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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER
HERE’S WHAT YOU

MAY HAVE MISSED DECATUR
IN LAST SUNDAY’S
IN NEWS...
■ Thomas receives
probation
■ Bay home destroyed
by fire Wednesday
■ County and property
owners clash over boat
ramp
IN SPORTS...
■ Lady Eagles soar
in season opener with
wins over 4A programs
■ Paradise prevails
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Thomas receives probation

By BRANDON EVANS posure. Thomas and the victim had consensual
While the sexual assault charge carried sex two times before the victim became
Jill Thomas, 34, of Decatur, received a an additional punishment of registering uncomfortable with the situation and
LOST LIMBS sentence of eight years deferred adjudica- as a sex offender for life if found guilty, contacted the sheriff’s department in
Paradise homeowner Ray tion through a plea deal with the state on the indecency charge only requires the September 2008.
Cornelison Jr. is upset by Monday in the Wise County Courthouse. guilty party to register as a sex offender In addition to the eight years probation,
the electric company’s In October 2008, Thomas was indicted for 10 years with the state. Thomas was also fined $4,000.
drastic tree trimming in his
for sexual assault with a 16-year-old male Due to the circumstances of the case, !
yard.
See page 2A from Decatur. The charge was eventually the district attorney was satisfied with E-mail Brandon at bevans@wcmessen-
lowered to indecency with a child by ex- the sentence. ger.com. THOMAS
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SPORTS ... HOME

DESTROYED
— A
Runaway
Bay home
was
destroyed
by a
Wednesday
SPIKE IT morning fire.
Bridgeport,
The 2009 high school
volleyball season started Runaway
Tuesday. See who won their Bay, Lake
first matches. Bridgeport
See page 1B and
Decatur fire
departments
battled the
ON THE WEB ... fire that was
called in
Mom’s
around 5:30
a.m.
Messenger photo
the
Word
by Joe Duty
A NEW BLOG
Danielle Scroggins shares
Bay home destroyed by fire Wednesday
tales from motherhood on By MANDY BOURGEOIS Bridgeport and Decatur fire de- dog’s barking and smelled smoke. heavy flames coming from the
the Messenger’s newest partments were called to the fire She found heavy smoke outside roof.
blog. Check it out at www.
Four Wise County fire depart- at 122 Sycamore Court at about her bedroom door, so she climbed The fire has been ruled acciden
wcmessenger.com/blogs/
mom. ments responded to a fire that 5:30 a.m. out of her bedroom window. Her tal.
destroyed a Runaway Bay home A woman and her grown son liv- son also exited the home through !
Wednesday morning. ing in the home were not injured. his bedroom window. E-mail Mandy at mbourgeois@
AREA DEATHS Bridgeport, Runaway Bay, Lake The woman was awakened by her Fire departments arrived to find wcmessenger.com.
AND FUNERALS
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WARNER County and property owners clash over boat ramps building
SMITHPETER
Fort Worth By BRANDON EVANS By PHIL MAJOR
See page 14A
In Newark Beach Estates, lush Construction on afford
green lawns run flush against the able housing for senior citi
WEATHER... lapping waters of Eagle Mountain zens could get under way in
Lake. Decatur by year-end.
Sun 97/75 The subdivision, which borders the Plans are to start con
8/16
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in
northernmost point of the lake, has a struction on the Woodland
the upper 90s and lows in the mid racy past and a contentious present. Creek Apartment project at
70s.
Mark York, a homeowner in New- 3108 S. Murvil by November
ark Beach Estates, has lobbied the or December, according to
Mon 96/74 county for years to permanently close Mark Feaster, project man
8/17
three public boat ramps in the neigh- ager for Hersh Development
Abundant sunshine. Highs in the
mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s. borhood. Co., a Topeka, Kan., compa
One of those ramps runs directly ny. He said it will take nine
INDEX alongside York’s house. to 12 months to complete.
“I want this totally closed off,” York The Texas Department of
News Briefs ..... 3A Sports ...............1B
said. “There is no place for a boat Housing and Community
Opinion ........... 4A Classifieds.........3B
Lifestyle .............6A Wise Business 13A
ramp between these two homes.” Affairs announced Wednes
Messenger photo by Joe Duty
The boat ramp is a gravel drive be- day a $576,558 housing tax
tween York and his neighbor’s house. I’M ON A BOAT RAMP — Mark York stands on a Newark Beach Estates boat credit for the project.
ramp that runs along his property line. The county recently installed a large
It has no room for a vehicle to turn The property, just west
fence between the ramp and his yard. York wants the county to close the
around or park after unloading a boat. ramp permanently. of the Lipsey Addition off
It shows no sign of use. Weeds and Farm Road 51 South, has
Wise County Messenger beer bottles mark the point where the years,” York said. He moved into the Bullard’s yard is on the other side of been through annexation
P.O. Box 149 drive meets the now shallow lake. house in 2000. the public boat ramp. “Actually, since and zoning procedures for
115 South Trinity “Nobody has even used the boat “I can’t remember the last time
Decatur, Texas 76234 ramp successfully in four or five anybody used it,” said Bob Bullard. Continued on page 8A Continued on page 12A
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WISE NOTES FOR CONSUMERS

By TANYA DAVIS The good news is you can recipes are: dients when you can. For are severe, see a registered Specialist for Texas AgriLife
Wise Co. Extension Agent obtain all the sodium needed a. In recipes, use only half instance, instead of using dietitian and/or other health Extension Service, Texas
through a variety of foods. the salt recommended. For garlic salt, use garlic powder professionals for treatment A&M System was the source
Every one out of three Table salt, ched- example, if a reci- or minced garlic. You could and medical advice. for this article.
adults in the United States dar cheese, ham, pe calls for 1⁄2 tea- also buy a low-salt version Mary Kinney Bielamow-
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FOCUS ON 4-H CROSSWORD

By ADRIAN ARREDONDO
Wise Co. Extension Agent
trips.
Demonstrations
talk. If the topic is one that can be
explained best by making or doing
SOLUTION
and illustrated talks something and results in a finished
4-H activities offer young people “Show me how,” “Let me see you do product, the member should prepare
many exciting opportunities for per- it” and “I’ll show you” are heard often a demonstration. However, if he can
sonal development. These activities when 4-H members work and learn best show and tell how to do some-
often are a part of their together. Preparing and thing with drawings, maps, models
projects. For example, a presenting demonstrations or pictures, a better choice of presen-
community beautification and illustrated talks help tation method may be an illustrated
project group might tour a 4-H members gain addi- talk. By giving demonstrations and
local nursery to learn more tional knowledge and learn illustrated talks, youths learn to:
about planting and taking new skills and practices. ! Develop or improve skills
care of shrubs. Younger members start ! Increase their knowledge and
However, a 4-H club will with easy-to-do “show and express themselves well
also plan many activities tell” presentations. Mem- ! Develop poise and confidence
not related to a project. For bers often need help from ! Develop initiative
example, a club may tour their leader in choosing a ! Earn recognition
an area of historic interest. ARREDONDO topic and a suitable way to Regular 4-H meetings or project
To add spice to your 4-H present it. The topic should meetings are good settings for dem-
program, consider offer- be of interest to the mem- onstrations. Service and civic clubs,
ing demonstrations and illustrated ber, simple to do and something the community groups and other orga-
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service projects, exhibits, tours, Na- Once the topic is chosen the 4-H’er nities for giving demonstrations. If
tional 4-H Week observances, rec- next must decide whether to plan you have any questions, call the Ex-
reational activities and camping a demonstration or an illustrated tension office (940) 627-3341.
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heading and the fifth week is FREE. Classified Gold goes into 21,000 ad-
Run the same ad in Classified Gold for ditional homes.
an additional $32 for five weeks (price
based on 20 word or less ad). Payments
In person: 115 S. Trinity St., Decatur
For Sale: Place a paid ad with a bold By Mail: Wise County Messenger
headline for two weeks for $25, and P.O. Box 149
if you don’t sell your item at the end Decatur, TX 76234-0149
• Pets • Pets Lost & Found • Appliances • Clothing/Jewelry • Boats • Cars • Card of Thanks • Legal Notices of two weeks, you’ll receive the next
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• Pet Stud Services • Firewood • Miscellaneous • Trucks • Accessories • Trailers • Lost & Found Classified Gold for an additional $16 for
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT

FSBO, DECATUR ***MOVE IN SPECIAL*** Executive estate, 4,400 square feet,
3/2/3 Bailee Custom Home on 2 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT! 4-bedroom, 4-bath, media, 3+ ga-
Acreage fenced acres! Lots of extras. Call Business property Bridgeport Area rage, 2-fireplaces, wet bar, jacuzzi.
(817)821-2402 or (817)875-9383. 3-bedroom, 2-full bath. Vaulted ceil- $2,700/mo. (940)325-8700.
“Timeless Elegance”
6.5 ACRES 1,000 square foot office space for ings, appliances, W/D connections.
Great building sites. Mix of open HERITAGE CREEK MINI-RANCH lease at 605 N. Business 287, Suite Fenced yards available. Pet Home for rent, 3-bedroom, 2-bath,
land & trees. Or buy 12 acres with 3/2.5/2/2 brick, 5 acres, 4-stall metal 104. See Mary at Karl Klement friendly. $750/month, $400/deposit. 2-car carport, CH/A, Decatur ISD,
single wide. Broker, (940)389-6515. horse barn. Fenced and Properties, Inc., 605 N. Business (817)270-HOME. www.short- fenced back yard with shop.
cross-fenced. Won’t last @ 287, Suite 102, Decatur. hornpm.com. (940)627-6553.
FSBO, 2 ACRES $199,900. Buy Wise Real Estate, Duplex for rent, 3-bedroom, 2-bath.
NEW LEASE!
Highway frontage, south of Bridge-
NOW
(940)399-3900. 1511 N Bus 287 HOUSE FOR RENT
port on FM 920. (940)393-1331. 602-A Crestridge Court, Decatur.
Decatur - 2/1 3/2, double car garage, privacy
$800/month. (940)964-2631.
Squeeze chute with head gate. Ex- OWNER FINANCE $850/month • $300/deposit fenced backyard. 302 S. Trenchard.
cellent condition. 6 years old. $750. 4,100 square foot, 5/4/4 on 5 acres. EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT! $1100/month. (940)627-9981.
LEASING
All homes include lawn care.
(940)644-5504. Owner finance/lease option. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, duplexes in Al-
$2,590/month. (817)846-5997 vord. $725/month. $475/deposit. 817-825-4647 HOUSE FOR RENT
Fenced backyard. No smoking, pets Bridgeport, 3-bedroom, 2-bath,
Homes OK w/pet deposit. (940)393-8740. brick, garage, fenced yard.
Lots
Executive
3-bedroom, 1-bath, 2-car garage, $1,200/month, $600/deposit. Refer-
NICE RHOME DUPLEX brick, Boyd ISD. 1 acre yard, no ences & background check re-
WOW! 3 & 4-BEDROOM 2/2 w/appliances, washer/dryer fence, no pets. $800/month plus de- quired. (940)683-5215,
Office Space
new homes, 1+ acre. 92% credit ap- 10 ACRE LOT hookups, lawn care. Covered park- posit. (940)433-2255, days;
proval rate!! $8,000 tax rebate while (940)577-2364.
River Bend Estates, Decatur. Pri- ing/storage. No smoking. Some pets (940)433-9914, nights.
it lasts! Call! (940)6278700. vate, gated community. $139k. O.K. $750/month, $500/deposit.
2 HOUSES
Bowie, 2/1, triple lot, 2 outbuildings,
(817)714-1759.
2,700 sq. ft. Owner/Agent (940)399-3900.
3-bedroom, 2-bath, 5 acres, barn.
Mobile Homes
CH/A, remodeled, $60,000, owner
finance available. Mobile Homes 1450 FM 51 S. Now available: 2 & 3-bedroom du-
plexes. Bridgeport & Decatur.
Paradise. (817)929-8981.
2-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home for
Decatur
$650-$750/month, month-to-month rent. Very nice. South of Boyd.
Decatur, 3/2, CH/A, huge lot, all ap-
Cannon
lease. Dusty, (817)307-0057. (940)433-2379.
pliances, approximately 3-years-old, BRIDGEPORT FSBO
$145,000. (940)390-9125. 2/2, 1998 single wide mobile home,
(formerly First Financial Bank)
3/2 double wide, 2 large living ar-
Homes
940-627-4584
to be moved, all appliances stay, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT eas, 2 acres, Paradise area.
DAN PROCTOR AC, great condition. $15,000.
(940)389-1191. PROPERTY FOR LEASE $750/month plus deposit. Refer-
$100 OFF 1ST MONTH ences required. Available Sept. 1.
CUSTOM HOMES Bridgeport, 16th Street, approxi- Deposit, $199. • $750, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, (817)944-9451.
DECATUR ISD, NEW FAIRVIEW Decatur: 3/2, 209 S. State. Bridgeport
NEW HOMES Nice 2005 Palm Harbor home,
mately 1,100 square feet, commer-
cial, retail or office space for lease. Alvord: 2/1,208 O’Neill. Chico, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, fresh
* OFFERING * 4-bedroom, 2-bath on 1.66 acres, $600/month. (940)627-1063. Bowie: Garden Terrace Apartments, • $450, 1 bedroom, Decatur, paint, new carpet, CH/A, gas range.
Design assistance - Turnkey or partial 2,374 square feet, too many up- 702 -C East Wilbarger. 301 South Trinity $550/month, $550/deposit.
construction - Cost plus or fee contract grades to list. 147 Lang Way. Commercial office building for rent. No pets allowed. Karl Klement Prop- (719)660-5992, cell, ask for Kevin.
Build on your land - Completed homes available $84,900. (940)577-4484. 805 W. Main, Decatur. For info, con- erties, contact Elaine, • $750, 3 bedrooms, Decatur,
REMODELING tact Chris Holmes or Rita Tucker, (940)627-6362. 601B Crest Ridge Homes
K&P Homes, Inc. 20 used homes, (940)627-2350. www.klementproperties.com. Spaces & lots
* INCLUDES * all refurbished. Financing available. • $750, 3 bedrooms,
Room additions - Patio covers - Enclosures
Springtown, TX. (817)677-3446. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ***NOW AVAILABLE IN BOYD*** New Fairview
Garages - Kitchens and Baths Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000 BRAND NEW HOMES FOR LEASE SUNSET RV PARK
$900/MONTH, $500/DEPOSIT Centrally located between Decatur,
CONSULTING MOVE-IN READY! square feet
(940)627-2510.
for lease.
3-bedroom, 2 full bath, appliances,
• $850, 3 bedrooms, Bridgeport,
Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287.
Enjoy country living in a very nice FM 1655 (1 acre lot)
* PARTIAL INVOLVEMENT FOR * washer/dryer connections. Fenced Full hook-ups, free laundry, free
Plan review and advice - Overseeing double wide. 3-bedroom, 2-bath. Finished, commercial space for yard, covered porch. wireless internet. (940)845-2007.
construction - Assistance with budgets and Approximately 1,344 square feet on • $1,200, 3 bedrooms, Alvord,
lease, Business Highway 380 front- (817)270-4660. 109 Lynch Street
spec sheets - On site meetings 2 acres. Freshly remodeled w/big age, Decatur. 2,135 square feet. www.shorthornpm.com.
upgrades. 167 CR2133, Shenan- (beautiful home) EMPLOYMENT
You Can Build With Confidence $2,500/month plus electric.
35 years of experience doah Subdivision near Valley View, (940)389-5407. **NOW IN RUNAWAY BAY**
(near I35). $77,500, owner finance Beautiful new home for rent. 3-bed- • $2,500, 3/2/2 on 14 ac. • Business Opportunity
817-881-9023 not available. FSBO. Office building near Courthouse room, 2-bath, w/privacy fence. with 5 stall barn and all the • Employment Information
3/2/2
(940)634-2127, leave message. Square. 3 offices, reception/waiting $1,000/month, $500/deposit. Huge amenities. Gated community
EMPLOYM • Adult/Elderly Care
• Childcare
940-368-1811
area, kitchen & restroom, CH/A. master suite, vaulted ceilings, large • Food Service • Medical/
on oversized corner lot in estab- $850/month, 1st/last plus deposit. covered porch, all appliances &
RBMOBILEHOMES.COM Dental • Miscellaneous
lished Decatur neighborhood. Open (940)389-5588. washer/dryer connections. www.cannonrealty.net
Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of • Office • Retail/Sales
floor plan, landscaped yard, covered (817)270-4660. • Trades • Work Wanted
state. Licensed, bonded, insured.
patio. Needs updating. $122,000. Quality space for lease. Great loca- www.shorthornpm.com.
Repos. Free estimates.
(214)629-5295. tion, medical/office. 3,368 square
JOB OPPORTUNITY
(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.
feet available. Call (940)627-2778 1-bedroom, 1-bath home, includes
3/3, 2,900 SQUARE FEET appliances, large storage building,
FSBO, 1950’s ranch style, remod- for information.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. on 2 beautiful acres, 8 miles north of
eled inside; new wiring, appliances, Best deal on moving, set up & trim Decatur, FM 730. $700/month,
painted & ready to move in. Close to
3 schools, 2007 Cates Street,
outs. Bonded, licensed & insured.
(940)433-3117.
Condos, town homes month-to-month lease. Available
now. (817)937-6748.
For Experienced
Bridgeport. $198k negotiable.
(940)389-3334.
BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE
RENTALS
Runaway Bay condo, 1-bedroom,
downstairs, pool side, with washer &
dryer. $625/month. (940)626-9603.
1700 N. Cates Street, Decatur.
3/2/2, all brick, pets welcome.
(817)247-0246.
FLORAL DESIGNER
New 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-living, • Apartments • Business Excellent opportunity for the right applicant.
acreage with new barn. $268/down, Property • Condos/Town BRIDGEPORT
$701/month. Very EZ qualify.
(940)627-8700.
RENTA Homes • Duplex Housing
• Homes • Mobile Homes •
Rooms • Roommate Wanted
Duplexes 4/2, 2 living areas, WBFP, CH/A, 2
acres, shop, barn, storm cellar.
Send resume to
• Spaces & Lots • For Lease • $1,175/month plus deposit. Avail-
BRICK COUNTRY HOME Wanted to Rent • Wanted to Duplex, Bridgeport. 3/2, able 9/1. References required.
P.O. BOX 149, Attn: L, Decatur, TX 76234
4.3 acres, Boonsville, 3/1, Lease • Facilities • Storage washer/dryer hookups, large yard, (817)366-7167.
Buildings maintenance included. In nice
wrap-around porch, 3-bay garage,
4-bay metal carport, beautiful view neighborhood. No pets, no smoking. 2/2 with bonus room, Runaway Bay.
on hilltop, very private. Zero down, ($850/month, $500/deposit. $700/month, $350/deposit. Avail-
assume payments, $170,000.
Apartments (940)393-2994 or (940)389-4066. able now. (940)683-3144.
(940)399-7480.
CHARMING 3/2
home in Lake Bridgeport. Recently
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: • RN - Med/Surg Supervisor • Med Surg - C.N.A/PCA full and part time
updated throughout. Priced below All real estate advertising in this This newspaper will not know- Behavioral Health Nurse Mgr. • Lab - Blood Bank Supr.-BSMT-ASCP
market for quick sale. Broker, newspaper is subject to the Fair ingly accept any advertising for One year Blood Bank Supr. exp. preferred.
Housing Act which makes it illegal real estate which is in violation of Surgery Circulator
(940)389-6515. • Maintenance - Electrician-
FOR SALE BY OWNER
505 W. Stadium Drive, Alvord.
BRIDGEWOOD to advertise “any preference, limita-
tion or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings adver-
tised in this newspaper are available
Dialysis * Behavioral Health * ICU
CCU*PACU*Med/Surg* Cath Lab
Journeyman
1,456 square foot brick, 2/1, sun- Executive Suites familial status or national origin, on an equal opportunity basis. To • LVN - Med/Surg * BHS
• Dietary - Diet Aide & Ambassador
Part time and PRN
room, formal dining, central air. Bridgeport, TX or an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation or discrimina-
complain of discrimination call
HUD toll-free at • Therapy Services: *PT Woundcare
Newly replaced: electrical, gas pip- • Exercise Specialist -
Washer & dryer included tion.” Familial status includes chil- 1-800-669-9777. The PTA /full time * COTA *OT/PRN Fit-N-Wise Wellness
ing, carpet & tile. New paint. De- dren under the age of 18 living with toll-free telephone
tached garage on 1 acre lot. Garages available
1&2 Bedrooms Available
parents or legal custodians, pregnant number for the 2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234 - A not for profit hospital
$89,000. (940)427-5740, women and people securing custody hearing impaired is www.wiseregional.com - EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525
817-929-5910
(940)427-3007. of children under 18. 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY Up to $7,000 RN Bonus
FSBO, 3/2/2
built in 2003, fireplace, fenced back- 2/1 APARTMENT IN CHICO
yard, landscaped, Whispering 1 month free! $600/month,
Winds Estates, Alvord. $124,000. COME BE A PART OF A WINNING TEAM
$300/deposit. No pets. Call
(940)393-8969. (940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930. DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES
NEW CUSTOM HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHWEST ISD
Owner finance/lease option.
(817)846-5997.
Efficiency apartments for rent, all
bills paid. (940)433-3133.
CRESTVIEW PLACE is looking for individuals who are
APARTMENTS
interested in training to become a
OFFICE SPACE & ONE MONTH FREE School Bus Driver

On One Bed. ONLY No experience necessary, free training
YARD FOR RENT One Bed.

Two Bed.
664 sq. ft.
887sq.ft.
$680
$760
provided.We offer Competitive Wages,
Health and Dental benefit options,
401(k) and Profit Sharing
FM 51 South • Decatur Three Bed. 1127sq.ft. $900
Plans and Unemployment Benefits.
1500 sq. ft. • Small Pets okay • Jr. Olympic size pool • On-site courtesy officer
$1,500/deposit - $1,500/month BAD CREDIT? WE CAN HELP! FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
940-242-3900 OR JUST APPLY IN PERSON
Some bills paid Open Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat, Noon - 4 p.m. AT 1950 TEXAN DR. • JUSTIN, TEXAS
979-540-8658
950 W. Thompson Street • Decatur • 940-626-0032 Durham School Services Performs Drug and Alcohol Testing,
www.crestviewplaceapts.com Motor Vehicle and Background Checks EOE
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FARM AND RANCH

Now Accepting
ALL AROUND HANDYMAN JUNK & TRASH REMOVAL
Framing, trim, fencing, drywall, all types of clean-ups, yard work,
Employment information Livestock Pasture and feed
Applications For doors/windows, decks, painting.
15-years experience. Owner oper-
honey do lists. Also do light hauling.
Call Jason, (940)577-3368.
HAY
!!ATTENTION!! ated. (817)781-1778. ALL NATURAL BEEF
Advertising under this classifica- • General Labor PERSONAL TRAINING
straight from the ranch. Young, ten-
ANDERSON ROOFING Certified with distinction, NSCA. Pri-
tion is normally not a bona fide • General Office & REMODELING vate one-on-one, your home or der, no growth hormones/antibiotics.
opportunity. Typically, compa- mine. Results with minimal equip- Grain or grass fed. Whole, half.
nies advertising here offer infor- • Truck Drivers composition. Laminate Class IV
shingles. A+ BBB. Established ment. Reasonable rates. (940)366-3172.
mation about potential employ-
ment. Some are selling this infor-
• Skilled Labor 1983. Free estimates, references (940)366-6614. APHA Registered paint horses Ho- Shop Us First Or Last!
available, insured, bonded. mozygous Tobiano. Black/white, 50 years of actual
mation. We suggest that our service in Hay Sales.
Williams’ Hauling
(817)230-9215, (817)656-0902. Buckskin/white. Yearlings, 3-years-
readers thoroughly investigate Please apply @ Try us and see if our
these advertisers before invest- old. Brood mares w/colts. Also 2002 prices can be beat!
SearchPoint Staffing ATKINS HOME REMEDIES
ing any money. 2202 Hwy 380, Suite 7 General home repairs, custom
wooden window & door screens.
& Tractor Works Cremello stallion registered AQHA,
APHA. (940)577-2775.
Thank you,
Bridgeport, TX • Brushhog & Finish Mowing
Free estimates. (254)967-5343 or
Medical/Dental • Blading, Plowing & Tilling AQHA HORSES FOR SALE
Charles H. Taylor
940-683-0032 (254)842-9094. • Backhoe work, driveways Running bred & foundation bred.
940-627-3385 • 940-393-2728
• Dirt, sand & gravel hauling Reasonable prices. (940)427-9600,
BARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION • Land Clearing (817)528-2028. 940-389-3068 • 940-389-5000
All types remodeling, home repairs, • All types cleanup & haul-offs
foundation work & privacy fences. • Quality work, fair pricing ATTENTION: HORSES WANTED ALFALFA HAY
All work guaranteed. Will remove or buy unwanted 3-string bales, approximately 115
(940)389-9276.
DAN PROCTOR CUSTOM HOMES
James Williams horses or trailers. (817)360-7617 or
(940)210-5552.
lbs., $16/each. Horse quality.
$17/each, delivered. Get your hay
Senior Care Health &

SERVICES New homes; garages; patio covers,
enclosures; room additions, remod-
940-399-9138 BUY-SELL-TRADE
All classes of horses, ponies, sheep
stored before
(940)626-9880.
winter!
Rehabilitation Center • Childcare eling. 35-years experience. YOUR JUNK IS MY TREASURE & goats. Riding horses guaranteed.
ALFALFA HAY
SERVIC
• Adult/Elderly Care (817)881-9023. Also, buy livestock, utility, flatbed
Now hiring for the following positions • Business Free scrap pick up. I also pick up Excellent horse quality 3x4x8 large
trash/haul off. (940)627-7031. trailers. (940)224-1470,
• RNs
• Housecleaning H&S RV, INC. squares. 1,450 lbs; 2-string, 65 lb.
• Let Me Fix It (940)644-5956.
Mobile service. (940)389-7311. squares. Call (940)389-3891.
• Miscellaneous
FARM AND RANCH C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES
• LVNs • Tutoring HOME REPAIRS
Carpentry, minor electrical & plumb- • Farm Equipment • Fencing
143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash,
checks, credit cards.
COASTAL HAY
Square bales, fertilized, barn stored.
• CMAs Childcare
ing. Free estimates. (940)389-0582.
FARM A • Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612. No minimum, you load. 2008,
$6/bale. 2009, $7/bale. Boyd,
Apply in person at
LANGTO CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Custom homes. Remodels, Earth RANC • Livestock Lost & Found
• Livestock Stud Service
CERTIFIED ANGUS STEERS
Grain fed. No antibiotics. No hor-
(940)433-2335.
1208 15th St. • Bridgeport CHILDCARE IN MY BOYD HOME Friendly Spray Foam Insulation, ad- • Livestock Supplies mones. Half or whole. We can de-
Mon.-Fri., 5a.m.-6p.m., any ages. ditions, kitchen/bath, patios & more. • Miscellaneous • Mowing liver to your processor or ours. COASTAL HORSE HAY
or call 2009 square bales in barn, fertilized.
Infants welcome. Boyd School pick www.langtoconstruction.com, • Pasture & Feed • Poultry Contact Mickey, (817)371-2168; or
940-683-5023 up/drop off. $80/week. Lower rates www.earthfriendlyfoam.com, Chris, (972)342-5539. No minimum. Between Alvord/Deca-
tur. Delivery available.
EEO M/F/D/V
for more than 1 child. (682)429-3011. Farm Equipment GOATS FOR SALE (817)991-7625, (940)627-2813.
(817)694-4561.
Len Roy Don Builders Boer, Nubian, LeMancha, Saanen.
IN-HOME CHILD CARE 1953 Ford 8N tractor with bush hog. Wethers, bucks & does available. COASTAL
BHCC Remodeling &

Located in Rhome now enrolling New engine, starts easy, runs great. All ages. All de-horned. square & round bales, horse quality.
(940)210-2506, (940)644-2251.
day and after school care. For more
details, call Angela at Handyman Only $2,000. Call Johnny,
(817)689-6002.
HAY TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
SC Squared, (817)944-9451.
(214)686-0342. Building services COLORADO 3X3X8

Check out not our greed. All types of hay you
• LVNs Home Repairs • Updates
Sheetrock Repairs
www.hendershotequipment.com can afford. Picked up or delivered.
Alfalfa hay. Arizona 3 string Alfalfa,
small squares. Coastal small
• CNAs Business LOO ur
K New Construction
for great deals on Case IH tractor (940)627-7445, (940)389-3068,
(940)627-3385, (940)393-2728.
squares. All horse quality.
o
for stems Patios & Decks packages, Vermeer hay equipment, (940)393-6095.
• P/T Asst. BOBCAT & BACKHOE SERVICE s
c S y
Septi talled ad Garage Conversions
PJ trailers & Rhino shredders.
HORSE SALE
Activities Director Gravel, roads, drainage repair, final
I n Shops • Barns
Fencing • Welding OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Highway 281 CUSTOM HAY BALING
North Decatur, Alvord, Allison,
@ I-20, Santo, Texas.
• Dietary grade land/lot clearing. Cattle
guards, culverts, trenching. Sod/fill
Carpentry
Custom Woodwork
New & used. Water tight & rodent
proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122. www.tacketthorsesale.net, Slidell, Krum areas. Coastal round
• Housekeeping dirt. (940)393-6622. Tractor & Backhoe
STORAGE CONTAINERS
(817)929-3612. bales only. Will consider shares.
• Maintenance J. ROGERS PAINTING
Service
Great storage! The best containers I BUY & SELL
(940)389-1400, (940)627-7186.
& remodeling . Reasonable rates. Roy & Reyn at the best price. (817)726-7669. all kinds of animals: goats, sheep, CUSTOM ROUND BALING
Full or Part-time Free estimates. 25-years-experi- Reynolds horses & cattle. Fred, Small or large fields. Pasture mow-
(Applications Available Anytime) 35 Years Experience (817)223-4477, Springtown. ing, dozer work, dig tanks, house-
ence. (940)427-2193,
(817)939-1148, cell.
Fencing pads, roads and driveways. (940)
Bridgeport Health Direct Mobile 817-366-7990 LIMOUSIN BULL
393-2456, (940)433-8051.
Polled, black. $1,500.
Care Center KAT KARES Also see our ad for
Budget Septic Systems Installed
ALL TYPES OF FENCING (817)281-5267, (817)614-2632.
102 W. Cates • Bridgeport Child/elder care; house/pet sitting; and welding. Pipe fencing, barbed HAY
shopping, appointment ride assis- wire, cedar split rail fencing, etc. LLAMAS Round & square bales, will deliver.
tance; tutoring (former teacher); MIKE’S RV SERVICE weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
(940)210-1242. We also haul round & square bales.
party planning. (940)210-5485, Service calls, insurance work, full bred females, guardians & pet qual-
WWW.TX3DRANCH.COM. (817)991-3144.
Medical front office/MA. Full-time, [email protected]. repairs, power washing, detailing. ity. We provide training & support
experience preferred. Solo Pulmo- Also work on horse & enclosed trail- BOBBY’S FENCE for new owners. (940)433-5897.
nary Critical Care. Need good work ers. Michael, (940)399-7565. All types fencing. Free estimates. PETS
ethic, trustworthy, honest, responsi- Over 25-years experience. REGISTERED ANGUS
MILLER’S PAINTING (817)444-3213. bull, 8-years-old. New design/preci- • Pets
ble. Fax (940)627-6105. & remodeling. Interior/exterior; also
paint & stain fences. We also do CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING
sion. $1,500. (940)389-1886,
(214)491-8670.
PETS • Pets Lost & Found
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oughly investigate any advertiser
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perience. Must be willing to relocate
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wormed. $25/each. (940)210-2767.
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work references & clean record. Call 13-years-experience. Owner-opera-
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Movies
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gasoline truck. $1,200.
Bridgeport, Highway 380 to 1542
WINDOW AC UNIT (940)389-1938.
Cuba Road, Sat., Aug. 22, 8a.m.
START
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quilts, holiday stuff, silk flowers, grill 1984 Travelcraft motor home, 34’,
(940)748-9961.
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adult’s & children’s clothes, much Fri .......................................................2:00 .............4:30 ............. 7:00..........9:30
more! 2003 Dodge 1500 Ram, 4-door, Sat ......................................................2:00 .............4:30 ............. 7:00..........9:30
Boats 4x4, Hemi, 87,000 miles, Ranch
Hand grill guard & bumpers, 20” Sun .....................................................2:00 .............4:30 ............. 7:00
PARADISE COUNTY rims, bedliner, $9,500. Aug 24 - Aug 27 Mon. - Thur. ......................................................7:00
15 FOOT ALUMACRAFT
FLEA MARKET (817)229-9791.
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7a.m.-5p.m., Hwy. 114 & FM 51.
depth finder & galvanized trailer. The Time Traveler’s Wife
$1,500. (940)210-0238.
Lots of items. Great food, raffles,
farm animals, pet adoption. Ven-
Heavy Equipment Fri .......................................................2:10 .............4:40 ............. 7:10..........9:30
Sat ......................................................2:10 .............4:40 ............. 7:10..........9:30
dors- reserve your space now.
(940)433-5834.
Cars CASE 445 SKID STEER Sun .....................................................2:10 .............4:40 ............. 7:10
loader with forks, 74 HP, hi flow hy- Aug 24 - Aug 27 Mon. - Thur. ......................................................7:10
IF YOU NEED draulics, less than 5 hours. Need to
Miscellaneous school cars, 2003 & 2004 models;
or a good, dependable car or truck
sell, $23,000.
(940)433-2556.
Evenings, Shorts
for $3,500 or less, come by Cowgirl Fri ......................................................2:15 .............4:45 ............. 7:15..........9:30
1910 FORD
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER
HERE’S WHAT YOU NORTHWEST

MAY HAVE MISSED
IN LAST SUNDAY’S
IN NEWS...
■ Thomas receives
probation
■ Bay home destroyed
by fire Wednesday
■ County and property
owners clash over boat
ramp
IN SPORTS...
■ Lady Eagles soar
in season opener with
wins over 4A programs
■ Paradise prevails
VOLUME 130 - NO. 66 SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2009 DECATUR, TEXAS 22 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢
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Thomas receives probation

By BRANDON EVANS posure. Thomas and the victim had consensual
While the sexual assault charge carried sex two times before the victim became
Jill Thomas, 34, of Decatur, received a an additional punishment of registering uncomfortable with the situation and
LOST LIMBS sentence of eight years deferred adjudica- as a sex offender for life if found guilty, contacted the sheriff’s department in
Paradise homeowner Ray tion through a plea deal with the state on the indecency charge only requires the September 2008.
Cornelison Jr. is upset by Monday in the Wise County Courthouse. guilty party to register as a sex offender In addition to the eight years probation,
the electric company’s In October 2008, Thomas was indicted for 10 years with the state. Thomas was also fined $4,000.
drastic tree trimming in his
for sexual assault with a 16-year-old male Due to the circumstances of the case, !
yard.
See page 2A from Decatur. The charge was eventually the district attorney was satisfied with E-mail Brandon at bevans@wcmessen-
lowered to indecency with a child by ex- the sentence. ger.com. THOMAS
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DESTROYED
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Bay home
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Wednesday
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Bridgeport,
The 2009 high school
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Tuesday. See who won their Bay, Lake
first matches. Bridgeport
See page 1B and
Decatur fire
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Danielle Scroggins shares
Bay home destroyed by fire Wednesday
tales from motherhood on By MANDY BOURGEOIS Bridgeport and Decatur fire de- dog’s barking and smelled smoke. heavy flames coming from the
the Messenger’s newest partments were called to the fire She found heavy smoke outside roof.
blog. Check it out at www.
Four Wise County fire depart- at 122 Sycamore Court at about her bedroom door, so she climbed The fire has been ruled acciden
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mom. ments responded to a fire that 5:30 a.m. out of her bedroom window. Her tal.
destroyed a Runaway Bay home A woman and her grown son liv- son also exited the home through !
Wednesday morning. ing in the home were not injured. his bedroom window. E-mail Mandy at mbourgeois@
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WARNER County and property owners clash over boat ramps building
SMITHPETER
Fort Worth By BRANDON EVANS By PHIL MAJOR
See page 14A
In Newark Beach Estates, lush Construction on afford
green lawns run flush against the able housing for senior citi
WEATHER... lapping waters of Eagle Mountain zens could get under way in
Lake. Decatur by year-end.
Sun 97/75 The subdivision, which borders the Plans are to start con
8/16
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in
northernmost point of the lake, has a struction on the Woodland
the upper 90s and lows in the mid racy past and a contentious present. Creek Apartment project at
70s.
Mark York, a homeowner in New- 3108 S. Murvil by November
ark Beach Estates, has lobbied the or December, according to
Mon 96/74 county for years to permanently close Mark Feaster, project man
8/17
three public boat ramps in the neigh- ager for Hersh Development
Abundant sunshine. Highs in the
mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s. borhood. Co., a Topeka, Kan., compa
One of those ramps runs directly ny. He said it will take nine
INDEX alongside York’s house. to 12 months to complete.
“I want this totally closed off,” York The Texas Department of
News Briefs ..... 3A Sports ...............1B
said. “There is no place for a boat Housing and Community
Opinion ........... 4A Classifieds.........3B
Lifestyle .............6A Wise Business 13A
ramp between these two homes.” Affairs announced Wednes
The boat ramp is a gravel drive be- day a $576,558 housing tax
tween York and his neighbor’s house. I’M ON A BOAT RAMP — Mark York stands on a Newark Beach Estates boat credit for the project.
ramp that runs along his property line. The county recently installed a large
It has no room for a vehicle to turn The property, just west
fence between the ramp and his yard. York wants the county to close the
around or park after unloading a boat. ramp permanently. of the Lipsey Addition off
It shows no sign of use. Weeds and Farm Road 51 South, has
Wise County Messenger beer bottles mark the point where the years,” York said. He moved into the Bullard’s yard is on the other side of been through annexation
P.O. Box 149 drive meets the now shallow lake. house in 2000. the public boat ramp. “Actually, since and zoning procedures for
115 South Trinity “Nobody has even used the boat “I can’t remember the last time
Decatur, Texas 76234 ramp successfully in four or five anybody used it,” said Bob Bullard. Continued on page 8A Continued on page 12A
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