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and the leaves are continu- I was thinking about Thuja. nurseries. Redtip photinias, cal answer. Either move the until the plants can get root-
ing to fall. Is this a lack of How well will it do? How however, are not a good op- birdbath or the humming- ed. Your main goal will be to
fertilizer, or is it some kind fast does it grow? Is there a tion due to Entomosporium bird feeder. It sounds like change the pattern of their
of fungus? better choice? fungal leaf spot which is congested air space. (That’s habits. You might also be
This is actually the same Arborvitaes of various devastating that species assuming the woodpeckers able to place golf ball-sized
answer as for the olean- types would be good, but nationally. The best of the and wrens aren’t actually rocks on top of the soil to
ders. Magnolias drop their rather enclosing visually. tall screens would be east- dining on the mix you’re discourage them. For an ex-
prior year’s leaves in April They are dense, but not fast. ern redcedar junipers, Little putting into your feeder.) treme case, it might even be
and May. At the same time There may be better options. Gem or Teddy Bear mag- possible to rig up some type
BY NEIL SPERRY the new leaves will be de- You didn’t mention how tall nolias and even live oaks. Dear Neil: Squirrels are of motion detector to turn on
veloping. The fact that this you want the screen to grow. Spacing will vary with the making a mess out of my a light or sound a loud noise
Dear Neil: I have a Shu- year’s growth is not as dark That would have helped give type you choose. Let your pot plants. They are digging anytime they came into its
mard red oak (photos at- as you would expect is prob- you a better answer. For 10- nurseryman advise you. up newly planted pots, also field of vision.
tached) that is approximate- ably due to lack of nitrogen. to 15-foot screens I would older and more established !
ly six years old. It’s about 30 Apply a good lawn food (no suggest Nellie R. Stevens Dear Neil: How can we plants. I’ve tried red pepper Have a question you’d
feet tall and has grown well. weedkiller included), and or yaupon hollies. For 15- keep a woodpecker and flakes sprinkled on top of the like Neil to consider? Mail
For the past two years, half water the tree deeply. to 20-foot plants, Japanese wrens off our hummingbird ground, also mothballs at it to him in care of the Wise
of the tree’s foliage has been ligustrum would be good, feeder? The poor hummers different times. Neither has County Messenger, P.O. Box
lime-green or yellow. Why Dear Neil: I have 150 as would cherry laurels in don’t have a chance. We do helped. Any suggestions? 149, Decatur, TX 76234 or e-
would it appear sick on one feet of property, and I’d like acidic soils. Old-fashioned have a bird bath about 5 feet You may be able to cut mail him at mailbag@sper-
side and not on the other? to plant a screen that grows Chinese photinias would be from the feeder. some small pieces of a roll- rygardens.com. Neil regrets
Your tree is lovely and it rapidly and covers thickly. It outstanding in that same This horticulturist will at- type mulch or chicken wire that he cannot reply to ques-
obviously got off to a good doesn’t have to have flowers. size if they were available in tempt to give an ornithologi- to fit over the soil surface tions individually.
start. Your photos showed
things very clearly, includ-
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parents or legal custodians, pregnant number for the fireplace, all electric, carport, stor-
women and people securing custody hearing impaired is age building. Very clean. Close to !!ATTENTION!!
of children under 18. 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
lake, 108 Port-O-Call Court, Run- Advertising under this classifica- N O C O N T R A C T RE Q U IRE D!
away Bay. $995/month, tion is normally not a bona fide
deposit/year lease required. opportunity. Typically, compa-
(940)575-4891. nies advertising here offer infor- W e are looking for enthusiastic RN
candidates for the following Divisions:
mation about potential employ-
For lease, brand new, spacious ment. Some are selling this infor-
3/2/2 home. Bridgeport ISD, no mation. We suggest that our
EMPLOYMENT
Looking to fill 2 part-time positions Diamond W Truckstop and Dry
right away. Retail & creative experi- Creek Store in Bridgeport, full-time
Miscellaneous ence helpful. (940)627-1208. cashiers needed. Apply in person.
Serious applicants only. NO
West Fork Tank Trucks, Inc.
NEED PECAN GUY DRUGS! Accepting applications for experienced drivers
Decatur Shell to care for and harvest 36 mature,
native pecan trees. Will split har-
Trades and mechanics. Drivers must have Class A CDL
vest. (940)433-8687 or
(940)393-1914. plus tanker endorsement, good driving record,
CHANEY TRUCKING
Need Quality Control Construction Looking for safe, dependable, Class must pass drug test. Pick up application at office.
Inspector on a Dallas Dart project. A CDL drivers with 1-year verifiable
hpearson@walshgroup.com experience. Peterbilt trucks, paid
health insurance, matching 401k,
259 CR 1510, Bridgeport
• RN Case Manager Now Hiring Part-time help wanted, weekends
required. Apply in person at MD Re-
vacation, home every night. Call 940-683-1027
1(800)448-6323, Mon.-Fri.,
Excellent Working
Cashiers sort, 601 Old Base Road, Aurora, 8a.m.-5p.m.
Maintenance/Stockers TX. Visit www.mdresort.com for
Environment more details. Call (817)489-5150 Drivers needed for end dumps &
Applications available in Decatur 4 p.m.-Midnight for questions. vacuum trucks, local hauling, paid
hourly. Call Marvin, (940)389-2579;
125 CR. 3051 WANTED: HAY MOWER or Gordon, (940)577-5847.
or Fax Resume to: Apply in Person for approximately 20 acres. Will split
the hay, on going basis. Drivers wanted for belly dump.
940-627-9627 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Clint (940)389-6558.
(940)433-8687 or (940)393-1914.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday 1306 E. Business 380 Experienced swab unit operator.
Water filtration technician assistant.
940-627-2888 Decatur High school diploma/GED. Drug CDL required. References neces-
screen, background, driver’s li- sary. (940)393-5921; or send re-
Join the Interdisciplinary Team Appointment setters wanted. No ex- sume to P.O. Box 366, Bridgeport,
cense. Will train. Apply: 1308 N.
making a difference in the lives perience needed. Must have excel- Highway 287, Decatur. TX 76426. QUICKSILVER SERV-
of the families we serve! lent communication skills. Positions ICE CO., INC.
available immediately. Earn
$7-$10/hour. Call Chad at Office Hiring journeyman electrician for
(940)627-7179. work in both residential and com-
mercial job applications. All appli-
Cabinet/fixture installer needed. Telemarketers needed. Excellent cants, please contact Chad at
RGA Also cabinet builder, experience communication skills required. Flexi- (940)626-9901.
preferred. Apply in person, 305 N. ble full & part-time positions avail-
Highway 101, Chico, TX. No phone able. Earn $7-$10/hour. Hiring im- HVAC installer/technician needed.
Wise County Home Health, Inc. mediately. Call Chad at 5-years experience required.
calls please.
dba (940)627-7179. (940)648-2692.
RGA Homecare Free conversational English
classes. Call (940)627-1912. The Bonding Company is looking for Metroplex Welding Supply is ac-
a person who speaks Spanish flu- cepting applications for a full-time
Gas measurement tech. Knowledge ently, has working knowledge of of- delivery driver. Must have Class B
Local Home Health of gas measurement with at least
1-year experience. For more info:
fice skills and is computer literate. with HazMat endorsement. 40-50
Apply at 1907 W. Business 380, De- hour work week. Please apply in
Texas Maximum Production, catur, across from Sheriff’s Dept. person only. No phone calls.
Company looking (940)210-8213, (940)627-9411.
Now looking for experienced stylist
HELP WANTED
Retail/Sales to expand her clientele with us in
for Personal Full-service gas station seeking
manager & attendants. Call
Boyd. Call (940)433-3030.
(817)319-7094. Advertising sales person needed. Part-time, new construction work for
Attendants in the Hiring handyman. Part-time/tempo-
Must be dependable, self-motivated,
goal oriented. Full-time, Monday-Fri-
unemployed plumber’s helper. Must
have own transportation, be de-
rary. $10/hour. Variety of jobs, pri- day. Benefits available. Send re- pendable. (817)220-6714, after
Wise County area. marily outdoors. Must have refer-
ences. (940)627-8777.
sume to P.O. Box 149, Atten: LD, 6p.m.
Decatur, Texas 76234.
Immediate opening for experienced Solaris Medical Equipment is cur-
Fax resume to 940-683-2691 auto detailer/car lot porter. Call Bridgeport Discount Liquor needs rently hiring a full-time delivery
(940)626-8000 for interview. full-time employee. Must work driver. Must be 21 or older with
or apply in person nights and weekends, 21 or older, good driving record. Call Virginia at
RGA Homecare Immediate openings, manager & great customer service skills, able to (940)627-1011 or pick up applica-
1411 Chico Hwy, Bridgeport entertainers. Experience not re- stock merchandise. (940)683-3500, tion at 5180 US Highway 380,
quired. Fun, exciting job with excel- ask for Barbara or Sammy. Bridgeport.
lent income. Babes, Wichita Falls,
(940)733-2961.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Irrigation & landscape company now Immediate Job Openings
Minimum 1-year veterinary hospital hiring responsible person willing to
experience. Good benefits, location.
Fax resume to (940)479-2675 or
learn. Must have reliable transpor-
tation. Drug test required. Call
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
call (940)479-2782. (940)626-4184. Are you a hard worker,
dependable and have good
MERCHANDISE
SERVICES FARM AND RANCH FOR SALE
6 FOOT ARENA WERKS BABY BOER GOATS CUSTOM HAY BALING
SERVICES rotary harrow, very good condition, Miniature horses, under 32”. All with Reasonable rates. (940)389-8004. MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Miscellaneous $650. (940)748-1950. papers. (940)626-1562.
• Childcare
• Adult/Elderly Care
OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS Beautiful, all around 14-year-old
FERTILIZED COASTAL
large square, $6/each; large round,
MERCHANDISE • Appliances
• Clothing/Jewelry
SERVICES • Business
• Housecleaning Remember
New & used. Water tight & rodent
proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122.
Missouri Foxtrotter gelding horse.
$2,000. (940)210-9194.
$45/each. Clean. (940)394-6027. FOR SALE • Furniture
• Garage Sales
• Let Me Fix It • Firewood
627-SLAB
• Miscellaneous BUY & SELL & TRADE ✮✮ $3.50 COASTAL HORSE HAY✮✮ • Miscellaneous
• Tutoring Fencing All classes of horses. All riding Square bales in barn, 2nd/3rd cut- • Auctions
horses sold, 72 hour unconditional tings. No minimum. Between
For all your concrete needs! BOBBY’S FENCE guarantee. (940)224-1470, Alvord/Decatur. Delivery available.
(940)644-5956. (817)991-7625, (940)627-2813.
Childcare All types fencing. Free estimates. Appliances
Over 25-years experience. FOR SALE OR TRADE
(817)444-3213. Riding horses & ponies. 8-year-old Pruett Farms Custom Hay Baling.
STAY-AT-HOME MOM Call (940)389-1891, ask for Preston. COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR
CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING AQHA mare, $1,000. 5-year-old reg- 22 cubic foot, True brand, works
free to watch your children. Listed. istered AQHA mare, $800. Appy
CPR/first aid certified. New Fairview Barbed wire, horse & goat. New SQUARE BALING MAY 24 good, 15-years-old. Make offer.
fence & repairs. Steve, cell, gelding, $1,200. 6-year-old sorrel (940)433-8687 or (940)393-1914.
, off FM 407. SE CUIDA NINOS. gelding, $1,250. 4-year-old sorrel Horse quality, weed free, $5/in field.
(903)486-1009. (817)360-6385; home, Custom round/square baling. SC
(940)626-4660. gelding, $1,000. 12-year-old bay Washer & dryer, $350. General
gelding, $1,250. 4 good riding po- Squared Baling Service. Electric, 5-years-old, good working
Insist on Quality DONE RIGHT FENCING nies, $850/each. All riding horses & (817)944-9451. condition. (940)577-1824.
Business
REMODELING & HAUL OFFS
No job too big or small. 12-years ex-
Concrete, Inc.
Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLAB
All types fencing: Ranch, residential,
industrial. Custom carports, metal
buildings. (940)872-5563,
ponies, 72-hour unconditionally
guaranteed.
(940)644-5956.
(940)224-1470, WANT TO LEASE
100+ acres for 40+ cows. Will mow. Clothing/Jewelry
(940)531-1901.(940)872-5563 (214)725-7713.
perience. Hammon Construction & FREE ESTIMATES HALF THOROUGHBRED
WEDDING GOWN
Remodeling. Jason, (817)714-8918. FARM & RANCH FENCING half quarter horse, great bloodline,
white satin, for summer, beaded
Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed make great barrel horse, $3,000.
wire entrances, solar gate opera- Palomino gelding, great bloodline,
Poultry bodice, size 4, $100.
(940)597-5001.
CONSTRUCTION
4G
Housecleaning
’s
tors, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505. $2,500. All papers on site.
(940)393-3370. BABY GUINEAS
HEART FOR HOMES Lawn and garden LLAMAS
for sale. $2.50-$3/each. Furniture
Spring cleaning, house cleaning & (940)683-5587.
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
organizing. Once or ongoing. bred females, guardians & pet qual- 9' regulation pool table, eagle claw
20-years-experience, references ity. We provide training & support & ball, hand tooled leather pockets,
available, free estimates. Call
PETS
for new owners. (940)433-5897. mahogany, $1,500. (2) matching
Sharon, (940)389-8883. PRE-ENGINEERED • Pets Pub Tables, set of (4) matching Pub
METAL BUILDINGS Livestock care/training • Pets Lost & Found Chairs and (1) matching Cue Rack;
HOME & OFFICE
cleaning service. Free estimates. Clearspan Buildings
Up to 200 Feet
PETS • Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
sold separately $750, or make offer
for complete package.
Experienced. Reasonable rates. (817)715-8990.
Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. SPRING SPECIALS! HORSESHOEING & TRIM
• Commercial Buildings Texas certified farrier. Office, AARONS LEASE RETURNS
(940)627-2061 or (940)399-6741.
• Churches • Airplane Hangars (940)644-5140; cell, (940)399-6981. Save big because we leased it first.
• Mini Warehouses • Schools
TODAY’S TOUCH CLEANING • Barns • Riding Arenas Sofa and love seat from $389. Lap-
Care. Bonded. Residential & com- Mowing tops from $329. Refrigerators,TVs,
mercial. (940)210-1726. Call George Pets washer/dryers and much more.
Quantities limited. Cash or credit
940-393-2148 FIREFIGHTER TRACTOR SERV. card. Ask about our 12-month
Let me fix it or Tim Tractor mowing, plowing & dirt work. !!ATTENTION!! lease-purchase program. Aarons,
Bobby, (817)845-1054; or Jon, We suggest that our readers thor- 1304 Highway 51 South, Decatur.
940-393-2239 LAWN CARE SERVICE (817)291-3955. oughly investigate any advertiser (940)627-5043.
Yards and flower beds. before investing any money.
Septic ALUMINUM CANS (940)255-2178, (940)210-1726. PIANO FOR SALE
Systems 70¢/lb. We buy copper, brass, alu- Good for a beginner student. $100.
Installed
minum, insulated wire, long & short
iron. S&S Recycling, Bowie,
LONE OAK LANDSCAPING
Landscape design & installation; re- Klean Kut GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES
with goats. 5 females, $125. Shots
Please call (940)393-9033.
D&H
CHRISTIAN COWBOYS
Mobile Direct YOUR JUNK IS MY TREASURE
6 REGISTERED POLLED
hereford heifers, breeding age,
Fertilized coastal square bales,
$2.50/each. 5x5 round bales,
Low cost scrap pick up. I also pick $1,100/each. Some young bulls. $25/each. Delivery available.
PERC CONSTRUCTION up trash/haul off. (940)627-7031; (940)644-2674. (940)626-4627, (817)360-6385.
We do plumbing, electrical, remod-
eling & construction. We do it right
the first time. Free estimates.
cell (682)561-2187.
Roofing and Exteriors
FARM AND RANCH
BJW Construction
(940)808-6317. Professional and Quality Workmanship
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
Residential - Commercial - Hail Resistant Shingles
RUSSELL’S FARM AND • Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
Home Improvements
RANCH • Livestock Lost & Found
& Repair
• Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies FREE ESTIMATES
All Types of
Remodeling
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry Remodeling and Add-ons Cooke - Denton - Montague & Wise Counties
Repairs Large or Small
Add-ons, Decks And More
Call
Farm Equipment
13 FOOT CATTLE GUARD
with gate. $1,000. (214)384-2568.
817-253-1996 Call Danny Howard 940-736-1428
Chris Brady 940-704-2039
Office 940-668-8814
940-627-6947 or 27 FOOT GOOSENECK
940-389-4943 4-horse slant trailer. $5,000.
Crushed StoNe
BESTTOP
(940)394-6027.
ROOFING COMPANY
Cell: 940-393-3964 www.aandvwater.com PO Box 1504
Fax: 940-626-4996 Lic. #2774AI
Decatur, TX 76234
FREE
Asphalt Paving Since 1979
INSPECTIONS
Composition • Metal • Wood Roofing
Aluminum/Vinyl Siding
Chip/Seal Paving, Parking Lot Striping,
Asphalt Seal Coating,
Concrete Paving, Base Work,
Parking Lot Maintenance, Power Washing
817-306-3555
817-572-4100
No Price Gouging Guarantee
940-577-1558
Accredited Business with
Better Business Bureau Have unexpected guests coming?
Need your home or office cleaned?
We provide A.S.A.P • Weekly • Monthly Cleanings
940-389-2019
1551 W. Business Hwy 380, Suite #4 • Decatur
WILLIE’S ENTERPRISES - 29 Years Roofing Experience -
Willie • 940-577-1558
10 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, May 29, 2008
You Are !
way 407, 2.5 miles east of Highway TRANSPORTATION
Garage sales 287, Sat., May 31, 8a.m.-4p.m. Pickups/Vans/SUVs
Multi-family. Cash only!
Approved
• Boats
!!ATTENTION!! • Cars 1984 GMC PICKUP
Garage sale ads must be called in • Recreational Vehicles 5x10 utility trailer. Small pressure
BEFORE 11a.m. Tuesday to run in
Miscellaneous • Trucks washer. Full box spring/mattress.
al
100% Approv
• Accessories
the Thursday edition. If you want
your garage sale ad in All Around 21 CUBIC INCH • Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
Nebulizer. See at 615 Lanai Drive,
Runaway Bay, Texas. No
refrigerator, $400; dishwasher,
Wise also, it MUST be called in be-
fore 11a.m. Friday THE WEEK BE- $300; both 1-year-old with 1995 DODGE
3/4 flatbed hay fork. $4,500.
Credit
3-year-old warranty from Lowe’s.
FORE the sale. We do not run ga-
rage sales the weekend before the Motorhome, $10,000/OBO. Bridge-
Cars
(214)384-2568. Check!
sale. port, cell, (309)453-0616.
From 1999 Ford Explorer XLS A/C, CD,
June 6 & 7
Brand new 8” HardiPlank board. 60
pieces left over from project.
1998 LINCOLN
Town Car Celebrity Edition,
$688 down
$4,650/OBO. 1996 Ford E350 box
truck, $3,500/OBO. Call Cars &Trucks
$4.25/each. (940)210-8170.
Coleman Power Mate 5000 genera-
tor. Briggs & Stratton engine. $300.
$4,500/OBO. 1995 F250 XL pickup
w/Tommy-Lift, toolboxes,
$3,950/OBO. 1995 Ford Escort Sta-
TTL
(940)466-9676.
1968 JEEP CJ-5
new paint, tires, brakes; cloth, re-
starting $
at 799 dn.
(361)945-3837, Bridgeport. tion Wagon, cold AC, $1,450/OBO. Se habla español movable top; runs good, great hunt- We also
(940)389-7058. ing vehicle. (940)427-9119, week- buy cars!
GAS FIREPLACE ends.
Indoor, ventless, propane. Com-
re
Buy Hee
Side-Walk Sales, Farmer’s Markets,
Flea Markets, Arts & Crafts Shows, plete with logs and screen. TOP DOLLAR PAID 2002 DODGE RAM
for junk cars & trucks. r
Pay He
Antiquing and Trade Days along $550.(940)389-5986. diesel, 1-owner, well kept, ladder
the U.S. Hwy 82 and U.S. Hwy 287 (817)220-5682. rack, nice tool boxes. 175,000
Corridor. New, never used, 36” Lesco zero mostly highway miles. $7,600/OBO.
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
turn, walk behind, commercial rotary (940)393-2890.
Get Information at: as well as your good used cars. Financiamos
mower. $2,000. (940)210-9194.
Arvin, (817)925-8768. 107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur
www.redrivervalley.info 1999 FORD F250 Behind Dairy Queen
Now open, Cute ‘n Country Con-
signment Shop, Boyd. Thur.-Fri.,
1995 CHEVY LUMINA WE FINANCE Super Duty Crew Cab,7.3L Power-
940-626-8000
Chico, 300 S. McCracken, Fri.-Sun., clean, 4-door. $2,500. Stroke turbo diesel, 4x4, Lariat
10a.m.-6:30p.m. & Sat., (940)644-5366. package, green/tan. 220,000
May 30-June 1. Lots of assorted 9a.m.-2p.m. (940)433-3040.
items, multi-family benefit garage miles.$9,950. (940)393-6628. 1999 CHEVY BLAZER
sale. Video store going out of business. silver, 210,000 miles, runs great.
Everything must go. Tues.-Sat.,
Recreational vehicles 2003 FORD STX
$2,500. (940)626-4392.
Decatur, 1496 Thousand Oaks auto, V-6, runs good, cold air, 95k
1-8p.m. Clark’s Video, 111 W. 4th, miles, bed cover, slight damage.
Drive, Fri.-Sat., may 30-31, Justin. (940)648-2621. 2001 HD SPORTSTER 2001 FORD XLT
8a.m.-3p.m. Multi-family, girl clothes $5,250. Saginaw, (817)236-3448.
1200 cc, extra clean, black. 8,500 5.4 liter, 4x4, new tires, 1-owner,
size 14, elliptical, miscellaneous WHEELCHAIR LIFTS miles. Lots of extras. $5,500/OBO. 143,800 miles, cold air, runs great,
Ramps, repairs, batteries. New & 2003 FORD F250
items. (940)627-7587 or (940)393-9088. Diesel, 4x4, red, 4-door, clean, Brush Guard, seat covers. Asking
used portable scooters. 2301 WW $8,500. (940)389-8839.
Decatur, 164 Mustang Meadow Ray Circle, #1, Bridgeport; call Med- 157k. (940)531-1301.
(Mustang Creek), Thur.-Fri., May Care Solutions; local,
29-30, 8a.m.-3p.m. Kid’s clothes, (940)575-9261. 2007 HONDA 600
toys, household items. just 400 actual miles. $3,500/OBO.
Decatur, 2700 Lipsey, Fri., May 30,
Got to get (940)389-0075.
8a.m. 3-family garage sale. Armoire,
rid of it
desk, fax & printer machines, sports
now?
equipment, clothes. Sell it quick in
Decatur, 2909 James, Fri.-Sat., May the classifieds!
30-31. Furniture, housewares, Call 940-627-5987
ping-pong table, shop fan & heater. to find out just how well
Classified Ads work!
Lots of good stuff!
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SAVVY SENIOR
Dry Eye Syndrome: Tips and treatments that can help
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ttification project in choosing a topic settings for demonstrations. actividades recreativas y ex-
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