker and Audra Hart.

“I think that after the week these kids have had, it speaks volumes of their character that they put on a uniform and per-formed. The outcome was not

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what we wanted, but the effort and the heart was there,” the coach said.

Bridgeport record 4-4

Bridgeport 25 25Lindsay 14 23Bridgeport opened tournament play with a great win. Taylor Hen-

son had 10 assists to set up three kills by Mady Hancock and two by Tabitha Moses. Henson, Shelby Fry and Audra Hart each scored an ace. Lindsay Walker dug out four shots, Kasey Wages and An-gelica Reyes three each and two by Henson and Hart.

Bridgeport 16 17Godley 25 25“Godley was a very good JV team,” the coach said. “We struggled

in serve receive and played defense most of the match. We got down early and never could make up that 10-point spread.” The girls did take second place.

Taylor Henson had 11 assists with kills by Hannah Logan and Shel-bi Fry (3 each), and two apiece from Tabitha Moses and Mady Han-cock. Fry recorded six digs, Lindsay Walker four, Angelica Reyes three and two from Kasey Wages and Moses. Ann Turlington had an ace as did Fry and Walker.

Bridgeport record 6-4

Bridgeport 25 25Ponder 13 15“It was good to see the girls stay aggressive through an entire

volleyball match,” the coach said. “We passed well, and it resulted in some big kills.”

Shelbi Fry and Mady Hancock each slammed six kills and Tabitha Moses added a pair. Ann Turlington fi red two aces. Taylor Henson set up 12 assists. Kasey Wages and Angelica Reyes each had fi ve digs, Fry three and Henson and Lindsay Walker two each.

Bridgeport 23 25 25Nocona 25 22 23Bridgeport prevailed in a tight match against a quality opponent.

Eight players had kills led by Hannah Logan with six and Tabitha Moses and Shelbi Fry with three each. Hancock also blocked four shots and Logan two. Assists came from Taylor Henson with 10 and Moses with two. Fry served three aces along with Audra Hart, and Henson added a pair. Defending were Angelica Reyes and Kasey Wages with fi ve digs apiece, Lindsay Walker with four, three from Hart and two each by Henson and Fry.

Bridgeport record 6-3

Bridgeport 27 25Callisburg 25 23This was a more aggressive effort, coming from behind after a

slow start.Angelica Reyes scored four times with aces and Tabitha Moses

had three. Shelbi Fry had four kills, Mady Hancock three and Han-nah Logan two. Taylor Henson put up six assists. Kasey Wages had a pair of digs.

Bridgeport 20 20Callisburg 25 25“We lost a game we should not have lost,” the coach said. “This

group of athletes has tremendous talent. As a team we need to take care of business from start to fi nish.”

Hannah Logan and Shelbi Fry each recorded three kills and Mady Hancock two. Logan blocked two shots and Kasey Wages dug out three. Taylor Henson added six assists.

Bridgeport record 1-1

Bridgeport 25 25Gold-Burg 22 17Bridgeport fi nished off with a tournament win and saw improve-

ment.Shelbi Fry slammed fi ve kills to go with three each from Mady

Hancock and Hannah Logan, who each blocked a shot. Ann Turling-ton spun six aces and Angelica Reyes four. Audra Hart had two aces and two digs, while Kasey Wages added four digs. Taylor Henson put up fi ve assists.

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There was “no evidence of a difference for eight other crop nutrients,” and the analysis “found no evidence of a difference in nutrient content between organically and conventionally produced livestock products.” (Ameri-can Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 29, 2009).

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