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Wise County Intro ................... 8

WISE INSPIRATIONArtist Rick Duwe .................. 10Artist Sandra Jennings .......... 42Artist Ann Ayres .................... 62Artist Rae Clark .................. 102Artist Sandra Mahaffey ....... 136

INSPIRED BY COMMUNITYAlvord ................................... 16Aurora ................................... 18Boyd ...................................... 22Bridgeport ............................. 26Chico ..................................... 38Decatur .................................. 46Lake Bridgeport .................... 56Newark .................................. 58Paradise ................................. 60Rhome ................................... 66

New Fairview ........................ 68Justin ..................................... 69Runaway Bay ........................ 70Greenwood/Slidell ................ 76

INSPIRED BY COMMUNITY SERVICE

Historical commissions ......... 78Elected offi cials ..................... 79Appointed offi cials ................ 82Polling locations.................... 83Political parties ...................... 84Conservation ......................... 85Social services ....................... 86Veterans services ................... 87Community services .............. 87Civic groups .......................... 88W.A.R.M./food banks ........... 89Committee on Aging ............. 89

INSPIRED BY TRADITIONFestivities .............................. 90Chisholm Trail Steak Challenge ........................... 92Old Settler’s Reunion ............ 93J.W. Hart PBR Challenge ...... 94Swap Meets ........................... 95

INSPIRED BY HISTORYHistoric Courthouse .............. 96Texas Tourist Camp ............... 97Bridgeport Heritage Museum .............................. 98Wise CountyHeritage Museum .................. 99

INSPIRED BY NATURELBJ/Caddo Grasslands ........ 100Golf courses ........................ 106Lake Bridgeport .................. 108

Fossil Pointe ........................ 109Race tracks .......................... 110Exotic cats ........................... 112Pools .................................... 114

HEALTHY INSPIRATIONHealth Resources ................ 118Wise Regional Health System ..................... 133

INSPIRED BY LEARNINGWeatherford College ........... 140Youth/education .................. 141Map of schools .................... 146

NEED INSPIRATION?Advertisers index ................ 144

Welcome to Wise


For some people, Wise County is the best of both worlds — close enough to Denton, Southlake, Fort Worth and Dallas to feel like a part of the

Metroplex, but retaining the characteris-tics of a rural, agriculture-oriented com-munity.

The county has experienced steady growth over the last few decades, with the population doubling since 1990. That population growth has brought increased traffi c, and several road projects have been completed in the past few years.More are scheduled to begin soon. U.S. 380, the main east-west thoroughfare in Wise County, is now a four-lane divided roadway all the way from Bridgeport to the Denton/Wise County line.

Seventeen fi re departments cover the County’s 905 square miles. All are volun-teer except for the Decatur Fire Depart-ment.

The county is home to several rodeo stars, including Trevor Brazile, Roy Cooper, Tuf Cooper, Clif Cooper, Clint Cooper and bull riders Silvano Alves, Marco Eguchi, Renato

Nunes, Valdiron de Oliveira, Fabiano Viei-ra, Ross Johnson and Mike Lee.

Inspired by WiseWise County is an inspiring place, so to

help tell this year’s story of the place we call home, local artists have been featured throughout Welcome to Wise 2014. They have shared their stories about what in-spires them and why they choose to call Wise County home.

If you are a Wise County resident, we hope you enjoy learning a bit more about your neighbors. If you are visiting, we hope these artists help paint a picture in your mind of what Wise County is all about.

We hope you’ll take the time to read their stories as well as the information on the various cities, communities, schools, organizations, landmarks, resources, rec-reational opportunities, traditions, public servants and more. Local businesses have also helped make this product possible, and we encourage you to make full use of the goods and services offered in their adver-

tisements.Most of all, whether you’re making Wise

County your home or are visiting, we hopethis guide helps you fi nd your own inspira-tion.

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Duwe drawn to GreenwoodBY BRIAN [email protected]

Chances are you’ve seen some of Rick Du-we’s artwork without realizing it. He’s not

the type to boast about his works.

“God has me where he wants me,” Duwe said. “My heart is to paint, but actually to go a step further, my heart is to serve my fellow man, whatever that looks like.”

The soft-spoken Greenwood resident said he learned a les-son early on in his art career that focusing on money was not the way to go.

“I was interested in making money, and that seemed to be priority at that time, probably in 1976 or so,” he said. “My opportunities cratered and I thought ‘Wow!’ So I thought, ‘I’m going to seek the Lord’s will fi rst and not even think about money.’”

Duwe said he’s always loved to draw. Early in his career, he painted western scenes. One of his fi rst works was taken from a rodeo photo he saw in Sports Illustrated. Duwe said he was drawn to the tension in the scene, which featured a cowboy just before he’s let out

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ON THE COVER — Duwe was also chosen to paint the Greenwood Grocery for this year’s cover of Welcome to Wise. The store has been located in the heart of Greenwood since 1935.


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of the chute.Over the years, Duwe has

branched out from west-ern paintings to other areas. His work is featured in local schools, Metroplex restau-rants and even the Fort Worth Museum of Science and His-tory.

“I’ve done two projects for (the museum),” he said. “It had to do with some of their hands-on dinosaur dig dis-plays at the old museum, and in the current museum, I was in on putting together the large Paluxysaurus jonesi that is down there. ... I fabri-cated some of the bones that were missing, painted them to look like they were fossilized bones.”

He lets God bring the op-portunities to him. And that is perhaps how Duwe began his journey to Greenwood.

He met up with a friend in Red River, N.M., years ago, and the friend mentioned that if he ever moved back to Texas, he wanted to move to Greenwood. Duwe had never heard of it.

A few years later, when Duwe married, Andrea, they decided to move to Green-wood. Nearly 30 years later, it is still a place they love to call home.

“As far as being in Wise County, I appreciate the spirit of God that is in this county,” Duwe said. “... From schools to law enforcement, the spirit of God is made known, and that makes this a special place.”

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Alvord hosts its annual

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Lone Star Barbecue

Cookoff at Elm Creek

Park.


POPULATION1,369

WATER SOURCEGroundwater from Trinity Aquifer

CITY HALL215 W. Elm St. (940) 427-5916

CITY STAFFCity secretary: Pam SereikaPublic works director: Rick WilsonCourt clerk: Diana BettsPlant operator: Devon Kennedy

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Roy KingCity council: Clint Mercer (mayor pro tem), Kirk Gibson, Gaylynn Wheelis, Jim Enochs and Debra McKelvain

MEETINGSCity council — 6 p.m. the second Thursday at city hall

TAX RATE$0.61940 per $100 valuation

POLICE

The Wise County Sheriff’s Offi ce at (940) 627-5971 responds to calls in the city. For emergencies, dial 911.

FIRE DEPARTMENT108 N. Trappier St.(940) [email protected] chief: Sam Hahn

TRASH COLLECTION Wednesday

AMENITIES/NOTEWORTHYAlvord Public Library104 W. Franklin St.(940) 427-2842

Brushy Creek Vineyards

572 County Road 2798(940) 427-4718

PARKSElm Creek Park1078 E. Business 287Tennis court, pavilion, concession stand, baseball fi elds, playgrounds Alvord Area Veterans Memorial Park (same address)

EVENTS(MARCH)• Citywide Spring Cleanup(AUGUST)• Watermelon Festival and Lone Star Barbecue Cookoff at Elm Creek Park(NOVEMBER)• Opening Day Hunters Roundup

includes a dinner, seminar and giveaways at the beginning of the hunting season

SCHOOLSwww.alvordisd.netTax rate: 1.364 per $100 valuation

The Class 2A school district has three campuses, elementary, middle school and high schoolAdministration Building100 Mosley Lane(940) 427-5975Superintendent: Bill BranumSchool board members: Larry Nivens, Kevin Wood, Vic Czerniak, Jimmy Looney, John Schedcik, Lance Thweatt and Charles Matthews

Alvord High School1049 W. Bypass U.S. 81/287(940) 427-9643

Alvord Middle School328 Farm Road 1655 S.(940) 427-5511

Alvord Elementary711 W. Stadium Drive(940) 427-2881

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POPULATION1,256

CITY HALL303 Derting Road(817) 636-2783

CITY STAFFCity administrator: Toni WheelerDeputy court clerk: Lynnell Day

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Terry SolomonCity council: Bill McCurdy, Jackie Stone, Rick Boland, Joe Smith, Jason Brummal and Cy Farver

MEETINGSCity council — 7:30 p.m. the fi rst Thursday at city hall; precouncil workshop at 7 p.m.Planning and zoning commission — meeting times vary

WEBSITEwww.auroratexas.gov


WATER SOURCEPrivate wells and Walnut Creek Special Utilities District (through City of Rhome)

POLICEThe city is protected by four resident Wise County Sheriff’s deputies. Call (940) 627-5971. For emergencies, dial 911.

FIRE DEPARTMENTBoyd, Newark and Rhome volunteer

fi re departments respond to calls.

TRASH AND RECYCLINGCurbside on Monday, commercial Dumpsters on Friday

HISTORICAL COMMISSIOND.A. Sharpe

SCHOOLSMost of Aurora’s students are in Northwest’s Class 6A school district and some attend Boyd ISD.

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Superintendent: Karen RueSchool board members: Mel Fuller, Josh Wright, Mark Schluter, Judy Copp, Devonna Holland, Anne Davis-Simpson, Lillian Rauch

Residents of Aurora attend:Seven Hills Elementary654 FM 3433, Newark(817) 215-0700

Prairie View Elementary609 FM 3433, Rhome(817) 215-0550

Chisholm Trail Middle School583 FM 3433, Rhome(817) 215-0600

Northwest High School2301 Texan Drive, Justin(817) 215-0200

Administration Building2001 Texan Drive, Justin(817) 215-6473

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First Pres by te ri an ChurchSunday Fellowship

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Sunday School10 a.m.

Sunday Worship11 a.m.

POPULATION1,258

CITY HALL100 E. Rock Island Ave.(940) 433-5166

CITY STAFFCity administrator: John HamiltonCity secretary: Joy Patterson

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Rod Bill ScrogginsCity council: Rodney Holmes (mayor pro tem), Gary Brown, Mark Culpepper, Vince Estel and Tim Hammonds

MEETINGSCity council — 6 p.m. the fi rst and third Tuesdays at Boyd Community Center. The council also serves as the planning and zoning commission.Boyd Cemetery — annual meeting the fi rst Sunday in May

WEBSITEwww.cityofboyd.com


WATER SOURCEGroundwater from Trinity Aquifer (city wells) and Walnut Creek Special Utilities District

POLICE500 Knox Ave.(940) 433-8400Police chief: Greg ArringtonFive full-time offi cers

FIRE DEPARTMENT300 Jennings(940) 433-5755Fire chief: Jonas McEntire

TRASH COLLECTION DAYSMonday, Thursday

AMENITIES/NOTEWORTHYBoyd Community Center420 E. Morton(940) 433-5580 or (940) 433-5166

The Raymond Jordan Boyd Public Library101 W. Rock Island Ave.(940) 433-5580(Temporarily closed)

Boyd Senior Citizens Center

420 E. Morton Ave.(940) 433-3072Open Tuesday and Thursday10 a.m. to noonCovered dish lunch served along with domino games.

Boyd Raceway376 Raceway Lane(940) 433-5587

International Exotic Animal SanctuaryTexas 114(940) 433-5091

Boyd Medical Center308 W. Rock Island Ave.(940) 433-5122

Boyd Masonic Lodge128 W. Rock Island Ave.(940) 433-8092

PARKSYellowjacket ParkCorner of West Dunlap and North Evansbasketball court, play fort, play-ground

James Snodgrass ParkHobbs Streetplayground, soccer fi elds, tennis courts, beach volleyball, walking trail and a pavilion

SCHOOLSThe Class 3A school district has

four campuses — an elementary, intermediate, middle school and high school.www.boydisd.net

Tax rate: $1.225 per $100 valuation

Administration offi ce600 W. Knox Ave.(940) 433-2327

Superintendent: Ted WestSchool board members: Ernest Par-tin, Jana Tate, Bill Childress, Minor Hopkins, Trae Luttrell, Rebecca Parr and Jake Tackett

Boyd High School700 Knox Ave.(940) 539-4925

Boyd Middle School550 Knox Ave.(940) 539-9122

Boyd Intermediate School550 Knox Ave.(940) 539-9076

Boyd Elementary School500 E. Morton Ave.(940) 539-0084

Administration Building600 W. Knox Ave.(940) 539-9076

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POPULATION6,154

CITY HALL900 Thompson St.(940) 683-3400

CITY STAFFCity administrator: Brandon EmmonsCity secretary: Jesica McEachern

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Corey LaneCity council: Bobby Brazier, Billy Fred Walker, Dave Correll, Calvin Coursey, Jimmy Meyers (mayor pro tem)

MEETINGSCity council — 7 p.m. fi rst and third Tuesday at city hallPlanning and zoning — as needed at city hallPark board — 4:30 p.m. fi rst Wednesday at city hallAirport board — 6 p.m. fi rst Monday at Bridgeport Municipal AirportLibrary board — 5:15 p.m. fourth Monday of even numbered months at Bridgeport Public Library

Main Street board — 1:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month at Sagebrush Catering

WEBSITEwww.cityofbridgeport.net


WATER SOURCELake Bridgeport

POLICE1000 Thompson St.

(940) 683-3430Police chief: Randy Singleton15 offi cers (including one school resource offi cer), fi ve dispatchers, one animal control offi cer, one code enforcement offi cer, one administrative manager and a property evidence and records technician

FIRE DEPARTMENT708 Hovey St.(940) 683-3446Fire chief: Terry Long

AMENITIES/NOTEWORTHYBridgeport City Pool1106 8th St.(940) 683-3480

Bridgeport Community Center1102 Lawdwin Ave.(940) 683-3407

Bridgeport Municipal Airport299 L.V. Selz Rd.(940) 683-3690

Bridgeport Public Library2159 10th St.(940) 683-3450Librarian: Cindy Macon

Bridgeport Stage1009 Halsell(940) 683-3400

Bridgeport is a Main Street City. Call the Main Street offi ce at (940) 683-3404.

PARKSHarwood Park707 Hovey St.

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Payne Park409 W. Cates St.Covered skate park, picnic tables, playground equipment, basketball court, open play area and restrooms

Northwest OHV ParkNorth of town off of Texas 101ATV park and hiking trail system

Wise County Park372 CR 1638, on the north end of Lake Bridgeport, west of Farm Road 2952(940) 644-1910Three two-lane boat ramps with ample parking, restrooms, handicap access, picnic areas and camping

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE812 Halsell

(940) 683-2076Executive director: Tiffany EvansPresident: Gilbert HortonMembership lunch at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday at Bridgeport Community Center

EVENTSBridgeport Box Offi ce shows movies throughout the year.(JANUARY)Bridgeport Chamber Oilfi eld Luncheon(FEBRUARY)Daddy/Daughter Dance(MARCH)Bridgeport Chamber Banquet(APRIL)Barnett Shale Sporting Clay ShootEye Glass/Lions’ Club Golf TournamentEaster Eggstravaganza(MAY)Butterfi eld Stage Days, carnival, street dance and PRCA rodeo (Rodeo Pink)Wise County Art Association ShowWise County Olympathon (JUNE)Bridgeport Education Foundation Golf Tournament

(JULY)Mommy and Son Ice Cream Social(AUGUST)Bridgeport Middle School Back-to-School Pool Party(SEPTEMBER)Oil Man’s/Lions’ Club Golf Tournament(OCTOBER)Coal Miners’ Heritage FestivalSuit Up and Say Boo Trick-or-Treat in Downtown BridgeportSpooktacular Fall Festival(NOVEMBER)Bridgeport Education Foundation BanquetChristmas Cards in the Park(DECEMBER)Breakfast with SantaHome for the Holidays, lighted Christmas parade and Holiday Shopping FrenzyBridgeport Spirit of Christmas

HEALTH CAREWise Regional Health System1905 Doctors’ Hospital Dr.(940) 683-0300

SCHOOLSwww.bridgeportisd.net

Tax rate: $1.235 per $100 valuationAdministration offi ce2107 15th St.(940) 683-5124Superintendent: Eddie BlandSchool board members: Jim Bost, Charles Mauldin, Scott Stowers, Tom Talley, Lee Snodgrass, Scott Hiler and Steve Stanford

Bridgeport High SchoolOne Maroon Drive(940) 683-4064

Bridgeport Middle School702 17th St.(940) 683-2273

Bridgeport Intermediate1400 U.S. 380(940) 683-5784

Bridgeport Elementary1408 Elementary Drive(940) 683-5955

Bridgeport AlternativeLearning Center1101 17th St.(940) 683-1830



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Bridgeport Box Offi ce movies

First Thursday Jam at the Bridgeport Stage monthly

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In 2009, the City of Bridgeport opened the Bridgeport Visitor Center, which also serves as the home of the Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce, Bridgeport Parks and Recreation offi ce and Bridgeport Heritage Museum.

The city renovated the former police department at 812 Halsell St. to serve as a center for information for newcomers and visitors. The Visitor Center also showcases the replica Abbot & Downing Concord Coach, representing Bridgeport's history as a stop on the Butterfi eld Stagecoach trail.

According to the Texas Heritage Trails website, a toll bridge was built across the Trinity River in 1860 to cater to the Butterfi eld Stagecoach trail that stretched from Missouri to California. Thirteen years later, a post offi ce built near the bridge marked the beginning of Bridgeport’s history.

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Bridgeport Chamber Monthly Luncheon3rd Thursday of each month at 11:30a.m. at the Bridgeport Community Center.

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Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival1st Weekend in October in Historic downtown Bridgeport on Halsell Street.

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POPULATION1,041

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CITY HALL400 S. Hovey(940) 644-2435

CITY STAFFCity secretary: Trish Payne

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: J.D. ClarkCity council: Karen Garrison (may-or pro tem), Fletta Barrett, Louise Gossett and Greta McDaniel

MEETINGSCity council — 7 p.m. fi rst Tues-day at city hallEconomic Development Board — 6:30 p.m. on Monday the week

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RECYCLING COLLECTION DAYEvery other Wednesday

AMENITIES/NOTEWORTHYChico Public Library109 W. Jacksboro St.(940) 644-2330

Chico Senior Center201 S. Buffalo St.Cyd Bailey(940) 644-2218

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEMeets every second Tuesday of the month, executive/business meeting at 10:30 a.m. Regular meeting at noon with lunch and a speaker.P.O. Box 533Chico, Tx 76431(940) 644-2515lyndachilds@aysm.comchicotxchamberofcommerce.orgfacebook.com/chicotxchamberof-commerce

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three other businesses and seven residences. No one died.

In 1943, the Crafton school was consolidated with Chico.

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Jewel ParkFarm Road 1810Baseball fi elds

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EVENTS(JUNE)Second Saturday: Chico Fire De-partment barbecue(OCTOBER)Third Saturday: Chico Fest(DECEMBER)First Saturday: Christmas Parade

PUBLIC DUMPWednesday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Farm Road 1810 between Decatur and Chico – Turn North on Farm Road 1655, 1 mile on right

SCHOOLSThe Class 2A district has three campuses — an elementary, junior high and high school.www.chico.k12.tx.us

Tax rate: $1.2581 per $100 valuation

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The 65-year-old artist has an eye for color, and it was this gift that inspired her to start painting after a road trip with her husband, Thomas.

“We’d be driving along, my husband and I, and he’d say, ‘there’s nothing out here!” she said. “But I’d look out and see colors.

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ping out at me, and I thought I should put this on canvas to show what I’m seeing,” she said.

Although Jennings did paint-by-numbers and other art proj-ects as a child, she didn’t take formal art lessons until she was an adult. She’s studied un-der numerous artists and most recently with master artist Kay Franklin of Graham.

Through her studies, she learned the importance of mak-ing each work her own, and in an effort to generate original subjects to paint, she took up photography. Her most beauti-

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Although the bulk of her work is in oil, she has also worked with watercolor and pastels and has even ventured into sculpting.

“I like the way oil moves on the canvas,” she said. “I don’t mind cleaning up the mess. I just like to mix the colors and the way it moves on the can-vas. That’s my favorite thing to do.”

Jennings said she doesn’t have to paint to pay her bills, so she hasn’t pursued selling her work, and these days some of her best pieces are swiped by her grown children to decorate their homes.

She does have a painting that decorates the courthouse wall, though.

In 2000, Jennings entered an art contest that asked par-ticipants to paint a historical building or scene from Wise County, and the winners were hung in the county courthouse on the Decatur Square.

Jennings’ prize-winning painting is of the Wise Coun-ty Heritage Museum, former home to Decatur Baptist Col-lege. It hangs on the fi rst-fl oor wall in the northeast corner of the Wise County Courthouse.

“My husband went to that college so that had some back-ground and interest for me,” she said. “He went to Decatur Baptist College until it closed and then he went to fi nish school at UT Arlington. So that’s why I chose that build-ing, because he went there.”

Jennings’ artwork and pho-tography has won numerous prizes and has been featured nationally in the Red River Valley National Art Exhibition, Art of the American West, and Museum of North Texas His-tory.

Most of her pieces are west-ern-themed or feature wildlife, and although she travels regu-larly, she recognizes the beauty in the sunsets, fi elds and back-roads of home.

To see Jennings’ painting, visit the courthouse weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.



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ALVORDFull Armor Biker Church

3988 N. U.S. 287, Unit 1(940) 389-8871

New Vision Ministries 112 County Road 2395 (940) 627-2795

Living Word Assembly of God 101 N. Oneil St. (940) 427-3471

Mount Zion Baptist Church 615 CR 1280 (940) 627-5103

AURORALife Pointe Worship

Center1201 FM 718(817) 995-8831

BOYDFirst Baptist Church

140 N. Farm Road 730 (940) 433-2607

First United Methodist Church 540 S. Allen St.(940) 433-5334

Rock Island Family Church 545 W. Rock Island Ave. (940) 433-8200

Trinity Baptist Church 455 W. Rock Island Ave.(940) 433-5281

BRIDGEPORTAscension & St. Marks

Episcopal Church 5094 U.S. 380 (940) 683-6321

Balsora Baptist Church 108 County Road 3623 (940) 748-2527

First United Methodist Church 608 17th St. (940) 683-2780

First Presbyterian Church 1307 Newby Ave. (940) 683-4779

St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church 1801 Irvin St. (940) 683-2743

Trinity Lutheran Church 1307 10th St. (940) 683-5604

CHICOCentral Baptist Church

4793 Farm Road 1810 (940) 644-5647

Crafton Baptist Church Farm Road 2127 (940) 465-0011

DECATURAscension & St. Marks

Episcopal Church 5094 US 380 (940) 683-6321

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1305 Deer Park Rd. (940) 627-3307

Church of Christ 2601 S. Farm Road 51 (940) 627-1912

Community Church 2840 U.S. 380 (940) 627-1006

Cornerstone Apostolic Church604 N. Newark St.(940) 577-4135

CrossRoads Bible Church 1400 Deer Park Rd. (940) 627-4222

The Father’s House 4337 U.S. 380 (940) 627-5365

First Baptist Church 1200 W. Preskitt Rd. (940) 627-3235

First United Methodist Church 104 S. Miller St. (940) 627-3362

Immanuel Baptist Church 106 S. Lane St.(940) 627-5248

New Salem Freewill Baptist Church 4590 S. Farm Road 51 (940) 627-5413

Trinity Fellowship 2950 W. U.S. 380 (940) 627-6131

Victory Family Church 400 W. U.S. 380 (940) 627-5820

Wise County Cowboy Church 2070 Old Denton Rd.(903) 227-7369

GREENWOOD/SLIDELL

Church of ChristFarm Road 1204(940) 393-3484

NEW FAIRVIEWFaith Temple Full Gospel

Fellowship333 FM 407 (Illinois St.)(817) 703-3111

Living Word Teaching Center287 Farm Road 407(817) 676-3989

NEWARKVictory in Christ

Lutheran Church508 Main St.(817) 489-5400

PARADISEGrace Fellowship

Church2964 W. Hwy. 114(940) 969-2427

RHOMEChurch of Christ

170 W. First St.817-638-5159

United Methodist Church200 First St. at Dogwood817-636-2222

RUNAWAY BAYCountry Cowboy

Church2337 W Hwy. 380(214) 923-6708

SUNSETCounty Line Cowboy

Church & Arena890 N. U.S. 287(940) 845-2028

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CITY HALL201 E. Walnut St.(940) 393-0200

WEBSITEwww.decaturtx.org

CITY STAFFCity manager: Brett ShannonCity secretary: Diane Cockrell

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Martin WoodruffCity council: Jay Davidson, Jason Wren, Randy Bowker, Cary Bohn, Susan Cocanougher and Carme-lina Holloway

TAX RATE$0.673 per $100 valuation — property

WATER DISTRICTTarrant Regional: $0.1275 per $100 property valuation

MEETINGSCity council — 6 p.m. the second

and fourth Monday at city hall.Planning and zoning commission — 6 p.m. the fi rst Tuesday at city hall.Water district board — 4 p.m. the fi rst Wednesday after the fi rst council meeting at city hall.Library board — 5 p.m. the third Tuesday at the John A. and Kath-erine G. Jackson Public Library. The board does not meet in Au-gust or December.Economic Development Corp. — 9 a.m. the third Thursday at EDC offi ce, 106 S. Trinity St.

Cemetery board — 10 a.m. the second Monday of odd numbered months at city hall.

POLICE1601 S. State St.(940) 393-0300Police chief: Rex Hoskins

FIRE DEPARTMENT1705 S. State St.(940) 393-0230Fire chief: Mike Richardson

TRASH COLLECTION DAY

(Divided by Main Street) South side service on Monday and Thursday; North side service on Tuesday and Friday

RECYCLINGWednesday (entire city)

DECATUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE308 W. Main St.(940) 627-3107www.decaturtx.comExecutive director: Misty HudsonPresident: Brennan WilliamsMembership luncheon — 11:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday, except July and December at the Decatur Civic Center.

DECATUR MUNICIPAL AIRPORTThe oldest airport in the state, established in 1914.Located one mile north of town on Farm Road 730.Features a 4,202-foot by 60-foot runway with a 17,000-pound dual wheel weight-bearing capacity. Runway is accessible 24 hours a

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21. Main Street Antique MallAntiques & Collectibles115 W. Main940-627-3177BAKERY

14. Cakes by LeishaCakes, Cookies, Cupcakes for All Occasions103 S. Trinity940-626-47832. Sweetwater Baking CompanySandwiches, Breads, Desserts112 W. Walnut940-627-6699BED & BREAKFAST

19. Decatur Courthouse [email protected] W. Main940-627-7005BOUTIQUES

23. Belle Rose BoutiqueBrighton Accessories & Apparel119 W. Main940-627-23553. Embellish’d BoutiqueCowgirl Chic Apparel110 W. Walnut817-233-37714. Sunshine Square BoutiqueChildren’s & Baby Apparel & Shoes108 W. Walnut940-627-33941. Swanky Shack BoutiqueUnique Women’s Apparel, Shoes, Accessories114 W. Walnut940-627-002831. The Corner PlaceDenim, Dresses, Tops & Accessories202 W. Walnut940-627-6HOTCONSIGNMENT

12. Cute and Trendy ConsignmentNewborn to Teen to Trendy Adult120 E. Main940-393-6214

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30. Biggar Hat Store121 N. State940-627-HATSFLORIST

20. A Ray of FlowersFloral Designs for Every Occasion103 W. Main940-627-1208GIFTS & HOME ACCENTS

8. Memory Lane MercantileOpen 7 days:Gifts - Home Accents, Antiques108 N. Trinity940-627-1121GRAPHICS

11. ProLine DesignsSigns, Banners, Apparel105 E. Main940-627-2063INSURANCE

25. Allied AgencyRick Stevens103 N. State940-627-5000LAW OFFICES

22. Bishop & BishopAttorneys & Counselors at Law117 W. Main940-627-68005. Sewell & ForbisChristopher N. ForbisAttorney at Law102 W. Walnut940-627-214326. Simpson, Boyd, & Powers, LLPAttorneys at Law105 N. State940-627-830810. Woodruff & Wren, LLPAttorneys at Law100 N. Trinity940-627-2162NAIL SALON

15. JadaLicensed Manicurist & Nail Artist107 S. Trinity940-627-7513

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17. Wise County Messengerwcmessenger.com115 S. Trinity940-627-5987NON PROFIT

7. Nell’s NookClothes, Kitchenware, Knick Knacks, Home DécorBenefi tting Hospice114 N. Trinity940-626-8006PRINTING

16. Vic PrintingComplete Printing Service109 S. Trinity940-627-7468REALTY

9. Trinity RealtyResidential, Commercial, Farm, Ranch, Acreage104 N. Trinity940-627-4427RESTAURANTS

27. Fuzzy’s Taco ShopOpen 7 days!109 N. State940-626-822624. Sweetie Pie’s RibeyesLunch & Dinner Daily201 W. Main940-626-455528. X Chan BistroFine Asian Cuisine113 N. State940-627-0855RESTORATION

6. Platinum Cleaning & RestorationCleaning, Restoration, Renovation, Flooring & Cleaning100 W. Walnut940-255-1934SALONS

29. Jagged Edge Hair & Tanning Salon119 N. State940-627-231113. Nichol at Tangles Salon114 E. Main, Suite A • Hair [email protected]

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SEPTEMBER Sept. 11: Girls Night Out 6 – 8 p.m. Shop ‘til you drop.Sept. 6: Cruise Night on the Square Car Show 4 – 8 p.m.Sept. 12 - 13: Southwest Swap MeetSept. 13: Citywide Garage SaleOCTOBER

Oct. 4: Cruise Night on the Square Car Show 4 – 8 p.m.Oct. 16: Girls Night OutOct. 17: Painting Downtown Pink Breast Cancer Event

NOVEMBERNov. 1: Holiday Open House, Downtown BusinessesNov. 1: Decatur SwirlShopping, Wine, Food & Fundecaturswirl.comNov. 29: Lucky 7 Sales, early and late shopping the day after ThanksgivingDECEMBER

Dec. 6: Moonlight Madness, late shopping, lighted parade thru downtownDec. 11: Girls Night Out 6 – 8 p.m. Shop for the HolidaysDec. 13: Breakfast with Santa

See our website www.decaturmainstreet.com or fi nd us on Facebook for more upcoming events.

DECATUR MAIN STREET EVENTSOn the Historic Square

Dec. 13: Breakfast with Santa

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day and illuminated with medium intensity light.Automated weather observation system can be reached at (940) 627-2365.Decatur Jet Center offers airport maintenance and pilot shop plus fl ight instruction. Wayne’s Aircraft Service offers maintenance and chartered tours.Clear View Aviation rents hangar and offi ce space at the airport.Call (940) 627-2855 for airport information.

AMENITIES/NOTEWORTHYDecatur Civic Center2010 U.S. 380 West(940) 393-0280www.decaturciviccenter.com

Decatur Public Library1700 S. Farm Road 51(940) 393-0290www.decaturpubliclibrary.com

Decatur Country Club211 Country Club Road(940) 627-3789

Decatur Senior Citizens Center1200 N. Miller St.(940) 627-2926

Decatur is a Texas Main Street City. Call Director Frieda Haley at (940) 393-0340 or visit the Decatur Visitors Center on Trinity Street in the refurbished post offi ce. Its web address is www.decaturmainstreet.com.

PARKS/ENTERTAINMENTKenny Renshaw ParkFarm Road 51 SouthPlayground, pavilion and ball fi elds

Harmon ParkCorner of East Mill and South Church streetsSkateboard park and two baseball fi elds

Crystelle Waggoner ParkWithin Harmon ParkPlayground

Melba Doyle ParkOld Chico Road and U.S. 380Trees, picnic tables and swings

Hollis and Sue Jones ParkFarm Road 730 and Country Club RoadBall fi elds, basketball courts and playground

Louida “Big Mama” Willis ParkCorner of North Arthur and Brown streetsPlayground, sandbox, swing set and picnic tables

Veterans ParkCorner of Ash and Trinity streets“Path of Sacrifi ce and Valor” com-memorating American confl icts

Joe Wheeler Park Pavilion(Reunion Grounds)on Joe Wheeler Park Road be-tweenFarm Road 51 South andOld Reunion Road(940) 627-7090

Wise County Fairgrounds(Women’s Building, Rabbit Build-ing, etc.)3101 S. FM 51(940) 627-9332

Decatur Lions Club207 N. State St.(940) 627-6333

HEALTH CAREWise Regional Health System609 Medical Center Dr., off Farm Road 51 South(940) 627-5921www.wiseregional.comThe hospital also features a well-ness center with an indoor pool and a fi tness center.

EVENTS(FEBRUARY)Wise County Antique Auto Swap Meet (www.wcaac.com/dsm.htm)(APRIL)Citywide garage saleLast Saturday: Main Street Clean SweepRelay for Life(MAY)First Saturday: Cruise Night on the SquareChicken Coop Tour (www.wisechickscooptour.com)




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(JUNE)First Saturday: Cruise Night on the SquareWC Challenger Charities Profes-sional Bull Riding (www.wcchal-lenger.org)(AUGUST)Chisholm Trail Days(SEPTEMBER)First Saturday: Cruise Night on the SquareCitywide garage saleChisholm Trail Days Rodeo Second Saturday: Southwest Swap Meet (www.southwestswap-meet.com)(OCTOBER)First Saturday: Cruise Night on the SquareDecatur Farm and Toy Show(NOVEMBER)Veterans Day EventsFirst Saturday: Decatur Swirl (www.DecaturSwirl.com)(DECEMBER)First Saturday: Moonlight Mad-ness Parade

SCHOOLS

The Class 4A school district has three elementaries, a middle school and a high school.www.decaturisd.usTax rate: $1.30 per $100 valua-tionAdministration offi ce307 S. Cates St.(940) 393-7100Superintendent: Rod TownsendSchool board members: Kevin Haney, Jeff Alling, Jeff Elder, Di-ana Mosley, Marsha Hafer, Wade Watson and Jim Lamirand

Decatur High School750 East Eagle Summit Dr.(940) 393-7200

McCarroll Middle Schooland sixth grade campus1201 W. Thompson St.and 1200 W. Eagle Dr.(940) 393-7300(940) 393-7328 (sixth grade campus)

Carson Elementary2100 Business 81/287 S.




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Young Elementary379 County Road 4191(940) 393-7400

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Chamber Events:• Luncheons - 4th Tuesday of each Month

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• October - Auction• December - Moonlight Madness

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Decatur Main Street’s pur-pose is to bring people down-town again for shopping, eating and fellowship.

Decatur was designated a Texas Main Street city in 1994, and its offi ce is in the city’s his-toric post offi ce at 106 S. Trinity.

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“I never saw it (the visitors center) being a place that would just highlight Decatur,” said Frie-da Haley, Main Street manager. “There are so many things in the county to point visitors to.”

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POPULATION351

CITY HALL301 S. Main St.(940) 683-2700Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday

CITY STAFFCity secretary: Wanda Vick

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Marisol SmithCity council: Paul Graff (mayor pro tem), George Davis, Manley Gregory, Angela Caddell, Sherry Pewitt

MEETINGSCity council — 7 p.m. the fi rst Tuesday of the month

WATER SOURCEWest Wise Special Utilities Dis-trict

POLICEThe Wise County Sheriff’s Offi ce

at (940) 627-5971 responds to calls in the city. For emergencies, dial 911.

FIRE DEPARTMENT301 S. MainFire chief: Willie [email protected]

TRASH COLLECTION DAYTuesday

WEBSITEwww.cityofl akebridgeport.com

SCHOOLSLake Bridgeport is part of Bridge-port’s Class 4A school district that has an elementary, intermedi-ate, middle, high school and an alternative high school (A.C.E.).

Administration Building2107 15th St.(940) 683-5124Superintendent: Eddie Bland

EVENTS(MAY & OCTOBER)First Saturday: Lake cleanup

The City of Lake Bridgeport sponsors annual cleanup days where citizens are offered the use of a compactor truck for the disposal of household garbage and

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CRUISIN’ DAYS — The

Newark Volunteer

Fire Department

and Auxiliary puts on

the annual Cruisin’ Days event, which

includes a barbecue

dinner.


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POPULATION1,035

CITY HALL209 Hudson St.(817) 489-2201

CITY STAFFCity administrator: Diane Rasor

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Gary Van WagnerCity council: Linda Anderson (mayor pro tem), Doug Anderson, Dan Sessler, Cary Mellema, Mark Wondelowski

MEETINGSCity council — 7 p.m. third Thurs-day in council chamber at 209 Hudson St.

WEBSITEwww.newarktexas.com


WATER SOURCEWells from the Trinity and Paluxy aquifers

POLICEWise County Sheriff’s Offi ce(940)627-5971For emergencies, call 911.

FIRE DEPARTMENT406 Hudson St.(817) 489-2331Fire chief: James Edgemon

TRASH COLLECTION/RECYCLING DAYWednesday

AMENITIES/NOTEWORTHYGodfrey Pegues Public Library

207 Hudson St.(817) 489-2224

Newark Community Center209 Hudson St.(817) 489-2201

PARKSDelora Doughty Royal City Park corner of Hudson and McCanne, directly across from the Newark Fire Hall

South Wise County Park west of Newark on County Road 4873, public boat ramp and picnic tables

SCHOOLSNewark is in Northwest’s Class 6A school districtwww.nisdtx.orgTax rate: $1.4525 per $100 valu-ation

Residents of Newark attend:Seven Hills Elementary654 FM 3433, Newark

(817) 215-0700

Prairie View Elementary609 FM 3433, Rhome(817) 215-0550



Administration Building2001 Texan Drive, Justin(817) 215-6473


Private SchoolVictory in Christ Classical Luther-an Academy508 Main St.(817) 489-5400www.viccla.org

EVENTS(MARCH)Newark Clean-Up Day(APRIL)Third Thursday: Newark High School Seniors Celebration(OCTOBER)Third Saturday: Cruisin’ Days(DECEMBER)First Saturday: Santa in the Park

Newark


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Attorneys at Law

Welcome to Wise County

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BUZZING DOWNTOWN — The whole

community turns out

for Paradise ISD’s annual homecoming

parade.


POPULATION453

CITY HALL218 Main St.(940) 969-2114

CITY STAFFCity secretary: Teresa Moody

COUNCIL MEMBERSMayor: Sam StarrCity council: Roy Steel (mayor pro tem), Bill Schneck, Bob Gayan, Brad Largent and Terre Ward

MEETINGSCity council — 6 p.m. every third Monday at city hallEconomic Development Corp. — 6 p.m. every fourth MondayPlanning and zoning — 7 p.m. the last Monday as needed


POLICEThe Wise County Sheriff’s Offi ce at (940) 627-5971 responds to calls in the city. For emergencies, dial 911.

FIRE DEPARTMENT303 Main St.(940) 389-1980Fire chief: John Neal

WATER SOURCEWalnut Creek SUD

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEDollie Moravitz-Wall, PresidentMembership luncheon — noon every fi rst Monday at Paradise City [email protected]

EVENTS(APRIL)Multi-church Easter sunrise service(SEPTEMBER)

Main Street Festival

SCHOOLSThe Class 3A school district has four campuses — an elementary, intermediate, junior high and high school.www.pisd.netTax rate: $1.42 per $100 valuationAdministration Building338 Schoolhouse Rd.(940) 969-2501Superintendent: Robert Criswell (interim)Board members: Homer Mundy, Doug Bryant, Kevin Howerton, Rusty Ford, Carrie Preather, Ron-nie Pewitt, Ben SandersParadise High School(940) 969-5010Paradise Junior High School(940) 969-5034Paradise Intermediate School(940) 969-5032Paradise Elementary School(940) 969-5046

Cottondale is located a few miles south of Paradise on Farm Road 2123, about three miles west of Farm Road 51.

Cottondale’s history dates back to before the Civil War, when pioneers began settling in the southern part of what would become Wise County. In those years, and through Reconstruction, Wise County was still considered frontier. According to “History of Wise

County: Volume II,” the Co-manche tribe was still in the height of its power in the area, making settling Wise County a dangerous venture. The last major raid by American Indi-ans was in August of 1874.

In 1875, the community was named Cottondale for a lush growth of cotton planted by John Bridges. A blacksmith, he planted the cotton to fi nance a trip to Alabama to marry and

bring home Sarah Frances Woodruff and her son, John Warren Woodruff.

The community prospered with the help of railroads and the Bridgeport coal mines. However, rail service was eventually lost in Cottondale when the Rock Island track was laid from Fort Worth to Boyd, before turning to Bridgeport.

The Cottondale Volunteer

Fire Department offers fi re protection for the community. Rainer Mundy serves as fi re chief. The fi re hall is located at 2852 CR 3555, and the phone number is (940) 433-5055.

The nearby Salt Creek area also has a volunteer fi re de-partment. Ken Vise serves as fi re chief, and the fi re hall is lo-cated at 567 Big Salty Rd. The phone number for the station is (817) 523-3333.

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Ayres captures cowboys, cowgirls in bronze

BY BOB [email protected]

Bridgeport’s Ann Ayres got her start in sculpture because of a postcard in her

grandmother’s kitchen.It was a famous photograph,

of cowgirl Bonnie McCarroll, taken at the 1915 Pendleton Round-Up in Oregon. The photo shows McCarroll get-ting bucked off a bronc, land-ing on her head in the grass arena, bloomers fl ying.

“I loved the photograph and I wanted to recreate that in three-dimensional work,” she said. “It was about the third piece I started on, but

about the fi fth or sixth I fi n-ished. I worked on it a long time, mostly because of the amount of research it took.”

It was the details — from the broken saddle strap hanging off the stirrup, to her spurs, the buttoned-down split riding skirt and the bloomers — that made the sculpture worthy of a commission in the Nation-al Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City.

“They purchased it from me while it was still in clay which, as I later found out, they don’t do that much,” Ayres said. “It’s right beside


CRITTERS IN CLAY — Ann Ayres works with 9-year old student Lauren Bridwell, as she adds to her colletion of clay critters. Ayres teaches at the Bridgeport Economic Development Corp. offi ce.Continued on page 64


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her saddle and all of her trophies in the showcase. It’s a huge honor.”

Ayres, a native of New Mexico, lives on a Wise County ranch with her hus-band, Jim, a former ag teacher who sells veterinary supplies. He has to maintain a job, she says, so she can indulge in her “hobby” of sculpture — although she also teaches, and helps raise their cattle, horses and Catahoula cow dogs.

Ann started working in clay in 2005. She’s had about 12 pieces cast, includ-ing another legendary cowgirl, Florence Hughes Randolph, National Fireman of the Year Shakey Holder and Buck Tay-lor, who played Matt Dillon’s deputy, Newly O’Brien, on the TV western se-ries “Gunsmoke.”

“Jim’s my No. 1 fan,” she said. “I’ve been going to call it quits several times, but he says, ‘Take it to the foundry, we’ll fi gure out how to make it work.’”

Walk into her studio, in the Bridgeport EDC building on 13th Street, and you’ll see several bronzes that are for sale, others that are almost ready to go out the door, and students working on every-thing from Indians to Joe Dimaggio.

Ayres is working on another cowgirl piece right now, with hopes for a life-

size version in front of the Tails & Trails Museum in Nocona.

“Ruth Roach — I have a picture of her on a paint horse rearing up, waving at

everybody,” she said. “I just did the re-lief, and they’re going to sell the relief to




FINISHING TOUCHES — Teacher Ann Ayres goes over a few fi nal touches with DavidHolland, for a native American piece he’s working on in clay. Holland, a singer andsongwriter, is exploring new artistic frontiers with the gifted Bridgeport sculptor.


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try to raise money to pay for one this size — then sell those to try to get the money to get that done life-size in front of their museum.

“That would be grand,” she grins. “But I said, ‘Y’all bet-ter hurry. I’m getting old.’”

Ruth Roach was a profes-sional bronc rider and world champion rodeo performer who wound up ranching in

Nocona with her husband, Fred Salmon, after a hall-of-fame career.

Whether it’s her, Bonnie McCarroll or someone else, Ayres’ goal is to create a “landmark” piece before she hangs it up.

Until then, she’s a fi xture on the Wise County land-scape and helping put us on the map of Western art in America.


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HONORING VETERANS

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Park is located at the corner of Second Street and

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POPULATION1,573

WATER SOURCEWalnut Creek Special Utility Dis-trict, four wellsCapacity to store up to 1.75 mil-lion gallons

CITY HALL105 1st St.(817) 636-2462

CITY STAFFCity secretary: Ramah BurnsCourt clerk: Sherrie Dast Police chief: Brandon Davis, interimFire chief and EMS fi rst respond-er: Jason M. Miller

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Louis GodfreyCity council: Charles Pennington (mayor pro tem), Jo Ann Wilson, Michelle Pittman, Ronnie Moore, David E. Wilson

MEETINGSCity council — 7 p.m. second

Thursday at city hallPlanning and zoning — 7 p.m. fi rst Monday at city hallParks and recreation — 7 p.m. fi rst Thursday at city hall

WEBSITEwww.cityofrhome.com


POLICE400 B.C. Rhome(817) 636-2400

FIRE DEPARTMENT261 N. School Road(817) 636-2001 or (817) 636-2462

TRASH COLLECTION DAYSTuesday and Friday

AMENITIES/NOTEWORTHY

Rhome Community Center261 N. School Road

Rhome Library106 N. Main St.(817) 636-2767

PARKSVeteran’s Park, corner of Virginia Lane and Second Street

Rhome Family Park, 400 S. Virginia and Stirling Lane; has a basketball court, walking trail, playground equipment, grills, pic-nic tables and butterfl y garden

SCHOOLSRhome is in Northwest’s Class 6A school district.www.nisdtx.orgTax rate: $1.4525 per $100 valua-tion

Residents of Rhome attend:Prairie View Elementary609 FM 3433, Rhome(817) 215-0550



Administration Building2001 Texan Drive, Justin(817) 215-6473 Superintendent: Karen RueSchool board members: Mel Fuller, Josh Wright, Mark Schlut-er, Judy Copp, Devonna Holland, Anne Davis-Simpson, Lillian Rauch

Rhome


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POPULATION1,282

CITY HALL999 Illinois Lane(817) 638-5366

CITY STAFFCity admin/secretary/court clerk: Monica RodriguezAssistant secretary: Evelyn Miller

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Joe Max WilsonCity council: Louis Moran (mayor pro tem), Scott Johnson, Mike Georgia, Wes Williams and Robert Spence

MEETINGSCity council — 7 p.m. every third Thursday at city hall

WEBSITEwww.ci.new-fairview.tx.us

TAX RATECity levies no property tax.

WATER SOURCENi America

POLICEThe city is protected by three resident Wise County Sheriff’s deputies. Call (940) 627-5971. For emergencies, dial 911.

FIRE DEPARTMENTEast Wise Fire Department107 CR 4421Fire chief: David Plankey(940) 389-5800

SCHOOLSNew Fairview students attend schools in either Decatur’s Class 4A school district or Northwest’s 6A school district.

Decatur Administration Building307 S. Cates(940) 393-7100

Northwest Administration2001 Texan Drive, Justin(817) 215-0000 or (940) 648-3224

New Fairview

“A Wise Home Design”

Residential & Commercial

Dallas ProctorArchitect

605 N. Business 287Suite 104Decatur, TX 76234

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ALL TIRE SIZESSIZES

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POPULATION3,333

CITY HALL415 N. College Ave. (940) 648-2541

WEBSITEwww.cityofjustin.com

CITY STAFFCity manager: Ashley StathatosCity secretary: Kim Strange

ELECTED OFFICIALSMayor: Greg ScottCity council: Steve Newby, Lisa Cate, Conrad Jimison, Stephen Chambers, David Speicher

MEETINGSCity council — 7 p.m. second Monday at city hallPlanning and zoning commission — 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday at city hallEconomic Development Corp. Type A and Type B — 5:30 p.m. second Tuesday at EDC offi ce, 117 W. 4th St.


WATER SOURCEUpper Trinity Regional Water Dis-trict and city-owned wells

POLICE415 N. College(940) 648-2911Police chief: Bill Brooks

FIRE DEPARTMENT310 N. Sealy Ave.(940) 648-2561Fire chief: Bill Mitchell

TRASH COLLECTIONThursday

JUSTIN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION(940) 648-0382www.justinbusinessassociation.comPresident: Cody Squyres

AMENITIES/NOTEWORTHYTexas Motor Speedway3545 Lone Star CircleTicket offi ce: (817) 215-8500

Justin Community Library408 Pafford(940) 648-8423http://ntrls.tsl.state.tx.us/justin

Justin Community Center415 N. CollegeFor information or to reserve the center, call Nikie Carroll at (940) 648-2541, ext. 110, or email [email protected].

PARKSJustin Community ParkOvelata Drive behind Justin El-ementary School

EVENTS(JUNE) Justin Fun Days(OCTOBER)Justin Fire Department Fish Fry(DECEMBER)Justin’s Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration

SCHOOLSJustin is in Northwest’s Class 6A school district.www.nisdtx.orgTax rate: $1.4525 per $100 valu-ation

Residents of Justin attend:Justin Elementary School425 Boss Range Road(817) 215-0800

Clara Love Elementary

16301 Elementary Drive(817) 698-6600

Hatfi eld Elementary2051 Texan Drive(817) 215-0350

Gene Pike Middle School2200 Texan Drive(817) 215-0400

Northwest High School

2301 Texan Drive(817) 215-0200

Administration Building2001 Texan Drive(817) 215-6473


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Get Connected....Talley Communications Company

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ARE YOUYOU READY?CITY, SCHOOL, COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL, TAX, LOCAL OPTION, BONDElections happen every year. Are you registered? Have you moved? Is your information correct? Do you have a current “orange” voter certifi cate with the correct information? The Wise County Voter Registration offi ce is here to make sure YOU ARE READY to exercise your right to vote.

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Wise Dance & Music Center

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POPULATION1,369

CITY HALL101 Runaway Bay Dr.(940) 575-4745

CITY STAFFCity secretary and city administra-tor: Oneta Berghoefer

MEETINGSCity council — 7 p.m. third Tuesday at city hallPlanning and zoning commission — fi rst Tuesday at city hallCemetery commission, parks board and sales tax board meet on an as-needed basis at city hall.

COUNCIL MEMBERSMayor: Robert RyanCity council: Jerry St. John (mayor pro tem), Dan Ticer, Berry White, Neil Peters, Kay Simmons

WEBSITEwww.runawaybaytexas.com


WATER SOURCETarrant Regional Water District (Lake Bridgeport)

POLICE101 Runaway Bay Drive(940) 575-2200Police chief: Tim Donald

FIRE DEPARTMENT410 Runaway Bay Dr.

(940) 575-2222Fire chief: Brian Bernardo

TRASH COLLECTION DAYWednesday

AMENITIES/NOTEWORTHY The Norma Coble Civic Center51 Runaway Bay Dr.(940) 575-4745 The Club at Runaway Bay18-hole golf course and driving range, banquet facility

400 Half Moon Way(940) 575-2225 Municipal Swimming PoolBlue Bird Lane, off of exit 8(940) 575-4927 Ratlif f Drive (public beach)Modern Marina144 lighted boat slips in a wind-shielding cove(940) 575-4745

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Se habla español.

Bay Landing/Thousand Trails/NACO Preserves2305 W. U.S. 380(940) 683-3019(800) 374-1915 Sid Richardson Boy ScoutReservation2282 Longhorn Drive(940) 575-4243

PARKSCricket Ridge ParkRunaway Bay Drive, next to the Norma Coble Civic Center The Park at Runaway BayBlue Bird Lanewalking trail, playground, picnic areas

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEGreater Runaway Bay Allianceoffi ce in the Norma Coble Civic Center, 51 Runaway Bay Dr.Mailing address: P.O. Box 291, Bridgeport, TX 76426www.grballiance.comEmail: [email protected]

Chairman: Jannie TuckniesPresident: Kay Federspiel

EVENTSCoordinated by the Greater Runaway Bay Alliance(JULY)4: FourthFestFirecracker Scramble Golf Tourna-ment(DECEMBER)Christmas dinner and Festival of Lights

SCHOOLSRunaway Bay is part of Bridge-port’s Class 4A school district that has fi ve campuses — an elementary, intermediate, middle and high school and an alternative high school (A.C.E.). www.bridgeportisd.netTax rate: $1.235 per $100 valu-ation

Administration offi ce2107 15th St.(940) 683-5124

Superintendent: Eddie Bland

School board members: Jim Bost, Charles Mauldin, Scott Stowers, Tom Talley, Lee Snodgrass, Scott Hiler, Steve Stanford

Bridgeport High SchoolOne Maroon Dr.(940) 683-4064

Bridgeport Middle School702 17th St.(940) 683-2273

Bridgeport Intermediate

1400 U.S. 380(940) 683-5784

Bridgeport Elementary1408 Elementary Dr.(940) 683-5955

Bridgeport AlternativeLearning Center1101 17th St.(940) 683-1830



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GREENWOOD/SLIDELLGreenwood boasts an extensive history that dates to 1850, when the fi rst settlers came to the area. By the 1870s, the town had several stores, a gristmill, a church and a school. Before the turn of the century, the town had several grocery stores, the Greenwood Enterprise newspaper, a saloon, drug store and even a hotel. A series of fi res, however, did irreversible damage.The town served as a trade com-munity for local farmers. Green-wood was home to Greenwood Male and Female College, which operated from 1891 through 1908, when the school’s building burned. Greenwood High School’s

fi nal class graduated in 1936. To-day, students living in Greenwood go to the Slidell school district.

SCHOOLSTax rate: $1.10 per $100 valua-tionAdministration offi ceNo. 1 Greyhound Lane(940) 466-3118Superintendent: Greg EnisSchool board members: Tim Fletcher, Sam Dunlap, Kasi Maynard, Johnny Zuniga, Troy Fortenberry, Steve Pruett, Camille Franklin

Slidell High School/Junior High(940) 466-3118, ext. 2Slidell Elementary School(940) 466-3118, ext. 3

FIRE DEPARTMENTGreenwood/Slidell VFDStation No. 1 (Slidell)294 CR 2821Decatur, TX 76234Station No. 2 (Greenwood)130 CR 2640Decatur, TX 76234P.O. Box 153Slidell, TX 76267Fire chief: Adam NorthAssistant: Tim FletcherFire hall: (940) [email protected]

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Wise County Historical Commission

www.wisehistory.comThe commission is responsible for

initiating and conducting programs suggested by county commissioners and the Texas Historical Commis-sion.

It has been responsible for the preservation and operation of Wise County Heritage Museum as well as reviewing all applications for state historical markers before they go to the THC. Members also serve as advisers to the commissioners court on matters of historic preservation.

Wise County commissioners are responsible for appointing members to the commission in January of odd-numbered years. If you are inter-ested in serving on the commission, call commission chair Kerry Clower at (940) 627-5586, the county judge or any county commissioner for information on the appointment procedures. Find the elected of-

fi cials’ names and contact informa-tion on page 79.

Wise County Historical Society

www.wisehistory.comThe organization owns and

operates the Wise County Heritage Museum at 1602 S. Trinity St. in Decatur. Read about it on page 99.

Its main focus is to raise money for the restoration of the museum, and it meets monthly at noon on the fourth Thursday except in August and December.

Memberships are $10 per year for adults, $15 for a couple and $150 for a single lifetime membership.

Call (940) 627-5586, email [email protected] or visit www.wisehistory.com for informa-tion.

Paradise Historical Societywww.paradisehistoricalsociety.

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423 CR 3355, Paradise(940) 859-3691Regular bi-monthly meetings are

held the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Paradise during the months of Janu-ary, March, May, July, September and November. Dues are $10 per year; and members over 80 may join free. Presentations of interest to the community are included in each regular meeting. Community attendance is encouraged at all meetings.

One major fundraiser each year is the Paradise Main Street Festival. It honors veterans and also includes a talent show, car show, entertain-ment and vendor booths. Funds are raised through a live auction. The money is used to maintain the Paradise Veterans’ Memorial Park, for high school scholarships, to support the local community and for planning a future museum. The fes-tival is held in conjunction with the

Paradise Volunteer Fire Department fall fundraiser fi sh fry each year with live entertainment.

Bridgeport Historical Society

www.bridgeporttxhistorical.orgThe Bridgeport Historical Society

operates a historical museum at 812B Halsell St. In addition to such artifacts as coal mine relics, oil and gas industry and the Rock Island Railroad displays, the location also houses a stagecoach exhibit in honor of the town’s heritage along the Butterfi eld Stagecoach line. Read more about the museum on page 98.

Membership fees are $5 per year.Society meetings are held at

11:30 a.m. the third Monday of the month at Weatherford College Wise County.

Call Virginia Wood at (940) 683-4341 for information.

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Elected Offi cials


County JudgeGlenn Hughes (interim)P.O. Box 393Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-5743(940) 627-6926 (fax)[email protected] Judge Glenn

Hughes presides over the four-member commissioners court, which has budgetary and administrative author-ity over county government operations. The judge has broad judicial responsibili-ties and is often the prin-cipal source of information and assistance.

His office is located on the first floor of the county courthouse in Decatur.

SheriffDavid Walker200 Rook Ramsey Dr.Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-5971(940) 627-3797 (fax)sheri f f@sheri f f.co.wise.

tx.usSheriff David Walker is

the chief law enforcement officer for the county and is responsible for operating the county jail, investigat-ing crimes and maintaining communications with other law enforcement organiza-tions. He has countywide ju-risdiction.

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO.1

Danny White

P.O. Box 899Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-5810(940) 627-0735 (fax)[email protected]

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

Kevin D. BurnsP.O. Box 899Decatur, TX 76234(940) 427-4881(940) 427-2210 (Fax)[email protected]


Harry LamanceP.O. Box 899Decatur, TX 76234(940) 433-5365(940) 433-5511 (Fax)[email protected]


Gary Potts (interim)P.O. Box 899Decatur, TX 76234(940) [email protected] job of the county com-

missioners calls for hands-on service, as well as the ability to handle policy-mak-ing budget decisions.

Four commissioners, each elected from a quarter of the county’s population, serve along with the county judge on the commissioners court. In addition to assuring that county roads are main-tained, commissioners vote

with the county judge to set the budget for all county de-partments and adopt a tax rate.

COUNTY CLERKSherry LemonP.O. Box 359Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-3351(940) 627-2697 (fax)[email protected] County Clerk Sherry

Lemon keeps records for the county. She is the clerk of the county court and the com-missioners court and keeps a record of the proceedings.

She is in charge of the fil-ing and recording of birth and death certificates and issuing of marriage licens-es. Records of real property are also filed at the county clerk’s office. Her office is at 200 N. Trinity in Decatur.

DISTRICT CLERKBrenda RoweP.O. Box 308Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-5535(940) 627-0705 (fax)[email protected] Clerk Brenda

Rowe is called on to assure the affairs of the district courts are maintained ob-jectively with the full confi-dence of judicial authorities.

The district clerk’s office handles acts and proceed-ings in the district court, enters all judgments of the

court, administers child support payments and ad-ministers trust accounts for minors ordered by the courts. The office also keeps an index of suits filed in the court as well as keeping an account of all funds collected by the office.

TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR

Monte Shaw404 W. WalnutDecatur, TX 76234(940) 627-3523

(Tax Office)(940) 627-7237 (fax)(940) 627-3304 (Auto Reg-

istration)[email protected] from collecting prop-

erty taxes for the county, Tax Assessor/Collector Monte Shaw is responsible for mo-tor vehicle registration.

TREASURERKatherine HudsonP.O. Box 554Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-3540(940) 627-3573 (fax)[email protected] Hudson, county

treasurer, collects all money for the county and disperses money as directed by the commissioners court. She is also responsible for ac-counting for all funds in the county treasury and submits

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Her office maintains re-cords for county employees, including insurance and re-tirement. Every county offi ce that receives money makes daily deposits to the county treasurer.

COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW NO. 1

Melton CudeP.O. Box 901Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-5005(940) 627-4791 (fax)[email protected]

COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW NO. 2

Stephen WrenP. O. Box 250Bridgeport, TX 76426(940) 683-0268(940) 683-0269 (fax)[email protected] Cude and Stephen

Wren hear probate, family,

guardianship and other civil cases.

The courtroom for Coun-ty Court at Law No. 1 is on the third fl oor of the county courthouse in Decatur. The courtroom for County Court at Law No. 2 is located in the Wise County Annex Building at 1007 13th Street, Suite 109 in Bridgeport unless the Court instructs otherwise.

COUNTY ATTORNEYJames StaintonCounty Courthouse,

Suite 300Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-3321(940) 627-7194 (fax)[email protected].

tx.usCounty Attorney James

Stainton is the prosecuting offi cer for the county courts.

He handles criminal mis-demeanor cases, as well as civil suits affecting the coun-ty and other matters such as juvenile cases, protective orders for family violence,

revocation of probation, bond forfeitures and commitment procedures.

DISTRICT JUDGE(271st Judicial District,

covers Wise and Jack Coun-ties)

John FostelCounty CourthouseDecatur, TX 76234(940) 627-3200The district courtrooom

is on the second fl oor of the county courthouse in Deca-tur.

DISTRICT ATTORNEYGreg LoweryCounty Courthouse, Suite

200Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-5257(940) 627-6404 (fax)[email protected].

tx.usGreg Lowery, district attor-

ney, represents the state of Texas and attends the state district court exclusively. The district attorney can assist

the attorney general’s offi ce in enforcing the rules and regulations of state agencies and the conduct of state of-fi cials.

In Wise County, the district attorney’s duties are focused primarily on prosecution of felony criminal offenses.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT NO. 1

Jan MorrowP.O. Box 509Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-2694(940) 627-5417 (fax)[email protected]


Craig Johnson (interim)200 Rook Ramsey Dr.Decatur, TX 76234(940) 626-4206(940) 626-4243 (fax)[email protected]

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PEACE, PRECINCT NO. 3Mandy HaysP.O. Box 86Boyd, TX 76023(940) 433-2969(940) 433-3062 (Fax)[email protected]


Clay Poynor1007 13th St.Bridgeport, TX 76426(940) 683-4244(940) 683-3747 (fax)[email protected] justices of the peace

are the legal jurisdiction closest to the average citi-zen and are officers of jus-tice courts and small claims courts. They have jurisdic-tion over minor misdemean-or offenses (Class C) and in civil matters where the dis-puted amount does not ex-ceed $5,000.

A variety of civil processes, as well as arrest and search

warrants, can be issued by the justices of the peace. They can preside over hear-ings pertaining to the sus-pension of drivers’ licenses and conduct other hearings and inquests.

They can conduct mar-riage ceremonies and serve as ex officio notary publics for their precincts.

CONSTABLE, PRECINCT NO. 1

Dennis HudsonP.O. Box 2105206 S. State St.Decatur, TX 76234(940) [email protected]


Larry Short200 Rook Ramsey Dr.Decatur, TX 76234(940) [email protected]


Doug ParrP.O. Box 86Boyd, TX 76023(940) 433-2969(940) 433-3062 (fax)[email protected]


Kevin Huffman1007 13th St., Suite 101Bridgeport, TX 76426(940) 683-4244

[email protected] constables are au-

thorized peace offi cers and the chief process servers of the jus-tice court. They have statewide jurisdiction to execute criminal processes. They can also ex-ecute processes issued by some state agencies. Constables sub-poena witnesses, act as bailiff and execute judgments.

Constables serve four-year terms.


ASSET MANAGEMENTDiana Alexander400 W. WalnutDecatur, TX 76234(940) [email protected]

COUNTY AUDITORAnn McCuistonP.O. Box 899Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-5744(940) 627-3388 (fax)[email protected] Auditor Ann Mc-

Quiston, appointed by the district judge, checks on the fi nancial operations of county offi ces and has certain fi nancial account and record-keeping responsibilities. Her offi ce is at 207 N. Church St. and can be contacted at (940) 627-5744.

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR

Lannie NobleP.O. Box 15971555 W. Bus. 380, Ste. 1Decatur, TX 76234(940) 626-4453/627-3656(940) 626-4283 (fax)[email protected] Administrator

Lannie Noble handles voter registration applications in the county.

EMS ADMINISTRATORCharles Dillard1101 W. Rose Ave.P.O. Box 1509Decatur, TX 76234

(940) 627-2002(940) 627-7521 (fax)[email protected].

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COUNTY ENGINEERChad Davis1415 S. FM 51Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-9332(940) 627-6171 (fax)(940) 389-7270 (Mobile)[email protected]

FIRE MARSHAL AND EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Chuck Beard206 S. State St. Ste. BDecatur, TX 76234(940) 627-5870(940) 627-3017 (fax)fi [email protected]

INDIGENT HEALTH CARE

Beverly Kalisek1101 W. Rose Ave.Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-4203(940) 627-7521 (fax)[email protected]

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911 ADDRESSINGPhyllis Shaw1415 S. FM 51Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-9332(940) 627-6171 (fax)[email protected].

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PUBLIC WORKSTom Goode1415 S. FM 51Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-9332(940) 627-6171 (fax)[email protected]

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Laura Spain205 N. State St.Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-2470(940) 627-3828 (fax)[email protected]

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Precinct 1-1Decatur City Hall201 E. Walnut St., Decatur

Precinct 1-2Ag Extension Building206 S. State St., Decatur

Precinct 1-3First Baptist Church119 CR 2822, Slidell

Precinct 1-4Masonic Lodge, 1st fl oor147 CR 2640, Greenwood

Precinct 1-5East Wise Fire Hall107 CR 4421, Blewett

Precinct 1-6New Fairview Community CenterFarm Road 407 E., New Fairview

Precinct 2-7Assumption Catholic Church

1305 S. Deer Park, Decatur

Precinct 2-8Assumption Catholic Church1305 S. Deer Park, Decatur

Precinct 2-9Alvord City Hall215 W. Elm, Alvord

Precinct 2-10Victory Baptist Church4346 Texas 101 N., Sunset

Precinct 2-11Crafton Baptist Church,Fellowship Hall2590 FM 2127, Crafton

Precinct 2-12Chico Public Library106 W. Jacksboro, Chico

Precinct 4-13Bridgeport High SchoolOne Maroon Drive, Bridgeport

Precinct 4-14Lions Hall1107 8th St., Bridgeport

Precinct 4-15Norma Coble Civic Center51 Runaway Bay Drive, Runaway Bay

Precinct 4-16Boonsville Community CenterWest on Farm Road 920 off County Road 3743, Boonsville

Precinct 4-17First United Methodist ChurchActivity Center301 S. Oak, Paradise

Precinct 2-18Bridgeport Community Center1102 Lawdwin, Bridgeport

Precinct 2-19Lake Bridgeport Fire Hall301 S. Main St., Lake Bridgeport

Precinct 3-20Cottondale Community Center161 CR 3571 off Farm Road 2123, Cottondale

Precinct 3-22Ag Extension Building206 S. State St., Decatur

Precinct 3-23Boyd Community Center420 E. Morton Ave., Boyd

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The Wise County Republi-cans meet the second Monday of every month at 6:15 p.m. at the Wise County Sheriff ’s Offi ce Complex at 200 Rook Ramsey Drive in Decatur. Programs for the meeting are conducted by the Wise Repub-lican Women, the Wise County

affi liate of the Texas Federa-tion of Republican Women. The website is www.wisere-publicans.org.

Allen Williamson serves as the county chairman. Contact Williamson by email at [email protected] or by phone at (940) 627-8308.

Bettye Parker is president of Wise Republican Women. Contact her at [email protected] or (940) 575-4754.

The Wise County Democratic Party meets the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Wise County Sheriff ’s Of-

fi ce Complex. The website is www.wisedemocrats.com. Tra-cy Smith serves as the county chairman. Call (940) 231-0278 or email [email protected].

Both parties typically bringguest speakers to their month-ly meetings.

RUNAWAY BAY BRANCH102 Port-O-Call Phone: (940) 575-2265 Fax: (940) 575-2266

Lobby Hours: Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.Drive In Hours: Mon.-Thur., 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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CHICO BRANCH201 S. Weatherford Phone: (940) 644-2218 Fax: (940) 644-5577

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PARADISE BRANCH630 Main St.Phone: (940) 969-2265Fax: (940) 969-2258

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UPPER TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

The Upper Trinity Ground-water Conservation District is a non-profi t governmen-tal organization that works to protect groundwater re-sources in the counties of Montague, Wise, Parker and Hood through the registra-tion of water wells, monitor-ing aquifer levels and conser-vation education.

The district offi ce is locat-ed at 1250 E. Texas 199 in Springtown. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1749, Springtown, TX 76082.

The application fee for a new well is $175. For an ex-isting well (drilled prior to 2009) there is no application fee. Transfer of well owner-ship is also free.

Contact UTGCD by call-ing the District offi ce at (817) 523-5200 or toll free at 877-38UTGCD or visiting the website at www.upper-trinitygcd.com.

WISE COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (WCID)

The Wise County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (WCID) sup-ports fl ood control and the conservation of natural re-sources.

It’s a taxing entity, and its funds are used for projects such as fl oodwater retarding dams in the county, securing easements needed to build the dams, watershed projects and cost sharing with land-owners in the district.

Board members are elect-ed to four-year terms. Cur-rent members include James McGilvray, secretary; Gary Potts, treasurer; Mike Over-ton, director; and Dickie Clement, vice president. Car-rie Davidson is recording sec-retary.

The board meets at 7 p.m.

the fi rst Tuesday of every month at the local Natural Resources Conservation Ser-vice (NRCS) offi ce, 1604 W. U.S. Business 380, in Deca-tur.

Board members also attend meetings concerning fl ood control, water quality, sedi-ment control, water quan-tity management and water rights that affect Wise Coun-ty. They also keep in constant contact with local, state and national elected offi cials to stay abreast of issues that affect the district.

For information, call (940) 433-5136 or (940) 393-1514.

USDA SERVICE CENTERWise County farmers and

ranchers are served by the U.S. Department of Agricul-ture service center on U.S. 380 West in Decatur.

The center is home to the Natural Resources Conser-vation Service (NRCS), the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development.

Aid/programsThe staff, headed by Dis-

trict Conservationist Darnell Willis, furnishes assistance to protect, develop and wise-ly use natural resources. The motto of the NRCS is “Help-ing People Help the Land.”

Programs include plant material centers to select and develop plants to solve conservation problems; and watershed projects that help local sponsors plan and fi -nance small projects for watershed protection, fl ood prevention, water quality, agricultural water manage-ment and nonagricultural water management such as public recreation.

The agency manages the Emergency Watershed Pro-tection Program, Grazing Land Conservation Initia-tive, Natural Resources In-ventory, Environment Qual-ity Incentives Program,

Conservation Stewardship Program and Wetlands Re-serve Program.

The Wise County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Offi ce, headed by Tracy Meadows, administers federal USDA farm programs locally.

Rural DevelopmentHeaded by Area Director

Alan Lambright, it has a mission of helping the people of rural America develop sus-tainable communities and improve quality of life. Rural Development provides fund-ing for water and wastewater systems as well as helping develop or build electric-ity and telecommunications services and fi re and police stations. Rural Development also helps people buy, build or rent decent housing.

For information, call (940)627-2268, to go to FSA, go to extension 2, for the NRCS and Wise Soil and Conservation District, go to extension 3; for the Rural De-velopment, go to extension 4.

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service strives to improve lives through educa-tion. The Wise County offi ce is in Decatur at 206 S. State St., Suite A.

The Agriculture and Natu-ral Resource programs are designed to reach agriculture

producers as well as home-owners. Programs consist of fi eld days and educational meetings that include a va-riety of topics such as: home horticulture problems, pecan production, feral hog manage-ment, water quality, pesticide license trainings, weed con-trol and fertility management for forage production, brush control options and animal production management.

The Family and Consum-er Sciences programs offers practical information for families: raising children, eating well, managing money and staying healthy. Popular programs include Do well, Be Well with Diabetes and Cooking Well with Diabetes; Food Safety, It’s Your Busi-ness for food service manag-ers; Friend to Friend, Stay-ing Healthy Together which focuses on cancer prevention; and the Dinner Tonight Cook-ing School.

Extension agents include: Todd Vineyard, agriculture/natural resources; Tanya Davis, family and consumer sciences; and Chrissy Karrer, 4-H and youth development. Andrea Calabretta is the 4-H program assistant, and Con-nie Shawn is the program as-sistant for Better Living for Texans.

For information about these programs, visit wise.agrilife.org, or call (940)627-3341.

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AREA AGENCY ON AGING NURSING HOME OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMOmbudsmen in Wise County help achieve the best life for residents in nursing and assisted living centers. Certifi ed Ombudsmen include:Shirley Leverett — Decatur Nursing & Rehabilitation; The Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation1-800-272-3921 Ext. 7172Ed Duris — Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation, Bridgeport(940) 683-2526Pat Wypij — Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation, Decatur1-800-272-3921 Ext. 7172

CASA OF WISE AND JACK COUNTIES300 E. PecanDecatur, TX 76234www.casawise.org(940) 627-7535Provides trained child advocates to serve as independent voices in court for abused and neglected children as well as case management services for children in CPS care.

CHILD STUDY CENTER1300 West LancasterFort Worth, TX 76102www.cscfw.org(817) 336-8611Provides diagnosis and treatment services to children who have, or are at risk for developmental disabilities and related behavioral and emotional problems.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH TEXASP.O. Box 295543Lewisville, TX 75029www.cisnt.org(972) 350-4773Provides drop-out prevention and stay-in-school services to at-risk and economically disadvantaged students in Denton and Wise counties.

LAUNCHABILITY ECI807 W. MainDecatur, TX 76234(866) 529-65664350 Sigma Rd, Suite 100Dallas, TX 75244(972) 991-6777www.launchability.orgProvides Early Childhood Intervention

(ECI) Services to children birth to 3 years of age who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities.

OPEN ARMS OF WISE COUNTY1401 Cates St., Suite 101Bridgeport, TX 76426(940) 683-5036Provides clothing, household items and life-building services to families in need.

SALVATION ARMY Bridgeport Unit First United Methodist Church608 17th St.Bridgeport, TX 76426(940) 683-2780Decatur UnitWARM300 N. TrinityDecatur, TX 76234(940) 626-4676Food, health aids, utilities, emer-gency support, emergency relief for travelers.

SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE2201 Colorado Blvd.Denton, TX 76205www.ssa.gov(888) 717-1530Although Wise County doesn’t have a Social Security Offi ce, most business can be handled online or by phone. If an offi ce visit is necessary, the clos-est offi ce is in Denton.

SOUTH WISE SERVICESTrinity Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 217Boyd, TX 76023www.southwiseservices.com(940) 433-5281Food pantry, clothing and other as-sistance as funds are available.

TEXOMA AREA PARATRANSIT SYSTEM (TAPS)3400 Texoma ParkwaySherman, TX 75090www.tapsbus.com(800) 256-0911A demand-response transportation system providing transportation to persons of all ages.

TEXAS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CHILDREN’S SERVICES575 W. Mulberry

Decatur, TX 76234www.txns.org(940) 627-6418522 Palo PintoWeatherford, TX 76086(817) 598-5700Provides educational and case man-agement services to children and their families through Head Start and Early Headstart.

TEXAS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES300 N. Trinity Ste. BDecatur, TX 76234www.txns.org(940) 626-4277522 Palo PintoWeatherford, TX 76086(817) 598-5700Assistance to low income households with utility payments, heating/cool-ing system repairs, energy education and budget counseling.

TRINITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY3345 S. Jones St.Fort Worth, TX 76110www.trinityhabitat.org(817) 926-9219Builds quality, affordable houses for qualifi ed low-income families.

VOICES YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES708 W. Shoemaker, Ste. ADecatur, TX 76234www.volunteervoices.com(940) 626-8139Serves children whose families are in the CPS Family Based Safety Ser-vices program, youth in the juvenile

probation system and children need-ing supervised visitation.

WISE AREA TEEN COURTwww.wiseareateencourt.orgContact: Shelly Renaud(940) 393-5923Providing assistance to Wise County 7th to 12 grade youth, giving juvenile offenders a second chance.

WISE KID CARE2000 W. Business U.S. 380Decatur, TX 76234CPS supervisor(940) 393-7831Provides assistance to CPS in caring for abused/neglected children. Pro-vides Christmas gifts to needy youth as well as counseling and education services.

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL TEXASWeatherford College Wise County502 Big Sandy Ct.Bridgeport, TX 76426Services are offered on Monday and Thursday by appointment only at Weatherford College Wise County. To make an appointment, call the Denton Workforce Center at (940) 382-6712 and tell them you live in Wise County and would like to meet with a Workforce representa-tive. The mobile Workforce Center offi ce is offered 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at the college. Wise County residents can also use the Denton County offi ce at 1300 Teas-ley Lane in Denton Monday through Friday.

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VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

205 N. State St., Decatur(940) 627-2470The Veterans Service Offi ce

helps county veterans acquire benefi ts through the Veterans Administration. These ben-efi ts include education, money, home loans and monthly com-pensation. Employees at the VSO serve as mediators who fi le claims and represent Wise County veterans before the VA regional offi ce in Waco.

The offi ce is open 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

WISE COUNTY VETERANS GROUP

The Wise County Veterans group provides the honor of a graveside salute and fl ag pre-sentation at veteran funerals.

In addition to saluting the fallen, the WCVG meets at 8 a.m. every Saturday at various locations for breakfast, takes part in Veterans Day parades and banquets, hosts welcome

home celebrations and makes fl ag presentations.

SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS — ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON CAMP NO. 983

The Sons of Confederate Vet-erans is an organization that preserves the history and an-cestry of Confederate soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No. 983 meets at 7 p.m. the sec-ond Tuesday of each month at the Wesley Center of the First United Methodist Church of Decatur, 201 E. Main St.

The organization sets the iron “Confederate crosses” at the gravesites of Confederate soldiers throughout the coun-ty. In addition, they honor the fallen throughout Confederate History month in April and participate in community orga-nizations such as Relay For Life and Old Settlers Reunion.

Commander is James Gillil-and.

PARKS/MEMORIALS Veterans Memorial Park405 N. Trinity St., Decatur

AlvordElm Creek Park1078 Business 81/287 East

ChicoFlag pole on the square in-

stalled by the chamber of com-merce is dedicated to veterans and active military.

ParadiseMain Street

RhomeCorner of Virginia Lane and

Second Street

OTHER VETERAN GROUPS

Daughters of the American Revolution, John B. Denton Chapter

Meets 10 a.m. the third Sat-urday each month Septem-ber through April at the Wise County Historical Museum in Decatur

Amy Pegues

(940) [email protected]

Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 70

2801 FM 51 South, Decatur Meet 7 p.m. second ThursdayBobby Harris(940) 389-1922

North Texas Honor Guard

204 Lake Road, Bridgeport Meet 5 p.m. second and fourth

MondayBobby Harris(940) 389-7533

Wise County Veterans Council 2801 FM 51 South, Decatur Meet 5:30 p.m. third TuesdayBobby Harris(940) 389-1922

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808 W. Woodrow Wilson Ray Circle, Bridgeportlocated in the east wing of the

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WISE HOPE SHELTER AND CRISIS CENTER

Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center provides safety, strength and hope to victims of family violence and sexual assault — female and male. This provision usually begins with a phone call to the 24-hour Crisis Hotline or a call or visit to local law en-forcement.

The advocates at the outreach offi ce are often the fi rst contact for those who fi nd themselves in diffi cult and often dangerous situations. The outreach offi ce is located at 608 Business U.S. 81/287 in Decatur, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is there that clients are given information about legal options and necessary resources. The

shelter offers seven private bed-rooms and can serve as many as 35 people at a time.

The shelter is able to pick vic-tims up only if they are in a pub-lic place, but law enforcement offi cers may come to an individ-ual’s house. If the victim is un-able to call police, they must go to the closest police department or public place.

To reach the 24-hour crisis hotline, call (940) 626-4855. For general information, write P.O. Box 569, Decatur, TX 76234, or go to www.wisehope.org.

UNITED WAYThe United Way of Wise

County is a truly local organiza-tion, led by local people who are dedicated to improving the lives

of our residents by mobilizing the caring power of the commu-nity. UWWC leaders earnestly seek the active support of all Wise County families and busi-nesses in helping to accomplish this mission.

In recent years, our United Way has improved lives by lead-ing efforts to open the Wise County Community Health Center, by improving transpor-tation options (especially for the medically underserved), by providing active and engaged leadership and support of local community public health coali-tions and initiatives like the Wise County Health Forum and the Wise Coalition for Healthy Children, and by serving as the underwriting sponsor of the an-

nual Wise County Health Fair, which promotes a healthier Wise County through commu-nity awareness and education.

One hundred percent of every dollar donated to the annual fall campaign is invested in United Way agencies and programs based on need, specifi c services provided and number of families served, among other consider-ations. United Way allocations to 29 “partner agencies” totaled $436,120 in 2013.

Executive Director is Martin B. Woodruff, and president is Mike McQuiston.

For information, call (940) 627-3684, or go to www.wisec-ountyunitedway.org. You can also write to P.O. Box 213, Deca-tur, TX 76234.

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Alcoholics Anonymous602 N. Business U.S. 81/287Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-3800

Alvord Masonic Lodge No. 512Meets 7:30 p.m. second Monday

Amigos de Wise Countycall for meeting timesRuben Garza(940) 255-2109

Area Business Women’s NetworkMeets 11:45 a.m. second Thursday at the Decatur Civic Center2110 W. U.S. 380Decatur, TX 76234Christie Rhinewww.abwn.org

Boyd Masonic Lodge No. 479128 W. Rock Island

Bridgeport Chamber of CommerceMeets 11:30 a.m. third Thursday at the Bridgeport Community CenterDirector: Tiffany Evans(940) 683-2076www.bridgeportchamber.org

Bridgeport Garden ClubMeets noon fi rst Thursday Septem-ber through MayBeverly Deaton(940) 683-5844

Bridgeport Lions ClubMeets noon fi rst and third Wednes-days at the Bridgeport Lions Club Hall1107 9th StreetCorey Lane(940) 255-3848

Bridgeport Masonic Lodge No. 5871012 Halsell St.Meets 6:30 p.m. third Thursday at the Masonic Lodge

Chico Chapter No. 433Order of the Eastern StarMeets 7:30 p.m. fi rst Tuesday at the Chico Masonic Lodge on the Chico

SquareBobby Morris(940) 644-2339

Chico Masonic Lodge No. 508Meets 7:30 p.m. fi rst Thursday at the Chico Masonic Lodge on the Chico SquareArlon Morris(940) 644-2339

Decatur Chamber of CommerceMeets 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday (except July) at Decatur Civic CenterExecutive director: Misty Hudson(940) 627-3107www.decaturtx.com

Decatur Eighters Dance ClubHosts a square dance at Weather-ford College Wise County fi rst Satur-day of every other month. Workshop starts at 7 p.m. with grand march at 7:30 p.m. Dancing ends at 9:30 p.m.Wayne and Ann Jackson(940) 393-9284www.decatur8ers.com

Decatur Junior Woman’s ClubMeets 7 p.m. second MondaySeptember through MayValerie ReuterValeriereuter@rocketmail.comwww.decaturjuniorwomansclub.com

Decatur Lions ClubMeets noon every Wednesday(except the fi fth Wednesday of the month) at the Lions Club Building207 N. State St., DecaturJody Adams(940) 627-6333www.decaturtexaslionsclub.org

Decatur Masonic Lodge No. 447202 W. Walnut St.

Decatur Rotary ClubMeets noon Thursdays at Decatur Civic Center, 2010 W. U.S. 380www.decaturrotary.com

TFWC Decatur Woman’s ClubMeets 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday September through Mayat First United Methodist Fellowship Hall Lynn Long

(940) 627-4525

Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma SororityMeets second Saturday August through May (except for March)President: Ann Moeler(940) 210-3015

Greater Runaway Bay AllianceMeets 5 p.m. second ThursdayPresident: Jannie [email protected]

Kraz-z QuiltersMeets 10 a.m. every Wednesdayat First Presbyterian Church1307 Newby Ave., BridgeportMarilyn McShan(940) 683-2085

Leadership: West WiseCall for meeting timesIlene Enochs(940) 683-2684

Paradise Chamber of CommerceMeets noon fi rst [email protected]

The Sand Flat Art GuildMeets noon third Tuesday Sep-tember through May at the Chico Senior Center on the Chico SquareKay Fannin(940) 644-5684

Texas Extension Education AssociationTanya Davis(940) 627-3341

Wise County Art AssociationMeets 7 p.m. second Monday September through May at the Bridgeport LibraryPresident: Janett Smith(940) 393-2714

Wise County Fossil, Rock and Mineral SocietyMeets 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday at the Wesley Center, First United Methodist Church in DecaturPenny Nixon(940) 627-2537Jim Archer(940) 627-2329

Wise County Quilt GuildMeets 9:30 a.m. third Saturday at Cates Street Church of Christ in BridgeportCarolyn K. Watkins(940) 748-2060Karen Summitt(940) 627-7730Marilyn McShan(940) 683-2085

Wise County United WayExecutive director: Martin Wood-ruff(940) [email protected]

Wise Regional Health System AuxiliaryWise Regional Health System - Bridgeport AuxiliaryStacy Evans(940) 626-1240www.wiseregional.com/volunteers

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Wise County Committee on Aging Inc., Meals on Wheels serves more than 100 home-bound clients, age 60 and up.

Meals on Wheels provides a hot meal that is reviewed by a registered dietitian. It serves Wise County with four driv-ers delivering meals Monday through Friday.

Wise County Committee on Aging provides referrals to the Area Agency on Agen-cy for home and community based services including aging and disability resource cen-ters, caregiver programs, case management, emergency re-sponse systems, fi nancial as-sistance, home repair or modi-fi cation, information referral/assistance services, legal as-sistance, respite care, senior

housing options, senior center programs and volunteer ser-vices.

It costs approximately $7.50 per person, per meal deliv-ered. The organization has an “Adopt a Senior” program where a person or group of people may pledge $150 each month to help provide for one senior. All contributions are tax-deductible.

People wishing to volunteer or donate may visit the web-site and donate via PayPal or may send a check to the P.O. Box listed.

If you would rather volun-teer time, Meals on Wheels is always looking to recruit more members to their board of di-rectors and to increase its lo-cal fundraising.

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Wise Area Relief Mission (W.A.R.M.) is a non-profi t, Christian organization that helps families in need. It provides food to approxi-mately 1,750 people per month in 23 communities across Wise County.

It is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Visit the organization’s website at warmtx.org to make a donation online through your PayPal account.

Food banks in Wise County in-clude:

W.A.R.M. and food banksBOYDSouth Wise ServicesTrinity Baptist Church455 W. Rock Island Ave.(940) 433-5281Ray Gilbert, director

BRIDGEPORTFirst Baptist ChurchCorner of Cates and 12th streets, (940) 683-4037

Jeanne Anderson, minis-try assistant

First United Methodist Church608 17th St.(940) 683-2780Tamara Cooper, admin-istrative assistant

CHICOFirst Baptist Church of

Chico404 S. Weatherford St.(940) 644-2433

DECATURWARM300 N. Trinity St.(940) 626-4676

NEW FAIRVIEWLiving Word Teaching Center287 FM 407

(817) 676-3989Leo Morgan, pastor

NEWARKSoutheast Wise County Community ServicesNext to Lutheran Church502 B Main St.(817) 946-9171Mike Boaldin, opera-tions manager

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Nearly every city holds a festival at least once a year, whether it’s celebrating a city’s heritage, days gone by or simply a fun way to

raise money for local causes such as the volunteer fi re department. They include barbecue cook-offs, talent shows, fi sh frys, parades, arts and crafts, musical perfor-mances, dances, old west shoot-outs, fun runs, carnivals, car shows and more.

Bridgeport hosts Butterfi eld Stage Days each May and the Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival each fall. Butterfi eld will roll back into town May 9, 2015, while Coal Miners’ is Oct. 4, 2014.

Alvord celebrates its agricultural and historical roots with the Alvord Water-melon Festival. The 2014 event is Aug. 8-9.

Decatur has Chisholm Trail Days, celebrating the famous cattle trail that once ran near the town. Chisholm Trail Days rumbles into town Aug. 23.

Rhome also celebrates its western heritage with Pioneer Days, scheduled Sept. 26-28, 2014.

You can probably guess where the Paradise Historical Society holds its annual Main Street Festival, celebrating the people who make up the community.

The next Main Street Festival is sched-uled for Sept. 27, 2014.

Chico Fest always serves up plenty of food and fun on the city’s square each fall. The next Fest is in October.

Runaway Bay celebrates our nation’s independence each year with Fourth Fest, held on a Saturday near Indepen-dence Day.

The Greenwood Fall Festival provides fun for all ages each October. Come for a visit Oct. 11, 2014.

For a blast from the past, make sure to visit Newark’s annual Cruisin’ Days event Oct. 17-19, 2014.

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Be sure to bring your appetite if you planto attend the Chisholm Trail Steak Chal-lenge.

Teams compete for bragging rights and prize money in different categories, including best steak, hors d’oeuvre and dessert. Visitors can purchase a testing bracelet that includes a steak prepared by the team of their choice, a baked potato, salad and “all the fi xins.” Cook teams also have samples of their hors d’oeuvres and desserts for the public to try.

The steak challenge is held at the Wise County Reunion Grounds at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur.

The event, now in its fourth year, benefi ts Outside Four Walls, a non-profi t organization founded by local teachers that encourages innova-tive learning and provides educational opportuni-ties outside the classroom. Money raised from the event has helped fund fi eld trips for middle school students.

The 2014 Chisholm Trail Steak Challenge starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.

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The Wise County Old Settler’s Reunion is the oldest recurring public event and pos-

sibly the most popular.The week-long reunion is

held the last full week in July at Joe Wheeler Park off Farm Road 51 South in Decatur.

It’s often hard to describe “Re-union” to visitors or newcomers. After all, why would people want to spend a week during one of the hottest parts of the year camping in cabins?

Because it is an experience like no other. From the food to the visits with old friends to the family reunions, the event says “Wise County” more than any other.

The reunion got its start in the 1860s when Confederate veterans met under a full moon

in covered wagons with their families to visit comrades before the fall harvest.

Today, the reunion grounds are fi lled with cabins. A camp-ers’ meeting on Sunday after-noon kicks off the activities where winners of the camp decoration contest are an-nounced.

A carnival with rides and games is located on the reunion grounds, and entertainment is provided nightly at the pavil-ion. Non-profi t organizations sell food and drinks, and the Decatur Lions Club is in charge of parking.

The organization uses the parking fee to contribute to community projects.

Admission to the reunion is free, though there is a charge for carnival rides.

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WILD RIDE — Professional bull riders, bullfi ghters and revelers fl ock to the J.W. Hart PBR Challenge each spring. The event features tough bulls and tougher cowboys to raise money for local charities.

For more than a de-cade, some of the best professional bull riders in the

world have gathered in De-catur in late May or early June for the J.W. Hart PBR Challenge.

The event is popular with fans as well as par-ticipants. The annual stop on the PBR’s Touring Pro Division has received the prestigious Venue of the Year award on multiple oc-casions.

In addition to featuring some great action, the J.W. Hart PBR Challenge has raised more than half a mil-lion dollars for local chari-ties over the years through WC Challenger Charities.

The last two years WCCC and a new non-profi t, 1,000 Miles Till Home, have also presented homes to wound-ed war veterans at the bull riding event.

All the action is at the Wise County Fairgrounds Arena on Farm Road 51 South in Decatur.

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Other annual rodeo events include:• Butterfi eld Stage Days Karl Klement PRCA Ram Rodeo each May at the Bridgeport Riding Club, 691 Farm Road 920• Chisholm Trail Days Ro-deo Aug. 22 and 23 at the Wise County Fairgrounds Arena

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If you are an antique car enthusiast, you should know that Wise County has not one but two swap meets,

including one in February and another in September.

The Decatur Swap Meet sponsored by the Wise County Antique Auto Club is the fi rst major automotive event of the season in the south central United States and the longest-running in Wise County.

While a variety of items are available, 80 percent of a ven-dor’s items must be automobile-related.

The old-style meet, free to the public, runs 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. the last weekend in February at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Decatur, rain or shine. The 2015 Decatur Swap Meet is Feb. 20-22.

For information, visit www.wcaac.com/dsm.htm or call (940) 389-0054.

The Southwest Swap Meet will be held, Sept. 12-14 at the Wise County Fairgrounds.

Held at Arlington Stadium and Rangers Ballpark in Arling-ton since 1977, the event was forced to relocate after the build-ing of AT&T Stadium.

The Southwest Swap Meet started in 1968 and is the longest-running, continuously-operating event of its kind.

It is sponsored by the Texas Region of the Antique Auto-mobile Club of America, the Dallas Model A Ford Club and the Horseless Carriage Club of America, North Texas region.

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One of the most iconic buildings in Wise County isthe 118-year-old courthouse, located on the De-catur Square. The pink granite used to constructthe building was quarried from Burnet County,

in the Texas Hill Country. Each piece of stone was shapedand polished before being shipped north to Wise Countywhere the pieces were assembled. When the building wascompleted in late 1896, it was praised as “architecturallyperfect” by experts at that time. Local elected offi cials,however, had a more practical reason for selecting thedesign. After the previous two courthouses burned to theground, they selected the most fi re-resistant design.

Over the years, renovations have been made to thecourthouse. Temporary jail cells in the basement wereturned into offi ces, the ceiling of the second fl oor court-room was lowered so that another courtroom could bebuilt above it and an elevator was added to the middleof the building where open space once allowed light froma still existing skylight, and air fl ow from windows nearthe top of the courthouse, to fi lter down throughout thebuilding.

The courthouse has been awarded a historical medal-lion and plaque from the Texas Historical Commissionand is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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STANDING TALL — Travelers can spot the Wise County Courthouse from several miles away in nearly any direction as it dominates the landscape. It was built 118 years ago and still hosts the county’s center of government.

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ROADSIDE ATTRACTION — The Texas Tourist Camp features the Petrifi ed Wood Station, which heralds back to the days of doo-wop, roadside diners, big cars and big hair.

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If you are looking to step back in time, a visit to the Texas Tourist Camp in Decatur is in order.

Perhaps the most famous part of the camp is the Petrifi ed Wood Station. This relic of the past still has the old Texaco sign and antique gas pumps.

Owned by Jim and Nancy Rosendahl, the station was built by Nancy’s grandfather, E.F. Boydston.

E.F. Boydston fi rst bought the land at Hale Street and Business U.S. 81/287 for $400 in 1927 and constructed a shed and Texaco gas station naming it Texas Tourist Court. Travelers stopped and camped in the tour-ist camp area located behind the station. Cabins were built behind the station in 1931 that travelers could rent for $1.35

a night, a price that included breakfast in the morning. The Texas Lunchroom, a one-room wooden building, was built in 1929.

Petrifi ed wood from Alvord and Bridgeport was later ap-plied to the exterior of the sta-tion and the cabins. The lunch-room was also expanded and faced with petrifi ed wood.

In the 1950s, the building was wrapped in bright neon lights, further enticing people to visit the cabins and cafe, along with fi lling their tanks with gas.

The gas station no longer op-erates, but the lunchroom now houses the Whistle Stop Cafe.

In addition to being a Texas Historic landmark, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States De-partment of the Interior.


Interactive exhibits and historic artifacts weave together to tell the story of Bridgeport’s his-tory at the Bridgeport Heritage

Museum. Located in the lower fl oor of the Bridgeport Visitors Center on Halsell Street, the museum begins the tale of the city with an exhibit about the Butterfi eld Stagecoach days.

Detailed maps show the mail route, built by John Butterfi eld, that began in Tipton, Mo., and ended in San Francisco, passing through Wise County. The city of Bridgeport sprang up at the site of a toll bridge along this route. Later the city moved a few miles to be closer to the rail line completed in 1893 that ran to Fort Worth from Oklahoma.

A feature of the exhibit allows vis-itors to see just how much (or how little) room there was in a six-pas-

senger stagecoach by standing in aspace the same size as a stagecoach.Nine rules of riding in a stagecoachare also listed, including “Forbiddentopics of discussion are stagecoachrobberies and Indian uprisings.”

Another exhibit explains the pro-cess of oil and natural gas explora-tion in Bridgeport. An interactivefeature allows visitors to test theirknowledge of oil patch slang.

The coal mining exhibit includesvideo of coal miners who facedthe danger of venturing into darkmines day after day to earn a living.It also explains how the discoveryof the coal mines contributed to thegrowth of the city.

To schedule a tour, call museumcurator Ken Sprecher at (940) 683-5389.

Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Saturday.

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HISTORY — The Bridgeport Heritage Museum celebrates the history of the town, including its early days along the Butterfi eld Stagecoach route.

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The Wise County Heri-tage Museum offers three fl oors of treasures from the past.

The building, which housed the Decatur Baptist College prior to 1965, was built in 1890. It is lo-cated at 1602 S. Trinity St. in De-catur.

One of the prized displays is the Lost Battalion Room on the third fl oor. The room serves as a tribute to local soldiers whom Japan took as prisoners of war in the Dutch East Indies during World War II.

Sam Woody’s cabin, one of the fi rst structures built in Wise County, is now located in front of the museum. Woody, a native of Tennessee, built the home in 1854 with the help of friends and family.

In addition to historic displays, the museum also offers genealogy services. Armed with newspaper

archives and funeral, marriage and birth records, county and fam-ily histories, the staff helps people trace their Wise County family history back to the 19th century.

The museum hosts gospel opry sing-alongs the last Monday of each month, a New Plainsmen Gospel Concert in September and plays throughout the year in the G.C. Rann Auditorium.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Satur-day. Tours are available by calling the museum at (940) 627-5586. A ramp and elevator are available to make the museum easily accessi-ble. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 are admitted free. The museum operates on donations, admissions, sales from its gift shop and fundraising events through-out the year.


SALUTE TO THE PAST — The museum features a collection of old military uniforms and fl ags, as well as an exhibit dedicated to Wise County soldiers made prisoners by Japan in WWII.

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The LBJ/Caddo National Grasslands (located in south-eastern Fannin and northern Wise counties, respectively) are teeming with life and ac-tivity.

Each day, horseback riders roam its large expanses and work their way down trails. During hunting season, green- and orange-clad sportsmen roam the thickets in the quest for abundant game.

HistoryAreas designated as grass-

lands were originally settled in the 19th century under Homestead Acts that opened land to people settling in the West.

The Dust Bowl of the 1920s into the 1930s caused many homesteads on poor farmland to dry up and blow away. Con-gress then established the Land Utilization Program that bought homesteads from bankrupt farmers to turn them into public land.

The Civilian Conservation Corps, a Depression-era pro-gram, worked to halt the ero-sion by replanting and using conservation techniques. In the 1950s, the USDA Forest Service took over manage-ment of the Grasslands.

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It’s a tall-grass prairie in-terspersed with the post and blackjack oak Cross Timbers. The roughly 20,302-acre spread has one developed recreation area, located at Black Creek Lake.

TADRA Point is a designat-ed trailhead and is the prima-ry access point for the 75-mile LBJ Trail system. The Grass-lands also has several lakes, creeks and roads suitable for street legal vehicles.

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Camping• Visitors to the Grasslands

can set up their tents any-where. A few developed sites are available. For information on the LBJ Grasslands, visit www.fs.usda.gov/texas or call (940) 627-5475.

• Black Creek Lake features a dozen walk-in camp units, 12 picnic areas, restrooms, boat ramp. Day-use fee is $2.

• The 75-mile LBJ Multi-Use Trail can be used for horseback riding, mountain

biking and hiking and hascampsites along the way.

• TADRA Point is consid-ered to be the best trail ridingopportunity in the area. The campground fi lls up on week-ends, but adjacent meadowsprovide space for overfl ow. Site features a restroom, 20 park-ing spurs, six pull-throughs, 10 stock tethers and water forhorses. Parking is $4 per day.

• Valley View Campgroundhas 15 developed campsites,restroom, water for horses anda 20x40 pavilion with a grill.Day use fee is $4.


GETTING BACK TO NATURE — A boy walks along the dam at Black Creek Lake in the heart of theLBJ/ Caddo Grasslands.

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Rae Clark sees beauty in the bleached white bone left behind after an animal dies.

She starts with the horns or antlers and then to the skull, sealing the porous surfaces. Rough hewn semi-precious stones, as well as pieces of col-ored glass are applied to the surface, remaking the once dead into a living and shining piece of art where refl ected light and new expression emerges.

Clark lives in the heart of the LBJ Grasslands north of Deca-tur and east of Alvord on a rus-

tic getaway she share with her husband, Mike, and her horses. She relies on the natural sur-roundings in her creative pro-cess, saying there is little chance she could be as creative in a more urban environment. (See page 100 for more info on the LBJ Grasslands.)

Before moving to Wise County, Clark was an art major at Ste-phens College in Missouri. She eventually chose to pursue and complete a degree in psychology from University of Texas at Aus-tin. It’s her love of art, the mind and outdoors that inspires her.

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animals into their homes, and this is another way to have them nearby. Loving animals is one of the many ways to feel and ex-press connection to nature and spirit. That’s what she feels while creating, and she hopes others feel it while looking at her pieces.

“It chose me really. I’m drawn to how rustic they are — natural — and how they represent the animal,” Clark said. “The stones I use are in a rough form as well — more natural. That appeals to me over cut stones, or faceted stones.”

Clark said she sees stone pat-terns in the form of the animals’ faces, following bone structure. She works with a variety of ani-mal skulls, including deer, sheep and even more exotic species.

“My husband and his broth-ers are hunters, I asked him if I could decorate his aoudad skull,” Clark said. “We were fascinated with it, because it absolutely came back alive with the adorn-ment. Every time we walked

into the room our eyes were riv-eted to it.”

Clark knows the idea of work-ing with animal skulls might smack of the macabre, but it’s the animal’s life that inspires her.

“The fi rst one I did, and every one since, I feel connected to the animal that once was,” Clark said. “I feel a sense of honor in using my creativity to bring out their image, and then hope it lives on for others, a continued presence. A woodworker falls in love with his wood, and I fall in love with these fetishes. Each one is my new favorite.”

Aside from the creative out-let, she fi nds spiritual release as well. She said the time devoted to each piece is meditative, quiet and inspirational.

“They move spirit back into me by becoming alive them-selves,” Clark said. “There is a mixture of states of mind for me — of gratitude and intuition by being able to be in the moment doing my artwork.”

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STAYING CONNECTED — Clark said it’s important to be connected to the animal that once was. Clark said. “I feel a sense of honor in using my creativity to bring out their image.”

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This spacious 5,983-yard, nine-hole course features Bermuda greens and is one of the top nine-hole courses in the area.

The Bridgeport Country Club is open to everyone during the week 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to dusk Thursday through Sunday.

Green fees for visitors are $25 for 18 holes on weekdays and $35 for 18 holes on the weekend.

The Bridgeport Country Club is on the south edge of Bridge-port, on Farm Road 2123, off Texas 114.

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Non-members can play any-time during the week, and walk-ers are welcome after 3 p.m. Fri-day through Sunday.

Fees for non-members Tues-day through Thursday are $10while fees Friday through Sun-day are $17. Memberships are available at the pro shop. Cartfees are $15.

The Decatur Golf Club, locat-ed at 211 Country Club Road, is open six days a week The course is closed on Mondays.

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TEEING UP — Bridgeport’s Lexi Reed tees off at The Club at Runaway Bay.

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ON THE LAKE — Lake Bridgeport is home to several native fi sh species and some stocked hybrid species. Anglers can fi ll their tanks 24-hours a day and sleep at any of the many RV sites.

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Lake Bridgeport is on the west fork of the Trin-ity River about four miles west of Bridgeport. With a

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The course is spread over expansive acreage that in-cludes rolling hills, plenty of trees and wildfl owers.

“Shooters get a country club experience, amazing views and experience the great outdoors for an af-fordable price,” Maryam

said. “We allow kids to huntfor fossils. We even throwbiodegradable targets. Wework hard to respect theproperty and all the beautyit has to offer.”

Fossil Pointe also hostsa variety of events and al-lows several organizationslike the Boy Scouts, 4-H,various not-for profi ts, lawenforcement and others touse the facility.

Rifl e/ pistol range fee is$16 for adults and $10 forchildren 14 and under. Claycourses cost $21 for 50 tar-gets or $42 for a full roundof 100.

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TAKING A TURN — A motorcycle racer makes one of the 11 turns on the Eagles Canyon Raceway.

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Kam KartwayThe Kam Kartway has an

oval go-cart racetrack that’s one-eighth of a mile. It hosts events throughout the year, including a winter, spring and summer series and is designed for participants age 5 and older. It’s located at 4746 Texas 114 west of Rhome. Call (817) 638-5278 or visit www.kamkartway.com.

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The Eagles Canyon Race-

way requires membership to use the facility. Its track is a 2 1/2-mile road course that features 11 turns, six straights and an elevation change of 70 feet. It opened in November of 2007 and is a track for both fast cars and motorcycles. It’s located at 7629 N. Farm Road 51 north of Decatur near Slidell. Call (940) 466-9775 or visit www.eaglescanyon.com.

Boyd Raceway The Boyd Raceway hosts

races every Friday night mid-March through August. Gates open at 6 p.m., and racing starts at 8 p.m. The track is a 1/4-mile dirt track that hosts races with stock



cars, modified cars, sport modified cars, hobby stock cars and mini stock cars. The raceway is located at 376 Raceway Lane south of Boyd. Call (940) 433-5587 or visit www.boydraceway.net.

Northwest OHV ParkBridgeport’s Off Highway

Vehicle (OHV) Park is a 300-acre park that attracts off-road enthusiasts from Texas and surrounding states. The park includes more than 25 miles of trails, each marked by degree of difficulty.

Bridgeport Parks and Rec-reation Department holds camping weekends the sec-ond weekend of each month. It’s open Saturdays and Sun-days 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the spring and summer and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the fall and winter. The park is located at 2962 S. Texas 101 in Bridge-port. Call (940) 683-3480 Monday through Friday or

(940) 683-3685 Saturday and Sunday. For information go to www.cityofbridgeport.net/northwestpark.

River Valley Motocross

River Valley Motocross is a large, dirt racetrack, equipped for all different size dirt bikes and ATVs. Practice times are noon to 7 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sun-days. There is also a kids track. The track is located at 733 CR 4757 near Boyd. Call (817) 932-3333 or visit river-valleymotocross.com.

Oak Hill RacewayThe Oak Hill Raceway

track is equipped for dirt bikes and other ATVs. The track is open noon to dark Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Membership is required. Oak Hill is lo-cated at 1636 CR 1270 near Alvord. Call (940) 577-2225 or visit www.oakhillmx.com.


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Humans aren’t the only species who have found Wise County to be a nice place to live.

The county is home to two sanc-tuaries for exotic animals.

International Exotic Animal Sanctuary

The International Exotic Ani-mal Sanctuary near Boyd pro-vides a permanent and caring home for animals, most of whom have been abused, neglected or previously privately owned by people who could no longer care for the animal. In addition to ex-otic felines like tigers, bobcats, cougars and lions, the sanctuary also houses several species of bears and a three coatis.

All of the animals enjoy large, JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER

LIONS, TIGERS AND COATIS? — Wise County is home to two exotic animal sanctuaries. The sanctuaries take in neglected and abused animals as well as the sick or injured.

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natural habitats to make them feel as “at-home” as possible. In addition to taking care of their physical needs such as food and medical attention, IEAS has a resident animal behaviorist on staff who conducts an emotional enrichment program that uses positive reinforcement in order to get the animals to trust and respect him. He also makes sure the emotional needs of the ani-mals are met.

Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m. with a second 3 p.m. tour on Saturdays. It is best to call ahead to let the staff know you are com-ing and the size of your group. Visit www.bigcat.org for informa-tion on tours or how you can do-nate to the program. The facility is located on Texas 114 between Boyd and Aurora.

Center for Animal Research and Education

The mission of the Center for Animal Research and Educa-

tion in Bridgeport is to provide for the rescue, rehabilitation and holistic nurturing of sick, injured and abused big cats. CARE is currently the home of snow leop-ards, cougars, leopards, African lions, white and orange tigers, ring-tail lemurs and a llama.

In addition to providing a com-fortable home for these animals, CARE is also dedicated to efforts to learn from the animals’ natu-ral behaviors, instincts and habi-tats and to learn and practice techniques to enhance the qual-ity of life for big cats in captivity.

Because part of CARE’s mis-sion is to educate the public about the issues facing big cats, the facility welcomes visitors. During the summer, tours are of-fered at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For information, directions to the facility and how you can donate, visit www.bigcatcare.org.

At both facilities, children must be at least 7 years old to take a tour.

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Bridgeport City Pool1106 8th St. in Harwood ParkClosed MondaysTuesday and Thursday (Family Nights)Noon to 8 p.m.Wednesday — Friday Noon to 5 p.m.Saturday, Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.Daily admission — $23 and under — Free

The Bridgeport City Pool is open during the summer, and it’s fully staffed with pool managers, lifeguards and concession workers.

Water aerobics classes are offered for $3 per class or $25 for a 10-punch card.

Tuesday evenings are fam-ily nights with the pool open until 8 p.m.

In addition to the pool, Harwood Park has a pavil-ion, a lighted walking trail, two playgrounds, grills and restrooms, as well as open play areas.

The pavilion is ideal for family reunions, birthday parties, showers and other gatherings. For rental avail-ability and fees, call (940) 683-3480.

Runaway Bay City Pool938 Port-O-Call Dr. in Runaway Bay ParkOpen Memorial Day weekend to Aug. 23.Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Friday, Sat-urday and Sunday1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday


WET AND WILD — Swimmers can have a blast in the area’s public pools. The summer heat can be daunting, so cooling off and having fun is a plus.

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Your health and well-being as a woman are our concern. We offer a full range of obstetrical and

gynecological care. Our emphasis is on making you feel comfortable, confi dent and reassured.

Call today to schedule your next appointment

940-627-42161713 S. FM 51, Suite 201 • Decatur, TX 76234

Who Should You Trust With Your OB/GYN Care?Who Should You Trust With Your OB/GYN Care?Decatur Women’s Health Center

Offering a Full Range of Obstetrical and Gynecological Care for Women at Every Stage of Life.

(Left to Right) Kim Mote, Brittany Smith,Melissa Bradley, Dr. Douglas Kyle

Daily admission — $3Individual season pass — $80Household season pass — $160Coupon booklet — $25 for 10 admission ticketsGroups of 15 or more — $2 per personPrivate parties — $160 for three hours and $80 refundable deposit

Located next to a city park complete with baseball fi elds and a walking trail, the pool facility has a water slide, two pavilions with multiple tables, a dozen lounge chairs and full bathroom facili-ties.

Lifeguards are always on duty.Family night at the pool is Wednesday

and pizza is $2 a slice.Water Wizards Workout is 8:30 to 9:30

a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It

is led by Sharon Rodgers, and cost is$75 for the summer. She can be reachedat (940) 575-4928.

For information about swim lessons,call Laura Martinets at (940) 389-7614.Cost is $76 for a two-week course thatis held four days a week in 40-minuteclasses.

For pool information, call (940) 626-9046 or email [email protected].


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1. Justin Spirits - Liquor, Beer & Fine Wines 950 South FM 156 - 940-648-2860 www.justinspirits.com

2. Justin Seed - Seed, Feed, Fertilizer 524 South FM 156 - 940-648-2751 www.justinseed.com

3. 2nd Street Barbershop Teresa Kohler - Terran Baldwin - Jessica Nugent 102 West 2nd Street - 940-648-3377

4. Lone Star Insurers/Bonnie Washburn Independent Agent - 103 West 3rd Street - 817-495-1825

5. JJ’s Designs & Boutique - Trendy Clothing, Boots & Accessories 107 West 4th Street - 940-648-1161 Find us on Facebook

6. J Casa Décor - Home Décor, Gi! s, Yard Art 109 West 4th Street - 940-648-3333 Find us on Facebook

7. Country Chiropractic - Justin Jessica Judge DC BS & Jenna Schulz DC, BS 112 West 4th Street - 940-648-1700

8. Henderson Oil & Propane Company - Propane, Gas, Diesel Fuel 401 North FM 156 - 940-648-3113 www.hendersonoilandpropane.com

9. Flamingo Liquor Robert Cattes 409 North FM 156 - 940-648-1166 - www.the! amingoliquorstore.com

10. Mom’s Café - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 417 North Sealy Ave. - 940-648-2581 www.momscafeinjustin.com

11. Country Abbey - Wedding Venue 116 North Jackson - 940-648-1606 www.thecountryabbey.com

12. Seely House Bed & Breakfast - Cozy & Convenient 116 North Jackson - 940-648-1606

13. Justin State Bank 412 South FM 156 - 940-648-2753 www.justinstbank.com

14. Adams Furniture - Made in America 417 North FM 156 - 940-648-3145 - www.shopadamsfurniture.com

15. Justin Family Medical - Monty G. Morris, P.A. - C 310 West 2nd Street - 940-648-9900

16. Justin Dental Clinic Randal Cox, D.D. - 114 West 4th Street - 940-648-3414

At the intersection of FM 407 and 156 lies the city of Justin. Approximately 6 miles east of the Wise County line on FM 407, Justin is primarily known for its local western stores and proximity to the Texas Motor Speedway. ! is small community has lots to o" er, from down-home cooking to trendy boutiques and antiques, to locally owned and operated businesses that meet the needs of its residents and visitors to Justin. Take a road trip to Justin; you won’t be disappointed!

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Decatur Lions ClubWe Serve! Established 1925

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207 N. State • PO Box 135 • DecaturCall 940-627-6333 for building use

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FINISH THE FLIGHT — Judie Richards and her team “Soles of Angels” were among the 32 teams who participated in the 2014 Relay For Life of Wise County.

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WISE COUNTY ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPMeets at 7 p.m. the fi rst Thurs-day of each month at Wise Regional Health System West CampusRichard Sides(940) 255-0244

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY3301 West FreewayFort Worth, TX 76107www.cancer.org(817) 737-999024-hour 1(800) 227-2345Education, support groups

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HEALTH CLINIC2000 S. FM 51, Ste. DDecatur, TX 76234(940) 626-3888Provides an array of medical services including immuniza-tions; preventive care; acute, chronic and routine examina-tions; management of chronic illness such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, chronic heart failure, chronic obstruc-tive pulmonary disease; adoles-cent health services; obstetric services; well exams; and children’s physical exams. The clinic of fers a sliding payment scale for uninsured and low-income patients. It accepts private insurance, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Pro-

gram (CHIP) and Medicare.

MARY’S GIFTWise Regional Health Foundation609 Medical Center Dr.Decatur, TX 76234www.wiseregional.org(940) 626-1384Provides free diagnostic and screening mammograms to low-income, uninsured women in Wise County.

MONCRIEF CANCER INSTITUTE(800) 405-7739www.moncrief.comProviding fully funded mobile mammography for the uninsured in Wise County and the surround-ing area.

RAQUEL’S WINGS FOR LIFEFabio LaBrada351 Airport Rd. Box 2Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-1050www.raquelswingsforlife.comNon-profi t organization servicing Wise County which transports cancer patients free of cost to the medical center they need.

REATA REHABILITATION9204 T.N. Skiles RoadPonder, TX 76259(940) 479-2612Provides physical and occupa-tional therapy, utilizing hippo-therapy (horse therapy), to as-

TAYLOR Septic ServiceWe install all types of septic systems &

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sist each client in achieving an improved quality of life, regard-less of their fi nancial resources.

SOUTHWESTERN DIABETIC FOUNDATIONP.O. Box 918Gainesville, TX 76241www.campsweeney.org(940) 665-2011Rehabilitation and education training for boys and girls with diabetes through residential summer camps at Camp Swee-ney.

SUSAN G. KOMEN NORTH TEXASP.O. Box 261730Plano, TX 75026www.komennorthtexas.org(972) 378-4808, Option 0Funds breast health educa-tion, screening, treatment and patient services for medically underserved men and women in the North Texas service area, including Wise County, as well as breast cancer research, meri-torious awards and educational and scientifi c programs around the world.

TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES MOBILE HEALTH - WELLNESS FOR LIFE CENTER1300 West Terrell Ave.Fort Worth, TX 76102www.texashealth.orgThis department provides digital mammograms, well-woman ex-ams including pap smears, colon cancer education and screen-ing to women with or without medical insurance and patient navigation services to anyone who needs a medical home. The number to call for screening information is 1-855-318-7696. For patient navigation services, also at no charge, contact:Nina Bircher, [email protected]

THE COUNSELING PLACE101 S. Trinity St.Decatur, TX 76234(940) 627-1630Provides all forms of counseling from ages 3 and up.

WISE CHOICES PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER604 N. TrinityP.O. Box 875Decatur, TX 76234www.mywisechoices.com(940) 627-6924Pregnancy tests; STD and abstinence education; abortion alternative counseling; abortion education; parenting classes; material goods including diapers, clothing, formula, baby food, infant furniture, car seats, etc.; contraceptive education; peer counseling; referrals; spiritual counseling.

WISE COALITION FOR HEALTHY CHILDRENMarsha Waters, Cook Children’s Health Care System801 Seventh Ave.Fort Worth, TX 76104(682) 885-3069www.center forchildrenshealth.org/wiseDena Silvers, Local [email protected] free Wise Parent Café’s: Let’s talk about our kids! Parent Cafes are small, intimate settings where parents and caregivers discuss their families and parenting challenges, share ideas and learn proven parent-ing techniques (adapted from Community Based Education in Nurturing Parenting). Coalition meets at noon the fi rst Friday every other month at Decatur City Hall.

WISE COUNTY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING2306 S. FM 51, Ste. BDecatur, TX 76234www.wiseccc.org(940) 627-1618Provides individual, couples and family therapy counseling ser-vices on a sliding-scale basis.

WISE COUNTY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE105 S. ChurchDecatur, TX 76234(940) 627-3921Intervention, counseling, referral and education to abusers of al-cohol or drugs and their families.

Call 911 for emergencies

GroundWise County Emergency Medical Service1101 Rose Ave., Decatur(940) 627-2002

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AirAir Evac Lifeteam Base 68609 Medical Center Dr., Decatur(940) 626-4000www.lifeteam.net


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Wise Regional Health System provides inpatient and outpa-tient services to Wise and sur-rounding counties. It is affi li-ated with, but not controlled by, Baylor Scott & White Health. The system currently operates four hospital facilities, two in Decatur, one in Bridgeport, and one in far North Fort Worth. Wise Regional also operates a number of outpatient clinics.

The Decatur and Bridgeport hospital locations are accredit-ed by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and Parkway Surgical and Cardiovascular Hospital is working toward Joint Commission accredita-tion.

Parkway Surgical and Car-diovascular Hospital, a dedi-cated surgical center, located near Alliance Town Center in far north Fort Worth opened in May of 2014. The Parkway fa-cility offers spine surgery, pain surgery, plastic surgery, inter-ventional cardiology, electro-physiology catheterization, vas-cular surgery, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, and podiatry.

Services offered by Wise Re-gional Health System currently include:• 24-hour emergency services – Wise Regional has two Level IV trauma facilities staffed 24 hours a day with emergency medicine physicians and regis-

tered nurses specially trained in pediatric and adult acute care. The Decatur campus is designated as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center w/PCI. Air Evac LifeTeam pro-vides air-transfer of patients to major trauma care facilities when needed.• Acute Inpatient Rehabilita-tion – Individualized treatment for patients with neurological and physical conditions with the goal of helping patients regain mobility and function, helping them to rediscover

their independent lifestyles.• Arena Orthopedics — Are-na Orthopedics specializes in adult and children’s orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Services include non-surgical rehabilitation programs, joint replacement and reconstruc-tion, treatment of sports inju-ries, arthroscopic surgery, and surgery of the knee, shoulder, hand, foot and ankle. ACL re-pair specialist. • Array Women’s Health – Comprehensive gynecological and obstetrical care. Special-

izing in complete wellness and preventive care checkups, pre-natal care, gynecologic diagno-sis and treatments.• Clinical Care Associates – Primary care clinics. Family medical services with locations in Boyd, Bridgeport and Deca-tur.• Community Health Clinic – Clinical Care Associates also operates a Community Health Clinic in Decatur. The clinic of-fers adjusted fees on a sliding

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QUALITY CARE — Wise Regional Health System boasts two hospitals in Wise County, with one in Decatur and the other in nearby Bridgeport.


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Decatur’s ‘castle’ inspired Sandra MahaffeyBY DAVID [email protected]

It was 2-year-old Candace Mahaffey who decided Decatur was the new home for her family.

While touring the city, the toddler gazed up out of her car window at Decatur’s historic courthouse and ex-claimed, “Look at Sleeping Beauty’s castle!” Candace’s eye for beauty runs in the family. Sandra, the matriarch of the Mahaffey family, has been creating unique paint-ings and drawings since she was young enough to believe in Disney princesses herself.

Sandra Mahaffey grew up in Deer Park, which lies in the Houston metropolitan area. After high school, she attended San Jacinto Junior College in Pasadena with Curt Mahaffey, the man who would later become her hus-band.

Together, the couple worked to support themselves how-ever they could. Curt worked different jobs and helped San-dra build frames for her art-work.

“I sold a lot of my best stuff on the river, probably very in-expensively,” Mahaffey said. “When you’re a starving art-ist going to college, it’s what

you have to do.”Sandra and Curt moved

to Saginaw after fi nishing school at North Texas State University, now the Univer-sity of North Texas.

Curt’s job with the Federal Aviation Administration took the fl edgling family to Lub-bock for six years. Upon re-turning to North Texas, the Mahaffeys were shocked to see so much growth.

“When you’ve been gone for a while, a lot changes,” Ma-haffey said.

Nearby Decatur seemed like a pleasantly rural alter-native.

“We started out with four

acres off of Farm Road 2264. We kept buying around us and now we have close to 30,” Mahaffey said. “At that time, nothing was there. The car-pet man couldn’t even fi nd us to put our carpet in our new house.”

Living in the country af-fords Mahaffey certain rural luxuries, like raising ducks, chickens and goats, as well as several different wildfl owers, which she also enjoys paint-ing.

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2014 PROGRAM BUDGETAmerican Red Cross ...................................................................................................15,000Southeast W.C. Community Services .......................................................................11,300Salvation Army - Bridgeport ........................................................................................5,500Salvation Army - Decatur .............................................................................................5,500South Wise Services ....................................................................................................38,000Texas Neighborhood Services - Comm. Services ...................................................20,000Texas Ramp Project .......................................................................................................7,000Texoma Area Paratransit System (TAPS) .................................................................20,000Trinity Habitat for Humanity .......................................................................................9,000Wise Area Relief Mission (WARM) ..........................................................................67,000Wise County Committee on Aging ...........................................................................27,500BASIC (Food/Shelter/Transportation): ....................................................... 225,800

Child Study Center ......................................................................................................15,000Launchability ................................................................................................................11,000Southwestern Diabetic Foundation ............................................................................6,721Texas Neighborhood Services - HeadStart ..............................................................22,260Wise Choices Pregnancy Resources Center .............................................................15,000Wise County Christian Counseling ........................................................ None RequestedWise CCA Community Health Clinic ......................................................................25,000Raquel’s Wings for Life .................................................................................................5,500HEALTH: ...................................................................................................... 100,841

CASA of Wise County ................................................................................................25,000STAR Council on Substance Abuse ..........................................................................10,000Voices Youth and Family Services ...............................................................................3,000Wise CCA Community Health Clinic ......................................................................25,000Wise Kid Care, Inc. (WC Child Welfare Bd) ......................................... None RequestedVICTIMS’ ASSISTANCE: .............................................................................. 63,000

Boy Scouts of America Longhorn Council ................................................................5,600Camp Fire USA First Texas Council ....................................................... None RequestedCommunities in Schools of North Texas, Inc. .........................................................18,000Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains ........................................................................6,500Wise County 4-H ...........................................................................................................6,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND MISC. ....................................................... 46,100TOTALS FOR 2014 ...................................................................................... 435,741

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After a few months of living in Decatur, Mahaffey returned to the “castle” on the square, this time with an easel.

Several days of labor pro-duced a colored pencil draw-ing of the courthouse, which sold before it was even fi n-ished. Twenty years later,

Mahaffey found the piece in a resale shop on the square and brought it back home.

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Paying for her own piece of art isn’t ideal, Mahaffey said. But the price was worth it to have a piece of family history.

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HIGHER EDUCATION — Weatherford College Wise County opened in 2012 and boasts many opportunities for both traditional and non-traditional students.

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Weatherford College has played a role in educating Wise County students for more than a decade through its local education center and dual-credit class-

es. But in the fall of 2012 the school opened a per-manent campus between Decatur and Bridgeportthat facilitates student collaboration and providesa stimulating learning environment.

Coursework includes general education classes,including the Texas common core, which is 60 hoursthat are guaranteed to transfer. The college also of-fers courses of study in cosmetology and nursing.Non-credit classes in continuing education pro-grams are also offered, and the college has becomea popular site for community meetings and specialtraining sessions.

Weatherford College Wise County is located at502 Big Sandy Court, Bridgeport, 76426. Dean isDuane Durrett ([email protected]), and associatedean is Matt Joiner ([email protected]).

Course schedules and registration informationcan be found at www.wc.edu/academics/schedules-course-catalogs. For other information, call themain number at (940) 627-2690.

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What does a successful 4-H year look like? Youthselect at least one project (there are more than 30to choose from), attend one learning experience,become involved in a community service project,teach someone else what they have learned andfor some, compete in a contest. Members also at-tend club meetings, either in their community orone that meets at a time better for their family.

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PARADISE 4-H CLUB4 p.m. fourth SundayParadise Junior High cafeteriaKirsten Buyers (817) 296-6427Tiffany Maggret (817) 851-5410

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tension Service-Wise County has one Texas Extension Ed-ucation Association (TEEA) club, which is located in the community of Greenwood. The club was formed to serve as an outreach into the com-munity and county. The members of the Greenwood Extension Education (EE) club work with the Exten-sion offi ce to strengthen and enrich families through edu-cation programs, leadership development and community service.

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Index of AdvertisersAUTOMOTIVE/RECREATIONAL VEHICLES“A” Quality Replacement Glass Co. .......................82BMG Auto Group ................................................29Karen Daugherty, James Wood Motors ................143Decatur Tire Store ..............................................69Flusche Auto Repair Company ..............................60Holmes Auto Supply ...........................................35James Wood Hyundai .......................................111James Wood Motors .........................................142Lone Star Lube & Auto Spa ...............................104Moody’s Paint & Body ........................................79Neighborhood Autos .........................................106Reeves Automotive ............................................95Superior Auto Repair...........................................71T&W Tire ..........................................................81Tire Outlet, Inc. ...............................................133

CHAMBERS & ORGANIZATIONSBridgeport Chamber of Commerce ........................32Bridgeport Economic Development Corp. ...............35Decatur Chamber of Commerce ............................55Decatur Lions Club ...........................................118Decatur Main Street ...........................................51Tarrant Regional Water District .............................27United Way of Wise County ...............................139Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District ......34Wise County Committee on Aging ......................119Wise County Voter Registration ............................70

CHURCHESCentral Baptist Church ......................................113Cornerstone Apostolic Church ...............................28CrossRoads Church ...........................................120Directory of Area Churches...................................45First Baptist Church, Boyd .................................138First Baptist Church, Decatur ..............................100First Presbyterian Church, Bridgeport .....................23First United Methodist Church of Bridgeport ...........85First United Methodist Church of Decatur ...............50Grace Fellowship Church .......................................6New Salem Freewill Baptist Church .......................98Trinity Fellowship, Decatur ...................................84Trinity Lutheran Church......................................105

Victory Family Church .......................................140Wise County Cowboy Church ...............................92

EDUCATION/CHILDCARELearning Ladder ...............................................135Midwestern State University ..............................118Victory Christian Academy .................................114Weatherford College Wise County .......................147Wise County Christian Homeschool Athletics ...........40

FINANCIALAg Texas Farm Credit Services..............................96Edward D. Jones ................................................52First Financial Bank ............................................13First State Bank .................................................84North Texas Bank, N.A. .....................................107Shelly Sessums Tax Service .................................18Shannon Gracey, Rick B. Weaver ..........................76State National Bank of Texas ...............................99Vincent Wealth Management ...............................39

HEALTH/FITNESSArena Orthopedics ............................................148Array Women’s Health ......................................127Meria Aulds, M.D. ..............................................94Bond Family Eye Care ........................................34Bridgeport Eye Center .........................................65Elva Alejandro-Camero, M.D. ...............................58Cancer Center at Wise Regional..........................127Clinical Care Associates - Wise Regional

Health System ................................... 128-129Decatur Dental ................................................110Decatur Eye Center ...........................................107Decatur Women’s Health Center .........................115ENT & Allergy Clinic, PA ......................................92The Eye Doctors ...............................................113Excellent Dental .................................................72Family Clinic .....................................................80Fit-N-Wise ................................................ 130-131Gail’s Pharmacy & Gifts ......................................40Mark G. Goss, M.D., FACS ...................................68JRobs Health and Fitness ....................................77Lovette/August Pediatrics ...................................95

R. Wade McKenna, D.O. .....................................60MOSS Rehabilitation Center .................................97Peak Performance ............................................135Renshaw Drug ...................................................16Rosenbaum Dental ...........................................104SeniorCare Health & Rehabilitation, Bridgeport .......93SeniorCare Health & Rehabilitation, Decatur ..........56Stagecoach Rehabilitation ...................................93Texas Heart & Lung..........................................126Wise Choices Pregnancy Resource Center .............110Wise County Medical & Surgical ...........................73Wise Family Practice Urgent Care .................... 74-75Wise Hearing Solutions, L.L.C. ...........................112Wise Regional Health System ..................... 121-123Wise Regional Health System

Behavioral Health Services .........................132Wise Regional Health System Cardiac Care ... 124-125Wise Regional Health System Dialysis Care ..........132Wise Regional Health System

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INSURANCELK Insurance Group ............................................69Pearman Insurance ............................................58Stephens, Bastian & Cartwright, L.P. .......................3Texas Farm Bureau Insurance ............................113Ronnie Uselton, Farmers Insurance .....................107

LODGING/HOUSING/FACILITIESBridgeport Lake Bed & Breakfast .........................54Crestview Place Apartments ...............................120Holiday Inn .......................................................81

PETS/ANIMAL CAREAGvantage Farm & Ranch .................................116BlooMoon Pet Resort ..........................................98Pet Health Center, Decatur ..................................94Wise County Animal Clinic ...................................89Wise Feed ........................................................78


Index of AdvertisersREAL ESTATE/BUILDERSBarry Stone Custom Homes .................................90Cannon Realty ...................................................18Joey Duncan, Century 21, Sue Ann Denton, Inc. .....16Michelle Gregorie, Extreme Texas Realty ................67Guardian Title Company ........................................8Judge Fite, Century 21 .......................................91Angie and Jane Kasner, Century 21,

Sue Ann Denton, Inc. .................................143Jim Lambert Construction, Inc. .............................64Langto Construction Incorporated ..........................79Robert & Sue Meek, Century 21,

Sue Ann Denton, Inc. ...................................50Sandy Mercer, Coldwell Banker ............................55Park Custom Homes, L.L.C. ...............................110Parker Properties Real Estate ...............................20Doug Parr Custom Homes ...................................38Re/Max Preferred Properties ...............................72Trinity Realty .....................................................88Wise County Title Company .................................57

RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENTCity of Bowie Community Center ........................108The Club at Runaway Bay .................................134Decatur Civic Center .........................................143Decatur Public Library .........................................61Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds ...........................112Wise County Heritage Museum ............................18Wise Dance & Music Center ................................71

RESTAURANTS/BEVERAGES/GROCERY STORESCasillas Restaurant ...........................................135Circle S Stores ...................................................61Greenwood Grocery & Grill ................................105K-Bar Dairy .......................................................12Mas Meat & Produce Market ...............................84Muggs & Juggs .................................................78Pronto’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria .................118Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes .......................................115Wise Dining Guide ..............................................19

RETAILERSAaron’s Furniture, Electronics, Appliances .................2

Adams Furniture ........................................... 24-25Alvord Merchants ...............................................15Back Forty Antiques, LLC

& Briarcreek Design ....................................11Boyd Merchants.................................................21Bow-Legged Cowboy ........................................115Bridgeport Main Street Merchants ........................30Chalet of Jewelry .............................................139Chico Merchants ................................................39Classic Floor Coverings ........................................47David’s Western Store ..........................................9Decatur Garden Center ........................................53Decatur Lumber Co. ..........................................105Decatur Square Merchants .............................48, 49Downtown Decatur Merchants .............................36Easy Rent .........................................................83Expressions Christian Gift Shop ..........................100Floor Specialist ................................................105The Gift Shop ....................................................89Herbs & More ...................................................89The Home Pot ...................................................63iCopy .................................................................5Justin Merchants ..............................................117Ken’s Appliances, Lawn & Garden,

Floor Covering Center ................................103Mattress Smart ..................................................41McMaster New Holland .......................................34Rock Island Boutique ..........................................63Rockin Rustic Furniture & Home Decor ..................41Sunshine Square ................................................77Wise Kids Resale ...............................................70Wise Wireless .....................................................5

SALONS/BEAUTYLisa Chapman Brown, Mary Kay ...........................22Fifth Avenue Salon & Spa ...................................95Lottie’s Skin & Hair Clinic ....................................47Patti’s Hair Parlor & Etc. ...................................138Deborah K. Reedy, Mary Kay ...............................72Sam’s Hairquarters .............................................55Laura Shaffer, Mary Kay ...................................143Skin & Body Works Spa ...................................111

SERVICES3D Farm & Ranch Services ................................105Affordable Fencing .............................................65B&R Machining Services, Inc. ..............................86Bisidas Water Well Drilling ...................................28Bridgeman’s Millwork .........................................22Budget Septic Systems .......................................44Central Bail Bonds ..............................................40Comet Cleaners & Laundry ..................................51Dallas Proctor Architect .......................................68Decatur Heat & Air, Inc. ......................................66Decatur Self Storage ........................................143Dry Clean Super Center .......................................81Duty’s Dirt ......................................................115Gilco Lubricants .................................................46Graceland Portable Buildings ................................43Interior Expressions ..........................................105Len Roy Don Builders..........................................44Logos Counseling .............................................137Mann Refrigeration ............................................59Martin Truck Enterprises ....................................139Matthews Roofi ng L.L.C. .......................................4McDaniel Paving ................................................16Patterson Construction & Remodeling ...................96PMP Carpet Care ................................................26Rainbow Dry Cleaners .........................................94Rent-A-Carousel................................................108The Roof Guy ....................................................82Sandford Oil ......................................................66SignWise Texas ...................................................7Simpson, Boyd & Powers,

Attorneys at Law .........................................60Superior Lawn & Landscape ................................31Talley Communications Company ..........................70Tammy Kelly Photography ...................................17Taylor Septic Service ........................................119Tilson Windmill Service .......................................22Total Plumbing Solutions .....................................58VIC Printing .......................................................80Watts Excavating ...............................................65Wise/Chem Safe Pest Control ...........................111Wise County Christian Counseling .......................133Wise Electric Cooperative ....................................54Wise Hope Shelter & Crisis Center ......................109Young’s Tank, Inc. ..............................................59


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Robert K Clifford MDAdult and Children’s Orthopedic

Surgery and Sports Medicine

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsFellow of the Arthroscopy Association of North America

Now Accepting New Patients Arena Orthopedics specializes in adult and children’s orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

As a life-long athlete, Dr. Clifford understands the stress of being sidelined by an injury. Arena Orthopedics provides the quality care you need to get back in the game.

The Sports Injury Specialists In addition to his work at Arena Orthopedics, Dr. Clifford also serves as the Fit-N-Wise Sports Medicine Director, overseeing sports injury clinics and Fit-N-Wise’s in-school sports training programs.

Dr. Clifford has more than two decades of sports medicine experience, including a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Knee with the NFL Houston Oilers Football Team. He has also

served as team physician for multiple high schools, Palomar College and the San Diego Flash professional soccer club.

Services

Office: 940-626-2410 | Fax: 940-626-24112000 Ben Merritt Dr., Ste. B | Decatur, TX 76234

Fit-N-Wise Sports Medicine Medical Director

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