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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 WISE COUNTY MESSENGER
A long day’s work

Above, Shelby Rooker, 8, of Boonsville, leads her
animal during the Longhorn Cattle TLBT Youth
Show in Watt Arena on Jan. 16 at the Fort Worth
Stock Show. Right, Rooker softly consoles one
of her creatures. This was Rooker’s second time
participating in the Fort Worth Stock Show. She
presented three longhorns. She earned third place
for showmanship in the event.
Messenger photos by Joe Duty
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GARDENER’S MAILBAG
so there never would have winter dormant period. looking for fleshy fruit in Grapes require large and County Messenger, P.O. Box
been any light to the ground Hold as much of their root your yard or nearby. substantial supports. 149, Decatur, TX 76234 or e-
at any season. St. Augustine system intact as you use a ! mail him at mailbag@sper-
is your best bet, but even it sharpshooter spade to dig Dear Neil: We are in the Have a question you’d rygardens.com. Neil regrets
requires four hours of direct the balls of soil. You’ll need process of clearing rural like Neil to consider? Mail that he cannot reply to ques-
sunlight daily to hold its to trim them by 40 to 50 per- land, and there are numer- it to him in care of the Wise tions individually.
own, more if you expect it to cent to compensate for the ous wild mustang grape-
grow well. Try a little of it roots that will be lost as you vines in the tops of many
later this spring. If it doesn’t dig them. trees. They have disfigured
By NEIL SPERRY take hold, you may have to many of the trees. We’d like
switch over to a shade-toler- Dear Neil: I have at- to get the grapes out of the
Dear Neil: How can I kill ant groundcover as many of tached photos of my three trees, then redirect their
ajuga that has jumped from us have done in parts of our large live oak trees. Every vines onto arbors we plan to
my beds into my St. Augus- landscapes. spring the trees become the build. Is there any certain
tine without hurting the resting place for droves of way to do that pruning to
grass? Dear Neil: I have a non- cedar waxwings, but only in maximize the health of the
Apply a broadleafed weed- bearing grapevine. I grow it the top halves of the trees. vines? Some of them are 10-
killer spray containing 2,4-d for its leaves which I use in For whatever the reason, the 12 inches in diameter.
with a pump sprayer directly cooking. Most years I don’t tops are very sparse in leaves. To be honest, I would nev-
to the ajuga at a time when prune it, but now it’s grown What causes that, and why er mess with the old vines.
it is growing very actively. too tall and wild. When would the waxwings be at- I’ve faced the same issue,
April or May would be ideal. should it be pruned? tracted to those trees? and the best thing to do is to
Keep the spray away from Grape pruning, whether Live oaks maintain their cut them out of the trees and
groundcovers, low shrubs, to tidy your plant or to keep leaves in the winter. That also to get rid of the old root
flowers and other non-grassy a fruiting type in peak pro- gives small and medium- systems either by pulling
(broadleafed) plants. duction, is done in late Jan- sized birds some protection the stumps or with a broad-
uary or early February. You from predators, also from leafed weedkiller poured at
Dear Neil: What kind of
grass would grow best be-
neath two live oaks and two
may be surprised by the im-
proved quality of the foliage
you get after the pruning.
cold winds. However, as
the birds flock in and out
of the branches, they knock
full strength into holes you
drill into the stumps. Then,
if you want grapes over your
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pine trees? The area has be-
come bare. We just had the
oaks pruned to get more
light.
Dear Neil: I have some
yaupon hollies that have
begun to encroach on In-
off a lot of the leaves. Luck-
ily, the trees will begin to
leaf out again vigorously
in less than two months.
new arbors, you would sim-
ply plant whatever type you
want on the supports. You’ll
get much better plants
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suming that lack of sun- landscapes. Can yaupons worry about them. In fact, start with vigorous, young
light was the cause of your be moved? If so, when is the waxwings usually migrate plants. Remember, too, how
problem. You’re also dealing best time? through town in fairly short large those old vines are as
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By GARY CLAYTON and winter supplementation rooted in the pasture or of- perennial forages. Conse-
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expenses. Research shows fered in a bale) has a major quently, forage quantity
Winter supplementation that mature cows must be influence on the type and and quality is lower than Meet The Spartans
and hay production are sig- in a condition score of at amount of supplement re- ‘normal’ for early winter in
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nificant production costs for least 5 at calving in order to quired to meet a cow’s dai- many areas.
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beef producers across the maximize their opportunity ly nutrient requirements. Though hay is readily
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Southern US. Beef produc- to deliver a strong calf and Dry soil conditions this fall available across the state,
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Continued from 3 or ton, and fuel is sold by the gallon.
Hay quality (nutrient content and di- Why then, is it still common practice
dietary CP is less than 7 percent, the
primary need of the rumen bacteria is WHITE
gestibility) is most often guessed at to trade hay by a bale of unknown degradable intake protein (DIP). Feeds For County Commissioner - Pct 1
or speculated upon. Though physical weight? such as cotton seed meal, soybean meal Paid pol. adv. by Danny White, Steve Holland, Treasurer, Decatur, TX.
appearance and production history Protein and corn gluten feed are just a few op-
On-Duty
(soil moisture conditions, fer- Supplementation tions for supplying a natural source of
tilization, stage of maturity As previously mentioned, DIP. Supplemental protein facilitates
at harvest, etc.) provide some a significant portion of the greater intake of low quality forage.
Tree Service
indication of quality, there is hay harvested across Wise With increased forage intake comes
no substitute for laboratory County in 2007 was mature increased energy intake and improved
analysis of hay samples. Be- when cut, may have laid in animal performance.
cause of the weather condi- the field for an extended For more information on beef cattle Tree Removal • Tree Trimming
tions here during the spring time after cutting and/or may supplementation, see Texas AgriLife Tree Pruning • Stump Grinding
and early summer, crude pro- have been rained on prior to Extension Service Publication B-6067,
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of the hay. gain, milk production). Protein supple- evenings in May and June. Be sure
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over the 2006 December Alvord 1.0% $7,023 $4,946 42%▲ $92,797 $99,980 -7%▼
amount. Aurora 1.0% $1,654 $1,558 6%▲ $20,697 $18,897 10%▲
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Boyd 1.5% $52,057 $16,124 93%▲ $101,048 $82,120 23%▲
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Chico 1.5% $52,401 $22,767 130%▲ $463,018 $428,731 8%▲
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Decatur 1.5% $282,078 $243,910 16%▲ $3,502,784 $3,159,794 11%▲
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gave Bridgeport a total of New Fairview 1.5% $42,024 $15,064 179%▲ $371,392 $178,642 108%▲
$3,613,177, a 30 percent Newark 1.5% $6,114 $4,125 48%▲ $65,256 $61,232 7%▲
increase over the 2006 to- Paradise 1.5% $7,486 $5,530 35%▲ $82,091 $69,933 17%▲
tal. For the first time ever, Rhome 1.5% $16,223 $16,135 -5%▼ $213,235 $195,376 9%▲
Bridgeport earned more in Runaway Bay 1.5% $7,466 $5,656 32%▲ $61,074 $64,872 -6%▼
annual sales tax rebates Wise County 0.5% $392,511 $317,368 24%▲ $4,389,828 $3,490,058 26%▲
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from November sales tax, cities of Boyd, Chico and on the year. New Fairview was Lake Bridgeport. The
bringing the city’s year-to- New Fairview. Boyd earned received a December check city’s check for $1,072 is half
date total to $3,1502,784. $52,057, a 205 percent infor $42,024, a 179 percent what it received in Decem-
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over this time a year ago and percent, at $332,579. Chico revenue is up 108 percent percent, at $26,090. represented by (from left) Dick Taylor, Kimberly Taylor and
the year-end total was up 11 collected $52,401 in Decem- on the year, at $178,642. Charles Sutton.
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Bridgeport leads county in tax rebates Presented by

Amanda P. Lovette, M.D. and Staff
After finishing ahead of the county. Boyd’s $31,473 Board Certified in General Pediatrics
WATCHING FOR THE FIRST
all other Wise County cit- allocation is up 121 percent SIGNS OF PUBERTY
ies in sales tax rebates last over the $14,255 the city re- If you’re the parent of a teenager,
you probably feel that there is noth-
year, Bridgeport began the ceived in January 2007. New January 2008 ing predictable about your child’s
behavior. And while it seems you’ll
new year with $345,266 in Fairview’s share, $42,554, Net Comparable 2008 2007 have to suffer through that aspect
rebates, a 43 percent in- is up 115 percent over last City/ Current Payment Payment Percent Payments Payments Percent of growth, there are some predict-
County Rate This Period Prior Year Change To Date To Date Change able characteristics of their physical
crease over January 2007 January. development. While everyones goes
and more than any other Declines were felt by Alvord 1.0% $3,704 $15,531 -76%▼ $3,704 $15,531 -76%▼ through puberty at different ages,
Aurora 1.0% $1,271 $1,185 7%▲ $1,127 $1,185 7%▲ once it starts, it generally progresses
city in the county. the cities of Alvord, minus through the same cycle. In girls, you
Boyd 1.5% $31,473 $14,255 121%▲ $31,473 $14,255 121%▲ will first notice breast buds, followed
Last January, Bridgeport 76 percent; Lake Bridge- by pubic hair. Their first menstrual
earned $241,992 in rebates. port, minus 36 percent and Bridgeport 1.5% $345,266 $241,992 43%▲ $345,266 $241,992 43%▲ cycle will start approximately two
years after the first sign of puberty.
January allocations from Rhome, minus 5 percent. Chico 1.5% $39,492 $29,036 36%▲ $39,492 $29,036 36%▲ Periods could be very irregular in the
the state comptroller rep- Wise County’s share of Decatur 1.5% $297,367 $249,985 19%▲ $297,367 $249,985 19%▲ first year. In boys, the first signs you
will see are penis, testis, and pubic
resent sales that occurred the sales tax amounted to Lake Bridgeport 1.5% $1,453 $2,265 -36%▼ $1,453 $2,265 -36%▼ hair development. A growth spurt will
usually follow in about a year.
in November with sales tax $351,662, a 15 percent in- New Fairview 1.5% $42,554 $19,781 115%▲ $42,554 $19,781 115%▲
collected in December. crease over the January Newark 1.5% $4,710 $3,962 19%▲ $4,710 $3,962 19%▲ If you would like further information
on today’s topic, contact LOVETTE
Decatur earned $297,367 2007 total of $304,651. Paradise 1.5% $5,713 $5,704 .16%▲ $5,713 $5,704 .16%▲ PEDIATRICS at (940) 627-8044.
to start off the new year, a The state collected $1.83 Come in and discuss your concerns,
Rhome 1.5% $12,578 $13,224 -5%▼ $12,578 $13,224 -5%▲ whether physical, behavioral or emo-
19 percent increase over the billion in sales tax revenue Runaway Bay 1.5% $7,933 $4,540 75%▲ $7,933 $4,540 75%▲ tional, with our doctor, a Board Certi-
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Improving parent-teen communications SOLUTION
By THE AMERICAN steps may make it less prob- that you understand and re- you’re willing to allow his
COUNSELING ASSN. lematic. spect your teen’s choices in or her own decisions, you’re
Start by accepting that these areas. more likely to find that your
If there’s a teenager in your your teen will talk to and You also want to offer com- advice is actively sought when
house, odds are pretty good share feelings with friends munication opportunities. there’s a difficult or confusing
that there are also commu- more than with you. Why? Yes, that means being avail- situation to confront.
nication issues. Parents want Friends are usually less criti- able and actively asking ques- The goal is for your teen to
to know what their teens are cal, less judgmental and more tions, but it also means learn- see you not just as a parent,
doing, thinking and feeling, likely facing the same issues. ing to listen. When your teen but also as someone who re-
but often all they hear are And friends don’t try to par- has something to offer, don’t spects him or her and is will-
grunts, complaints and single ent, but you do. immediately offer advice or ing to listen without giving
word responses. While you can’t give up criticism. Instead, show you instant advice or commands.
A great deal of parent-teen your parenting role, you can really understood what was Achieve that and teen-parent
communication issues derive tone it down a bit to encour- said. Giving your opinion or communications should begin
from a teen’s desire to be age more communication. suggestion, without being to improve.
more independent. A 10-year Start by investing time in asked, will often just shut ■
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and lows of the day’s events, video games, TV and other And while, as parents, we provided as a public service
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PET TALK
He may be your best a situation, if they are pro- “Many times, the animal’s cess with the goal of com- sible. “Socialization is one of Pet aggression is not a
friend, but when your pet’s tecting something, such as aggressiveness progressive- pletely removing their pet’s the most important preven- hopeless situation, but it
behavior leaves you with a food bowl, toy or even a ly worsens and it becomes aggression in mind, nor tative factors for behavioral should not be ignored, ei-
Band-Aids and bruises, it person or another animal. more difficult for the animal should they expect imme- problems,” said Haug. ther. With proper treat-
may be time to consult a Playing too much or very to unlearn bad habits.” diate results from the pet “Getting your pet started ment and care, Haug says
professional, says Dr. Lore rough may also conjure up A behaviorist can help an because treatment is usu- in training classes when it your best friend usually can
Haug, an animal behavior- aggressive tendencies. owner set up an individual- ally ongoing and progress is is around 8 to 10 weeks old learn how to behave appro-
ist at Texas A&M Univer- If your pet has ever di- ized behavior modification gradual,” Haug said. teaches your pet how you priately around both people
sity’s College of Veterinary rected aggression toward program to help break the Being careful about where want it to behave, before and pets.
Medicine & Biomedical Sci- you, you know it can be a pet of unhealthy aggression, you acquire your pet and at it’s had the chance to learn ■
ences. tense moment. she adds. what age you bring it home habits that you don’t like Pet Talk is a service of the
“If a dog is growling, lung- “When this happens, the With the right treatment are good ways to limit the or can’t control. Also make College of Veterinary Medi-
ing, snapping or biting, or safest thing to do is to get and care, most pets can dra- possibility of getting a pet sure your pet is healthy be- cine & Biomedical Sciences,
a cat is hissing, swatting out of that situation as matically improve, she said. with aggressive tendencies. cause discomfort or injury Texas A&M University. Sug-
or scratching, even in play, calmly as possible. “Though the owner must A puppy or kitten should can make a pet irritable or gestions for future topics
its behavior is aggressive,” “You cannot teach the maintain a certain level of not be taken home until it is defensive, especially about may be directed to editor@
Haug explains. animal anything productive vigilance, it is possible to around seven to eight weeks being handled or touched.” cvm.tamu.edu.
Aggression can be a natu- when it’s in the middle of an come to a point where the old. Haug says, “Though they
ral response for your pet, aggressive outburst,” said pet is unlikely to display ag- may be physically weaned
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ever, when a pet is aggres- don’t forget what has hap- ence to aggression, because not psychologically ready to
sive at inappropriate times pened and seek help as soon it is a natural behavior and leave their littermates and
or to excessive degrees, it as possible. only problematic when it familiar environment.”
is not normal and requires “Aggressive behavior does occurs too often or in an ab- When you get your new
attention. Animals may re- not spontaneously disappear normal context. pet, you should start it on
act aggressively if they feel and a pet usually does not “Owners should not ap- a training and socialization
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Northwest Notes allow a school employee to developments include plan- School: Science fair School: Zero the Hero visits ■ 7:50 a.m., Nance El-
Academic decathlon scan a visitor’s identification ning for about 300 lots, oth- ■ 8 a.m., Justin Elemen- kindergarten ementary School: Read to
team prepares for re- and check their information ers have plans for 8,000 to tary School: Read to your ■ Roanoke Elementary your Bunny
gional meet against a national database 10,000 homes. Bunny School: PTA Pickles and
Students who compete for of registered sexual offend- The student population of Thursday, Jan. 24 Popcorn Continued on page 14
Northwest High School’s ac- ers. Northwest ISD has doubled ■ NISD: Report cards go
ademic decathlon team have This program will be in- in the last five years and it home
earned more than 18 top fin- stalled at all NISD campus- is expected to double again ■ Lakeview Elementary
ishes this school year. es and will be used during in the next five. School: Fourth grade parent
Their accomplishments regular school office hours. With more than 11,900 Trail Ride meeting
include first place finishes students, Northwest experi- ■ Lakeview Elementary
in science and math and sec- Northwest ISD area enced a 14 percent increase School: Science fair Who Do You Know Who Isn’t Saved?
ond place finishes in several remains popular place from the previous school ■ Roanoke Elementary How are you going to reach them?
areas from economics and to build with nearly a year. Two additional el- School: Higher education
literature to the super quiz
competition. Students have
million square feet of
construction
ementary schools will open
next year and the district’s
day
■ Roanoke Elementary
The Way of the Master
placed third in core subject With about 65 active second high school will open School: Boosterthon fun run
8 week Bible Study
Starts Wednesday, Feb 6,
areas as well as music and housing developments, the in 2009. ■ 8 a.m., Beck Elementary 6:30 p.m. • $5
art. area within the Northwest ■ School: Science fair Childcare Provided
The team works all year ISD boundaries continues Calendar of Events ■ 6:30 p.m., Prairie View First Baptist
for one competition: this to grow. There are approxi- Wednesday, Jan. 23 Elementary School: Pizza 1200 W.Preskitt, Decatur
month’s regional meet, and mately .75 million square ■ Hatfield Elementary with dad 940-627-3235
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Ten Days of
Schools that have teams
who finish in the top 40 at
regionals earn a spot in the
state competition.
Deals!
Pie-in-face fundraiser
had students emptying
pockets
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District to give 580 computers to students Low Cost
Students participating in of outdated equipment, cre- es of 14 students will focus technology. Spay & Neuter
Northwest’s revamped Tech- ating a win-win situation. on disassembling, cleaning, In light of rapidly chang-
noCamp will receive more Noting the potential aca- reassembling and learning ing technology, the district’s
is coming to Ft. Worth
than an education on com- demic benefits and popu- more about the software technology plan replaces Call for appointment
puters – participants com- larity of the summer camp, programs. computers every five years.
pleting the 20-hour course Northwest ISD has expand- The dates of the after- Once that functional life- 866-310-PETS
will be able to take home a ed TechnoCamp to grades school program and summer span is reached, computers 2421 Westport Pkwy, Suite 400, Fort. Worth
free computer. four through 12 in the form camp vary by campus, with are historically sold as sal-
The district’s efforts to put of a campus after-school the first camp beginning vaged items for a very small
S t a rt 2 0 0 8 O f f
kids first turned into putting program and summer camp. Jan. 22 at Justin Elemen- amount. With 21 percent
computers in their hands The district could potential- tary. Interested students of the student population
RIGHT!
this past summer. Tradition- ly give away 580 comput- should contact their school considered to be economi-
ally a summer program pro- ers between the spring and to apply. A $50 tuition fee cally disadvantaged, district
viding eighth grade students summer camp sessions. includes snacks and sup- officials chose to give the
SAVE $$$
the opportunity to disassem- At the elementary level, plies, and scholarships are computers to students to be
ble and rebuild a computer, each school’s TechnoCamp available. used as an educational tool
this summer’s TechnoCamp will be made up of 10 se- “We feel that this is the instead of disposing of the
was revamped to give par-
ticipants a free computer at
lected fourth and fifth grade
students. The elementary
best way to not only get the
computers in the student’s
equipment.
Northwest ISD has al- WITH
the conclusion of the camp.
Students received a free ed-
ucational resource while the
program will familiarize
students with the computer
software. Secondary schools
home, but to prepare the
students to be able to prop-
erly use and take care of
ready placed 366 free com-
puters in the hands of its
students through Techno- •GMC MIKE
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School: Show choir in con-
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The course is designed to train stu-
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(940)393-5745 or (940)969-2966.
Zero down, $675/month. New build, Administrator
BUILDER MUST SELL 3-bedroom, 2-bath, trees. No pay- 2 homes left. Alvord ISD, owner fi-
Last new home in Hidden Oaks Es- nance. 3/2 and 2/1. For more infor-
ments till June. Call (866)396-2700. Apartments
tates. 3/3 w/office and huge game
room. All the extras. Fully land-
mation,
(940)626-8117.
Call Xtreme, 940-626-2300 or 214-226-3032
scaped. (817)614-4604. Lots **NOW IN BRIDGEPORT**
HOLLY RIDGE
Beautiful, new duplexes. 3-bed- Mobile homes & mobile home lots fax 940-626-2315
room, 2-bath. $795/month, $450/de- for rent. Newark Country Estates.
Home with swimming pool, media 306 W. ASH, DECATUR posit. Vaulted ceilings, covered Call Ron, (972)245-5587. rheta@lascolinascancercenter.com
room, plenty of trees on 2 acres. +1/2 acre lot. $37,500. Home, porch, appliances & washer/dryer
(940)399-3019. (940)626-4380; cell, (817)929-5910. connections. (817)270-HOME.
www.rhinopropertygroup.com. Spaces & lots
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
Business property SUNSET RV PARK
Doctors’ Hospital Bridgeport
All real estate advertising in this This newspaper will not know- Just 20 minutes north of Decatur on
newspaper is subject to the Fair ingly accept any advertising for
Housing Act which makes it illegal real estate which is in violation of
Highway 287. We have RVs for rent Quality/Risk Management Registered Nurse/Full Time Staff
or full hook-ups for your RV. All Operating Room Registered Nurse/Full Time
to advertise “any preference, limita-
tion or discrimination based on
the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings adver-
Cannon Property prices include free laundry & wire-
race, color, religion, sex, handicap, tised in this newspaper are available Management less internet. Call today for availabil- New Hospital under construction in Bridgeport Texas.
familial status or national origin, on an equal opportunity basis. To Office Retail Space
ity. (940)845-2007. Excellent salary, benefits and Quality of Life in Bridgeport,
or an intention, to make any such complain of discrimination call
preference, limitation or discrimina- HUD toll-free at • Decatur - 2/2 carport $625 Leased Not for Profit, 36 bed facility. Filling these positions now.
tion.” Familial status includes chil- 1-800-669-9777. The
EMPLOYMENT
• Decatur - 3/2 horses permitted $900
dren under the age of 18 living with toll-free telephone
parents or legal custodians, pregnant number for the • Decatur - 3/2/2 Brick home or 2.6 ac. • Business Opportunity Tom Harrison
women and people securing custody
of children under 18.
hearing impaired is
1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
horses permitted
• Decatur - 1,400 sq. ft. on Hwy 287
EMPLOYMENT • Employment Information
• Adult/Elderly Care
• Childcare
Human Resources
• Bridgeport - 1,680 sq. ft. Legacy Building • Food Service • Medical/ 1905 Doctors’ Hospital Drive
Dental • Miscellaneous
• Bridgeport - 1,280 sq. ft.Legacy Building • Office • Retail/Sales
Bridgeport, TX 76426
940-368-1811 • Trades • Work Wanted 940-683-4152
940-683-4073 Fax
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Childcare
Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000
tharrison@bpdh.org
square feet for lease. MASH after school program is now
(940)627-2510. hiring caregivers for this spring se-
For sale or lease, 5,000 foot shop in mester. Good pay and incentives.
Decatur on 4.5 acres. Office, well & Mon.-Fri., a.m. & p.m. hours avail-
able. Must be 18-years-old, have di-
Full-time Home Health Field RN
septic. (940)577-1413.
Rhome, commercial shop building,
ploma or equivalent and pass back-
ground check. Located in Rhome
Needed in Bridgeport/Decatur Area
approximately 60x45. Call Gary, area. Call now, (817)638-5511 or IntegraCare Home Health offers:
(940)389-2693. (817)366-5865.
• Support from an organization that keeps our
promises to our employees, our patients and their
families
• Excellent salary plus INCENTIVES
• Competitive Benefits Package including medical
& dental plan, 401(k) Plan, & Supplemental
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Benefits Plan
AVAILABLE! • Paid-Time off (PTO)
Looking for a place to work that gives you the • Great team oriented work environment
opportunity to advance within the company? • Excellent Nurse/Patient Ratio
Come join our Sonic Drive In. Currently hiring • MO-FR, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. work week
for day carhops, night cooks, and shift manag- • Rotating On-Call w/ On-Call Pay
ers. All positions have advancement opportunity • Gas mileage reimbursement
for individuals with a drive to succeed. Apply To apply, please call Sherri Lyons, RN
within-Decatur Sonic. Clinical Supervisor at 940-683-8171.
EMPLOYMENT
Interior decorator needed. Taking
Step Up to Step Up to applications for Decatur area. Call
Jim at (817)925-9836 for instruc- Office
tions and email for resume.
Aarons Aarons Local business is seeking an indi-
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Currently interviewing for a moti-
Learn the lease purchase vidual for weekend and night secu- vated, detail oriented person to work
Manager Trainee rity duties. Applicant must be able to in our fast paced Bridgeport office.
business. Electronics withstand an intensive background General computer knowledge, good
Why not start 2008 needed for the Decatur experience helpful. investigation and pass all drug and communication and organizational
with a new area. Aarons Managers alcohol tests. Call (940)627-1005 if skills necessary. Minimum typing
Good communication interested. speed 50 wpm, 10 key a must. Du-
• RN Case Manager professional outlook? average $75,000 ties include answering phones, fil-
Are you ready for more skills required. Duties Lonesome Dove Transport is looking, data entry and general office re-
• Licensed Medical per year. Prior retail ing for a person to do tire repair & sponsibilities. This position offers a
Social Worker patient contact? Quality include delivery and store
general maintenance on trucks. competitive salary, health insurance
time to use your skills to management experience merchandising. Aarons (940)626-8248. and a retirement plan. Resumes can
Excellent Working make a difference in the required. Excellent leases name brand furniture, be faxed to (940)683-0007 or
OLIVER CREEK STORE emailed to kmartin@ahlp.com.
Environment lives of real people? communication and electronics, and appliances. is needing full-time cashiers and a
Applications available in Decatur We need your customer skills a must. Raise after 90 days. Benefits. stocker/janitor. Background and Now hiring office/collection man-
125 CR. 3051 drug test will be given. See Chris or ager. Pay commensurate with expe-
clinical expertise as we Drug screen. Closed on Rita for an application at Holmes rience. Apply in person, Wise Car &
or Fax Resume to: continue to grow in the Benefits, Substance Auto Supply, 803 W. Main, Decatur. Truck, 1110 Hovey, Bridgeport.
940-627-9627 Sunday. Train at $10 per hour.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. communities we serve. screen. Train at $950 per (940)627-3600. (940)683-1999.
Monday - Friday
Our Team Has These week. Apply in person at
940-627-2888
Join the Interdisciplinary Team
making a difference in the lives
of the families we serve!
Immediate Openings:
Fort Worth
Apply at
3801 I-35 N #138,
Aarons
921 Halsell, Bridgeport
Medical Secretary/MA
Secretary/MA
* RN Clinical
940-683-5454 Busy pediatric office growing again.
Denton Ask for Rocky
Supervisor 940-591-3003 1304 Highway 51 S. Decatur
Duties include front and back office.
* LVN Patient Care
Coordinator Email resume to 940-627-5043 Bi-lingual a plus. Send resume to Judy.
rto_82@yahoo.com Ask for Mike
Azle, Boyd, 940-627-8055
Bridgeport, Boat mechanic & maintenance posi-
tion near Lake Bridgeport. Boat fleet
Full-time customer service;
part-time ranch & event worker;
Decatur Area maintenance, vehicle maintenance,
plumbing, construction, water treat-
weekend event workers. All require
weekends. Apply in person at 601
* RN Per Visit Case
Manager
ment systems, etc. Boy Scout expe-
rience helpful. Salary, house, &
truck provided. (940)575-4160,
Old Base Road, Rhome.
www.mdresort.com
Garrett Creek Ranch now hiring all
West Fork Tank Trucks, Inc.
* LVN Per Visit leave message. Send resume to: positions. Please apply in person. Accepting applications for experienced drivers
facility.mgr@gmail.com; or mail to
* HHA Per Visit 183 Eagle’s Trail, Jacksboro, TX
Call for directions, (940)433-2055.
and mechanics. Drivers must have Class A CDL
76458. Holmes Auto Supply is seeking a
* OT Per Visit warehouse stocker/delivery driver. plus tanker endorsement, good driving record,
Weekend and Weekdays available Inventory control person, $9/hour, Applicant must have good driving
8:30a.m.-5:30p.m., Mon.-Fri. Must record & pass drug & background must pass drug test. Pick up application at office.
Guardian offers competitive, be literate. Apply in person, 1150 test. Apply in person to Chris Hol-
performance based compensation,
flexible travel reimbursement, gen-
Blue Mound Road West, Suite 303,
Haslet, TX; (817)439-0630.
mes or Bert Little at 803 W. Main
St., Decatur.
259 CR 1510, Bridgeport
erous bonus plan, 401(k), health 940-683-1027
insurance and comprehensive
education and training programs. RJ Cleveland Trucking The Most Established Oilfield Company
Please forward resume to
hr@guardianhealthcare.org or fax Truck drivers needed In the Area is Looking for Experienced
817-335-5611 Class A CDL, clean driving record,
Must pass DOT drug screen. Drivers to Join our Professional Team of
Local Hauling - home every night. Service Providers.
Miscellaneous
Paid weekly, Bonuses, Benefits. Class A CDL + Tanker endorsement required
Free conversational English 940-389-8518 Clean driving record
classes. Call (940)627-1912.
“Serving the Area for Over 32 Years”
Help Wanted Cleveland Tank Trucks • Competitive pay based

on experience
Drivers Wanted • Night shift premium
Class A CDL - w/tanker endorsement • Drive late model
Hiring experienced brick Clean driving record equipment
Must pass DOT drug screen • Local company
layers and laborers. Paid weekly/benefits • Safety Bonuses
Call 972-289-3178 940-683-4440 • Paid vacations
• Group health insurance
• Retirement plan
LO Southwest International APPLY IN PERSON:

Bridgeport Tank Trucks
TRANSPORT, INC
Trucks 601 Hwy. 380 • Bridgeport, Texas
Now Hiring Class A Now Taking Applications For
CDL Drivers
• Must have clean MVR Diesel Techs
• Be able to pass drug screen/physical
at the Bridgeport and Ft. Worth locations.
• Weekly pay with benefits of medical, dental, vision, life
Pay based on experience. Full benefits package
insurance.
• Starting pay 24% of gross available.
• Attendance bonus up to 2% per week For more information call
940-683-5286 940-683-8122 or 817-336-4651
401(k), INSURANCE,
HOLIDAY & VACATION PAY
CDL Preferred Poco Graphite Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
applications from women, minorities and all other persons.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FARM AND RANCH PETS

Bookkeeper (FC), part-time, mini- Part-time, new construction work for GENERAL COMMERCIAL CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING COASTAL
mum 5-years QuickBooks experi- unemployed plumber’s helper. Must office cleaning “Your answer to Barbed wire, horse & goat. New Small squares, $4.50; 4x5 PETS
ence and 45 WPM, references re- have own transportation, be de- cleaning.” Bonded. Double D Enter- fence & repairs. Steve, cell, net-wrapped rounds, $35. Coastal
quired. Fax resume to pendable. (817)220-6714, after prise. For free estimates, call (817)360-6385; home, with some Johnson Grass rounds, • Pets
(817)489-2450 or email dd@mdre- 6p.m. (940)626-9558. (940)626-4660. $22.50. (817)994-2552,
sort.com
DONE RIGHT FENCING
(817)401-7375. PETS • Pets Lost & Found
• Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
Customer service representative, ROUTE DRIVER Let me fix it All types fencing: Ranch, residential,
Karl Klement Ford is seeking a de- COASTAL HAY
full-time, computer skills required. industrial. Custom carports, metal
pendable person with a good driving 2nd cutting, no weeds, heavily fertil-
Submit resume to support@pearl- building. (940)872-5563,
record, honest & positive attitude. A+ HANDYMAN SERVICE ized, 1,100 lb. bales, $29/each.
sonly.com or call (940)683-3005. (940)531-1901.(940)872-5563
Apply in person to Jana Browning, Home, auto repair and tune ups. (877)935-2110.
Karl Klement Properties, Inc., 605 30+ years experience. Call Karl at
Retail/Sales N. Business Highway 287, Suite (817)995-7960 or (940)627-1115. Lawn and garden COASTAL HAY
Pets
4x5 round bales, delivery available.
102, Decatur.
Best prices on cabinets and granite. (940)627-4511.
2 positions available for manufac- Update your kitchen/bath while holi- BOBTAIL LOAD OF ROCK BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES
tured home sales. Please apply in day prices are still available. For Base, 1”, 3/4” or screenings. Will Coastal, heavy, 2nd cutting, fertil- 6-weeks-old on 12-30-07. Regis-
spread if needed. (940)393-6095.
person, at Xtreme, 4320 Highway
380, between Decatur & Bridgeport.
ASSEMBLY free estimate, (817)614-4604.
CDK LAWN SERVICE
ized, squares in barn. $4/bale.
(940)627-0000, days;
tered, 1 male, 3 females. 1st shots,
mother on site. (940)577-1353.
BRICK WORK (940)393-1299, evenings.
Advertising sales person needed,
full-time, Monday-Friday. Benefits
MECHANIC any type. Small or large jobs. Spe-
cializing in mailboxes, flower
Offering landscaping/mowing, fertil-
izing, yard/leaf clean-up. Spring is
available. Send resume to P.O. Box beds/planter boxes, cracks. Free
near, start now! (940)389-0360. GUARANTEED HORSE QUALITY Pet stud service
COASTAL
149, Atten: LD, Decatur, Texas Experienced in Heavy estimates. (940)427-2190. LONE OAK LANDSCAPING Fertilized,weed-free, put up dry,
76234. Landscape design & installation; re- tested, high protein. 4x5 BLUE MERLE GREAT DANE
Equipment Assembly taining walls; water ponds; sod; tree net-wrapped, round bales for stud service. Call (940)644-5825
CLIENT RELATIONS/SALES Septic trimming & planting; decks/patios. Horse,$30-$39;Cow,$24-$30. for more information.
POSITION and Repair of Mech., Systems (940)644-2920, (940)389-1778. Square bales in barn,$3.25-$4.25.
Opportunity to work for growing
company. Must be highly motivated Elec. and Hyd. Installed TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
36 years in business, insured.
(817)523-4616. MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
and have excellent communication
skills. Submit application to Karl Kle- Systems. Now offering Storm Shelters! (817)444-0861, Teater. HAY FOR SALE • Appliances
ment Properties, 605 N. Business
Excellent Benefits LEN ROY DON
1st cutting horse quality, $35; 2nd
and 3rd $45; cow hay $30.
MERCHANDISE • Clothing/Jewelry
• Furniture
Highway 287, Suite 102, Decatur,
BUILDERS Livestock (940)389-3683. FOR SALE • Garage Sales
TX. including Medical and • Firewood
A Father & Son Business HORSE QUALITY COASTAL HAY • Miscellaneous
Diamond W Truckstop and Dry
Creek Store in Bridgeport, full-time
401(k). Trench-Tech Roy & Reyn
BEAUTIFUL RED ANGUS
cattle for sale. 5-25 head. Round, $35; square, $4. Delivery
• Auctions
cashiers needed. Apply in person. (940)433-3981. available. (940)627-1966;

Serious applicants only. NO
DRUGS!
800-842-2135 Tractor &
Backhoe Service
BOER GOATS
(940)393-9835; (817)233-3334.
does, all ages, dehorned. 2 Boer LARGE FRESH COASTAL Appliances
bucks, 1 traditional colored, 1 paint,
Also see our ad on dehorned. (940)210-2506,
Square bales, $5/each. Boyd/Deca-
Trades www.papilio.com looking for a web- home improvement and tur area. (940)393-5823. FULL-SIZE AMANA
master assistant. Basic under- (940)644-2251.
handyman services. washer works good, $50. All wood,
standing of HTML or Front LLAMAS LARGE ROUND BALES dining table w/ 6 chairs and match-
CDL-A driver needed, local rock Page/Dreamweaver experience a
haul. (940)393-5011. plus. Part-time or full-time. Will con- 817-366-7990 weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet qual-
Oat hay, estimated 5+ bushels per
bale. Also, coastal mix/Sudan. Drop
ing China
(940)627-5389.
cabinet, $50.
CHANEY TRUCKING
Looking for safe, dependable, Class
sider training a person with basic
skills. Contact hemmi@papilio.com. Mobile Direct ity. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
area. (940)368-1413.
A CDL drivers with 1-year verifiable REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS

NET WRAPPED 4X5 COASTAL Furniture
experience. Peterbilt trucks, paid SERVICES RUSSELL’S bull, 5-years-old, easy calving, used
1st cutting $25. 2nd amply fertilized,
$35. You load. Volume discount.
health insurance, matching 401k, Home Improvements
on heifers, easy to handle, keeping
vacation, home every night. Call • Childcare & Repair Country Club Road, Decatur.
daughters. $1,200. (940)748-2886.
1(800)448-6323,
8a.m.-5p.m.
Mon.-Fri.,
SERVICES
• Adult/Elderly Care
• Business All Types of WILL REMOVE
(817)832-7735.
Save Big –
• Housecleaning or maybe buy unwanted horses. ✮✮ $3.50 COASTAL HORSE HAY✮✮
Driver wanted for sand and gravel
company. CDL and clean driving
• Let Me Fix It
• Miscellaneous
Remodeling Call (817)360-7617
(940)627-6904.
or Square bales in barn, 2nd/3rd cut-
tings. No minimum. Between
Lease Returns
record a must. Bobtail truck and • Tutoring Repairs Large or Small Alvord/Decatur. Delivery available.
trailer experience. Dozer and heavy Add-ons, Decks And More Also, P A S T U R E MOWING. You’ll save big because
equipment experience a plus! Livestock care/training (817)991-7625, (940)627-2813.
(940)627-6868. Call we leased it first!
Business
Drivers needed for end dumps & 940-627-6947 or BRING YOUR HORSE TO ME
Or I’ll come to you. Horseshoeing
SMALL SQUARES
4x5.5 rounds organic coastal. Fertil- Rental return sofa and
vacuum trucks, local hauling, paid
hourly. Call Marvin Porter.
STONE WORK & CONCRETE 940-389-4943 and trims, year round. ized small squares; 4x5.5 rounds
love seat- both from
Retaining walls, patios, rock entries, (940)644-5140 or cell, coastal, small squares Sudan. Save
(940)389-2579. money buying 3x3x8 Alfalfa. Deliv-
houses, landscaping. Small brick (940)399-6981. $329. Laptops from
Local flowback company looking for jobs. Decatur references. 20 years Miscellaneous ery available, 10 bale minimum.
HORSESHOEING
flowback hands, preferably with ex- experience. Major credit cards ac-
Darwin Spotted Tail, graduate Okla-
(940)393-6095. $289. Bargains on home
perience. Must be able to pass cepted. (817)919-4487.
ALUMINUM CANS homa Horseshoeing School. WEEDED/HEAVILY FERTILIZED theaters, appliances,
drug test. Clean driving record. All (940)627-4206; cell (940)210-8003.
serious inquiries please go to 60¢/lb. We buy copper, brass, alu- horse quality coastal squares, 2nd
scs-signal.com to fill out an applica- Housecleaning minum, insulated wire, long & short M&K FARRIER SERVICE cutting, in barn, $4.50/bale. South furniture, computers,
iron. S&S Recycling, Bowie, 18-years experience. Looking for a Decatur area off FM 730, 3 miles
tion.
(940)872-1998. few good customers on 6-week north Boyd. (817) 729-5311.
and much more.
AMY’S OLD FASHIONED
Now hiring CDL drivers & roust-
HOUSE CLEANING
schedule. (940)736-5398. Limited quantities.
about hands. Must have 1-year oil-
field experience, valid Class A CDL
with clean driving record & pass
at a fair price. Contact me at
(817)995-7961.
Williams’ Hauling Miscellaneous
drug screen. Benefits available. & Tractor Works 1304 Highway 51 S.
Some travel required. Apply in per-
son, 41 US Highway 380, Bridger-
C&J OFFICE CLEANING
where quality is number 1! Call for
• Garden & landscape tilling Steel building deals. Up to 50% off. Decatur
• Backhoe work, driveways All sizes available, can erect.
pot. free estimates, (940)368-2290. • Dirt, sand & gravel hauling (817)482-1991. www.scg-grp.com, 940.627.5043
• Mowing, plowing & blading source 0VT.
e som e Dove Transpo • All types cleanup & haul-offs

• Quality work, fair pricing Hunting COMPLETE KING-SIZE
L on rts
James Williams
bedroom suit, 7 pieces, traditional
style. $450. (940)433-8044.
BOB WHITE QUAIL
940-399-9138
Insured
for sale. flight conditioned.
(940)433-9966, home; or Garage sales
(817)929-0841, mobile.
Rapidly growing tank truck company is seeking RUBEN’S BALLROOM
FARM AND RANCH
Experienced Vacuum Truck Drivers Pasture and feed EN DECATUR
• Farm Equipment • Fencing Tendremos nuestra agenda abierta
• Must have Class A CDL + Tanker Endorsement • Lawn & Garden • Livestock empezando el mes de Julio 2008.
1ST CHOICE COASTAL
• Must be 25 years old + Good driving record FARM AND • Livestock Care/Training
• Livestock Lost & Found
400 round bales; 50 or more,
$20/bale. (940)433-3981.
Para todo tipo de eventos. Bodas,
Quinceñears, conciertos. Y promo-
• Starting Pay - based upon experience • Night Shift Differential Pay RANCH • Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies 4X5 ROUND BALES
tores son
(940)391-1080.
bienvenidos.
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits • Miscellaneous • Mowing Heavily fertilized coastal.1st cutting
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry and 2nd cutting $30/bale, 3rd cut-
• Paid Vacation after one year
ting $35/bale. Alvord, will load, no John & Mary Haynie
Call or apply in person at:
4566 N. US Hwy. 287, Alvord, TX
940-626-8248 or 888-800-0950
Farm Equipment
OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS
New & used. Water tight & rodent
proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122.
minimum.
(940)427-3186.
(817)271-0610 or
CHRISTIAN COWBOYS
Fertilized coastal square bales,
$5/each. 5x5 round bales,
A&V Water Pump Sales & Service
$30-40/each. Delivery available. Complete Water Well Drilling & Repair
(940)626-4627, (817)360-6385. Storage Tanks & Boosting Equipment & Installation
Fencing COW AND HORSE QUALITY Residential, Municipal & Commercial
Office: 940-627-3059 Emergency Service Available
Coastal blowout,$3.50-$25.00 up!
USED PIPE & TIN Will trade for cattle! Barn/field,
2”x4” horse fence wire. round/square,delivery available. Cell: 940-393-3964 www.aandvwater.com PO Box 1504
(940)872-5343, (612)396-0082. (940)389-6281. Fax: 940-626-4996 Lic. #2774AI
Decatur, TX 76234
Leading tank truck company is seeking experienced
DRIVERS
for three of its locations.
CDL + Tanker endorsement required.
Excellent pay & benefits including Health, Dental, Life, Retention
Crushed StoNe
Road Base / Location Rock STOP STICKERS NOW!
Bonus plus matching 401(k). Call or apply in person at:
17709 Hwy 380 W. 902 S. Main St. 189 Bearcat Rd.
Ponder, TX 76259
940-482-9670
Jacksboro, TX 76458
940-567-2887
Aledo, TX 76008
817-441-2687
Best Prices & Product in Wise Co. The months of January and February
940-389-5772
Juan Mercer
940-391-9444
Shannon Swanson
940-391-9071
Paul Carter
Call Mike Farris • 214-676-0717 are the time to apply pre-emergent herbicides.
Stop stickers & broad leaf weeds
Express Energy Services
Growing Tank Truck Company is seeking experienced
Winburn’s
Air Conditioning & Heating
by applying pre-emergents
on your lawn NOW!
DRIVERS
at our Saginaw, TX location
• Sales • Service Call for a FREE Lawn Analysis Today
940-627-7378
CDL & Tanker Endorsement a must • Installation Wise/Chem Safe Pest Control & Lawn Care
Excellent Benefits 940-567-3900 • 940-255-2275 Your Professional Lawn Care Company
Health/Dental/Life winburn@winburnHVAC.com
Bonus, Matching 401 (k)
TACL B27243E
Limited Time Offer
Call Bobby • 940-577-6722
Kelly • 940-577-5102
20%
Licensed & Insured
off - New Customers
w/this coupon
All Work Guaranteed
FREE Lawn Fertilization
when you sign up for a full lawn care program.
MERCHANDISE
FOR SALE TRANSPORTATION
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS 1995 CHEVROLET 1500
TRANSPORTATION as well as your good used cars. short-bed pickup, 90,000 miles,
Firewood Arvin, (817)925-8768. Recreational vehicles Pickups/Vans/SUVs good condition, new paint/tires.
• Boats $8,500. (940)393-3446.
FIREWOOD • Cars 1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2005 CHEVY TAHOE Z71
for sale. (940)389-3413.
TRANSPORTATION • Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
excellent condition. $7,500.
(940)389-7058.
Sportster, black with lots of extras,
8,500 miles. $5,950 or trade for GM
30, miles, warranty, excellent condi-
tion, service records available.
pickup. (940)393-9088 or $25k/firm. (940)389-5986. Heavy Equipment
• Trailers
Miscellaneous (940)627-7587.
• Wanted to Buy
Here today... 2003 TAHOE
DISNEY AREA STAY GONE tomorrow. 2006 KEYSTONE SPRINGDALE
30-foot bumper pull, like new, 5.3 liter, V-8, 4x4, clean, runs great. 1995 KENWORTH
7 days/6 nights, 2 adult Disney tick- Cars Wise County Messenger Classifieds owned by non-smoker. $14,000. $16,000/OBO. Home, flat-top sleeper, 13-sped, 3406-E
ets. Paid $750, sell for $249. Good www.wcmessenger.com/class (940)427-2289; cell, (940)389-3815.
(940)575-4204. Caterpillar. (940)393-1400.
for 1 year. (940)380-2162.
1998 Oldsmobile Delta 88, new
tires, runs great, 88,000 miles.
WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
Ramps, repairs, batteries. New &
used portable scooters. Demon-
1-owner.
(940)389-8917.
$4,000/OBO.
--- AUCTION --- You Are ! Accessories
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 @ 10 AM
Approved
strations available, Call MedCare TOP DOLLAR PAID
Solutions; local, (940)575-9261; for junk cars & trucks.
LOCATION: 3 miles west of the Jacksboro, Texas Courthouse on Hwy 380 W. 2 LADDER RACKS
Denton, (940)597-1362. (817)220-5682.
View this auction & photos at www.russhessauctions.net for older style trucks with 8 foot
al
100% Approv No beds. Value $500/each; sell for
This sale will consist of but not limited to Farm, Ranch, Tools, Guns, Antiques, Fur-
AUCTION niture, Glassware, Collectibles, Appliances and more • Partial list: John Deere Gator
w/ Pick-up Bed • Fishing Poles • Like New Kitchen Appliances • Bathroom Fixtures • Jacuzzi
Bathtub • Smith & Wesson 38 cal. • Colt King Cobra 357 • Raven 25 Auto • RG Revolver •
Credit
$200/each. Call (940)683-6266, ask
for Mary.
Saturday, January 26 • 6 p.m. Winchester Mod. 1897 12 ga Pump • Winchester Mod 37 12 ga • Bingham Mod PPS-50 22
Check!
Long Rifle Semi-Auto Carbine • JC Higgins Mod 853.12 20 ga • Pocket Knives • Guitar •
Wanted
1 mile east of Boyd on Hwy.114, or 4 miles west of Rhome on Hwy.114
Estate, Collectibles, Jewelry, Coins, Furniture, Fender Guitar, Peavy Speaker.
Tablesaw • Large Rolls of Foam • Iron Wheels • Oak Rocker w/ Serpents • Antique Oak
Singer Sewing Machine • Ammo • Gun Cases • Leaf Blower • Oil Lamp • Crocks • Old
Cars &Trucks
Auction on Every Saturday. We take consignments.
10% BP. Seating, Heated. Open 2 P.M., Good Food on Site.
Antique Lamps • Double Oak Entry Doors • Oil Cloth Patio Couch • Lumber • Hand Tools
• Antique Chicken Nest • Power Tools • Floral Arrangements • Box Lots • Pictures & Prints
and lots, lots more. Too much to list. Concession on premises. Plan to spend the day.
starting $
at 799 dn.
Wanted: small single wide house
trailer or sea container or small stor-
age building. Must be movable and
reasonable. (940)644-2369.
Charles Connour, License #7216 Terms: “As Is, Where Is” NO Warranty expressed or implied. We also
Pictures on web • ccauction.com Cash or Check with Proper ID. 10% Buyer’s Premium. Rain or Shine. buy cars!
214-755-4785 Cell (940)507-1433 • RUSS HESS AUCTIONS • TX Auction Lic #11610
WILL PAY CASH FOR
new or good, used electrical wire,
LP or electric cook stove, PVC or
LARGE ESTATES AUCTION

metal pipe, cabinets, double-pane
windows, counter tops, stainless
steel restaurant type sinks, bath-
107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur room fixtures, shelving, shop/office
Behind Dairy Queen
Antiques ~ Antique Firearms ~ Coins cabinets and miscellaneous building
ION Saturday, January 26 ~ 10 a.m. Sharp! AUC 940-626-8000 materials. (940)627-3630.
T Decatur, TX
TION
AUC Wise County Sheriff Posse ~ Women’s Building
3101 South FM 51 ~ On Rodeo Grounds
This Great Auction Will Consist Of Some Of The Finest American Antique, Highly Carved Furniture, Very Unique American Antique Oak, Victorian Pieces, Glass-
ware And Other Fantastic Items We Have Seen! Make This A Priority Not To Miss This Auction. Doors Open At 8 A.m. Auction Will Begin At 10 A.m. Sharp! Come
Early For A Good Seat & Bring Your Truck. Everything Must Be Moved Day Of Sale.
Only A Partial Listing: A Rare Antique Heavy Carved Coin-op “Regina” Music Box ~ Plays Large Metal Disc ~ Has Beautiful Sound! The Best Antique Victorian
Bedroom Suite With Beautiful Highly Carved Tall Bed And Rare Matching Carved Victorian Marble Top Dresser With Mirror ~ Truly A Must See! A Very Rare An-
tique “Dr.Blumer’s” Advertising “Baking Powder” Clock. A Great 1890’s American Antique Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet With Beveled Mirrored Top. A Rare
Antique “National Candy Store Cash Register” Fancy Case ~ Must See! A Very Rare Antique “Mills” Slot Machine With Candy Vendor In Front, Works Great ~
Has Key ~ Never Seen One Before! A Great Heavy Carved Ladies Desk With Carved Claw Feet! A Antique Qak “Globe Wernicke” Lawyer’s Stacking Bookcase
In Great Condition! A Fantastic Antique American Qak Side By Side Secretary Bookcase With Bevel Mirror And Heavy Carved Top! A Very Rare Antique Outside
Horn”Victor II” Phonograph With Original Tiger Oak Horn! A Very Rare Original “Lucky Strike” Advertisting Clock In Mint Working Condition ~ Never Seen
One Befor! A Rare Antique 1¢ “Groetchen ~ Penny Pack” Trade Stimulator Slot Machine ~ Works Great! A Beautiful Heavy Carved Curio Cabinet. An Antique
“Marx” Wind-up Train Set In Original Box! A Rare Antique Upright Phonograph ~ Works Great ~ Beautiful Case! An Outstanding Western Bronze Statue Collec-
tion Including The “Cowboy” By Fredric Remington. Fantasic Framed Western Prints By “C.M. Russell” and “Frederic Remington”. Unique Western Oil Lamps.
A Rare Antique “U.S. Saddle Bags” In Excellent Original Condition. Antique Guns From Estate ~ A Rare Authentic Antique 1886 “Winchester” Rifle In Great
Orginal Working Condition. A Rare Authentic Antique “Colt Lightning Rifle” In Great Original Working Condition. A Rare Authentic Antique 1873 “Winchester”
Lever Action Rifle In Great Original Working Condition. A Very Rare Authentic Antique Highly Engraved Matching Pair “Colt” Single Action Pistols ~ Engraved
Everywhere! Must See! And Many Other Antique Guns! Fantastic Coin Collection 1900 $20 Gold Coin, 1926 $10 Indian Gold Coin, 1891 $5 Gold Coin, 1915
$2 1/2 Indian Gold Coin, 1853 $1 Gold Coin. A Very Rare Never Seen “1856-C” 2 1/2 Gold Coin (Charlotte, NC Mint Mark!) The Best Condition 1896-S Silver
Dollar We Have Ever Seen. A Complete Peace Silver Dollar Set (24 Pc.) Over 200 Antique Silver Dollars. A 1878-CC Silver Dollar, 1875-S Twenty Cent, 1858
Seated Half Dime, 1866 Three Cent, 1851 Large Cent, 1877-CC Seated Dime. 1834 Bust Half Dollar, 1921 Peace Silver Dollar And Many More! Several Very Large
Outstanding Diamond Rings! Fantastic Large Heavy Cut Crystal Boudoir Lamp, Leaded Glass Windows, Outstanding Large Purple Etched Crystal Vase, Cookie
Jars, Cast Iron Banks, Beautiful Leaded Glass Lamps,
And Many More Must See Items!
Bring Cash Or Check With Proper I.D. Dealer’s Must Have Copy Of Sales Tax Permit Or Sales Tax Will Be Added. No Exceptions. Announcements Made Day Of
Sale Supersede All Other Advertisement. Make This Auction A Priority! ~ 405-381-3402 ~ NO BUYER’S PREMIUM! Auctioneer ~ Micheal Miears Tx. Lic. # 12703
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HONOR ROLL
Paradise Elementary Kayli White, Elizabeth Whitten, es, Mark Hamilton, Corbin Har- lip Rodriguez, Lorenzo Romo, rows, Hayden Casson, Brayden born, Kelsey Perkins, Hayden
Third Six Weeks Honor Roll Judson Wilkening, Samantha ris, Kaylyn Henderson, Emma Hunter Rowe, Gage Schneck, Chatham, Jessica Clark, Jona- Pressley, Sean Randell, Casey
A Honor Roll Winder, Garrett Winters Holliday, Coleton Horner, Bren- Kyle Schomburg, Chelsey Skin- than Clayton, Mychelynn Covey, Riggs, Haley Roberds, Karina
First Grade — Hadleigh Antho- Third Grade — Andrew Alex- nan Jones, Eryn Kennedy, Kyah ner, Hannah Tilghman, Carson Dylan Horner, Timothy Horner, Rodriguez, Jake Russell, Landon
ny, Katelyn Blackstock, Kendall ander, Ashley Angell, Heather Knox, Christopher Lopez, Sara Tucker, Nathaniel Vickers, Bai- Ella Hutton, Michael Kennedy, Sharp, Connor Snell, Brenton
Candioto, Mercedes Carrillo, Barnett, Shaelyn Benson, Bry- Lowry, Joseph Norman, Angus ley Williams, Kendale Young Mason Largent, Ryan Lenz, Ru- Stice, Madyson Taylor, Tanner
Ethan Choate, Madelyn Cross, sen Broussard, Balin Bryant, Pace, Jonathan Paschall, Mar- Third Grade — John Ander- ben Luevano, Collin McBride, Tynes Robinson, Ty Valentine,
Ray Fultz, Caysen Gosney, Jona- Alanna Burnett, Haley Butler, Ja- shall Payton, Bryan Pewitt, Phil- son, Cassie Bryant, Logan Bur- Heather McDuff, Cameron Os- Chloe Wallen, Skylar Ward
than Heinsen, Trent Horner, Pa- cob Carmichael, Camron Chas-
tricia Hothouse, Savannah Kott, teen, Kodee Christensen, Lo-
Mariah Lechuga, Keegan Log- gan Cook, Austin Coon, James
Preowned and Certified

gins, Kaycee Martin, Madison Cox, Brooklynn Davis, Patricio
Mitschke, Dakota Moon, Holden Dorado, Dylan Finley, Jacob
Murphy, Payton Nesby, Kiara Goodger, Madison Ivey, Carson
Owens, Aubrey Pearson, Han- Martin, Carrie McGee, Bryson
Meyers, Ryan Norwood, Myken-
preowned cars and trucks

nah Proffitt, Jaci Reynolds, Cal
Robinson, Susan Silvey, Shaelyn zie Presley, Brenton Read, Kait-
Spidle, James Stapleton, Riley lyn Robinson, Colt Ryle, Dalton
Tackett, Maddilyn Terry, Savan- Sanders, Alexis Spidle, Mary
nah Wilson Stapleton, Jamie Talley, Trace
Second Grade — Anne Atkins,
Jordan Babcock, Gracie Bar-
nett, Brandon Bowling, Cayden
Thigpen, Makaya Wakefield,
Bradley Young, Emily Youngs
A/B Honor Roll
for any application at
Candioto, Mireya Carrillo, Sa- First Grade — Johanna Bar-
vanna Cleveland, Elise Cobb,
Rebecca Cornett, Martin Craw-
ford, Blake Cummings, Paycee
Edgett, Tucker Edwards, Allison
nett, Irene Chasteen, Briar
Choate, Jonathan Christensen,
Bryson Clark, Colby Cox, El-
lisabeth Craddock, Matthew
Karl Klement Ford.
Foster, Kenya Gomez, Nolan Doughty, Rustyn Fuller, Sargent
Graves, Johnny Hothouse, Sa- Graham, Nevan Graves, Kelan
mantha Huckabee, Halie Ivey, Jenkins, Damon McBride, Erin
Kaylen Kott, Emily Love, Cait- McGee, Terry Pressley, Davin Ri-
lin Madden, Lacey Mantooth,
Corbin McBride, Hunter McKee,
Mariah McKinley, Ty Meals, Ta-
ley, Kaela Roberds, Ryan Scott,
Kristaney Sims, Matthew Taylor,
Christina Thomas, Morgan Wilm-
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oth, Alexis Wright
tum Miller, Seth Mitchell, Han-
nah Pearson, Kenzi Potteiger,
Rose Powers, Jacob Reid, Joe
Second Grade — Jimmy Bar-
nett, Jakob Beck, Marshall
Boykin, Sadie Bryant, Matthew
Select your choice
Skidmore, Kaitlynn Smith, Mi-
chael Swan, Justin Taylor, Kailey
Thomas, Brandon Thompson,
Connelly, Alvin Craddock, Si-
claly Delgadillo, Harle Dickens,
Chandler Dugan, Braezen Flood,
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Sydney Tucker, Ryan Upton,
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EDUCATION BRIEFS
3.9 apr ADDITIONAL
INVENTORY
Area students HIGHLIGHTS
named to honor rolls ‘03 Dodge Neon SXT $
Haley Shae Lain and Ashley Marie Leija, both of Decatur,
were named to the president’s honor roll at Midwestern
‘06 Escape XLT
Only 1,916 miles on this almost new SUV.
‘06 Ford Fusion
Lots of equipment on Ford’s super mid-sized
7,950*
Efficiency with a flare...........................
Come by and get a great deal.

‘02 Ford Focus SE $
State University for the fall 2007 semester.
Justin Ray Buchanan of Decatur was named to the dean’s
sedan. Great ride and handling. Dark blue.
8,000*
4.9% *
4.9% * Only 49K with great economy..................
honor roll.
‘03 Kia Optima $
Students named to the honor roll completed at least 12
hours with a 4.0 grade point average. To make the dean’s
honor roll, students must complete at least 12 hours with a
9,500*
V6, auto, air, power.............................
‘07 Tauruses $
grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74 and no grade lower than
a C. 10,995*
Starting at....................................
‘05 Mercury Sable $

Huling named
to honor roll ‘05 Five Hundred SEL ‘05 F-150 SuperCrew
10,350*
V6, auto, air, power.........................
‘03 Nissan Altima $

Austin Chase Huling was named to the dean’s honor roll
at Oklahoma State University.
All power features and air. Full sized comfort
with mid-sized economy. White color.
King Ranch edition with power windows and
locks. Stone color. Very nice truck. 12,750*
V6, auto, air, power.........................
Certified
3.9 %*
To earn the distinction, he completed 12 or more hours
‘06 Ford Freestars $
with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and had no in-
complete grade or grade below a C. Pre-Owned 12,900*
22K, Starting at.............................
He is a 2006 Decatur High School graduate.

‘04 Honda Civic $
Cantu named
14,500*
Auto, air, power..............................
‘05 Hyundai Santa Fe $

to dean’s list 16,500*
V6, auto, air, power.........................
Clarissa Cantu of Decatur made the

‘04 F-150 SuperCrew $
dean’s list for the University of North
Texas’ college of education.
‘07 F-350 SuperCab Dually
4x4, Diesel with lots of extras and loads of
power to haul or pull. Black color.
‘06 F-150 Regular Cab
6 cylinder, 5-speed with only 26K.
Great for light work or commute. White color.
19,500*
V8, auto, power, air.........................
Students who complete 12 or more

‘06 F-150 SuperCab $
hours during the semester with a grade
point average of 3.5 or better are named
CANTU to the dean’s list.
$
28,995 * $
10,995 *
18,250*
STX w/White color...........................
‘06 GMC Crew Cab $

20,500*
4x4............................................
‘04 Lincoln Navigator $

al
Spechi ase
24,500*
Luxury SUV...................................
Purc
‘04 F-150 Crew Cab $
‘06 Freestar SE Van
V-6, Automatic, people hauler. Great for family
‘07 E-350 Econoline Van
XLT trim, 12 passenger, V-8. Great for
26,500*
4x4, V8, auto, air, power...................
car and Soccer moms. Pewter metallic. church or car pool. White color.
‘04 F-250 CrewCab $
$ $ 29,500*
12 ,900 *
21,995 *
*
4x4, diesel, auto, air, power..............
Plus tax, title and license. Low interest apr

financing available to qualified buyers.
Shop our complete inventory a www.klementdecatur.com
940-627-1101
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Abilene 52/29/pc 47/26/c 42/30/c 51/42/pc 63/41/pc 61/38/s 63/30/s
Amarillo 44/20/pc 41/17/pc 40/21/c 57/30/pc 52/29/pc 56/26/s 52/16/s
Austin 60/39/r 53/36/r 46/35/r 51/42/c 63/53/c 65/43/c 67/41/c
Beaumont 68/48/r 58/39/c 53/36/r 58/48/r 69/55/c 70/51/r 66/51/c
Mostly cloudy and Partial sunshine Mostly cloudy Intervals of clouds Milder with clouds Sunny Mostly sunny
Decatur
chilly and sun breaking
Brownsville
College Station
78/60/c
62/39/r
65/52/r
56/35/r
61/48/r
48/32/r
64/56/c 75/63/pc 75/61/c
55/45/c 65/55/c 66/47/r
74/62/c
66/44/c
Corpus Christi 74/54/r 61/45/r 54/42/r 55/50/c 70/60/pc 74/55/c 71/59/c
Bridgeport Dallas 52/27/c 51/28/pc 46/26/pc 51/38/c 60/45/c 60/39/s 61/37/s
Del Rio 67/49/c 58/44/c 48/36/r 57/43/pc 67/48/pc 69/46/c 68/42/c
48° 23°
Springtown 51° 22° 46° 26° 49° 41° 59° 43° 61° 38° 60° 32° El Paso 60/36/c 56/35/pc 45/30/r 52/37/c 56/36/pc 56/35/s 57/28/s
RF: 43° RF: 21° RF: 55° RF: 8° RF: 39° RF: 14° RF: 40° RF: 31° RF: 55° RF: 35° RF: 58° RF: 30° RF: 57° RF: 22° Fort Worth 50/26/c 51/27/pc 45/27/c 51/42/pc 57/45/c 61/40/s 61/35/s
RF: The exclusive AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an index that combines the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure Galveston 68/50/r 57/43/r 53/41/r 54/50/r 65/58/c 67/55/r 66/55/c
Houston 68/45/r 56/41/r 53/33/r 57/49/r 68/56/c 70/52/r 67/49/c
and elevation on the human body — everything that affects how warm or cold a person really feels. Shown are the highest and lowest values for each day. Laredo 74/54/c 56/45/r 50/41/r 52/48/c 70/57/pc 75/52/pc 74/54/c
Lubbock 44/26/pc 45/20/pc 41/21/sn 50/33/pc 54/33/pc 57/31/s 55/23/s
UV INDEX Midland 53/33/c 49/27/c 41/28/i 50/37/pc 53/36/pc 63/36/s 57/31/s
Daily Highest Forecast ARDMORE Odessa 55/31/c 51/28/c 40/29/i 49/38/pc 53/38/pc 60/36/s 56/31/s
WAURIKA San Angelo 55/35/pc 54/29/c 41/33/r 52/42/pc 65/41/pc 61/40/s 64/30/pc
4 4 4 44/22 San Antonio 64/45/r 53/36/r 47/35/r 53/45/c 65/53/pc 66/46/c 68/46/c
3 3 3 3 44/23
Texarkana 50/27/r 52/27/pc 44/27/pc 53/35/r 55/47/r 61/41/r 60/43/r
Tyler 54/31/r 52/29/r 47/31/pc 50/41/r 59/51/r 62/44/r 63/43/sh
DURANT Waco 54/32/c 50/30/r 44/32/c 53/43/c 60/51/c 65/42/c 64/39/c
Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. WICHITA FALLS 40/23 Wichita Falls 44/22/pc 46/21/pc 46/32/c 54/38/pc 57/39/pc 59/33/s 58/29/s
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8-10 Very High 11+ Extreme MONTAGUE SHERMAN City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W
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BONHAM
Anchorage
Atlanta
33/23/sn
48/34/c
26/10/c 13/1/s 16/2/sn 17/6/s
49/28/pc 42/20/pc 52/27/pc 54/40/r
17/5/c 22/16/c
62/45/c 60/44/c
Denton through Sunday, January 20 48/25 Atlantic City 42/30/sn 38/16/s 34/13/pc 34/14/s 38/28/pc 43/31/sn 44/27/pc
Temperature Billings 30/10/sn 29/10/s 35/15/pc 33/19/pc 29/15/c 33/16/c 34/11/c
Last week’s high/low 66°/14° Bismarck 12/-5/c 8/-9/c 24/1/s 28/10/pc 19/2/c 20/4/c 21/0/c
JACKSBORO Boise 27/14/pc 29/20/pc 32/25/c 35/25/sn 34/26/c 36/24/sn 38/20/c
Normal high/low 53°/32° Boston 37/29/sn 36/21/s 28/12/c 22/15/s 32/26/pc 38/27/sn 41/28/s
Average temperature 37.3° 46/24 BRIDGEPORT
DECATUR Charleston, SC 60/44/c 60/37/pc 53/26/pc 53/31/s 58/43/pc 67/50/c 64/44/c
Normal average temperature 42.3° 46/24 48/23 GREENVILLE Cheyenne 27/12/pc 27/6/pc 36/19/pc 41/22/pc 35/17/c 35/19/pc 36/11/pc
DENTON
Precipitation (in inches) GRAHAM 48/23
MCKINNEY 48/27 Chicago 21/8/pc 16/0/sf 13/5/pc 26/17/c 34/24/c 34/19/c 31/24/c
Total for the week trace 48/24 48/22 Cleveland 32/15/sn 23/11/sf 16/10/c 24/19/pc 34/27/c 35/25/sn 34/25/c
Total for the month trace Denver 34/13/s 32/9/pc 39/20/pc 44/20/pc 42/17/pc 40/18/pc 42/9/pc
RHOME Des Moines 18/3/pc 10/-9/sf 13/7/s 31/20/sf 34/17/pc 31/18/c 31/16/c
Total for the year trace Detroit 28/14/sn 20/9/sf 18/9/c 24/18/pc 32/23/c 34/22/sn 33/28/c
49/26
Normal for the month 1.23” 30 Fargo 6/-17/c -2/-13/c 12/1/s 27/9/sf 20/2/c 18/0/pc 15/0/c
Normal for the year 1.23” Honolulu 80/69/s 79/67/s 79/67/pc 78/66/s 80/67/s 79/68/s 80/69/pc
MINERAL WELLS Indianapolis 30/14/sn 24/9/sf 16/6/pc 26/23/pc 38/26/c 39/26/c 42/31/c
LAKE STAGES 50/25
FORT WORTH DALLAS
Jackson, MS
Kansas City
54/35/r
26/14/pc
51/30/pc 43/23/pc 55/37/r
28/3/sf 26/13/s
62/52/r
38/25/pc 43/24/c
65/47/r
40/22/c
64/47/c
41/20/c
As of 7 a.m. Sunday (in feet) 50/26 Las Vegas 56/35/pc 58/39/pc 53/40/c 52/39/c 54/40/c 53/37/c 55/30/pc
52/27
Lake Full Pool Elevation Change WEATHERFORD Little Rock 44/25/r 49/23/pc 40/20/s 46/31/pc 50/42/r 58/35/r 58/39/sh
Possum King L. 1000 998.46 none PALO PINTO 51/25 Los Angeles 62/46/r 63/48/r 62/46/r 56/47/c 58/48/r 61/45/pc 65/46/s
L. Bridgeport 836 832.17 -0.03 49/25 KAUFMAN Miami 78/64/sh 80/65/pc 78/57/pc 73/60/s 74/65/s 77/65/pc 80/66/s
54/30 Minneapolis 8/-6/c -1/-10/c 7/2/pc 26/19/sf 27/13/c 22/8/c 23/8/c
Nashville 44/25/r 42/21/pc 28/15/s 38/29/pc 50/43/r 53/37/r 53/40/r
RIVER LEVELS New Orleans 68/49/r 57/42/c 52/39/c 55/50/r 71/57/c 70/57/c 68/55/c
As of 7 a.m. Sunday (in feet) WAXAHACHIE New York City 39/30/c 35/23/s 32/17/pc 29/23/s 37/30/pc 40/32/sn 42/31/s
CLEBURNE 54/30 Oklahoma City 38/16/pc 42/17/pc 42/24/pc 54/34/pc 51/35/pc 52/29/s 52/26/s
River Flood stage Level Change STEPHENVILLE 50/27
50/24 GLEN ROSE Omaha 18/6/s 11/-4/sf 19/10/s 39/20/pc 35/17/pc 34/15/pc 34/15/c
West Fork of the Trinity 50/23 Orlando 77/56/sh 77/54/c 67/40/c 66/46/s 71/55/pc 77/56/c 76/58/c
Jacksboro 20 3.65 -0.01 Philadelphia 40/28/c 35/22/s 31/16/c 29/21/s 39/28/pc 42/32/sn 41/30/sn
near Boyd 16 6.97 -0.01 CORSICANA Phoenix 65/44/c 68/47/pc 61/47/r 64/47/c 61/43/c 61/43/r 62/39/pc
ATHENS Portland, OR 40/25/s 41/29/s 41/32/pc 43/34/sn 42/36/c 46/36/r 47/34/r
Big Sandy Creek 54/31 54/31 St. Louis 28/17/pc 33/8/pc 21/11/s 38/27/pc 43/31/c 42/28/c 45/31/c
Bridgeport 12 4.82 -0.16 Salt Lake City 27/13/pc 28/15/pc 32/23/c 37/25/sn 33/24/c 35/21/c 33/13/c
San Francisco 53/44/r 52/42/r 53/42/sh 49/43/r 52/44/c 55/45/c 55/42/c
SUN & MOON COMANCHE MERIDIAN
54/27
HILLSBORO Seattle 39/27/s 41/29/pc 38/32/c 40/33/sn 44/36/c 45/37/r 47/36/r
The Sun Rise Set 51/29 54/30 Tucson 64/40/c 64/46/pc 57/44/r 64/42/c 59/37/c 58/38/r 63/33/s
Tulsa 36/20/pc 43/15/pc 39/20/pc 52/37/pc 49/36/c 53/32/c 50/27/c
Tuesday 7:32 a.m. 5:52 p.m. Washington, DC 40/28/sn 39/23/s 36/17/pc 34/21/s 45/31/c 46/36/sn 48/34/r
Wednesday 7:32 a.m. 5:53 p.m. Wichita 34/17/pc 33/10/pc 32/19/pc 42/28/pc 49/28/pc 45/27/s 46/21/c
Thursday 7:31 a.m. 5:54 p.m. FAIRFIELD
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Saturday
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7:30 a.m.
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Tuesday night’s lows.
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54/32 Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
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Baghdad 63/42/s 49/31/sh 60/42/s 61/39/s 53/36/sh 57/38/pc 64/43/s
The Moon Rise Set Beijing 27/14/s 29/13/s 32/17/s 34/21/pc 36/20/pc 38/18/s 36/20/pc
Tuesday 6:13 p.m. 7:45 a.m. NATIONAL OUTLOOK Berlin 41/28/pc 37/31/c 39/34/c 43/36/pc 41/36/c 39/34/r 37/22/pc
Wednesday 7:21 p.m. 8:23 a.m. Temperatures 1/22 - 1/28 Precipitation 1/22 - 1/28 Buenos Aires 88/70/pc 86/70/s 79/70/pc 80/69/pc 79/69/pc 80/70/c 77/69/t
Thursday 8:25 p.m. 8:55 a.m. Cairo 61/48/r 64/49/pc 67/50/s 66/51/c 61/47/c 63/48/pc 64/54/s
Friday 9:26 p.m. 9:23 a.m. Johannesburg 73/57/c 80/59/pc 79/59/pc 79/58/pc 79/59/c 78/60/c 76/60/pc
London 46/39/c 54/43/pc 48/37/r 46/40/pc 50/41/s 50/41/s 46/45/r
Saturday 10:24 p.m. 9:49 a.m. Madrid 61/36/s 61/37/s 55/36/pc 52/36/s 55/37/s 59/39/s 63/32/s
Sunday 11:22 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Mexico City 75/43/pc 76/41/s 71/42/s 74/42/pc 74/43/s 75/44/s 73/45/pc
Monday none 10:41 a.m. Moscow 27/23/sn 25/17/sn 18/14/c 26/23/sn 29/25/sn 33/25/sn 30/14/sn
Full Last New First Paris 48/37/pc 50/41/sh 50/39/r 43/36/pc 46/39/s 50/42/s 44/33/pc
Rio de Janeiro 76/71/sh 77/71/c 79/69/pc 78/71/pc 78/71/sh 80/71/c 80/71/c
Rome 56/37/c 53/36/s 57/39/s 55/39/s 57/36/s 54/37/pc 53/33/s
Singapore 86/75/t 88/77/t 87/77/t 86/77/t 86/75/c 85/76/sh 85/76/t
Sydney 71/61/pc 72/63/s 75/67/pc 77/68/pc 78/72/pc 77/71/c 81/70/pc
Tokyo 44/39/pc 47/36/r 45/36/s 44/34/s 42/33/pc 44/36/s 52/37/s
Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 6 Feb 13 Toronto 30/16/sn 21/5/sf 15/7/c 23/18/c 33/24/sn 33/24/c 29/26/pc
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