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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER
HERE’S WHAT YOU WISE COUNTY YOUTH FAIR

MAY HAVE MISSED
IN LAST SUNDAY’S ‘Legend’ continues to influence youth
IN NEWS...
■ Sarmiento indicted
■ Poco Graphite lays
off more employees
■ Wreck crtically
injures one teen
IN SPORTS...
■ Sissies can’t crack
Graham
■ Paradise beats Boyd
in softball, baseball
■ Lady Dragons get
defensive against
Peaster
VOLUME 129 - NO. 22 SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2009 DECATUR, TEXAS 26 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢
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INSIDE ...
Murder indictment
DEBATE CHAMPS Sarmiento indicted in shooting death of Bettie Walker
You don’t want to get into
an argument with these
two Decatur High School By BRIAN KNOX teenager, Jessi- chel Walker, the Kevin Henry, as well as the investi
students, because they’d ca Corsbie. Both indictment is a gators for their work on the case.
probably win. The suspect in the 2005 shooting teens recovered sign of hope. Rachel Walker said she hopes that
See story, page 2A death of Bettie Lou Walker of Deca- from their inju- “This has the indictment brings her family one
tur has been indicted for murder. ries, while Bet- been emotional- step closer to the closure they seek.
Although the indictments re- tie Walker died ly exhausting,” “I hope this will bring an arrest
mained sealed Friday afternoon, Dec. 29 at John Rachel Walker and this gentleman will go to trial,”
IN SPORTS ... District Attorney Greg Lowery con- Peter Smith said. “I’ve been she said. “It’s been a nightmare that
firmed that a grand jury Thursday Hospital in Fort carrying this won’t go away.”
indicted Jose Angel Sarmiento, 26, Worth. burden for three Anyone with information on the
formerly of Decatur for both murder Within days, SARMIENTO WALKER years, and noth- location of Sarmiento should cal
and attempted murder for the same Decatur police ing has been Wise County Crime Stoppers at
incident. identified Sarmiento as a suspect done. At least I can breathe now. 1-800-643-8477. You may remain
According to investigators, a man and issued warrants for his arrest. I keep feeling like there is a little anonymous. Crime Stoppers wil
entered Walker’s home in the early Investigators believe Sarmiento fled light at the end of this tunnel.” pay up to $1,500 for information
morning hours of Dec. 18, 2005, and to Mexico after the shooting, and he She praised the work of District leading to the arrest or conviction of
shot Walker, her 17-year-old grand- has not been located. Attorney Greg Lowery and assistant the person or people responsible for
daughter, Lydia Walker, and another For Bettie Walker’s daughter, Ra- prosecutors Paige McCormick and this crime.
SOFTBALL RIVALRY
It took an extra inning to
decide Tuesday’s softball
game between district rivals
Boyd and Paradise.
See story page 1B
DECATUR
THANKFUL
ON THE WEB ... FOR THE
RAIN — Kristi
Polone uses
an umbrella
to shield her
from rain
Wednesday as
she walks past
the Lifeway
CHICO WRECK Country Church
See the heroic work of in downtown
rescue workers as they Decatur. Over
free a man trapped for the span of
more than an hour in a car three days,
wreck Thursday at www. Wise County
wcmessenger.com/video. received some
Messenger photo by Joe Duty

much-needed
moisture, with
rainfall totals
ALSO INSIDE ... topping 1 1/2
inches in some
areas through
Friday morning.
FAMILY TRADITION— Billy Joe Shepherd of Boonsville influenced the dairy show careers of Clifford Buchanan and Robbie Watson of Decatur by taking
Decatur had
received only
1.94 inches,
well below
normal, since
the first of the
year before the
STUDENT VIDEO recent rainfall.
The videos of Boyd
Middle School students
were highlighted on an
education Web site Friday.
See story, page 10A
AREA DEATHS
Messenger photo
by Cody Duty
the time to work with them when they were youngsters. Buchanan and Watson have passed that knowledge down to children and in Buchanan’s case,
DECATUR CHICO
grandchildren. Pictured are (from left) Katrina Watson, Buchanan, Robbie Watson, Shepherd and one of Buchanan’s granddaughters, Ashton Bell.
AND FUNERALS
KERRI JO RUSSELL
Bridgeport
JACK WALKER
Decatur
More layoffs Wreck critically injures teen
BETTY GILHAUS
Orlando, Fla.
See page 14A
at Poco LOADING
UP —
Paramedics
load 19-year-
By MANDY BOURGEOIS decrease our workforce to old Randy
match the markets we are Thole into an
WEATHER... Poco Graphite has an- seeing,” Rucci said. “We ambulance
Sat 56/40 nounced the elimination can’t predict (more layoffs). Thursday
3/14 after
Cloudy skies. High 56 F . Winds
of 33 more positions at the We hope we’ve done enough
N N W at 5 to 10 mph. Decatur plant, represent- to match our staffing levels his Jeep
crashed into
ing a 12 percent decrease to current demand. Unless
a tree on
Sun in staffing. things get worse, we hope
County Road
hat, suede jacket and bolo tie, the is that man?” still got it,” referring to Shepherd’s
65/45
By DENNY DEADY
3/15 The most recent round of we don’t have to do any- 1660 north
P artly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s layoffs comes after the com- thing further. But we can’t
and lows in the mid 40s. of Chico.
pany decreased staff by 13 predict what the economy Messenger photo
percent in January, elimi- is going to do.” by Joe Duty
INDEX nating 42 positions. Poco Graphite now staffs

Poco Graphite announced 245 people. The company
News Briefs ..... 3A Classifieds.........5B
the initial round of layoffs has also decreased hours Rescuers work for more than an hour to free victim
Opinion ........... 4A Sports .........1B-3B
in December, with general for some employees, cutting
crowd circling the arena started to Cheryl Buchanan of Decatur was ability to show a dairy animal. He
Lifestyle .............6A Business ...........4B
manager Corey Rucci say- back from a five-day work A Huntsville man was in critical had even called for a surgical team to
ing that “all our markets week to a four-day work condition Friday at John Peter Smith be dispatched to the location in case
seem to be paralyzed right week. Hospital in Fort Worth after he was se- Thole's foot had to be amputated to free
now.” Rucci said that it looks “We’re just trying to bal- riously injured in a one-vehicle wreck him. Thole was eventually freed with-
as if things have stabilized, ance our staffing with busi- north of Chico Thursday afternoon out amputation. Officers at the scene
Wise County Messenger but haven’t improved. ness levels,” Rucci said. around 3:30. Rescuers worked for near- said Thole was southbound on County
P.O. Box 149 “We were staffed think- ly 50 minutes to free the victim, Randy Road 1660 about a one-half mile south
When 83-year-old Billy Joe Shep- buzz. Those who knew him or knew quick to tell them, “He’s a legend.” took first place with the heifer that
115 South Trinity ing that things would im- E-mail Mandy at mbour- Thole, 19, because his foot was trapped of Farm Road 2265 when he went into a
Decatur Texas 76234 b t d d t i @ d th fl b d f hi M di kid d t k t
herd walked into the show ring at of him couldn’t believe their eyes. Shepherd entered the ring with day.
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WISE COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
‘Legend’ continues to influence ... .

Texas Independent Rhodesian
Ridgeback Rescue (TIRR)
Continued from 1 home to some 500 Grade Fair in the days prior to our own worst enemies.
A dairies. Today there are the construction of the There is an abundance of Great ‘indoor’ dogs looking 4 great “indoor”
breeders in the nation, six. At one time, there were Sheriff ’s Posse Grounds. food supply because farm- homes. Will play, walk & run 4 food...if
Shepherd spent the better so many exhibitors of dairy The first shows were held ers do embrace technol- unable to adopt us, we are in need of Vet
part of his life in the show cattle at the Wise County on the campus of Decatur ogy when it comes to their Care, donations, food & blankets.
ring, promoting the Jersey Youth Fair, they filled the Baptist College, what is products.” 501(C)3 Non-profit
breed. He gave hundreds entire cattle barn. At this now the Wise County Heri- Watson gave as an exam-
of youngsters their start in year’s Youth Fair March tage Museum in Decatur. ple the use of sexed semen Roy Hughes - 817-454-6023
showing Jersey cattle be- 23-28, an estimated 11 Watson recalled the start in artificial insemination. www.tirr.petfinders.com
cause he always took time youth will show dairy cows of her show career at age “We all use it now so we’ve
for them, no matter how and heifers. 10. Her dad had always got 95 percent heifers and
busy he was or what he was Buchanan started his il- milked Holstein cows but 5 percent bulls coming into
doing when they asked for lustrious show career 50 felt the breed was too large the milk shed,” she said.
help with their cows. One years ago at the youth fair. to handle for someone as Buchanan and Watson
of those youngsters was the He was followed 10 years small as his daughter. So are following Shepherd’s
judge at the stock show, who later by Watson. This year, she got her first Jersey and lead by focusing on the
stopped the show to walk two of Buchanan’s grand- today, she milks a herd of youth so that the next gen-
over and shake Shepherd’s daughters, Decatur stu- Jersey cows. Like Buchan- eration can keep the tradi-
hand. Robbie Watson, 50, is dents Whitley and Ashton an, she too, came under the tion alive.
another as is Buchanan’s
husband Clifford, 59.
Bell, will show Jerseys.
Mike and Robbie Watson’s
influence of Shepherd.
“One of the things that
They have to be encour-
aged by the youths’ out-
Good Luck to all the
Watson, who continues
the tradition of her late fa-
daughter Katrina, a soph-
omore at Paradise High
makes him so important
to so many people is that
standing showing in are-
nas where they made their
Youth Fair Participants!
ther, Bert Pipes, by operat- School, will also show. there is no gray area with mark so many years ago.
ing the family dairy in De- “We’ve come pretty much Billy Joe,” Buchanan said. Katrina left Fort Worth 3271 US Hwy. 287, Decatur
catur, said that Shepherd full circle in 50 years,” said “It’s either wrong or right, with many of the top awards
was also a big influence on Buchanan. black or white. You know in the junior dairy show, 940-626-1504
her husband, Mike, when He recalled knowing exactly what he thinks, and including grand champion,
he was a youngster. nothing about showing he doesn’t have a problem junior champion, first place
“Mike was showing a few
Jersey heifers in Houston,
when he started out.
“I just knew I wanted to
telling you if you’re doing
something wrong.
intermediate yearling and
first place aged cow. Whit- Decatur Livestock Market
and the breeders wouldn’t show.” “I think the one thing he ley won senior showman- 17th Annual “Bringing in the Green”
bother with him. But Billy His dad, the late Bob loved more than the Jersey ship, senior and reserve Special Replacement Sale
Joe took time to help him Buchanan, bought him his cows were the kids showing grand champion cow and Saturday, March 28 • Noon
and made him feel impor- first heifer and Shepherd Jersey cows. At the shows, first place 2-year-old cow.
Early consignments include:
tant.” taught him how to show it. he always helped the kids. Ashton won first place 3-
It was Shepherd’s focus His goal in those early days It didn’t matter how far year-old cow and first place • 163 Pairs - mostly Angus, a few BBF
on the youth that Rob- was to beat Shepherd’s son behind he was, he dropped summer yearling heifer. and Brangus
bie Watson wanted Jersey Mickey in the show ring. whatever he was doing to They will all be at the • 36 Bred Brangus heifers
breeders to understand “It took me several years, help a kid.” Wise County Youth Fair • 55 Bred Angus heifers
when she invited him to be but I finally did it,” Bu- Buchanan and Shepherd, Next week to pay tribute • 25 Super Baldy, 15 Charolais X and 20
guest speaker at the Texas chanan said. both retired from the dairy to Shepherd and to show Angus Open heifers
Jersey Cattle Club meeting Watson’s dad started business, and Watson, who him that all the time he
• 65 Bred Angus or Angus X Maine cows
during the January stock showing cattle in the 1930s soldiers on, are saddened invested in helping youth
show. at the State Fair of Texas by the declining numbers was time well spent. • Bulls - 2 Simmental X Angus, 2
“There were a lot of new in Dallas. of dairy families. Shepherd looks back on Brahma, 8 Angus
people who didn’t under- “It’s like a major ad- “Dairymen may not be his career and says, “We Partial listing only - for more details on these cattle and additional
stand our emphasis on diction,” Watson laughs. able to text on a cell phone lived the American dream.” consignments, please visit our website
www decaturlivestockmarket.com or give us a call.
kids,” said Watson. “There is nothing I enjoy or operate a computer, but He and those he influenced
When Shepherd and more than showing and they’ll embrace any tech- want today’s youth to be 2473 N. FM 51
his brothers came to Wise judging cattle.” nology that will help them able to do the same thing. Decatur, TX 76234
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Cantrell, 17, is the daughter of Paul and or continuing with her music.
Jessica Heinze Kim Cantrell of Chico. She is a student at She attends the Montague County Cow-
Chico High School. She has been president boy Church in Bowie where she sings in the
of the Chico FFA chapter for the last two choir. She said she likes the church environ-
years. ment and the people that attend.
She is involved in 4-H, TCLA, TJLA and is a The ag program at Alvord High School is
member of the Cundiff Baptist Church. her favorite thing about her hometown and Decatur Civic
Her favorite subject is English. said that the teachers and members are
She was awarded Reserve Champion Over- some of the most incredible people she has Center Staff
all at the 2007 State Fair of Texas, Interme- ever met.
diate Showmanship Champion 2005-2006 would like to
and Senior Showmanship Champion 2008-
2009. She qualified for state in livestock Sierra Hardee Congratulate
judging in 2007-2008 has been listed in the
top 10 in the Texas Club Lamb Association
for 10 years.
all Wise County
She was a junior director in the Junior
Livestock Association for seven years. 2009 Youth Fair
She was the greenhand reporter for FFA in
2005-2006 and served as chapter and dis- Participants!
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Along with her many activities and clubs,
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Her favorite sport is baseball, and her fa-
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She has interned at the district attorney’s
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Children’s Advocacy Center. Hardee, 17, is the daughter of Kellie and
She plans to attend Texas Woman’s Uni- Tim Hardee of Boyd. She is a student at
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ISHLEY ELMORE Smith, 17, is the daughter of Tracie and
Curtis Smith of Paradise and is a senior at Terrell, 18, is the daughter of Tricia Terrell
Paradise High School and a member of Para- of Decatur and is a member of Bridgeport
Elmore, 17, is the daughter of Rick and
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Betheny Elmore and sister of Becca of Deca-
She enjoys rodeoing and running barrels, ter president for the past two years and is a
tur. She is a senior at Decatur High School.
hunting, fishing and camping. past district officer for Wise County 4-H.
Elmore is president of the Decatur FFA
She also likes to ride horses in the Grass- She is a member of the National Honor
chapter, first vice president of District 1 FFA to all Wise County
lands, doing things with her FFA chapter and Society, Spanish Club, FCCLA, STAND, the
and is running for an FFA state officer posi-
tion. being with her family and friends. National Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn Asso- Youth Fair Participants
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Elmore is a member of the Spanish Club,
catur.
the Spanish National Honor Society and the
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meeting new people and getting her nails
done.
She plans to attend Sam Houston State
University in the fall and pursue a major in
ag communications and a minor in ag edu-
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award in 2008 and attends county council
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In 4-H, Vawter is involved with the dog
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Lawrence, 18, is the daughter of Yvette Demmitt, 18, is the daughter of Gary and Sun .....................................................2:00 .............4:30
Lawrence of Decatur and is a member of the Cheila Demmitt of Bridgeport and is presi- Wed - Thur ....................................................................................7:00
Decatur 4-H Club. She is a two-time state dent of Chico 4-H. She was vice president
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track. member, outstanding senior club member Mon - Thur ...................................................................................7:10
She will be the salutatorian of her gradu- KENDALL VAWTER and outstanding senior community 4-H club
ating class this year, and she was named a member.
Dale Hansen scholar athlete of the week in In school, Demmitt is involved with FCA, Race To Witch Mountain
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She enjoys playing sports, spending Youth Fair and won grand champion in inter-
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SHERYL JENNINGS
Jennings, 15, is the daughter of Jay and

Karen Jennings of Springtown. She is a
member of the Boyd 4-H Club and the Wise
County Horse Club and is involved with the
Wise County 4-H horse project. She will rep-
resent Boyd 4-H in the queens contest. She
enjoys barrel racing, ranch sorting, softball,
reading books and photography.
She has modeled in three fashion shows
and participated in the Wise County Food
Show. She attends Believers Fellowship In-
ternational church in Decatur and teaches a
p.m.
RACHAEL USSERY children’s Sunday school class.
Ussery, 11, is the daughter of Pete and Jordann Warren

Blanca Ussery of Decatur and is a member Warren, 14, is the daughter of Michelle
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SAFFRON SMITH roll student and her favorite subjects are ber of Alvord 4-H. She enjoys basketball,
math and science. horseback riding, cheerleading and singing.
Her hobbies include singing and spending She has been in student council for the last
Smith, 14, lives with Courtland and Scar- time outdoors with her family and pets – a three years and is head cheerleader. She is
let Sears in Boyd and is a member of the dog named Bell and five chickens. She loves
Wise County 4-H Horse Club, Boyd 4-H Club playing basketball, tennis and ice skating. Continued on page 8
and Rabbit Club. She is representing the She also enjoys designing and making jew-
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rently ranked second in her class, is a Beta
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favorite coaches are Curtis and Rhonda nutrition and food science. ping, reading and sewing.
Enis. She played on the A-team for basket- She is a 4-H County Council member, won She volunteers as a labor and delivery
ball, ran cross-country, runs track and plans the State Photography Blue Award and the clerk assistant in the Junior Auxiliary at
to try out for junior varsity cheerleader. Her Danforth “I Dare You” Award, was the dis- Wise Regional Health System and at the
favorite subject is history, and she leads the trict food show winner this year, won grand Sonflower Camp for Disabled Children. She
weekly Bible study held at Alvord Middle champion in foods for three years, is the 4-H has also volunteered for the Salvation Army
School. club president and has won best in show at ringing the bell for the past two years, has
She published a book about horses when the Junior Cooking Show at the State Fair. donated baked goods to various organiza-
she was in the fifth grade and recently found- She has also participated in consumer deci-
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By ADRIAN ARREDONDO the ring if you know what to that the judge can see your a quirt when showing. I think • Delivery
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Remember, first time ex-
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much of our time doing things together,”
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MARY RANDALL member of the BHS softball, basketball and
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Randall, 17, is the daughter of Tim and
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Alvord High School.
FFA, FCA, STAND, DECA, student council,
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By GARY CLAYTON and have not commingled that the bull facility is suffi- the Texas Veterinary Medi- be separated from heifers or slaughter only, as there is
Wise Co. Extension Agent with female cattle. A breed- cient to prevent contact with cal Diagnostic Laboratory cows. no effective treatment for
er’s certificate must accom- female cattle. (TVMDL). “Seminars will “Infected bulls will be re-
Beginning April 1, breed- pany the virgin breeding “After carefully consider- be offered around Texas for stricted to movement for Continued on page 13
ing bulls entering Texas bull, signed by the ing the comments accredited veterinarians to
from any other state must breeder, and the on the proposed become certified, to ensure
be either 24 months of age information also regulations and that the collection methods,
or younger and certified as must be included discussions with paperwork completion, sam-
We’ve G o t You
a virgin, or be tested nega-
tive for cattle trichomonia-
sis within 30 days prior to
entry. The entry require-
on the certificate
of veterinary in-
spection. Routine
documents also are
the Trichomonia- ple submission, disease re-
sis Working Group, porting and management of
the testing require- infected bull herds are uni-
ments for non-vir- form throughout the state,”
COVERED
(NO DEDUCTIBLE)
ments are part of a regula- required, including gin bulls in Texas said Dr. Hillman.
tory package adopted by the the certificate of were revised to re- “Payment for sample col-
NO WORRIES
Every financed vehicle carries
commissioners for the Texas veterinary inspec- quire only one PCR lection and laboratory costs our exclusive
Animal Health Commission tion, and other ap- CLAYTON (Real Time Poly- will be the responsibility “Service Contract”
(TAHC) Feb. 24 to address plicable tubercu- merase Chain Re- of the producer,” explained to cover anyy major repair
trichomoniasis, a venereal losis or brucellosis action test) on the Dr. Hillman. Bulls of un- for the
he life of the contract
disease of cattle that causes entry requirements must be non-virgin bull undergoing known status may be sold Brad Hultman upp to 24 months. Chris
Manager Sales
infertility and abortions, and met, depending on the state a change of possession, or for breeding with one nega-
results in extended breeding
seasons and diminished calf
of origin, or if the bull is a alternatively, three consecutive RT-PCR test or three
beef or dairy animal. tive culture tests, each con- negative culture tests, each Inventory Reduction
crops, which costs livestock Non-virgin breeding bulls ducted not less than seven conducted not less than one
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producers valuable income. or bulls older than 24 months days apart. week apart. The breeding ery O
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Cattle trichomoniasis is not of age entering Texas on and Dr. Hillman noted that bulls must remain separat- ng B L
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a human health issue. The after April 1 must be tested samples for testing must be ed from female cattle during
second phase of the pro- negative for trichomoniasis collected by accredited vet- the testing. Negative test
gram, which will address within 30 days prior to en- erinarians certified to con- results will be valid for 30 Payments as low as $239 mo. WAC
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priate measures to employ 24 months, as indicated by
to eliminate the disease the presence of the animal’s
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that the interstate, or state- by the birth date recorded
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FCCLA QUEEN CONTESTANTS

Continued from 9 Margarita Martinez
Bowyer is a varsity cheerleader and par-
ticipates in volleyball, basketball, varsity
softball and track at CHS. She is also a
member of the Cheer Dynamics competition
cheer team and enjoys wakeboarding.
She is president of her class and is active
in student council, where she has held the
offices of secretary and reporter.
Her honors include the A honor roll, fresh-
57TH ANNUAL WISE
man class homecoming nominee and FFA
Grand Champion Showmanship at the Chico
Buckle Show. She received second place in COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
SCHEDULE
state power tumbling and was a Junior Olym-
pic power tumbling participant.
She is a member of the Cornerstone Bap-
tist Church youth group and has helped with
vacation bible school, volunteered in the
nursery and visited nursing homes with the
group. She has been a Special Olympics vol-
unteer for the last two years and has partici- Monday, March 23
pated in the Clean Up Chico Project. 8:30 a.m........................... Horse Show - Performance - at NRS arena
Bowyer also plays piano.
3 - 6 p.m................ Arrival of Dairy Breeding Goats & Breeding Boar Goats
MARGARITA MARTINEZ
7 p.m..................................... Queen’s Contest (Decatur Civic Center)
Martinez, 17, is the daughter of Juan R.
and Seve Martinez of Krum and is a junior at Tuesday, March 24
Slidell High School. 8:30 a.m.....................Breeding Dairy Goat Show (released following show)
Martinez enjoys acting in One Act Play,
drawing and reading. She likes to spend Breeding Goat Show (released following show)
time with her friends, and she is active in her Breeding Boars Show (released following show)
church group. She also participates in year-
book and robotics at Slidell High School. 8:30 a.m..................................... Horse Show - Speed - at NRS arena
3 - 7 p.m............................................................. Arrival of Dairy Cattle
5 p.m............................................................ Arrival of Breeding Swine
The Update is just a simple click away... 6 p.m................................................................. Breeding Swine Show
FOCUS ON 4-H (released following show)
6 - 7 p.m........................................................Weigh-in of Dairy Heifers
Continued from 8 even your hose. You can easily
wcmessenger.com/update 6:30 p.m............................................................4-H Parade of Fashion
Always be cour- transport this bucket 7 p.m.................................................Floor Price bids on Dairy Heifers
teous to fellow ex- to the wash rack and
hibitors and to the you’ve got all of your Wednesday, March 25
ring help. Keep the supplies handy. For
8 - 8:30 a.m............................................................... Arrival of Broilers
pig moving at all
times. A pig that
soap, Joy or Dawn
work just fine for
Concealed Handgun 9 a.m................................................................................ Broiler Show
has stopped and is
humped up is not
daily use. There are
specialized soaps out
Classes (released following show)
10 a.m..................................................................................Dog Show
attractive. Show- there that are good 1:30 p.m...................................................................Dairy Cattle Show
manship begins
at home. Practice
for show day, such as
“Shimmer Lights” to
• Buy (released following show)
Begin moving livestock into the barns. Animals must be in place by 4 p.m.
showing your pig
on a daily basis.
ARREDONDO use on white cattle to
help them get extra
• Sell Weight/Breed cards are due to Superintendents by 4:30 p.m.
Remember, practice makes clean.
perfect. Always put 100 per- Source: Texas Cooperative
• Trade 3 - 5 p.m..................................................................... Arrival of Poultry
Consignments Welcome! 3 - 7 p.m................................ Arrival of: Breeding Sheep, Beef Heifers
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D.A.C.
preceding the show and dur-
ing the show itself. The live-
stock show is the culmination Thursday, March 26
of the project year for many 7 - 8 a.m.............................................................Arrival of ALL Rabbits
S P OT L I G H T
livestock participants and 7:30 - 10 a.m.......................................... Arrival of:
the community. Youth live- 4-H Foods, Crafts and Photography
stock exhibitors represent
the livestock industry at fairs
FCCLA Foods and Crafts
and shows to the public.
& G r e e l e y 8 a.m..........................................................Meat Pens Rabbits Judged
on Morgan
Show Box and General followed by Breeding Rabbits
Supplies Needed 8 a.m....................... Breeding Sheep Show (released following show)
You may either use a “show Immediately followed by the Market Lamb Show
eley are
Morgan and Gre
box” or some type of box to
store your equipment. Prefer- 10:30 a.m.........................................FCCLA Foods and Crafts Judged
ably, this should be something
o ur P re sch oo l Program. 11 a.m............................. 4-H Foods, Crafts and Photography Judged
you can lock when you leave in 12 noon...................................................................Market Goat Show
the fairgrounds at night.
T h ey b o th love playing 2 p.m.............................................................................Poultry Judged
Show boxes can be purchased
c
p in our Dramati
4 p.m.....................................................................Market Swine Show
from any supply dealer, or
d re s s u 5 p.m....................................................Ag Mechanics begin moving in
enjoy
y Area. They also
you can build your own.
Equipment you may need: P la (must be in place by 8 a.m. Friday)
numbers,
learning letters,
(Choose what is appropriate 5 - 8 p.m....................................... Viewing of 4-H and FCCLA exhibits
for your animal)
n, exciting
and shapes in a fu
■ Rope halter to use each
day to catch and tie your calf.
Friday, March 27
D.A.C.
way each day at
■ Neck tie, used at the 8 a.m...................................................................Prospect Steer Show
shows to help keep your ani- Immediately followed by Market Steer Show
mal stalled correctly and pre- 12 noon ....................................................... Judging of Ag Mechanics
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■ Fitting equipment - hand 2 p.m......................................................... Breeding Beef Heifer Show
trimmers, electric clippers, (all animals released at conclusion of show)
hoof trimmers. These items 4 p.m....................................................................... Release of Poultry
should be inspected for dull-
4 p.m.............................................Pictures taken of 4-H Foods, Crafts
ness and wear.
■ Rice Root Brush used for and Photography Winning Entries
daily brushing of your ani- 4:45 p.m...............................Pictures taken of FCCLA winning entries
mal. 5 - 6 p.m..................... Release of 4-H & FCCLA Food, Craft, Clothing
■ Scotch comb for comb- and Photography projects
ing your calf’s hair. If you
have a slick haired animal,
the only thing you need is Saturday, March 28
a scotch comb. You use the 10 a.m................................................................................... Pet Show
scotch comb to comb out your 11 - 12:30 p.m...................................................................... BBQ Meal
animal’s tail.
12:30 p.m..................................................................................Awards
■ Feed pan and water
bucket. 1 p.m.................................................................... 2009 WCYF Auction
■ Washing supplies. Bring 2 p.m.......................... Release of all remaining animals and Ag Mech
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SUBVARSITY SPORTS
Girls out opponenets 46-34 and outhit them 36-24. These very young ladies have Bridgeport at Sanger
Softball shown much improvement through the first 10 games. A few highlights of Long jump - 4. Lacey Erwin, 13-3
Junior varsity this tournament was catcher Lindsey Walker throwing out four base-runners Triple jump - 5. Victoria Rivera, 26-2
Bridgeport 5 and three runners at home. Also, shortstop Shelbi McDuffie and second
WF Rider 15 baseman Bree Gober converting two double plays. Kasey Wages also hit her Boys
BHS standouts - Karly Bunker, Victorya Fuentes and Rachel Casillas scat- first home run. Golf
tered doubles to lead the Bridgeport offense. Bree Gober and Jonna Jemeson Bridgeport JV at Pecan Valley
also had hits in the game. Six errors by the Sissies allowed Rider to score Graham 9 Continued on page 19
11 unearned runs. Bridgeport 0
BHS standouts - Shelbi McDuffie and Bree Gober and a big game defen-
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port. Jonna Jemeson and Karly Bunker added a pair of singles. Five errors 100 hurdles - 2. Hayley Dale, 18.99 802 W. Bus. Hwy 380
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BHS standouts - Bree Gober punished the Indians with her bat as she went
four for four at the plate with a triple, three RBI and two runs scored. Kasey
ley Dale, 1:58.38
1600 relay - 2. Kortni Robinson, Chanan Morrison, Joey Redwine, Chan-
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Henrietta 17 100 - 6. Jamey Williams, 14.41
BHS record - Rachel Casillas ripped an RBI double to lead the Sissies of- 800 relay - 4. Kim Workman, Jamey Williams, Lachelle Gregg, Danielle
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400 - 2. Anna Caldera, 1.10:3
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short in an 11-10 loss to close the Burkburnett tournament. Lindsey Walker, 400 - 2. Lacey Erwin, 71.10
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Continued from 10 state regulations until the board’ to attack this disease
this disease,” said Dr. Hill-

first of next year will ensure
that everyone can be ‘on
and protect their herds.”
Rehabilitation Decatur
man. “The remaining bulls
in the herd will be held, iso- Open House set for Thursday, March 26, from 4-6 p.m.
lated from female cattle, un-
til they are tested, at least
once more by PCR test, or
twice more by culture, each
COLIN The “Open House” for the area’s
newest nursing facility is set for
Thursday March 26 from 4-6
PYLANT
p.m. at Senior Care Health &
culture conducted at least Rehabilitation Center Decatur,
a week apart. If the re- located at 701 West Bennett Rd.
maining bulls test negative (just south of Wise Regional
(each non-virgin bull in an COME SEE ME, COLIN, Health System).
infected herd must have at for All Your N
NEW
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least two consecutive nega- Don Miller, president of Senior
USED-Car Buying Needs
tive RT-PCR tests or at least Care Health and Rehabilita-
three consecutive negative tion will welcome guests to the
culture tests in order to be “Open House” that will include
classified as negative), they a color guard flag rising. This is
are free to move.” the company’s 16th facility, all
“By enacting the inter- located in Texas.
state requirements now, we Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation is a 124- bed nursing facility offering more than
can address the importation 40,000 square feet of luxury and homelike accommodations.
of disease immediately,” he 940.627.2177 Administrator Greg Fuller said,“We are redefining the standard for senior
said. “Delaying the intra- care. Our spacious rooms will be equipped with flat-screen television and satellite
channels. Our rehab and skilled nursing unit will include telephone service.
A beautiful courtyard will provide a safe and secure area for residents to
enjoy the outdoors and wonderful landscaping. There will also be a gazebo for family
gatherings or relaxing visits along with a playground for any small visitors.
Other features include a full service hair salon for men and women, complete
social services, individualized activities, and laundry services.
Fuller noted,“We provide short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and
long-term care. One wing of the facility is designed for short-term rehabilitation and
skilled nursing care, while the other wings are devoted to long-term care.”
Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation is the first facility in this area to use
Accelerated Care Plus therapy equipment to promote healing. This equipment entails
four different pieces of equipment to treat pain, manage swelling (edema), improve
muscle strength, and correct abnormal movement patterns.
It is designed to target the elderly who are injured in accidents, recovering
from surgery, or suffered a stroke. It also is designed to help patients with Parkinson’s
disease or MS.
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Fuller noted,“Our therapists are thoroughly trained on the evidence-based
protocol.” Shanisa Harrold, clinical program manager with Accelerated Care Plus, led
for Hire • Driveways the training and will be doing updated training every two months. All Senior Care
Health & Rehabilitation facilities have this quality, state-of-the-art equipment.
• Basements
• Retaining Walls Among the other therapy programs offered at Senior Care Health & Rehabil-
• All Concrete Work itation are fall prevention, pain management, contracture management, and wound
healing.“Our therapy is based on therapists and nurses working together in a collab-
orative program,” said Fuller.
We Can Haul The professional staff assists residents with physical therapy, occupational
Terry and Derrick Vaughan therapy, speech therapy, skilled nursing services, IV medication administration,
817-832-1484 • Gravel D&T Excavation wound care, and other specialty nursing services.
• Topsoil • Land and Lot Clearing
940-393-2544 • Cushion Sand In addition to Administrator Greg Fuller, LNFA; the management includes Director
940-683-4200 • Select Fill • House Pads of Nursing Fay Spangler, RN; and Medical Director Dr. John Richardson.
• Brick Sand • Driveways and Parking Lots To learn more about Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Decatur, visit the
• Roads website at scc-decatur.com or call the office at 626-2800 to reserve your room.
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Continued from 4 Gallery granular product at ing between Thanksgiving to add mulch or bark back inch of peat would have cost inch, and I got good results.
that time to keep next year’s and Valentines Day. The oak in. a ton of money. Are there However, I did have to treat
have a perfect lawngrass henbit from ever sprouting.) wilt fungus is spread while Yes. Undecomposed leaves alternatives? Does compost again a year later. Mid- to
just yet, but when we do, it For now, simply mow it off. the fungal mats are active will mat together and form work as well? late spring is the prime time
may very well be some type Henbit is a very weak weed. (spring and early summer). tough layers of organic mat- Your nurseryman can or- to apply it. You should see
of zoysia. Just to point out, One mowing, especially if Beetles are the vectors, and ter. At a bare minimum, you der Canadian peat moss dramatic results within just
too: Texas sod producers you’re scalping your lawn, they are also active at that should shred them with (in bales, not bags) for you. a few weeks.
do have zoysia. Don’t buy usually eliminates it. For time. Mid-winter is the best your lawn mower, then use What you’re looking for ■
it from those much-adver- the record, this is the time time to prune oaks, since them as a mulch on top of is the extreme acidity the Have a question you’d
tised East Coast mail order to apply a pre-emergent for the fungal mats are not ac- the ground following plant- peat brings to the surface like Neil to consider? Mail
sources. crabgrass and grassburs. tive then, and since the ing. Or, you can also compost of the lawn. Compost is not it to him in care of the Wise
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Dear Neil: We have such days for season-long elimi- and inactive. You can also ever, you don’t want to blend won’t be very effective. You 149, Decatur, TX 76234 or e-
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apply a pre-emergent? Dear Neil: I’m confused abated. The fungal mats will that decays very rapidly. In worst areas first, to see if that he cannot reply to ques-
You, like many others, by your answer about prun- be gone by then, and the in- the process, it can adversely you like the results. I used tions individually.
are six months out-of-cycle ing oak trees. I’ve seen lots of sects will again be inactive. affect the nutrient availabil- 1/2 inch instead of the full 1
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early September. (Apply a You need to focus on prun- like we prepare the soil, only to do my entire yard with 1
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pointment. ite counter tops; wood, tile & carpet. $1,000/month, $500/deposit. Huge $375/month. (940)393-3770. these advertisers before invest-
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30x40 garage/shop. Decatur master suite, vaulted ceilings, large ing any money.
schools. $188,900. (888)283-1919. covered porch, all appliances & 2-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home.
Business Property washer/dryer connections. 160 CR4191, Decatur. No
PRIVACY & TREES Childcare
Privacy galore, trees!! New custom Executive Suites (817)270-4660. smoking/pets. Includes
2400 SQUARE FEET 3-bedroom, 1 acre. GREAT FI- washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator. All
Commercial, on almost 1 acre, for NANCING! $109/down,
Bridgeport, TX electric. $625/month, + deposit. Daycare teachers needed. Apply in
sale in Decatur. New roof and (940)399-3646. person, 1403 Hovey Street, Bridge-
$581/month. (940)627-8700.
port.
some inside updates. Call
(214)763-0926. RENT TO OWN
MARCH SPECIAL MOBILE HOME FOR RENT
“Timeless Elegance”
$699, 3-bedroom. $799, 4-bedroom. 2 bedroom with 1 yr. lease Small 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 302 W.
Very EZ qualify!! NO FIRST Sherman, Chico, $400/month, Food service
$750/month - $300/deposit
Condos/town homes MONTH PAYMENT! Call $200/deposit, includes water, sew-
(940)627-8700. age, trash. No pets! (940)683-5838. Accepting applications for shift man-
3/2 CONDO SPRING SPECIAL
Washer & agers for Alvord area restaurant.
For sale in Runaway Bay. Private 200 Cyndilu Lane, 3/2/2 Fax resume to (817)442-1160.
pool, access to lake. $68,000.
4-bedroom, new build, 1 acre.
dryer included $1,600/month, $300/deposit Spaces & lots
$119/down, $711/month. BUY NOW 1505 N. Bus 287 Subway now hiring responsible peo-
(940)210-9625. & GET $8,000.00/cash!! Call New 2/1, great for roommates.
ple to work all shifts. Apply in per-
(940)627-8700. Garages available $850/mo., $300/deposit
All homes include lawn care.
LOST CREEK RV PARK
son, 1822 FM 51 South, Decatur.
GREATHOUSE ESTATES FM 2264, Decatur, TX. Daily,
817-825-4647 weekly and monthly rates. Free Attention: Keesha.
For sale or lease, nice townhouse,
3/2.5/2, 1,567 square feet.
$159,500/OBO. $1,300/month with
TWO 4-BEDROOM
homes on 2.59 acres, Forestburg,
$199,500. House & 5 acres, Slidell,
817-929-5910 2-bedroom, 1-bath, carport, newly
remodeled. Alvord. $575/month.
internet, laundry-mat & showers
available. (940)255-0069
Medical/Dental
$1,000/deposit. (940)627-5897, $185,000. 82.9 acres, perfect hunt-
(940)210-9925. ing property, Montague County, (817)992-7576. SPRINGTOWN RV PARK
Efficiency apartments for rent,
$3,250/acre. Sylvan Properties, $650/month, all bills paid. 3080 W. Highway 199, Springtown. Full-time LVN position with benefits
3/2 brick, Rhome area. Ask for Beki,
(940)964-2935. (940)433-3133. (817)220-4678. Move-in special. available in assisted living facility,
Homes (817)636-2555.
Daily, weekly, monthly rates. Cov- Monday-Friday. Apply in person,
5-bedroom, 4-bath, office, theater ered/uncovered spaces. Laundry. 300 Devereaux, Decatur; or fax re-
1ST TIME HOME BUYER? Business property room, 4-car garage, 2-family rooms, Free Internet. sume to (940)627-1159.
I know where the deals are! Zero
Mobile Homes pool/hot tub. Aurora vista.
down & then some! Buy Wise Real $2,500/month. (210)788-7153.
5,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL
Estate. (940)399-3900. 1,680 SQUARE FEET
on 1 acre in Justin. $125,000. building. 1,200 square foot Available near Bridgeport. 2-bed-
(469)556-7644 or office/showroom; 3,200 square foot room, 1-bath, deck & shop, carport,
[email protected]. warehouse/manufacturing area. FM & RV stall. $750/month. No smok-
RENT TO OWN
$699, 3 bedroom. $799 4 1994 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH
51 North, Decatur. Cannon Property
Managment. (940)368-1811.
ing/pets. $500/deposit.
(940)683-5656, (940)387-2717. CRESTVIEW PLACE
bedroom. Very EZ qualify! NO
FIRST MONTH PAYMENT! Call
16x80 single wide. New paint, APARTMENTS
940-627-8700 10x23 covered porch, like new ap-
PRIVACY & TREES pliances. Must be moved. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY - NOW LEASING
Privacy galore, trees! New cus- $10,000/firm. (940)433-5708.
tom 3 bedroom, 1 acre. GREAT All real estate advertising in this This newspaper will not know- One Bed. 664 sq. ft. $680
FINANCING! $109/down, 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH newspaper is subject to the Fair ingly accept any advertising for
$581/mo. 940-627-8700 mobile home on 1 acre; new carpet, Housing Act which makes it illegal real estate which is in violation of Two Bed. 887sq.ft. $760
SPRING SPECIAL appliances, fenced backyard. Low to advertise “any preference, limita- the law. Our readers are hereby
4 bedroom, new build, 1 acre. down, payment less than rent.
tion or discrimination based on informed that all dwellings adver- Three Bed. 1127sq.ft. $900
$119/down, $711/mo. race, color, religion, sex, handicap, tised in this newspaper are available
(214)682-5752. familial status or national origin, on an equal opportunity basis. To • Small Pets okay • Jr. Olympic size pool
BUY NOW & GET $8,000
cash! Call 940-627-8700 or an intention, to make any such complain of discrimination call
BRING THE KIDS! preference, limitation or discrimina- HUD toll-free at • On-site courtesy o cer
Large 3 & 4-bedroom starter homes tion.” Familial status includes chil- 1-800-669-9777. The
on 1+ acres. Homes have new car-
Open Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat, Noon - 4 p.m.
dren under the age of 18 living with toll-free telephone
4/3/2 IN ALVORD pet, appliances & fenced yards! parents or legal custodians, pregnant number for the 950 W. Thompson Street • Decatur
lots of personality, 2,800 square
feet, fenced front & back yards.
Small down, no credit needed, and
owner assisted finance.
women and people securing custody
of children under 18.
hearing impaired is
1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING 940-626-0032
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Outreach Health Services has an MIKE’S RV SERVICE
Williams’ Hauling
Trinity Care
Center
BHCC immediate opening for a COMMU-
NITY SERVICE AIDE in the Decatur
WIC office. Must have high school
diploma or GED; must possess ex-
Childcare
Stay-at-home mom will babysit in
Service calls, insurance work, full
repairs, power washing, detailing.
Also work on horse & enclosed trail-
ers. Michael, (940)399-7565.
& Tractor Works
NEEDED: cellent communication skills. Bilin-
gual preferable. Will train the right
my Rhome area home. Hot meals,
snacks. After school pickup avail- MOBILE SATELLITE
• Brushhog & Finish Mowing
• Blading, Plowing & Tilling
• Backhoe work, driveways
Now Hiring candidate. Please call the clinic at
(940)627-5796 or apply online at:
able. (940)627-5513. & RV REPAIRS
Certified & insured. All RV, travel
• Dirt, sand & gravel hauling
• Land Clearing
LVNs www.outreachhealth.com, EOE. • All types cleanup & haul-offs
D.O.N.
trailers, mobile homes & insurance
Safety workers needed, March
Adult/Elderly care work. (940)466-9675. • Quality work, fair pricing
Contact
CNAs 17-22. Minimum 16 years of age.
$8/hour. (817)991-6589, EXPERIENCED ELDER CAREGIVER OVERALL GENERAL
CONTRACTING
James Williams
Jessica Reid, Administrator
[email protected] available assisting with meals,
Electric, plumbing, metal barns, 940-399-9138
RN Office
medication, bathing, light house-
keeping, etc. 2-hour minimum up to
8-hour shift. (940)210-3339.
shops/sheds, fencing, painting. We
fix/repair it all & save you money!
Insured
Please come by Trinity Care Center to

complete an application. Apply in person (940)595-8133 Tutoring
FINANCIAL
Apply in person at Bridgeport Health COUNSELOR/COLLECTOR Business RAY & KENNY’S HANDYMAN
READING SPECIALIST
2108 15th St. Service. Specializing: all types
Bridgeport, TX Care Center Primarily responsible for discharging
all private pay patients in the ER. home repairs, custom cabinets & Private tutoring, many years experi-
940-683-5023 102 W. Cates • Bridgeport ence, all ages, ESL. Competitive
BUDGET
Verify demographic information, col- counter tops, custom furniture.
(940)627-6399, (940)799-1146, rates. (940)466-9696.
lect payment for services rendered
(817)915-2618. SEWING LESSONS
HOME
or a deposit from each patient,
Home health agency seeks respon- Private instruction. Call Sue,
screen patients for government as-
sible caring adults to help with daily RICK’S CABINETS
living tasks. Wise County openings. Miscellaneous sisted programs, assist patients in
& COUNTERTOPS
(817)300-1446.
completing paperwork necessary for
Please contact
1(800)866-6705.
Betty,
acceptance into government as- Phone Service Custom cabinets, laminate counter- TRACTOR WORK
established1984. All aspects of site
sisted programs or charity and input Sign up & pay monthly payments at Rick’s tops. Quality guaranteed. Honest &
dependable. New homes, remodels. preparation. Final grade, house
Farm and ranch hand wanted. Wise all patient/account information.
Please either e-mail your resume to
Cellular (817)713-1667. pads, roads, driveways, arenas,
Bored with your job? County. Must have agricultural ex-
perience. Baling hay, working cattle, [email protected] or fax your re- Phones drainage. No job too small.
fencing, miscellaneous chores. sume to (972)705-5136. Authorized Dealer & Services (817)821-0378.
Housing, wages, benefits. Send re- We Also Sell A Variety Of Wireless RUSSELL’S
Wise County Messenger Classifieds Home Improvements FARM AND RANCH
sume to: P.O. Box 149, Attention
www.wcmessenger.com/class
Farm, Decatur, TX 76234. Trades & Long Distance Prepaid Cards! & Repair Farm and Ranch
• Tracfone • AT&T • T-Mobil • Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Verizon • Virgin Mobile • Alltel All Types of • Lawn & Garden • Livestock
NOW HIRING: FARM AND

DRILCHEK
• Livestock Care/Training
ALSO... Remodeling • Livestock Lost & Found
CNAs (Certified Nurse Assistants),

Pay Your Dish, Sprint, AT&T,
Alltel and Direct TV Bill Here! Repairs Large or Small
RANCH • Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies
RNs ,OTs, and PTA - Full time Add-ons, Decks And More • Miscellaneous • Mowing
NOW HIRING
MACHINISTS
RICK’S
SATELLITE & ELECTRONICS
Call
940-627-6947 or Farm Equipment
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
405 S. Washburn, Decatur

940-627-6905
940-389-4943 Massey 481, cab w/loader, $22,500.
Salary based on
106 W. Archer, Jacksboro Case/IH Maxxum 115, cab,
experience $39,950. Vermeer 5400 round baler,
940-567-2205 Steve’s Handyman Service. Electric,
$12,900. Now stocking PJ brand
1705 S. FM 51, Suite 108, Decatur

940-683-1055 s r r TM
1-800-662-1396 plumbing, framing, cabinets, counter
tops, drywall, painting, lawn,
clean-up, hauling, tree removal.
trailers! (940)627-5451.
MASSEY FERGUSON
STONE WORK & CONCRETE Free estimates. (817)523-3046, 15-row grain drill, good condition,
Melody Massage hiring licensed, Retaining walls, patios, rock entries, (817)471-7597.
full/part-time massage therapist, $700. 7 tires, 225-75-16, $125/all.
houses, landscaping. Small brick (940)644-1844.
Physical Therapists & Occupational Therapists must work every Monday & every jobs. Decatur references. 20 years
Needed: IntegraCare Home Health is currently seeking to fill other Saturday. Also full/part-time experience. Major credit cards ac- Miscellaneous OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS
licensed nail tech and esthetician. cepted. (817)919-4487. New & used. Water tight & rodent
both full-time & part-time-as-needed positions in this area!!! (940)389-5104. proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122.
ALTERATIONS
Must possess a current TX state license to practice that is in good Position available at water/waste Custom sewing and mending. Call STORAGE CONTAINERS
water facility. An ideal candidate
Housecleaning Sue, (817)300-1446. Great storage! The best containers
standing & have at least one year of relevant work experience. must have Class C Ground Water at the best price. (817)726-7669.
Operator and Class C Wastewater LOCAL CLEANING SERVICE CARPET REPAIR
To apply, please e-mail or fax your resume to the attention of Operator License. This individual Commercial, residential. Make re-stretch & cleaning.
Angela Carter, HR Director at [email protected] or should be dependable and able to ready, 1-time or repeat. We clean (940)627-3335. Fencing
work alone and will be subject to what others miss. pennyWise
(817) 310-4990. To learn more about our growing company, background checks and drug test- Cleaning Service, (940)210-5450. JUNK & TRASH REMOVAL BOBBY’S FENCE
ing. Interested persons contact Garage, shed, yard clean-ups. Ga- All types fencing. Free estimates.
please visit us at www.integracarehh.com (254)687-2642. Please do not re- SPRING CLEANING? rage sale leftovers picked up. Call Over 25-years experience.
spond if you are not licensed. We do air duct cleaning. Jason, (940)577-3368. (817)444-3213.
(940)627-3335.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Ferguson Beauregard, a leader in
artificial lift and wellhead automation Let me fix it John & Mary Haynie
• RN - Med/Surg * CCU * ER
Behavioral Health * Inpt Rehab
• Social Worker/Case Manager
• LVN/PCT - Dialysis * Med/Surge
for the oil & gas industry, seeks an
experienced service technician in
the Ponder area. The successful
candidate will have 2+ years experi-
ence with artificial lift (prefer plunger
A+ HANDYMAN SERVICE
General home repair/maintenance,
auto tune-ups, lawnmower/tiller
A&V Water Pump Sales & Service
Inpt Rehab lift) and/or gas production experi- tune-ups. Fence, sprinkler mainte- Complete Water Well Drilling & Repair
BHS Nurse Mgr * Dialysis nance/repair. 30+ years experi-
• Cook/Diet Aides/Ambassador ence, HS diploma (prefer AA De-
ence. Dependable, trustworthy. Call
Storage Tanks & Boosting Equipment & Installation
Surgery & Cath Lab gree), and current driver’s license.
Part Time/PRN
We provide a superior compensa- Karl, (817)995-7960, Residential, Municipal & Commercial
• Clinical Therapist
• Nurse Practitioner/PA - Family Certified • Security Guard tion/benefit package including sal- (940)627-1115. Office: 940-627-3059 Emergency Service Available
ary, commissions, bonuses, com- PO Box 1504
• Therapy Services: OT * PT * PTA
• C.N.A., PCA, Mental Health Techs
pany truck, fuel card, cell phone, BARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION
Cell: 940-393-3964 www.aandvwater.com
• MA * Boyd/Decatur Clinical Care Decatur, TX 76234
PT Coordinator Associates credit card; medical, dental, life, vi- All types remodeling, home repairs, Fax: 940-626-4996 Lic. #2774AI
sion insurance; 401k, paid time off, foundation work & privacy fences.
2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234 - A not for profit hospital employment development, etc. All work guaranteed.
www.wiseregional.com - EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525 Qualified candidates should submit (940)389-9276.
Up to $7,000 RN Bonus a resume to humanresources@fer-
High FOR
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gusonbeauregard.com;
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& Available to Town &
Clearing
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Custom Homes. Remodels, earth
We Can Haul:
• Sand and Gravel
Country
Accounting degree Residents! Country Residents! Country Residents!
preferred • Driveways and
friendly foam insulation, additions,
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important. Position includes preparing www.earthfriendlyfoam.com, • Cushion Sand
• Roads (682)429-3011.
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monthly financial statements, spread sheets
and bank account reconciliations. • Demolition • Brick Sand
Excellent opportunity for the right High
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peed IInternet
nternet • House Pads • Base
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Call for free estimates
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INTEGRACARE HOME HEALTH OF 405 S. Washburn 106 W. Archer
BRIDGEPORT/DECATUR
IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES
FOR THE POSITION OF…
DISH NETWORK & DIRECT TV Tree Service and Stump Removal
Satellite Sales & Service • Tree Removal

RN CLINICAL SUPERVISOR • Stump Grinding
• Storm Damage Experts
We offer: • Chipper Service
- Sign-On & Retention Bonuses • Bucket Truck
- Competitive Base Salary + Incentives Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Blowing
- Paid-Time-Off: 18 PTO DAYS ANNUALLY TO START Property Maintenance FREE ESTIMATES
- 7 PAID COMPANY HOLIDAYS (Senior Citizen Discount)
Spring Cleanups
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan Fully Insured
- 401 (k) Plan with generous company match Irrigation Systems
- Cell Phone Reimbursement Landscaping - Toll Free -
- Gas Mileage Reimbursement
- + much more!
Home Updates 1-866-606-3224
Painting Most Credit Cards Accepted
- To learn more about our successful & growing company,
Moving s r r TM
please visit us at www.integracarehh.com

All types of work indoors & out!!
To apply, please e-mail or fax your resume to the attention
of Angela Carter, HR Director at [email protected] or
(817) 310-4990.
940-255-1702 Insured Wise and Cooke County
FARM AND RANCH MERCHANDISE FOR SALE TRANSPORTATION

DONE RIGHT FENCING Decatur, 1507 S. Church, Fri.-Sat., We buy used RVs. We will sell your
All types fencing: Ranch, residential, March 20-21. Huge moving sale, RV on consignment. Call
industrial. Custom carports, metal Miscellaneous Appliances selling everything, furniture, decor, Cars (940)626-8200 or 1(800)906-6632.
buildings. (940)531-1901. baby shelf, even prom dresses!
BOBCAT WORK WHIRLPOOL WASHER/DRYER (940)389-2055.
You Are !
FARM & RANCH FENCING
Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed
All types dirt work, drainage, level- only 3-months-old, white. Just Pickups/Vans/SUVs
ing, land clearing, gravel, driveways, moved, don’t need anymore. Decatur: City-wide garage sale. Sat-
Approved
wire, entrances, solar gate opera- urday, April 19. Individual and
clean-up, etc. Reasonable rates. $600/pair. (940)389-2460.
tors, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505. neighborhood sales. Sidewalk sales 1974 FORD RANCHERO
Jeff Case (817)565-5444,
(817)929-9805. at businesses city-wide. Maps avail- 351 Cleveland, not running,
Clothing/Jewelry able April 15. Contact: Frieda Han- $500/OBO. Collection of Holiday
Lawn and garden al No
100% Approv Credit
ley, (940)627-6158. Barbies, 1990-2000. (817)455-8341.
Mowing PROM DRESSES
ALL PRO LAWN CARE Rhome, 605 Troxell Blvd., Fri.,
lawn service, landscaping, clean up, size 3/4 to 18. Shop Claudia’s 2006 FORD F-150
March 20, 7a.m.-2-.m. Multi-family,
hauling off, pressure washing. De- Closet first! Reasonable prices.
Wedding dresses. 109 W. Main St.,
miscellaneous items, petite size Check! King Ranch, 12,300 miles, great
shape; 2-tone paint, brown/gold;
pendable, affordable, free esti- women’s clothes, tools, kid’s
mates. Dylan, (817)891-1600. Azle. (817)444-7080. clothes/toys. Cars &Trucks 4x4 towing package. $ 24,500.
(940)433-2133.
DOC’S LAWN SERVICE starting
Mowing, weed eating, tree/shrub
trimming, clean-up, light hauling.
Rough ground slopes, no problem.
Furniture
Complete house full of furniture: Liv-
Miscellaneous at $ 799 dn. 1996 DODGE 2500
diesel, long wheel base, regular
Jay (Doc) Caraway, (940)433-2557, ing room, bedroom, kitchen, appli-
PIPE/ROD We also cab, 2 WD, 5-speed, 235,000 miles,
(940)210-1389. 5,500 feet of 2 3/8” pipe, tested at buy cars! new clutch/brakes, straight body,
ances, etc. Call (940)577-2026 or clean interior. Serious inquiries only.
5,000 lbs., $3/foot. (940)566-5307.
K&M LAWN SERVICE (940)393-1128. $6,500/OBO. (254)977-2601.
Mowing, weed eating, lot clean-up, TIRES & PIANO
haul off. Weekly, biweekly, monthly. SAVE BIG AT AARONS
P265/70R17-1135 M+S, slightly
No job too small. Free estimates. Cleaned & sanitized mattress and Bring Your Tax Refund 1995 GMC 1500
used tires, $250/all. Acrosonic (up-
(940)594-2296. ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING foundation sets from $169. Lamp Here - Everyones Approved Z-71, fully loaded, Rhino Liner, tool-
AND SPRING CLEAN-UP right, not tall) piano., $125.
pairs from $29. New 60” Mitsubishi box, tow package, very clean, runs
LONE OAK LANDSCAPING DLP high def TV, $1499. Nice sofa
(940)627-6378, leave message; 107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur great. Too many trucks, one has to
(940)206-3505. Behind Dairy Queen
Personalized landscape plans, ANY SIZE ACREAGE MOWED and love seat from $449. Laptop go! 203k miles. (940)627-7127. au-
20-years experience. Plants fur-
nished, you plant or we plant. Sod,
$22-$35/acre. Plowing, seeding & and desktop computers from $329.
Refrigerators, washers & dryers
USED I-BEAMS 940-626-8000 totrader.com
fertilizing available. Tommy, 2 3/8” pipe, $1.40/foot, 30’ long. 4” Visit our website
tree work, decks/patios/walls. (940)482-6578. plus much more! Cash or Master www.bmgautosales.com
pipe, $4.70/foot, 45’ long.
(940)389-1778. Card/Visa. Aarons, 1304 Highway
(940)566-5307.
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Continued from 14
A team: 5th, 434 strokes
Tyler Garner - 103
two for two with a double and scored
once but it was not enough to get
past a solid hitting Yellowjacket
Team place: 3rd, 102 points
Shot put - 1. Lincoln McNabb, 37-
5; 3. Victor Velasquez, 32-8; 5. Tra-
400 relay - 5. Blake Sampson,
Josh Bruner, Isaac Cole, Chase
Long, 53.0
SOLUTION
Blake Thompson - 106 team. Justin Newson had two hits, vis Reese, 31-11 800 relay - 4. Blake Sampson,
Skyler Stowe - 112 two stolen bases and scored once Discus - 1. Lincoln McNabb, 105- Josh Bruner, Hunter Clarke, Bryan
Hayden Walker - 113 for the Bulls. Bridgeport used four 5; 2. Travis Reese, 102-7; 4. Wes Ptomey, 1:51.42
Parker Eaton -119 pitchers to try and slow Stephen- Workman, 90-0 1600 relay - 5. Tyler Byers, Hunt-
ville, but Jacob Garcia took the loss. Long jump - 2. Zach Remily, 18-9; er York, Hunter Clark, Bryan Ptomey,
B team: 6th, 440 strokes Trent Schuett, Simmion and Minix 6. Victor Velasquez, 16-9 4:38.63
Tyler Hughes - 102 held SHS to four runs on four hits. 100 - 1. Zach Remily, 11.77; 4.
Billy Grinner - 107 BHS record: 1-3 Victor Velasquez, 11.96 Bridgeport at Sanger
Cody Carraway - 111 200 - 1. Zach Remily, 24.19 Team finish: 5th, 58 points
Rusty Tedder - 120 Whitesboro 4 800 - 5. Victor Segura, 2:27.8 Shot put - 4. Omar Martinez, 38-
John Simpson - 121 Bridgeport 7 1600 - 6. Victor Segura, 5:43.5 11.5
BHS coach’s comments: This was BHS standouts - Pitcher Luke Sim- 400 relay - 1. Victor Velasquez, Discus - 4. Omar Martinez, 105-1
a JV tournament from the tips in a mions picked up his first win on the Wade Patterson, Cling Codling, Long jump - 2. Brannon Huff, 16-9
25 mph wind. I thought we did very mound by holding the Bearcats just Zach Remily, 46.93 High jump - 4. Cameron Crawford,
well considering six of the boys had four hits with three strikeouts and 1600 relay - 5. Clint Codling, 5-0
little or no tournament experience. three walks. Dustin Green led the Wade Patterson, Victor Segura, Ga- 800 - 3. Ceasar Amador, 2:24.73
This has been a good year for these team offensively with two hits, while briel Rohan, 4:11.98 1600 - 2. Ceasar Amador, NA; 3.
younger players. They have worked Justin Newson had one hit with two Blake Arrington, NA
hard and I am sure that they will see RBI and scored once. Eighth grade 2400 - 3. Blake Arrington,
the rewards pay off in the next few Bridgeport at Paradise 8:36.75
years. Track Team finish: 1st, 183 points 800 relay - 4. Jessie Smith, Vidal
Junior varsity Shot put - 1. Dillon Waldrep, 39- San Augustine, Blake Arrington,
Baseball Bridgeport at Paradise 11; 3. Omar Martinez, NA Brannon Huff, 1:45.38
Little Elm 15 Team finish: 3rd place, 101 Discus - 1. Dillon Waldrep, 110-0; 1600 relay - 5. Jessie Smith, Ja-
Bridgeport 5 points Omar Martinez, NA, 4. Mo Funk, NA cob Kerr, Vidal San Augustine, Bran-
BHS standouts - Dustin Green Shot put - 2. Zach Watson, 35-5 Long jump - 1. Brannon Huff, 18-8; non Huff, NA
and Jason Mitchell had some early Discus - 3. Tanner Hannah, 88-5; 2. Gabe Huerta, 17-9
hits and helped the Bulls jump out 6. Zach Watson, 84-6.5 Triple jump - 3. Gabe Huerta, 34- Chico at Paradise
to a 5-0 lead. However, that was not 300 hurdles - 4. Brandon Smith, 1.5 Shot put - 2. Joe Padilla,27-7
enough to hold of a tough pack of 48.34; 5. Bryan Vasquez, 48.37 High jump - 3. Brannon Huff, Cam- Long jump - 3. Ivan Segura, 14-9;
Lobos who scored in each of the first 100 - 4. Enrique Martinez, 11.66; eron Crawford, Alex Rhine, 4-10 4. Evan Younger, 14-5
four innings to get the 10-run win. 5. Cody Henson, 11.77; 6. Chase 300 hurdles - 5. Alex Kline, 54.5 100 - 3. Ivan Segura, 14-9
BHS coach’s comments: We Martin, 11.87 100 - 1. Gabe Huerta, 11.63 200 - 4. Evan Younger, 28.0
started well but could not put any 200 - 5. Chase Martin, 25.97 200 - 2. Vidal San Augustine, 400 - 1. Ivan Segura, 63.0
more runs up after the first inning. 400 - 1. Fernando Delgadillo, 26.24; 5. Jesse Smith, 27.30
The kids gave a very good effort. I 55.96; 2. Jesus Deluna, 57.62 400 - 2. Jacob Kerr, 62.18 Seventh grade
plan on seeing better things from 800 - 5. Adam Hutchison, 2:27 800 - 1. Caesar Amador, NA; 6. Team finish: 1st, 132 points
this team as the season gets under 400 relay - 3. Rodney Johnson, Cameron Crawford, NA Shot put - 1. Julius Pendergraph,
way. Trent Schuett, Dylan Hines, Bo Zal- 1600 - 1. Caesar Amador, 5:47 29.8; 3. Ryan Meyers, 29.6
manzig, 48.0 2400 - 2. Blake Arrington, 9:12; Discus - 1. Julius Pendergraph,
Bridgeport 12 800 relay - 3. Rodney Johnson, 5. Jared Sturdivant, NA; 6. Eddie Vi- NA; 3. Cason Mitchum, NA; T.J.
Springtown 13 Trent Schuett, Dylan Hines, Bo Zal- veros, NA Noble, NA
BHS standouts - The Bulls had manzig, 1:40.90 400 relay - 1. San Augustine, Long jump - 1. Hunter Gantt, 16-
more hits than the Porcupines (10- 1600 relay - 1. Brandon Smith, Brannon Huff, Gabe Huerta, Cloby 0.25
6) and less errors (3-4) but came up
short on the scoreboard in a one-run
loss. Trevor Boales had the biggest
Trent Schuett, Cody Henson, Bo Zal-
manzig, 3:53.80
Mahon, 49.92
800 relay - 1. San Augustine,
Brannon Huff, Blake Arrington, Gabe
Triple jump - 1. Alex Samples, 4.8
110 hurdles - 5. Blake Mahon,
23.01
We Support the
hit of the game as he crushed a home
run to help give the team an early 9-
6 lead. Jacob Garcia and Matt Minix
Paradise at Aubrey
Team place: 5th, 41 points
400 relay - 3. Toi Glover, Nathan
Huerta, 1:46.04
1600 relay - 6. Jacob Kerr, Blake
Arrington, Jesse Smith, Alex Kline,
300 hurdles - 5. Eric Delgadillo,
29.09
100 - 1. Hunter Gantt, 12.78
Wise County
had two singles each and Boales
added one. Pitchers Kalyb Brown,
Luke Simmons and Boales allowed
four walks and had three strikeouts.
Lamb, Chance Reynolds, Kyle Pot-
tiger, 47.31
800 - 5. Logan Bailey, 2:22.27
4:28
Chico at Dragon Relays

200 - 6. Joey Arguette, 30.01
400 - 4. John Walker, 67.0
800 - 2. Daniel Garcia, 2:40.88;
Youth Fair
800 relay - 6. Toi Glover, Johannes
Reineke, Tyler Cobb, Kyle Pottiger, 0
Shot put - 5. Blake Sampson, 34- 5. Nathan Burson, 2:58.96
1600 - 2. Dalton Hudson, 6:17.58
Good Luck to all
Bridgeport 10 1:44 Long jump - 2. Bryan Ptomey, 17- 2400 - 4. Dalton Hudson, 10:34; FFA, FCCLA and
Lake Worth 5 400 - 2. Nathan Lamb, 57.82; 5. 0 5. Derek Stanford, 10:48; 6. Bran-
BHS standouts - Aaron Peyton Kyle Burt, 59.78 Triple jump - 1. Bryan Ptomey, don Thieme, 10:56
4-H Contestants
went two for three at the plate and 300 hurdles - 5. Traci Guess, 36-3 400 relay - 5. Hunter Gantt, Bryan
knocked in a run to lead the Bulls to
their first win of the season. Dustin
Green also had a hit and scored
49.11
200 - 5. Chase Reynolds, 25.37
1600 relay - 4. Chase Reynolds,
110 hurdles - 6. Tyler Byers,
21.42
300 hurdles - 6. Tyler Byers,
Hutchinson, Alex Samples, Spencer
Blevins, 55.34
800 relay - 3. Joey Arquette,
Kemp’s
twice. Green also got the win on the Johannes Reineke, Logan Bailey, Na- 52.38 Spencer Blevins, Wyatt Day, Bryan Wrecker Service
mound where he allowed just three than Lamb 3:58 100 - 4. Josh Bruner, 12.39 Hutchinson, 2:01.91 24 Hour
hits, three walks while striking out
five batters. 8
Shot put - 6. Brandon Bryant, 34- 200 - 6. Isaac Cole, 28.23
400 - 1. Bryan Ptomey, 58.01
1600 relay - 5. Hunter Gantt, John
Walker, Alex Samples, Blake Ma-
940-627-3347 Service
P.O. Box 2047 • 171 FM 2264 • Decatur
High jump - 4. Nathan Lamb, 5-2 800 - 1. Hunter Clark, 2:32.46 hon, 4:48
Bridgeport 5 Pole vault - 6. Logan Bailey, 8-6 1600 - 1. Hunter Clark, 6:08.62
Stephenville 15 2400 - 5. Damien Delgado,
BHS standouts - Matt Minix went Chico at Double Bs 10:41.30
We are proud supporters of the
Wise County Youth Fair
and all of its participants.
NICE
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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER
HERE’S WHAT YOU WISE COUNTY YOUTH FAIR

MAY HAVE MISSED
IN LAST SUNDAY’S ‘Legend’ continues to influence youth
IN NEWS...
■ Sarmiento indicted
■ Poco Graphite lays
off more employees
■ Wreck crtically
injures one teen
IN SPORTS...
■ Sissies can’t crack
Graham
■ Paradise beats Boyd
in softball, baseball
■ Lady Dragons get
defensive against
Peaster
VOLUME 129 - NO. 22 SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2009 DECATUR, TEXAS 26 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢
DECATUR
INSIDE ...
Murder indictment
DEBATE CHAMPS Sarmiento indicted in shooting death of Bettie Walker
You don’t want to get into
an argument with these
two Decatur High School By BRIAN KNOX teenager, Jessi- chel Walker, the Kevin Henry, as well as the investi
students, because they’d ca Corsbie. Both indictment is a gators for their work on the case.
probably win. The suspect in the 2005 shooting teens recovered sign of hope. Rachel Walker said she hopes that
See story, page 2A death of Bettie Lou Walker of Deca- from their inju- “This has the indictment brings her family one
tur has been indicted for murder. ries, while Bet- been emotional- step closer to the closure they seek.
Although the indictments re- tie Walker died ly exhausting,” “I hope this will bring an arrest
mained sealed Friday afternoon, Dec. 29 at John Rachel Walker and this gentleman will go to trial,”
IN SPORTS ... District Attorney Greg Lowery con- Peter Smith said. “I’ve been she said. “It’s been a nightmare that
firmed that a grand jury Thursday Hospital in Fort carrying this won’t go away.”
indicted Jose Angel Sarmiento, 26, Worth. burden for three Anyone with information on the
formerly of Decatur for both murder Within days, SARMIENTO WALKER years, and noth- location of Sarmiento should cal
and attempted murder for the same Decatur police ing has been Wise County Crime Stoppers at
incident. identified Sarmiento as a suspect done. At least I can breathe now. 1-800-643-8477. You may remain
According to investigators, a man and issued warrants for his arrest. I keep feeling like there is a little anonymous. Crime Stoppers wil
entered Walker’s home in the early Investigators believe Sarmiento fled light at the end of this tunnel.” pay up to $1,500 for information
morning hours of Dec. 18, 2005, and to Mexico after the shooting, and he She praised the work of District leading to the arrest or conviction of
shot Walker, her 17-year-old grand- has not been located. Attorney Greg Lowery and assistant the person or people responsible for
daughter, Lydia Walker, and another For Bettie Walker’s daughter, Ra- prosecutors Paige McCormick and this crime.
SOFTBALL RIVALRY
It took an extra inning to
decide Tuesday’s softball
game between district rivals
Boyd and Paradise.
See story page 1B
DECATUR
THANKFUL
ON THE WEB ... FOR THE
RAIN — Kristi
Polone uses
an umbrella
to shield her
from rain
Wednesday as
she walks past
the Lifeway
CHICO WRECK Country Church
See the heroic work of in downtown
rescue workers as they Decatur. Over
free a man trapped for the span of
more than an hour in a car three days,
wreck Thursday at www. Wise County
wcmessenger.com/video. received some
Messenger photo by Joe Duty

much-needed
moisture, with
rainfall totals
ALSO INSIDE ... topping 1 1/2
inches in some
areas through
Friday morning.
Decatur had
STUDENT VIDEO
The videos of Boyd
received only
1.94 inches,
well below
normal, since
the first of the
year before the
recent rainfall.
FAMILY TRADITION— Billy Joe Shepherd of Boonsville influenced the dairy show careers of Clifford Buchanan and Robbie Watson of Decatur by taking
Middle School students
were highlighted on an
education Web site Friday.
See story, page 10A
AREA DEATHS
Messenger photo
by Cody Duty
the time to work with them when they were youngsters. Buchanan and Watson have passed that knowledge down to children and in Buchanan’s case,
DECATUR CHICO
grandchildren. Pictured are (from left) Katrina Watson, Buchanan, Robbie Watson, Shepherd and one of Buchanan’s granddaughters, Ashton Bell.
AND FUNERALS
KERRI JO RUSSELL
Bridgeport
JACK WALKER
Decatur
More layoffs Wreck critically injures teen
BETTY GILHAUS
Orlando, Fla.
See page 14A
at Poco LOADING
UP —
Paramedics
load 19-year-
By MANDY BOURGEOIS decrease our workforce to old Randy
match the markets we are Thole into an
WEATHER... Poco Graphite has an- seeing,” Rucci said. “We ambulance
Sat 56/40 nounced the elimination can’t predict (more layoffs). Thursday
3/14 after
Cloudy skies. High 56 F . Winds
of 33 more positions at the We hope we’ve done enough
N N W at 5 to 10 mph. Decatur plant, represent- to match our staffing levels his Jeep
crashed into
ing a 12 percent decrease to current demand. Unless
a tree on
Sun in staffing. things get worse, we hope
65/45 County Road
hat, suede jacket and bolo tie, the is that man?” still got it,” referring to Shepherd’s
3/15 The most recent round of we don’t have to do any-
By DENNY DEADY
1660 north
P artly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s layoffs comes after the com- thing further. But we can’t
and lows in the mid 40s. of Chico.
pany decreased staff by 13 predict what the economy Messenger photo
percent in January, elimi- is going to do.” by Joe Duty
INDEX nating 42 positions. Poco Graphite now staffs

Poco Graphite announced 245 people. The company
News Briefs ..... 3A Classifieds.........5B
the initial round of layoffs has also decreased hours Rescuers work for more than an hour to free victim
Opinion ........... 4A Sports .........1B-3B
Lifestyle .............6A Business ...........4B in December, with general for some employees, cutting
crowd circling the arena started to Cheryl Buchanan of Decatur was ability to show a dairy animal. He
manager Corey Rucci say- back from a five-day work A Huntsville man was in critical had even called for a surgical team to
ing that “all our markets week to a four-day work condition Friday at John Peter Smith be dispatched to the location in case
seem to be paralyzed right week. Hospital in Fort Worth after he was se- Thole's foot had to be amputated to free
now.” Rucci said that it looks “We’re just trying to bal- riously injured in a one-vehicle wreck him. Thole was eventually freed with-
as if things have stabilized, ance our staffing with busi- north of Chico Thursday afternoon out amputation. Officers at the scene
Wise County Messenger but haven’t improved. ness levels,” Rucci said. around 3:30. Rescuers worked for near- said Thole was southbound on County
P.O. Box 149 “We were staffed think- ly 50 minutes to free the victim, Randy Road 1660 about a one-half mile south
115 South Trinity ing that things would im- E-mail Mandy at mbour- Thole, 19, because his foot was trapped of Farm Road 2265 when he went into a
When 83-year-old Billy Joe Shep- buzz. Those who knew him or knew quick to tell them, “He’s a legend.” took first place with the heifer that
Decatur Texas 76234 b t d d t i @ d th fl b d f hi M di kid d t k t
herd walked into the show ring at of him couldn’t believe their eyes. Shepherd entered the ring with day.
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www.wcmessenger. uary, wearing his traditional felt Boonsville dairyman asked, “Who ers. A spectator remarked, “He’s Continued on page 2
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