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GARDENER’S MAILBAG
not rain for 48 hours af-
ter you spray. It will take a
week or two, but it will kill
the weeds. If you can break
the cycle early enough in the
season that this year’s weeds
can’t go to seed, you should
be able to eliminate them.
For the record, once you use
a sprayer for any type of
By NEIL SPERRY weedkiller, you should never
use it to apply insecticides or
Dear Neil: I have weeds fungicides. It’s too difficult to
that grow between my wood rinse out the residues. Mark
fence and a chain link fence. it specifically for weedkiller
They have some kind of little use.
pixie flowers on them. I get
rid of the plants, but they keep Dear Neil: Why is my live
coming back. What could I oak losing its leaves so early?
use that would be better? Normally that doesn’t hap-
It sounds like they are pen until late winter.
broadleafed weeds (that’s Of course, it could be due
the category of weeds that to something exotic, but far
are not grasses). You could and away the most common
use a broadleafed weedkiller cause this year has been left-
containing 2,4-d. It will be a over effects of all the rains in
spray that you would care- late spring and early sum-
fully apply with a pump mer. We had widespread im-
sprayer. Put it on through pact from fungal leaf diseas-
the chain link fence, and ap- es. Hollies, oaks and many
ply it specifically to the foli- of our other stalwart plants
age of the weeds. It needs suffered. Things should be
to be warm (approaching fine come spring.
70 degrees F), and it should
Dear Neil: You mentioned
peonies in a recent column.
I have noticed, while visit-
ing relatives at the time they
were blooming, that they are
fragrant in Iowa and not in
Washington. Is that unusu-
al?
It probably has a lot more
to do with the varieties that
were being grown or where
in their flowering cycle they
were when you saw them.
Fragrance of almost any
group of flowers will vary
from variety to variety. Ros-
es are the classic example.
You can smell some varieties
as soon as you enter the gar-
den. Others require much
closer olfactory inspection.
Also, fragrant flowers will
have their best aromas early
in the lives of the individu-
al flowers and early in the
morning as well.
Dear Neil: We are trying
to eliminate a row of old-
fashioned nandinas that
are growing too close to our
house. We tried pulling them
up, and we have applied
Round-Up, diesel oil and 2,
4-d. Nothing has killed them
out completely, and they’re so
thick we can’t get a rototiller
into them. What can we do?
Pretty good testimonial
as to why nandinas are so
popular where we do want
them. The best method is
one that you mentioned,
and that would be the same
broadleafed weedkiller 2, 4-
d that we mentioned earlier,
applied as a foliar spray to
active new growth in mid-
spring. Wait until May, then
spray at the recommended
rate. You’ll still have those
massive roots to contend
with, but at least you’ll have
killed the top growth. You
might try a really heavy-
duty rototiller. Beware of
any utility lines that might
run into your house through
their bed.
Dear Neil: I have a large
oak tree that is close to my
drive. One of the tree’s roots
has lifted the drive by about
5 inches. Can I safely remove
that root in order to replace
that elevated portion of my
drive?
Absolutely. The tree will
recover, assuming it suffers
at all. While you have the
driveway torn up you might
check for any other smaller
roots that may be waiting
their turn to do your drive
harm. Cut a trench along the
side of the drive and install
some type of root barrier to
keep additional roots from
causing a problem. You could
also install interlocking con-
crete pavers that would al-
low you easier access to the
soil without breaking solid
pieces of concrete.
Dear Neil: I have new
blackberry plants that have
grown very well. They were
planted last winter. Should
they be pruned now?
Oh, no! Blackberries pro-
duce fruit on canes that were
produced the preceding year.
Once they bear fruit, how-
ever, those canes will never
bear again. That makes
early June the best time to
cut the canes that have just
borne fruit back completely
to the ground. “Tip-prune”
the new canes this spring to
keep them shorter and more
compact.
!
Have a question you’d
like Neil to consider? Mail
it to him in care of the Wise
County Messenger, P.O.
Box 149, Decatur, TX 76234,
or e-mail him at mailbag@
sperrygardens.com.
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schedule an appointment with your
pediatrician. He or she can run a
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SUBVARSITY SPORTS
Boys Carnes mixed in eight points each and Decatur B 24 zalez contributed six points each. Gentry quarter. With the score tied at the end of start the fourth quarter that put the Bulls
Junior varsity Cord Hankins had six. Also scoring in the DMS standouts — Taylor Spence and Funk and Branon Huff each scored five the third, the Bulls pulled ahead for good ahead. The Bulls’s tough defense forced
Ector 31 balanced attack were Darren Diamond Arin Blaylock led the Eagles offensively. points while Jacob Kerr added three and in the fourth quarter. The Bulls used a full Pilot Point to shoot from the perimeter for
Slidell 35 with six points, David Underhill with four, Jacob Walker and Dustin Traylor led the Hunter York had two. Waldrep, Huff and court press to force several Pilot Point most of the night.
SHS standouts — Nathan Garrett Daniel McCasland with three, Douglas Eagles defensively. Omar Martinez led the team in rebounds turnovers that helped fuel the comeback. BMS record: 3-5, 2-0
racked up 13 points and T.J. Epting and Rynders and Pablo Garcia with two each DMS coach’s comments — Both and Blake Arrington led in steals. Hunter Clark was the spark that the Bulls
Blake James had eight each to lead the and Scott Bingham with one. teams played very aggressively. Whites- BMS coach’s comments — The Bulls were desperately needing in the fourth
Greyhounds to victory. Michael Fuller SJHS coach’s comments: This was our boro got off to a fast start, but the Eagles came out focused and ready to play. quarter. Clark scored four quick points to
first final game of the season and I could came back late in the game to make it From the opening tip, the Bulls used their
Continued on page 5
pitched in another two points of his own.
SHS record: 3-3 not be prouder of what these boys have interesting but fell just short of a win. speed and quickness to force numerous
accomplished this year. They progressed turnovers off its press and convert those
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Greyhound basketball.
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Taylor Rodgers had a great game. Tyler
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other six points of his own, while Blake
James had four and Omar Gomez added
Decatur A 31
DMS standouts — Caleb Hogan and
fensive charge. improving in each game.
BMS record: 5-3, 2-0
operators. Must have CDL, good driving
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Colton Parker led the Eagles on offense
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THE END OF YOUR SEARCH

SUBVARSITY SPORTS
bounds and four steals and Walker had
Continued from 4 one rebound and two steals. Ashley Flow-
Girls ers added one point and seven steals.
Eighth Grade Morgan Clampitt made five rebounds and
Whitesboro 21 two steals and Brooke Younger had two
Decatur White 15 rebounds.
DMS standouts — Amanda Delka led
the Lady Eagles with five steals. Kortney
CMS coach’s comments — The girls
did a good job on putting pressure on the
Tompkins and Chandler Young had six ball throughout the game. We got in foul
steals each. Tompkins also has two as- trouble and were forced to play conserva-
sists. tive defense, which allowed them to climb
back into the game. We had some key
Seventh Grade players foul out, which hurt our offense.
Olney 19 We did, however, do a better job making
Chico A 17 our shots from the field and we shot 71
CMS standouts — Charlotte McGuire percent from the free-throw line. Overall,
led the Lady Dragons with eight points, this was one of the girls’ best games.
four rebounds and three steals while Aral- CMS record: 1-7, 0-5
iza Galinda contributed four points, seven
rebounds and 10 steals. Shaye Schirripa Pilot Point 31
and Kodi Walker each scored two points
while Schirripa also contributed five re-
Bridgeport A 29
BMS standouts — Madison Manoush-
agian scored 13 points and Kara Demmitt
added seven. Sabrina Garza was solid as
well as she contributed six points. Kelsie
Fleetwood added two and Alex Rivera
had one.
BMS coach’s comments — The Sis-
sies competed well but needed to play
more aggressively in the first half of the
game. The girls’ teamwork and determi-
nation kept them in the game. They are
shooting, rebounding and running the
plays with more control and confidence.
Good job!
Pilot Point 7 points and Carley King scored three. Ai-
Bridgeport B 17
BMS standouts — Jessica Mares and
Tiffany Hawkins led the Sissies with four
points each while Keesha Bolin contrib-
uted three. Bin Na Kim, Elora Smith and
Kendra Mendoza each finished with two
points each.
FOR A FRIENDLY TRADITIONAL CHURCH!
BMS coach’s comments — The Sis- Sunday School................................ 10 a.m.
sies controlled the game with a lot of Worship ........................................... 11 a.m.
hustle and determination. Their offensive Worship ........................................... 6 p.m.
effort, pressing and teamwork completed Wednesday Prayer ........................ 7 p.m.
the game with a big win. Good job!
BMS record: 1-2
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6 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, January 3, 2008
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Real Estate for Sale
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• Condos/Town Homes • Duplexes
• Homes • Lots • Mobile Homes
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Acreage
14.2 ACRES OF LAND
3 miles south of Decatur on
CR3170. Priced to sell.
(940)627-2424 or (940)393-9124.
PARADISE, CR 3451
10 acres, restricted tracts, wooded.
Call Nolan, (940)393-1020; or Deb-
bie, (817)925-9208.
Homes
$5,000 STOCKING STUFFER
New 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-living ar-
eas, custom grilling deck. $22/down,
$721/month. Move in by Christmas
and get $5,000 for Christmas bills!
Hurry! Call (866)296-2700.
3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH
brick, CH/A, large lot. Cottondale,
Paradise ISD. $95,000, negotiable.
(940)389-2144.
5/3.5/2 HOME
in Paradise. Priced $60k below ap-
praised value. 3,327 square feet.
Built in 1998 on 2+ acres. $249,900.
Angie, (940)389-5986, C-21/agent.
ANTEBELLUM HOME IN ALVORD
3-bedroom, 2-bath, perfect fixer up-
per. Either $12,000/down,
$400/month, 6 years; or
$35,000/cash. (940)595-0509.
BARN STYLE HOME
1,200 square feet. 10 heavily treed,
usable acres w/wildlife, restricted
area. 288 square foot shop/storage.
4 miles NE Sunset. FSBO,
$133,000. (817)996-8508.
BIG HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE!
5-bedroom, 2-bath, great room.
Acreage galore, privacy! New con-
struction, gourmet kitchen.
$101/down, $727/month. Extremely
EZ qualify. (940)627-8700.
FOR SALE OR LEASE
Beautiful 4/2/2 w/2 bonus rooms, 8
acres. Bonus office/apartment
w/bath & AC. Large master suite,
marble Jacuzzi tub, separate marble
shower. Raised ceiling, crown mold-
ing, formal dining, kitchen nook,
stone fireplace, built-in entertain-
ment center. Fenced pasture
w/2-stall horse barn, landscaped,
sprinkler system, over-sized garage.
2,840 square feet. No smoking.
$294,000; $1,700/month. Realtors
welcome. (940)626-4292.
HOLLY RIDGE
Home with swimming pool, media
room, plenty of trees on 2 acres.
(940)399-3019.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2 -living areas,
new construction/acres. $27/down,
$589/month. Move in by Christmas.
Get $3,000 gift allowance.
(940)627-8700.
ZERO IS YOUR HERO
0 down, 0 hassle, 0 closing costs, 0
payments till March. All credit ac-
cepted. Move in by Christmas.
(940)627-8700.
For Sale
156 acres of rolling terrain, excellent
grassland, 4 stock tanks, road frontage,
electricity. 1 mile west of Petrolia, TX.
Owner/Agent.
$1,250 per acre.
Kevin Wolf
940-507-1154
Gold Coat, Realtors
***Super Nice Home***
Lease w/Option to Buy
Lakefront on Lake Bridgeport
Your Dream Home!
2,360 sq. ft., 3-bedroom home w/large double garage & golf cart
garage. Morning room with special treatments, tile floors. Fam-
ily room w/sunlit windows overlooking lake, FP, ceiling fans,
crown moldings. English walk-ways, 1/2 acre landscaped, pri-
vate cove, large formal dining, butler bar, exquisite chandeliers,
top-of-the-line GE Profile appliances, Ash cabinets throughout,
large master bath w/jet tub & very nice 2nd bath. His/her dress-
ing room w/huge wardrobe. Walk-in pantry & kitchen to die
for. There is more & more to this home! $349,000 or $2,999/
month + deposit. First six months half of lease payment will go
towards down payment. Credit check & application to start. Fax
info to 940-575-4891 or call 817-909-0200 for appointment.
101 Port-O-Call Ct., Runaway Bay
Rentals
• Apartments • Business Property • Condos/
Town Homes • Duplex Housing • Homes
• Mobile Homes • Rooms • Roommate
Wanted • Spaces & Lots • For Lease • Wanted
to Rent • Wanted to Lease • Facilities
• Storage Buildings
Merchandise for Sale
• Appliances • Clothing/Jewelry
• Furniture • Garage Sales
• Firewood • Miscellaneous
• Auctions
KOZY KOTTAGE!!
The most beautiful 3-bedroom,
2-bath custom! Acreage with pri-
vacy. 360° views. Good schools.
$22/down, $601/month.
(940)627-8700.
NEW CUSTOM W/GUEST HOUSE
4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-living areas,
acres. Fully fenced, ranchette
dream home with unbelievable
terms. $31/down,
$769/month. Don’t miss out!
(866)396-2700.
(only)
REDUCED, MUST SELL
Beautiful 2-story brick, country
home on 2 wooded acres. 4/3.5/2
plus large barn. $329,500, will
owner finance with $45,000/down.
Owner/agent, (940)627-2422 or
(940)393-9621.
REINDEER PROPERTY!
Horses OK, too! New 5-bedroom,
2-bath, garage, mini ranchette,
acres. Move in by Christmas.
$19/down, $749/month. Call
(866)396-2700.
TREES, TREES, TREES
includes Christmas tree, too! 4-bed-
room custom, privacy. $26/down,
$698/month. Fireplace for Santa!
EZ, EZ, EZ qualify. Ho, ho, ho!
(866)396-2700.
Lots
Lake lot, north side of Lake Bridge-
port. Has old house that needs to be
removed. Well, electricity, gas, tank.
$35,000. (940)390-5600, broker.
Mobile Homes
***SPRINGTOWN***
Huge 3-bedroom, 2-bath, double
wide on 3 acres. Decks, appliances.
Zero down, $600/month P&I. Great
horse property. Call now,
(817)738-7496.
4-BEDROOM, 2-BATH
fully remodeled, 2-living areas, large
rooms, huge master, big corner lot.
Close to all Bridgeport schools.
$145,000. 1901 Cates Street.
(940)627-7455 or (210)413-5587.
5-BEDROOM, 3-BATH
double wide on 1 acre w/side ga-
rage and storm cellar. Decatur
schools. $75,000. 124 Mesa Ridge.
(940)627-7455 or (210)413-5587.
DECATUR
Awesome 2007 3-bedroom, 2-bath
with big bedrooms. Black appli-
ances. Zero down, $600/month,
P&I. Nice property. Decatur ISD.
(817)738-7496.
DECATUR XTREME
Largest retailer in Wise County.
15-years experience. Free esti-
mates on all moves & for all your
manufactured home needs. Quality
work that will beat the competition,
guaranteed. Call us at
(940)626-8117. Licensed, bonded,
$10 million insurance.
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OPPORTUNITY
Employment Services
• Business Opportunity • Childcare • Adult/Elderly Care
• Employment Information • Business • Housecleaning
• Adult/Elderly Care • Childcare • Let Me Fix It • Miscellaneous
• Food Service • Medical/Dental • Tutoring
• Miscellaneous • Office • Retail/Sales
• Trades • Work Wanted
Transportation Announcements
• Boats • Cars • Card of Thanks
• Recreational Vehicles • Let’s Swap
• Trucks • Accessories • Trailers • Lost & Found
• Wanted to Buy • Personal • Wanted
ENERGY EFFICIENT
3/2/2 detached garage, landscaped,
FHA approved, new carpet & more.
Decatur ISD. $85,900. Call for ap-
pointment, (903)364-2373.
MANUFACTURED HOME
liquidation. 3/2 Redman, 16x76,
$13,900. 4/2 Fleetwood, 28x60,
$29,900. 5/3 Champion, 32x66,
$43,500. Prices include delivery.
(817)946-7685.
NEW FAIRVIEW
2002 Redman double wide, 3/2 on
2.5 acres. Owner finance, $79,995
with 10% down. Call anytime,
(817)233-5799.
R.B. MOBILE HOME TRANSPORT
Free estimates. Move, set-ups,
re-levels. In & out of state. 24-hour
service. Licensed, bonded, insured.
(940)683-5547.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV.
Best deal on moving, set up & trim
outs. Bonded, licensed & insured.
(940)433-3117.
YBARRA MOBILE HOME
Service. Transport, set up, re-level.
Licensed, bonded & insured.
(940)393-5745 or (940)969-2966.
Apartments
**NOW IN BRIDGEPORT**
Beautiful, new duplexes. 3-bed-
room, 2-bath. $795/month, $450/de-
posit. Vaulted ceilings, covered
porch, appliances & washer/dryer
connections. (817)270-HOME.
www.rhinopropertygroup.com.
Business property
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000
square feet
(940)627-2510.
for lease.
Rhome, commercial shop building,
approximately 60x45. Call Gary,
(940)389-2693.
Duplexes
Duplex for rent, 3/2. New paint and
new carpet. $850/month. 506A Val-
leyridge Court, Decatur.
(940)964-2631.
Homes
3/2 brick, Rhome area. Ask for Beki,
(817)636-2555.
For lease, 3/2/2 brick on 1 acre with
fireplace. Boyd schools. Deposit &
credit check required.
$1,100/month. No pets/smoking.
(940)433-8742.
Furnished, 1-room cabin on Lake
Bridgeport, all utilities, TV/VCR, (no
phone or cable). $720/month,
$100/deposit. (940)683-3019.
Home for rent, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath,
4-car garage in 7 Wires, Decatur.
$1,800/month. (817)903-1044 or
(817)489-2206.
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Sunday Issue: 11:30 a.m. Friday word is 40¢).
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EMPLOYMENT
Sean’s
Trinity Care
Mobile Homes
Alvord ISD, owner finance. 3/2 and Center
2/1. For more information, Call
Xtreme, (940)626-8117. Mesquite Now taking
Pit BBQ
Chico, 2/2 mobile home, partially
furnished. $550/month, 1st & last to applications for
move in. 108 Kentucky. For appoint-
ment, (940)648-0851;
(817)253-5448.
cell
NOW LVN/RN
Full-time/Part-time
Positions Available
Rentals available in Bridgeport, De-
catur & Alvord starting at
$350/month. Apply in person,
9a.m.-5p.m., Mon.-Fri. at Xtreme,
HIRING Please come by Trinity Care
Center to complete an
Highway 380 between Line Servers application.
Bridgeport/Decatur; call (6 positions available) $7/hr. Apply in person at
(940)626-8117 for more information.
Waitresses 2108 15th St.
• Medical & Dental Benefits Bridgeport, TX
Spaces & lots
• Dependable • Strong Work 940-683-5023
SUNSET RV PARK
Ethic • Drug Screening
Just 20 minutes north of Decatur on
Highway 287. We have RVs for rent
Apply in person Miscellaneous
or full hook-ups for your RV. All See Manager for Details
prices include free laundry & wire- 401 N. Hwy 287, Decatur Carpet & vinyl installers needed.
less internet. Call today for availabil-
ity. (940)845-2007. 940-627-7227 (940)841-2520.
Free conversational English
EMPLOYMENT classes. Call (940)627-1912.
• Business Opportunity Medical/Dental
• Employment Information Holmes Auto Supply is seeking a
warehouse stocker/delivery driver.
EMPLOYMENT • Adult/Elderly Care
• Childcare Home health agency seeks respon- Applicant must have good driving
• Food Service • Medical/ sible caring adults to help with daily record & pass drug & background
Dental • Miscellaneous living tasks. Wise County openings. test. Apply in person to Chris Hol-
• Office • Retail/Sales Please contact Jamie mes or Bert Little at 803 W. Main
• Trades • Work Wanted 1(800)866-6705. St., Decatur.
Childcare
First Baptist Church Learning Cen-
ter of Alvord is seeking a Christian
West Fork Tank Trucks, Inc.
daycare teacher to work Mon.-Fri., Accepting applications for experienced drivers
full or part-time. Must be depend-
able & love children. and mechanics. Drivers must have Class A CDL
*Competitive pay
*Holiday & vacation pay
plus tanker endorsement, good driving record,
*Raise after 90 days
Please call Lori, (940)427-5741, for
must pass drug test. Pick up application at office.
interview.
Decatur Academy for Children now
259 CR 1510, Bridgeport
accepting applications for the follow-
ing positions:
940-683-1027
Housekeeping, 5 nights/week.
PM teacher.
PM aide.
Lindsy Thomas, (940)626-4444.
Food service
Now hiring bartender, wait staff,
dishwasher & bus boy. Please apply
in person at Armondos. Bridgeport Stone
Rockin’ E Bar & Grill, now hiring
cooks. Apply within, 1510 S. High-
Now Hiring
way 51, Decatur. Serious applicants
only.
Texas Industries (TXI) is a major supplier of stone, sand, gravel
Work while your kids are in school.
and expanded shale and clay products, and one of the largest pro-
Come to work after they go to
ducers of bagged cement and concrete products in the Southwest.
school. Be off before they get home
from school. Evening & weekend We are seeking experienced Equipment Operators, Mainte-
shifts also available. All positions.
nance Repairers, and Utility Crewmembers at our Bridgeport
Apply 9a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Sat.
Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes, 210 W. Stone Plant. Position descriptions:
Main, Decatur. EOE.
Equipment Operators – Operate front-end loader, haul truck, or
other mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner; perform
equipment inspection and preventative maintenance. Requires
three (3) years experience operating heavy mobile equipment,
loader experience preferred; must possess basic math skills;
must be able to communicate in English (read, write, & use CB
radio).
Maintenance Repairers – Inspect, troubleshoot and repair plant
equipment. Requires five (5) years experience as a maintenance
mechanic - welding experience preferred; must be able to com-
municate in English (read, write, & use CB radio); high school
diploma or equivalent preferred.
Utility Crewmembers - Perform preventative maintenance;
operate plant and equipment; assist with repairs. Experience in
an industrial work environment preferred; must possess basic
math skills, must be able to communicate in English (read, write,
& use CB radio).
Positions are full-time. Day and night shift available. TXI offers
excellent benefits and incentive programs. For more information
and position details please apply in person. Only applications
submitted at facility will be considered.
TXI Bridgeport Stone
1795 S. Hwy 101
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940)683-4277
TXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V

EMPLOYMENT
Office
Office help needed. Accounting and
Quick Books knowledge a must.
Part-time or full-time, flexible sched-
ule. Call for interview
(940)393-1351.
Tax preparers wanted for account-
ing firm. Part & full-time. Send re-
sume to:
llhowell@netcommander.com or PO
Box 1859 Springtown, TX 76082.
Retail/Sales
Diamond W Truckstop and Dry
Creek Store in Bridgeport, full-time
cashiers needed. Apply in person.
Serious applicants only. NO
DRUGS!
Trades
CHANEY TRUCKING
Looking for safe, dependable, Class
A CDL drivers with 1-year verifiable
experience. Peterbilt trucks, paid
health insurance, matching 401k,
vacation, home every night. Call
1(800)448-6323, Mon.-Fri.,
8a.m.-5p.m.
DRIVER NEEDED
Ideal candidate must be depend-
able, have a good driving record & a
great attitude. Please apply in per-
son to Jana Browning at Karl Kle-
ment Properties, Inc., 605 N. Busi-
ness Highway 287, Ste. 102, Deca-
tur.
BARBER/COSMETOLOGIST
WANTED
Great hours, great money! Apply at
Boyd Barber Shop, 624 E. Rock Is-
land, Boyd, TX., (940)433-8899.
Cleveland Tank Trucks
Drivers Wanted
Class A CDL - w/tanker endorsement
Clean driving record
Must pass DOT drug screen
Paid weekly/benefits
940-683-4440
LO
TRANSPORT, INC
Now Hiring Class A
CDL Drivers
• Must have clean MVR
• Be able to pass drug screen/physical
• Weekly pay with benefits of medical, dental, vision, life
insurance.
• Starting pay 24% of gross
• Attendance bonus up to 2% per week
940-683-5286
Leading tank truck company is seeking experienced
DRIVERS
for three of its locations.
CDL + Tanker endorsement required.
Excellent pay & benefits including Health, Dental, Life, Retention
Bonus plus matching 401(k). Call or apply in person at:
17709 Hwy 380 W. 902 S. Main St.
Ponder, TX 76259 Jacksboro, TX 76458
940-482-9670 940-567-2887
940-389-5772 940-391-9444
Juan Mercer Shannon Swanson
The Most Established Oilfield Company
In the Area is Looking for Experienced
Drivers to Join our Professional Team of
Service Providers.
Class A CDL + Tanker endorsement required
Clean driving record
“Serving the Area for Over 32 Years”
• Competitive pay based
on experience
• Night shift premium
• Drive late model
equipment
• Local company
• Safety Bonuses
• Paid vacations
• Group health insurance
• Retirement plan
APPLY IN PERSON:
Bridgeport Tank Trucks
601 Hwy. 380 • Bridgeport, Texas
Part-time, new construction work for
unemployed plumber’s helper. Must
have own transportation, be de-
pendable. (817)220-6714, after
6p.m.
Tucker Coil Tubing, now hiring. 1-3
years experience, CDL w/HazMat &
tanker required. Salary + job bonus.
Call (940)293-3402.
Call: 940-626-4488
Come by: 1712 S. Hwy 51
Decatur, TX 76234
Drivers needed for end dumps &
vacuum trucks, local hauling, paid
hourly. Call Marvin Porter.
(940)389-2579.
Full-time driver. Minimum
23-years-old with good driving re-
cord. Hours may vary. Contact
(817)439-0630.
Now hiring CDL drivers & roust-
about hands. Must have 1-year oil-
field experience, valid Class A CDL
with clean driving record & pass
drug screen. Benefits available.
Some travel required. Apply in per-
son, 41 US Highway 380, Bridger-
pot.
• Starting Pay - based upon experience • Night Shift Differential Pay
189 Bearcat Rd.
Aledo, TX 76008
817-441-2687
940-391-9071
Paul Carter
ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, January 3, 2008 7
FARM AND
SERVICES RANCH
DONE RIGHT FENCING
SERVICES All types fencing: Ranch, residential,
Services Housecleaning industrial. Custom carports, metal
• Childcare building. (940)872-5563,
• Adult/Elderly Care dp CLEANING (940)531-1901.(940)872-5563
• Business Honest, reliable, dependable. Rea-
SERVICES • Housecleaning
• Let Me Fix It
sonable rates. Strong references.
Also clean new constructed homes Lawn and garden
• Miscellaneous
to make ready and oilfield RVs/trail-
• Tutoring
ers. Call (940)531-1301. LONE OAK LANDSCAPING
Landscape design & installation; re-
taining walls; water ponds; sod; tree
Let me fix it trimming & planting; decks/patios.
(940)644-2920, (940)389-1778.
Business A+ HANDYMAN SERVICE
Home, auto repair and tune ups. TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
30+ years experience. Call Karl at 36 years in business, insured.
(817)995-7960 or (940)627-1115. (817)444-0861, Teater.
STONE WORK & CONCRETE
Retaining walls, patios, rock entries, BRICK WORK
houses, landscaping. Small brick any type. Small or large jobs. Spe- Livestock
jobs. Decatur references. 20 years cializing in mailboxes, flower
experience. Major credit cards ac- beds/planter boxes, cracks. Free LLAMAS
cepted. (817)919-4487. estimates. (940)427-2190. weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet qual-
CONCRETE WORK
35 years, residential/commercial.
ity. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
Patios, driveways. Have equipment
to haul dirt, take out concrete. Also,
power buggy w/operator. Contact Mowing
Riley; (817)638-5212, home;
(817)475-7872, cell.
Buckley Powder Co., a local company is seeking
Williams’ Hauling
Diamonds
& Tractor Works
experienced drivers.
Must have CDL Class A or B. Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement.
• Garden & landscape tilling
Excellent pay & benefits, including health, dental,
life insurance & 401K. Home every night. to Spurs • Backhoe work, driveways
• Dirt, sand & gravel hauling
Call 817-307-7433 or send resume to
P.O. Box 696, Chico, TX 76431
Construction. • Mowing, plowing & blading
• All types cleanup & haul-offs
Add-on’s, remodels, • Quality work, fair pricing
decks, specialty well
World Finance Corp. houses. Any of your James Williams
Now Hiring home maintenance needs. 940-399-9138
Insured
940-389-0735
Customer Service Rep
No Experience Necessary/Will Train Hunting
Vehicle Required Miscellaneous
Bilingual a plus
Full Benefits Package - Medical/Dental/401(k)
Also Looking for Temp Help - Flexible Hours
ALUMINUM CANS
60¢/lb. We buy copper, brass, alu-
BOB WHITE QUAIL
for sale. flight conditioned.
(940)433-9966, home; or
minum, insulated wire, long & short
iron. S&S Recycling, Bowie,
(817)929-0841, mobile.
Apply in person - 1505 S. FM 51, Decatur • 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
See Misty Thomas
(940)872-1998.
Pasture and feed
FARM AND RANCH
CHRISTIAN COWBOYS
ome Dove Transpor
• Farm Equipment • Fencing Fertilized coastal square bales,
on e s t FARM AND • Lawn & Garden • Livestock $5/each. 5x5 round bales,
L s RANCH
• Livestock Care/Training
• Livestock Lost & Found
$30-40/each. Delivery available.
(940)626-4627, (817)360-6385.
• Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
COASTAL HAY
4x5 round bales, delivery available.
(940)627-4511.
Rapidly growing tank truck company is seeking
Experienced Vacuum Truck Drivers
• Must have Class A CDL + Tanker Endorsement
• Must be 25 years old + Good driving record
Farm Equipment
2005 NEW HOLLAND
25HP tractor, front-end loader, rear
Coastal hay, horse quality, heavily
fertilized, no weeds. $35/each,
round, wrapped. In Barn, Decatur
area. (940)627-6380,
(940)389-6242.
tiller, all wheel drive. Only 50 hours.
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits
$10,900/firm. Call anytime,
(940)399-3714.
Coastal, heavy, 2nd cutting, fertil-
ized, squares in barn. $4/bale.
• Paid Vacation after one year 4-HORSE SLANT
24 foot gooseneck horse trailer,
(940)627-0000,
(940)393-1299, evenings.
days;
Call or apply in person at:
large dressing room, $3,300. GOOD CLEAN COASTAL
(940)627-2813, (817)991-7625. $45/bale, round: $5.50/bale, square.
4566 N. US Hwy. 287, Alvord, TX Cow hay also available.
4630 FORD TRACTOR
940-626-8248 or 888-800-0950 56 HP, dual remotes, 2,500 hours,
(940)389-3683.
looks new, runs great. No loader. HORSE QUALITY COASTAL HAY
$9,000/firm. (940)389-2266. Round, $35; square, $4. Delivery
Express Energy Services OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS
New & used. Water tight & rodent
available. (940)627-1966;
(940)393-9835; (817)233-3334.
proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122. ✮✮ $3.50 COASTAL HORSE HAY✮✮
Growing Tank Truck Company is seeking experienced
Fencing
Square bales in barn, 2nd/3rd cut-
tings. No minimum. Between
DRIVERS
at our Saginaw, TX location
CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING
Barbed wire, horse & goat. New
fence & repairs. Steve, cell,
Alvord/Decatur. Delivery available.
Also, P A S T U R E MOWING.
(817)991-7625, (940)627-2813.
SUDAN HAY
(817)360-6385; home, 4x5 round bales, cut this year.
CDL & Tanker Endorsement a must (940)626-4660. $20/bale. (214)636-8812.
Excellent Benefits
A&V Water
Health/Dental/Life John & Mary Haynie
Bonus, Matching 401 (k)
Call Bobby • 940-577-6722 Pump Sales & Service
Kelly • 940-577-5102 Complete Water Well Drilling & Repair
Storage Tanks & Boosting Equipment & Installation
Residential, Municipal & Commercial
Office: 940-627-3059 Emergency Service Available
Cell: 940-393-3964 www.aandvwater.com PO Box 1504
Fax: 940-626-4996 Lic. #2774AI
Decatur, TX 76234
Variety Stone & Veneer
All Types of Stone
Chopped Stone • Flagstone • Austin Stone
HB Rentals is the World’s Premier Supplier of onshore and
• Rattlesnake Stone • Sandstone
offshore housing and related equipment needs for the oil
and gas industry. We are currently accepting resumes/taking Can be cut to 1” Veneer
applications for the following position.
512-796-3242 - Joe
Toter Truck Driver 817-991-5973 - Jim
Responsible for the delivery of temporary housing to/from rig loca-
tions throughout the coverage area. Assists service technicians with
installation and maintenance of equipment.
Must have a valid CDL Class A license.
HB Rentals offers competitive compensation and excellent ben-
Ybarra
Mobile Home
efits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD,
401K, ESPP, Holiday Pay, Vacation, etc. Must be able to pass a
Background Check, Drug/Alcohol Tests, and Physicals.
Service
Visit us at www.hbrental.com
Interested, qualified candidates should contact us for an
application or send their resume and/or work history to
Warren Dobbs, 149 West Bypass 287, Alvord, TX. 76255
YMH
Phone (940) 427-9673, Fax (940) 427-9676. Set-Ups
Ommero Ybarra Mobile 940-393-5745
Email: Jobs@hbrental.com
158 CR 3398
Relevels
Home 940-969-2966
Paradise, TX 76073 Tie-downs Fax 940-969-0108
HB Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Licensed, Bonded, & Insured
8 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, January 3, 2008

PETS TRANSPORTATION
1993 VOYAGER

You Are !
PETS Pickups/Vans/SUVs Great! 206k; new transmission,
Accessories
tires, timing belt, water/fuel pumps,

Approved
• Pets starter, brakes; 1-owner.
• Pets Lost & Found
2005 CHEVY TAHOE Z71 $1,000/OBO. Message at 2 LADDER RACKS
PETS • Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services 30, miles, warranty, excellent condi- (817)636-2568. for older style trucks with 8 foot
beds. Value $500/each; sell for
al
100% Approv
tion, service records available.
No $25k/firm. (940)389-5986. $200/each. Call (940)683-6266, ask
for Mary.
Heavy Equipment
Credit 1993 CHEVY SILVERADO DIAMOND PLATE

Pets Check! black, SWB, 5.7 V-8, 130,000 miles,

custom stereo, runs great, auto-
single vault headache rack with
complete set of chains, binders and
matic, good tires, $5,200. 2006 En- 1990 WESTERN STAR straps, $2,000. Also, 24x24x36 side
5 MINIATURE DACHSHUND
puppies. 2 blue dapple males, 3
Cars &Trucks voy Denali, black, only 13,000
miles, Kelly Blue Book $30,900;
1-owner, 425 Cat motor, 15-speed
transmission, 370 rears, bad fender.
door toolbox with hanging brackets
for truck or trailer, $250. Call Larry,
(940)577-5541.
black/tan females. $250/each.
(940)748-2788, (940)389-3089.
starting $
at 799 dn.
asking $28,000. (940)969-9947. $6,500. (940)627-5732.

AKC CORGI PUPPIES

6-weeks-old, 2 females, tan/white or
We also
buy cars!
g e t b r e a kin g n e w s a n d u p d a t e h e a dlin e s
black/white, 1st shots. $250/each.
(817)846-3040, cell; (940)644-5824, d eliv e r e d t o y o u r in b o x
home.

SimpleClick
BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES
6-weeks-old on 12-30-07. Regis-
tered, 1 male, 3 females. 1st shots,
mother on site. (940)577-1353. 107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur
READY NOW Behind Dairy Queen
Registered Golden Retriever pups.
1st shots/wormed. $225, 1 female
940-626-8000
left. Now taking deposits.
(940)644-2870.
Recreational vehicles sig n u p a t
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE w w w . w c m e s s e n g e r. c o m / n e w sle t t e r
2004 HONDA CRF 70F
• Appliances youth dirt bike. Clean, low usage,
MERCHANDISE • Clothing/Jewelry
• Furniture
good starter bike. $1,000.
(940)627-6733.
FOR SALE • Garage Sales
• Firewood
• Miscellaneous
• Auctions Pickups/Vans/SUVs

Furniture
46” RCA console TV, $200. Brass,
glass-top coffee table, $60. 500
Port-O-Call, Runaway Bay.
(940)859-5077.
FOR SALE
Whirlpool washer, $200. Dryer,
$150. Large 2-piece, rustic enter-
tainment center, $400. 38” TV,
$100. Diningroom table w/4 chairs,
$30. Call (940)393-8841. From
Firewood
$688 down
TTL
FIREWOOD
for sale. (940)389-3413.
Se habla español
Miscellaneous
re
Buy Hee
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT e r
3-door cooler; 3-bin electric deep Pay H
fryer; deli case; single gas fryer.
Much more. Best offer.
(940)210-8517.
Financiamos
WE FINANCE
BUY MORE, SAVE MORE
SCOOTER SALES
Wheelchair lifts, repairs. New &
used portable scooters. Demon-
strations available, Call Matt Sad-
berry, MedCare Independent Solu-
tions, (940)575-9261.

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
20 % CASH BACK
AFTER ON-LINE OR MAIL-IN REBATE
WHEN YOU BUY 3 OR MORE APPLIANCES*

OR
• Accessories

15 % CASH BACK
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
AFTER ON-LINE OR MAIL-IN REBATE
WHEN YOU BUY 2 APPLIANCES*
Cars
OR
1998 Oldsmobile Delta 88, new

10% CASH BACK

tires, runs great, 88,000 miles.
1-owner. $4,000/OBO.
(940)389-8917. AFTER ON-LINE OR MAIL-IN REBATE
CASH CARS & PICKUPS WHEN YOU BUY 1 APPLIANCE*
Bought & sold daily. Best deals on *OF $399 OR MORE EACH
wheels. (940)627-3537 or 20%, 15% and 10% offers exclude Kenmore PRO™, floor care, sewing machines and Great Price items.
(940)627-3537. 20%, 15% and 10% rebate calculated on purchase price of items, less all discounts, coupons
and reward certificates, not including tax, installation or delivery. Out of carton and reconditioned
merchandise not eligible for rebate. See store for details. Offer good thru January 5, 2008.
TOP DOLLAR PAID Excludes all Outlet Stores. See sears.com for on-line rebate details.
for junk cars & trucks.
(817)220-5682.
PLUS NO INTEREST,
NO PAYMENTS UNTIL JAN.’09
TWO AUCTIONS ON ANY APPLIANCE OVER $399 WITH YOUR SEARS CARD
Offer applies to any appliance over $399 after discounts and coupons when you use a qualifying
Sears card and if paid in full by January 2009 and account is kept in good standing. Offer good

ONE DAY
thru January 5, 2008. See our Important Customer Information below for Important
Deferred Interest details. Excludes Outlet Stores.

Sat., Jan. 5 • Forestburg, TX OR FREE STANDARD DELIVERY

AFTER ON-LINE OR MAIL-IN REBATE ON ANY APPLIANCE
Selling for the White & Moore Families OVER $399 WITH YOUR SEARS CARD
Directions: From Hwy. FM 455, take Hwy. 677 towards Sanit Jo. Go approx. Free standard local delivery on any appliance over $399 after discounts and coupons when you
11/2 miles. Auction site on the left side of the road. Watch for signs. use a qualifying Sears card. Standard delivery includes delivery within the local delivery area Mon.
thru Fri. and delivery not requiring additional services or time. Outside local delivery area, customer
Auction # 1 Starting 9 a.m. pays an additional charge. Rebate values, local areas and additional charges vary. Maximum
rebate value $75. See store for details. Excludes KitchenAid® built-in refrigeration and Outlet Stores.
Offer good thru January 5, 2008. See sears.com for on-line rebate details.
Partial Listing Only
Ashley Wood burning stove, drop leaf table, iron bed, chest, TV, sofa, love-
seat, chair, fishing items, old boat, antique toys & games, Coca Cola items,
and lots of misc.
Auction # 2 Starting time is immediately after first auction
Directions: From FM 455, take Hwy. FM 1749 towards Sunset. Go approx. 3 1/2
miles. Auction site on right side of road. Watch for signs.

Selling Model 1897 Winchester pump shotgun, Connecticut Valley Arms 50 cal.
black powder rifle, Remington 22 long rifle, Model 241, Savage Arms Fox model B
20 guage double barrel shotgun, Super Comanche 45 cal. pistol, Colt Woodsmen Sale prices in effect Wednesday, January 2 thru Saturday, January 5. Availability of items shown in this advertisement may vary by store.
22 long pistol, Colt DA 41 pistol, Colt 45 cal. pistol, Barnett Bow, antique school
desk, tools of all kinds, Rockwell Delta Band Saw, Craftsman radial arm saw, 16”
Poulan chain saw, Delta table saw, Dremel scroll saw, air compressor, shop type
welder, grinders, sander, fuel tank, Drag type tandom disc. (10 ft.), 3 bottom plow, Owned and operated by Larry & Ida Kirby
anvil, pipe wrenches, several boomers, chains, misc. dozer body parts, Dearborn
Bus. 380
Owned and Operated by Name • Store address • Store•hours
Decatur, TXnumber
• Phone
STORE NAME
heaters, very large collection of pocket knives (over 100), very nice knife collection,
Lane rocker recliner, sofa, chairs, KitchenAid Refrig., antique mantle clock, dining
table w/6 chairs, lrg. china cabinet, bed, dresser & mirror, chest, nightstand, (3)
Owned and Operated
Hours: Mon. -byFri.,
Name9 •a.m.
Store-address
7 p.m.•• Store
Sat.hours • Phone
9 a.m. number• Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 6 p.m. Decatur
sewing machines, pictures & prints, shelves, TV’s, flagstone for landscape use, Phone: 940-627-6466
and much more.Too many items to list all...

This will be a day full of auction! Lots of good misc. items, should be something for
everyone. Many good collectibles, tools & misc. Bring your trailer & come spend
the day with us. In case of bad weather, call ahead. ROADS WILL HAVE TO BE
ICY BEFORE WE CANCEL. A big part of the auction will be held in a large barn.
For More Information Contact Auctioneer!
940-872-5180 • 940-872-3613
Important Deferred Interest Promotional Offer Details: FINANCE CHARGES accrue on a promotional purchase from the date of purchase and all accrued FINANCE
CHARGES for the entire promotional period will be added to your account if the purchase is not paid in full by the end of the promotional period or if you default under
your card agreement. Making the minimum monthly payment will not pay off your promotional purchase in time to avoid FINANCE CHARGES. With credit approval, for
qualifying purchases made on a Sears card (Sears Commercial One® and Sears Home Improvement AccountSM accounts excluded unless otherwise indicated) Offer is only valid
for consumer accounts in good standing and is subject to change without notice. May not be combined with any other credit promotional offer. Promotional offers of 14 months
or more require minimum monthly payments as disclosed in the offer. Sears cards: APRs up to 26.49%, but if your account has a variable APR, the APR is up to 31.49% as of
12/3/07 and may vary. Minimum Monthly FINANCE CHARGE: up to $1. See card agreement for details, including when the default rate applies. Sears cards are issued by Citibank
(South Dakota), N.A. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACKSM: Exclusions apply. See Sears Return Policy for more details. Appliance prices shown are for white unless
otherwise indicated. Colors, connectors, ice maker hook-up and installation extra. No extra charge for dishwasher colors. Excludes stainless steel finishes.*PūR is a registered trademark
of Procter and Gamble Company Cincinnati, Ohio, used under license by Sears. †Total capacity. Some items may require assembly. See store for details. SEARS DEALER ROP JA#712C009

CROSSWORD PUZZLE
SENIOR SAVVY
Continued from 3
wills, health care proxies, liv-
ing wills, trust documents, tax
returns, and investment and
banking records are located.
You can start by asking them
where they keep their papers,
and whom you should contact
in case they’re in an accident,
or are incapacitated. This ap-
proach can also provide you
with an opening to discuss
what provisions they’ve made,
and what still needs to be
done.
8. Provide them with infor-
mation: Act as a search engine
for your parents by giving
them materials to read and
helping them find important
resources to assist them such
as: BenefitsCheckUp (www.
benefitscheckup.org) – a com-
prehensive Web resource for
locating financial assistance
programs your parents may
be eligible for; State Health In-
surance Assistance Program
(www.shiptalk.org) which
provides free counseling on
Medicare and long-term care
insurance; Area Agency on
Aging (www.eldercare.gov or
800-677-1116); National As-
sociation of Professional Ge-
riatric Care Managers (www.
caremanager.org) - profes-
sionals who can (for a fee)
assess your parent’s physical
needs, and provide services
and resources to meet those
needs; independent living
centers (www.ilru.org) who
provide free or low-cost home
assessments on how to modify
a home to make it safer and
more senior-friendly.
ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, January 3, 2008 9
9. Step back and evaluate:
If you find that the conversa-
tions aren’t going well, exam-
ine your own approach to see
what might be the problem.
You might suggest that your
parents talk with a third
party – an estate planner (see
www.aaepa.com), a financial
adviser (www.cfp.net) or a
lawyer (www.naela.com) – if
you think that they could use
some expert assistance.
10. Treat them with re-
spect: Appreciate and respect
their wisdom and experiences,
and let them know you are
there to support them.
10 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, January 3, 2008

CLAYTON’S CORNER CROSSWORD

By GARY CLAYTON
Wise Co. Extension Agent
scholarship was awarded to nent Wise County agricul-
Gaylon Atkins, Phil Rawles, ture, business and civic lead-
Craig Shaw, Clinton Pan- er. He was a president of the
trative Board, church trust-
ee, and church lay leader.
He was a 1943 graduate of
SOLUTION
To qualify for the Jim nell and Scott Cocanougher, Wise County Farm Bureau Texas A&M University with
Frank Hornback Memorial all from Decatur; from 1977-1979 a degree in agriculture and
Agricultural Scholarship, a and Paul Wood, and past chair- was named Wise County
student must have high aca- Boonsville; Audie man of the Wise Dairyman of the Year in
demic standards, leadership Morris, Chico; Billy County Appraisal 1971.
ability, and achievements in Marcum, Boyd; and District. He was Donations for this scholar-
4-H, and /or FFA and major Todd Huckabee also a co-founder ship are still needed. If you
in an agricultural-related from Bridgeport. of the Wise Coun- have donated in the past,
field at a Texas university. In 1979, the ty Soil and Water please send or bring your
The scholarship is spon- amount of the Conservation Dis- financial gift to the Coun-
sored by the Wise County scholarship was in- trict, past member ty Extension office, 206 S.
Extension Program Council creased to $1,500. of the Wise County State, Suite A, Decatur, TX
and donors. It began in 1968 The scholarship School Board, as 76234.
CLAYTON
as the Wise County Agri- was renamed the well as a former If you have never donated
cultural Scholarship, which Jim Frank Horn- director of the but would like to help a stu-
was for $1,200. Jim Frank back Memorial Scholarship Denton-Wise Conservation dent major in agriculture,
Hornback was chairman of in 1983 in his honor, and District. this is an invitation to do-
the Program Council at that the amount was increased Hornback was also a long- nate. The money will go to-
time. to $1,800. Jim Frank was time leader at the First ward tuition and board for
The first recipient was Ar- killed in a farm accident in United Methodist Church the winner’s fall and spring
nold Womack from Decatur. April of 1982. in Decatur, where he served semester at the university
Between 1969 and 1978 the Hornback was a promi- as chairman of the Adminis- of their choice.

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STX w/White color...........................

2000 Lincoln Town Car - Luxury at a bargain. Super- ‘04 F-250 Crew Cab $
clean Cartier edition with all the comfort of home. Come see
and drive. Medium Creamy Beige color.
20,000*
Lariat 4x4....................................

‘07 F-350 SuperCab Dually ‘06 F-250 CrewCab 4x4 ‘06 GMC Crew Cab $
Buy Here... 4x4, Diesel with lots of extras and loads of Lariat, Diesel with automatic, grille guard.
Ready to work. White color.
20,500*
4x4............................................
power to haul or pull. Black color.
‘04 Lincoln Navigator $
$ $ 24,500*
28,995 *
30,500 * Luxury SUV...................................

‘05 Dodge 2500 $

25,995*
Crew Cab, Diesel, Automatic............

‘04 F-150 Crew Cab $

Pay Here!
26,500*
4x4, V8, auto, air, power...................

‘05 F-150 Crew Cab $

2003 Ford Expedition - Full-sized sport utility vehicle
with Eddie Bauer luxury trim including leather and rear enter- al
Spechi ase
27,500*
4x4, V-8, auto,power, air..................

Pu r c ‘04 F-250 Crew Cab $

tainment system. White with Tan Accents.
SOLD 29,500*
4x4............................................
SE HABLA ESPANOL ‘06 Freestar SE Van ‘07 E-350 Econoline Van
‘04 F-250 CrewCab $
NOSOTROS FINANCIAMOS
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY
V-6, Automatic, people hauler. Great for family
car and Soccer moms. Pewter metallic.
XLT trim, 12 passenger, V-8. Great for
church or car pool. White color.
29,500*
4x4, diesel, auto, air, power..............

‘06 F-250 CrewCab $

$ $ 31,500*
Every Financed Vehicle is
covered with our exclusive
“Chippy Warranty” for any
major repair for the life
of the contract...up to 36 months.
12 ,900 *
21,995 *
*
4x4............................................

Plus tax, title and license. Low interest apr

financing available to qualified buyers.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER

NORTHWEST

The
Wright
time
Northwest wrestler Tucker
Wright gets a hold of
Fossil Ridge’s Mitchell
Sennett on the mat. The
Texan grappler captured
a 13-7 decision over the
Panther. Northwest had
a busy December as the
wrestling team had five
meets before the holiday
break.

Messenger photo by Joe Duty

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