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Friday, June 9, 2017 - Wise County Messenger
Saturday, June 10, 2017Participants will learn about 4-H projects through hands-on activities. Cost per camp is $15, or $40 to attend all three days. Contact Chrissy Karrer at 940-627-3341 or cmkarrer@ag.tamu.edu.CHICO LIBRARY EVENTS – Chico Public Library presents Adult Game Night for ages 16 and up 6:30-8:30 tonight. Family Lego Day is 1-5 p.m. Saturday. Also, sign ups are open for Ladies Craft Night on June 16. The craft will be 3D Painting with Buttons for ages 15 and up. Only 8 spots remain for craft night. To register call 940-644-2330.BLOOD DRIVE – The Decatur Church of Christ is having a Carter BloodCare drive 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 940-627-1912.BARBECUE FUNDRAISER – Chico Volunteer Fire Department’s annual barbecue is Saturday. Carter BloodCare will be on site from 2-8 p.m. Food will be served starting around 5 p.m. The event will also include an auction, door prizes and music. The 200 block of Weatherford Street between Sherman and Jacksboro streets in front of the fire hall will be shut down during the event due to heavy pedestrian traffic.FISHING DERBY – The 2017 Kid’s All-American Fishing Derby is this Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Black Creek Lake. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and prizes will be awarded from 11:30 to noon. Bait, cane fishing poles, hot dogs and drinks are provided free. Prizes will be awarded for largest fish, smallest fish and most fish. For information, call the LBJ Grasslands at 940-627-5475.BOYD FUN FEST – Boyd Fun Fest is this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Boyd Community Center, 420 E Morton Ave. The event will include a petting zoo, bounce house, bouncy boxing ring, pie eating contest, pony rides, face painting, dig zone, bubbles and other outdoor activities, children’s games (with prizes), dunking booth, snow cone stand, two food trucks, more than 16 vendor booths, car show, 50/50 washer tournament and a pie baking contest. For more information, call Alicia Smith at 940-433-5166.MOVIE NIGHT – Rhome Veterans Movie Night is 6:30 p.m. today. The movie “Hacksaw Ridge” will be shown in the Rhome Public Library Activity Room. The free event is sponsored by the Rhome Public Library and the Rhome Veterans.YOUTH SIGN-UPS – Chico Youth Football and Chico Youth Cheer sign-ups are 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, at Robinson Park.MOVIE AT THE POOL – Bridgeport Box Office presents “Moana” at the Bridgeport City Pool tonight. The pool opens at noon and will be open throughout the day. Movie starts at dusk. Admission for the pool is $3 for ages 10 and up; $2 for ages 4-9; 3 and under are free. Call Bridgeport Parks and Recreation at 940-683-3480.SWEETWATER HOMECOMING – The Sweetwater Cemetery Homecoming is Sunday. Preaching is at 11, lunch at noon followed by the business meeting.CEMETERY MEETING – The Garvin Cemetery Association meets Sunday. Dinner is at noon followed by the business meeting.AUTHOR TO SPEAK – Local Author Jennifer Jasper will be a guest speaker at the Rhome Public Library 10 a.m. Saturday presenting her book, “Who Came Home?” The story is based on her father who was in the armed forces during WWII in England.FUNERALS – Service for Marshall Dale Wilson, 59, of Hurst, formerly of Wise County is 3 p.m. today at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery in Krum.MEMORIAL service for Fern H...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017She was also known for her grant writing and speaking skills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Wanda Marie Chicola Ozier at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (Pineville), with Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning on Wednesday, April 19, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; and will resume on Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, William Byron Ozier; and her parents, Sidney and Christine Lea Chicola. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Susan Ozier Williams, and Tonya Blair Denmon ; her son, David Wayne Ozier ; four grandchildren, Christine Ozier, Piper Ozier, Brian Green, and Katelyn Green; and her siblings, Judy Chicola Grozier of Houston, TX, and Sidney Michael Chicola (Vicki).To extend online notes of condolence to the Ozier Family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.com.
Monday, March 13, 2017He married Maria Francine Wasserman in 1979 and attended college at California State University-Chico.He enjoyed a successful firewood sales business, working on small engine equipment and cutting in the woods and orchards of Northern California.Mr. Ruiz had a lifelong involvement with all kinds of motorcycles. He established Deluxe Motor Co. in 1986 and was the Harley-Davidson dealer in Yuba City, California, from 1986-1990. He became known as “Chuck Deluxe.”He was executive vice president of Cycom Business Systems, now known as Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems, from 1990-1991. In 1992 he moved to Casper to establish Deluxe Harley-Davidson. In 1993, he opened a second location in Gillette and in 2010 a third store in Sundance.He loved being a motorcycle mechanic. He became a skilled machinist and built a successful performance cylinder head business. In 2017, he was honored by Harley-Davidson Motor Co. with a 25-year Longevity Award.He was passionate about motorcycle dirt track racing.Mr. Ruiz is survived by his wife Maria, and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Norma C. Saunders.Memorials and condolences may be sent to the family at Deluxe Harley-Davidson, 3300 Conestoga Drive, Gillette, WY 82718.Condolences also may be expressed online at gillettememorialchapel.com or attached to the obituary at the News Record website, gillettenewsrecord.com.
Monday, March 06, 2017James Kirby and wife, Pamela, of Accokeek, Md.; thirteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; a special nephew, Fred Clodfelter and wife, Lynn, of Plymouth, N.C.; her faithful Chihuahua, Chico; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Zion United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The Rev. David Lagerveld will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...
Monday, January 30, 2017BOYD: Jean Boyd, 83, of Paradise, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Paradise. Arrangements are under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, 342-9003.BURDG: Charles Burdg, 90, of Paradise, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Paradise. Arrangements are under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service, 873-7602.GALLENTINE: Lloyd Gallentine, 75, of Chico, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Chico. Arrangements are under the direction of Brusie Funeral Home, 342-5642.HOMAN: Patricia Anne Homan, 88, of Orland, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Orland. Arrangements are under the direction of F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, 865-3349.JOHNSON: Vernon Johnson, 90, of Chico, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Chico. Arrangements are under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, 342-9003.KITCH: Jerry Kitch, 61, of Oroville, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Oroville. Arrangements are under the direction of Oroville Funeral Home, 533-0323.POLLEY: John E. Polley, 82, of Berry Creek, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Berry Creek. Arrangements are under the direction of Oroville Funeral Home, 533-0323.
Monday, January 16, 2017TV shows.George Raft, the actor who starred as a mobster alongside Marilyn Monroe in the 1959 comedy classic Some Like It Hot.Freddie Prinze, the Latino stand-up comedian and Chico and the Man star, who is also the father of actor Freddie Prinze Jr.Albert Broccoli, the producer behind beloved movies of the James Bond franchise.Morey Amsterdam, the character actor best known as Buddy on The Dick Van Dyke Show.Isabel Sanford, who played the wife of George Jefferson in the hit 1970s sitcom The Jeffersons.Ann Harding, who was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in 1930 for her performance in the film Holiday.Rod Steiger, the Academy Award-winner, known for his roles in , The Pawnbroker, Oklahoma! and In the Heat of the Night, among others.Sandra Dee, a teen icon in the ’50s and ’60s, who later became known for her mention in the popular Grease musical song, “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee.”Michael Clarke Duncan, the powerful — in both stature and skill — actor who stole hearts as the friendly giant alongside Tom Hanks in the drama The Green Mile.McLean Stevenson, the comic actor known as Colonel Henry Blake in the popular show M*A*S*H.Lou Rawls, the Grammy winner who crooned his way to fame with hits like “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” and “Lady Love.”Andy Gibb, the youngest brother in the Bee Gees, who also had several solo hits like “Shadow Dancing” and “Everlasting Love.”Tom Bosley, who played Howard Cunningham in the beloved 1950s sitcom Happy Days.Buster Keaton, the silent film star who was at the helm of films including The General, The Navigator and Sherlock Jr.Marty Feldman, who was Gene Wilder’s right-hand man as the hunchback in Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy Young Frankenstein.Bob Kane, the comic who brought Batman to life in the 1930s.John Ritter, best known as Jack Tripper in Three’s Company and later, as the strict patriarch in the early 2000s sitcom 8 Simple Rules.Steve Allen, regarded as the first talk show host as he was the inaugural host of The Tonight Show in 1959.Paul Walker, who starred in the Fast & Furious film franchise until his tragic death.David Carrandine, the actor who starred in the Kung Fu and made several appearances as the title role in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill films. Brittany Murphy, who became famous — and adored — for her role as Tai in Clueless and went on to star in other films, including Uptown Girls and Eminem’s 8 Mile, among others.Ricky Nelson, the chart-topper who was popular for hits like “Fools Rush In” and “Hello, Mary Lou.”Jack Soo, the comic actor best known as Detective Nick Yemana in the popular 1970s sitcom Barney Miller.Gene Autry, the singing cowboy known for his roles in countless Western films from the 1930s-1950s.Bob Barker, the beloved and longtime game ...
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Friday, June 9, 2017 - Wise County Messenger
Saturday, June 10, 2017Participants will learn about 4-H projects through hands-on activities. Cost per camp is $15, or $40 to attend all three days. Contact Chrissy Karrer at 940-627-3341 or cmkarrer@ag.tamu.edu.CHICO LIBRARY EVENTS – Chico Public Library presents Adult Game Night for ages 16 and up 6:30-8:30 tonight. Family Lego Day is 1-5 p.m. Saturday. Also, sign ups are open for Ladies Craft Night on June 16. The craft will be 3D Painting with Buttons for ages 15 and up. Only 8 spots remain for craft night. To register call 940-644-2330.BLOOD DRIVE – The Decatur Church of Christ is having a Carter BloodCare drive 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 940-627-1912.BARBECUE FUNDRAISER – Chico Volunteer Fire Department’s annual barbecue is Saturday. Carter BloodCare will be on site from 2-8 p.m. Food will be served starting around 5 p.m. The event will also include an auction, door prizes and music. The 200 block of Weatherford Street between Sherman and Jacksboro streets in front of the fire hall will be shut down during the event due to heavy pedestrian traffic.FISHING DERBY – The 2017 Kid’s All-American Fishing Derby is this Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Black Creek Lake. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and prizes will be awarded from 11:30 to noon. Bait, cane fishing poles, hot dogs and drinks are provided free. Prizes will be awarded for largest fish, smallest fish and most fish. For information, call the LBJ Grasslands at 940-627-5475.BOYD FUN FEST – Boyd Fun Fest is this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Boyd Community Center, 420 E Morton Ave. The event will include a petting zoo, bounce house, bouncy boxing ring, pie eating contest, pony rides, face painting, dig zone, bubbles and other outdoor activities, children’s games (with prizes), dunking booth, snow cone stand, two food trucks, more than 16 vendor booths, car show, 50/50 washer tournament and a pie baking contest. For more information, call Alicia Smith at 940-433-5166.MOVIE NIGHT – Rhome Veterans Movie Night is 6:30 p.m. today. The movie “Hacksaw Ridge” will be shown in the Rhome Public Library Activity Room. The free event is sponsored by the Rhome Public Library and the Rhome Veterans.YOUTH SIGN-UPS – Chico Youth Football and Chico Youth Cheer sign-ups are 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, at Robinson Park.MOVIE AT THE POOL – Bridgeport Box Office presents “Moana” at the Bridgeport City Pool tonight. The pool opens at noon and will be open throughout the day. Movie starts at dusk. Admission for the pool is $3 for ages 10 and up; $2 for ages 4-9; 3 and under are free. Call Bridgeport Parks and Recreation at 940-683-3480.SWEETWATER HOMECOMING – The Sweetwater Cemetery Homecoming is Sunday. Preaching is at 11, lunch at noon followed by the business meeting.CEMETERY MEETING – The Garvin Cemetery Association meets Sunday. Dinner is at noon followed by the business meeting.AUTHOR TO SPEAK – Local Author Jennifer Jasper will be a guest speaker at the Rhome Public Library 10 a.m. Saturday presenting her book, “Who Came Home?” The story is based on her father who was in the armed forces during WWII in England.FUNERALS – Service for Marshall Dale Wilson, 59, of Hurst, formerly of Wise County is 3 p.m. today at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery in Krum.MEMORIAL service for Fern H...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017She was also known for her grant writing and speaking skills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Wanda Marie Chicola Ozier at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (Pineville), with Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning on Wednesday, April 19, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; and will resume on Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, William Byron Ozier; and her parents, Sidney and Christine Lea Chicola. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Susan Ozier Williams, and Tonya Blair Denmon ; her son, David Wayne Ozier ; four grandchildren, Christine Ozier, Piper Ozier, Brian Green, and Katelyn Green; and her siblings, Judy Chicola Grozier of Houston, TX, and Sidney Michael Chicola (Vicki).To extend online notes of condolence to the Ozier Family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.com.
Monday, March 13, 2017He married Maria Francine Wasserman in 1979 and attended college at California State University-Chico.He enjoyed a successful firewood sales business, working on small engine equipment and cutting in the woods and orchards of Northern California.Mr. Ruiz had a lifelong involvement with all kinds of motorcycles. He established Deluxe Motor Co. in 1986 and was the Harley-Davidson dealer in Yuba City, California, from 1986-1990. He became known as “Chuck Deluxe.”He was executive vice president of Cycom Business Systems, now known as Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems, from 1990-1991. In 1992 he moved to Casper to establish Deluxe Harley-Davidson. In 1993, he opened a second location in Gillette and in 2010 a third store in Sundance.He loved being a motorcycle mechanic. He became a skilled machinist and built a successful performance cylinder head business. In 2017, he was honored by Harley-Davidson Motor Co. with a 25-year Longevity Award.He was passionate about motorcycle dirt track racing.Mr. Ruiz is survived by his wife Maria, and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Norma C. Saunders.Memorials and condolences may be sent to the family at Deluxe Harley-Davidson, 3300 Conestoga Drive, Gillette, WY 82718.Condolences also may be expressed online at gillettememorialchapel.com or attached to the obituary at the News Record website, gillettenewsrecord.com.
Monday, March 06, 2017James Kirby and wife, Pamela, of Accokeek, Md.; thirteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; a special nephew, Fred Clodfelter and wife, Lynn, of Plymouth, N.C.; her faithful Chihuahua, Chico; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Zion United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The Rev. David Lagerveld will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...
Monday, January 30, 2017BOYD: Jean Boyd, 83, of Paradise, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Paradise. Arrangements are under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, 342-9003.BURDG: Charles Burdg, 90, of Paradise, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Paradise. Arrangements are under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Service, 873-7602.GALLENTINE: Lloyd Gallentine, 75, of Chico, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Chico. Arrangements are under the direction of Brusie Funeral Home, 342-5642.HOMAN: Patricia Anne Homan, 88, of Orland, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Orland. Arrangements are under the direction of F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, 865-3349.JOHNSON: Vernon Johnson, 90, of Chico, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Chico. Arrangements are under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, 342-9003.KITCH: Jerry Kitch, 61, of Oroville, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Oroville. Arrangements are under the direction of Oroville Funeral Home, 533-0323.POLLEY: John E. Polley, 82, of Berry Creek, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Berry Creek. Arrangements are under the direction of Oroville Funeral Home, 533-0323.
Monday, January 16, 2017TV shows.George Raft, the actor who starred as a mobster alongside Marilyn Monroe in the 1959 comedy classic Some Like It Hot.Freddie Prinze, the Latino stand-up comedian and Chico and the Man star, who is also the father of actor Freddie Prinze Jr.Albert Broccoli, the producer behind beloved movies of the James Bond franchise.Morey Amsterdam, the character actor best known as Buddy on The Dick Van Dyke Show.Isabel Sanford, who played the wife of George Jefferson in the hit 1970s sitcom The Jeffersons.Ann Harding, who was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in 1930 for her performance in the film Holiday.Rod Steiger, the Academy Award-winner, known for his roles in , The Pawnbroker, Oklahoma! and In the Heat of the Night, among others.Sandra Dee, a teen icon in the ’50s and ’60s, who later became known for her mention in the popular Grease musical song, “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee.”Michael Clarke Duncan, the powerful — in both stature and skill — actor who stole hearts as the friendly giant alongside Tom Hanks in the drama The Green Mile.McLean Stevenson, the comic actor known as Colonel Henry Blake in the popular show M*A*S*H.Lou Rawls, the Grammy winner who crooned his way to fame with hits like “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” and “Lady Love.”Andy Gibb, the youngest brother in the Bee Gees, who also had several solo hits like “Shadow Dancing” and “Everlasting Love.”Tom Bosley, who played Howard Cunningham in the beloved 1950s sitcom Happy Days.Buster Keaton, the silent film star who was at the helm of films including The General, The Navigator and Sherlock Jr.Marty Feldman, who was Gene Wilder’s right-hand man as the hunchback in Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy Young Frankenstein.Bob Kane, the comic who brought Batman to life in the 1930s.John Ritter, best known as Jack Tripper in Three’s Company and later, as the strict patriarch in the early 2000s sitcom 8 Simple Rules.Steve Allen, regarded as the first talk show host as he was the inaugural host of The Tonight Show in 1959.Paul Walker, who starred in the Fast & Furious film franchise until his tragic death.David Carrandine, the actor who starred in the Kung Fu and made several appearances as the title role in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill films. Brittany Murphy, who became famous — and adored — for her role as Tai in Clueless and went on to star in other films, including Uptown Girls and Eminem’s 8 Mile, among others.Ricky Nelson, the chart-topper who was popular for hits like “Fools Rush In” and “Hello, Mary Lou.”Jack Soo, the comic actor best known as Detective Nick Yemana in the popular 1970s sitcom Barney Miller.Gene Autry, the singing cowboy known for his roles in countless Western films from the 1930s-1950s.Bob Barker, the beloved and longtime game ...
