NEW FAIRVIEW FIRE - Fire departments were called to a structure fire in the 200 block of Ridge Trail near New Fairview twice early Thursday morning. Rhome, East Wise and Decatur fire departments responded first around 1 a.m. to the single-wide mobile home, but the fire was reported out before several fire units arrived on the scene. The fire departments were called a second time a few hours later for a fire in a nearby outbuilding.
CRUISE NIGHTS - Cruise Nights on the Decatur Square was to be 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Stores will be open late for shopping, and streets will be closed to traffic.
AUDITIONS - Auditions for the Nov. 14 Wise Country Fall-Out have been extended to 1 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 5, and Saturday, Sept. 12, at the G.C. Rann Little Theatre at the Heritage Museum in Decatur. Call (940) 627-5586 to schedule an appointment. Auditions will be held for singers, musicians, dancers and jugglers.
PARK SPRINGS HOMECOMING - The 55th Park Springs Homecoming is Sunday, Sept. 6, at the old Methodist Tabernacle. Early bird registration is at 10 a.m., music and food at noon and a formal program at 2 p.m.
This week's events ...
HOLIDAY CLOSING - The Wise County Public Works and the Decatur dump site will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Dump sites in Boyd, Chico and Cottondale will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 9.
SCV MEETING - The Sons of Confederate Veterans meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Wesley Center of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Dr. Robert Marlett will speak on "Comanche Campaign."
ROAD CLOSED - The intersection of County Road 2323 and 2324 will be closed for approximately six weeks for bridge replacement beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8.
BOOSTER MEETING - The Bridgeport Band Boosters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the BHS Band Hall. All band parents are encouraged to attend.
ESL CLASSES - Free ESL classes are offered at the Decatur First Baptist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays during the school year beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9. Registration is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9, and classes are offered for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. For more information, call the church office at (940) 627-3235.
FLIP FLOPS FOR PROM - The DHS class of 2011 is selling flip flops for $16 each to benefit the 2010 junior/senior prom. Advance orders may be placed until Friday, Sept. 11. Forms will be available at the concession stands during seventh, eighth, freshman, junior varsity and varsity home games. Sizes range from Youth 11 to Adult 12.
VETERANS PROGRAM - The Wise County Veterans Group is having a 9/11 Memorial Observance at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Wise County Veterans Park.
CLASS OF 1999 - The Bridgeport High School Class of 1999 will have its 10-year reunion Sept. 11-12. If you have not been contacted, e-mail bridgeport1999@hotmail.com.
Next week's events ...
GED TEST - The GED test will be administered by Bridgeport ISD Sept. 21. Call (940) 683-1830, ext. 1250, or visit http://www.bridgeportisd.net/comm/ged.htm for more information. You must pre-register before noon Sept. 17.
BLOOD DONATION - A blood drive is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Wise Electric Community Room in Decatur. To give blood, you must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. If you have given blood before, it must be at least 56 days since your last donation. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit http://www.bloodisneeded.org for more information.
YARD SALE - The Wise County Veterans Council and the North Texas Honor Guard will have a yard sale Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 19, at the DAV Hall on Farm Road 51 South. Donations can be dropped off at the hall Monday through Friday, Sept. 14-18. Call Bobby Harris at (940) 389-1922 or (940) 389-7533 or Patsy Harris at (940) 389-5399 for information.
CLASS OF '94 - The Decatur High School Class of 1994 will have its 15-year class reunion Sept. 18-19. Contact Tara Smith Taylor at (940) 210-1143 or Danielle Thompson Caldwell at (817) 797-5657 for more information.
DAR - The John B. Denton chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The club will celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the United States Constitution with guest speaker Larry Fair, a retired Bridgeport High School government and economics teacher.
BOYD REUNION - The Boyd High School Exes annual reunion is 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Vance Godbey's Restaurant, 8601 Jacksboro Highway in Lake Worth. Business meeting is at 5 p.m. Cost of the meal is $18. RSVP to Jimmie McSpadden at (817) 281-0770, Elizabeth Zorns Milner at (817) 581-6428, Arvella Brawley Godbey at (817) 232-4753 or e-mail MaryAHunn@hotmail.com.
JACKIE'S BARREL RACE - The second annual Jackie's Barrel Race Open 5D is Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Salt Creek Arena in Boyd. Books open at 9 a.m. Money raised will benefit Jackie Murphree, who was injured in a car accident two years ago. For information, call Raylee Moss at (940) 577-1213 or Gail Gentry at (940) 626-9630.
KIDNEY WALK - Betty Bevil and Teresa Hartsell are participating in the Kidney Walk, benefiting the National Kidney Foundation, Saturday, Sept. 19. To contribute to the walk or for more information, visit www.kidneywalk.org or send checks to Betty Bevil or Teresa Hartsell, 2150 S. FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234.
Upcoming events ...
REUNION - The Decatur High School Class of 1989 class reunion is Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Decatur Country Club. If you have not recieved your invitation, contact Randy Shilling at (972) 742-5868, Scotty Helms at (214) 597-1898 or Kelli Zumar Pyland at (940) 626-9069 or kpyland1@yahoo.com.
GT NOMINATIONS - Chico ISD will accept nominations for new students in grades K-11 for Gifted and Talented program screening through Friday, Sept. 25. Students may be nominated by teachers, administrators, counselors or parents. Forms are available in the front office of each campus. Call Dolly Green at (940) 644-5783 for more information.
SKEET SHOOT - The Friends of Alvord Skeet Shoot is Saturday, Sept. 26, at Oakhill MX Park. For information, call Jim Looney at (940) 393-6382.
REUNION - The DHS class of 1989 reunion will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Decatur Country Club. If you have not recieved you invitation, contact Randy Shilling at (972) 742-5868, Scotty Helms at (214) 597-1898 or Kelli Zumar Pyland at (940) 626-9069 or kpyland1@yahoo.com.
CHAMBER AUCTION - The 18th annual Decatur Chamber of Commerce Auction is 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. This year's theme is "Fat Saturday Carnivale." For more information or to purchase tickets call Misty Hudson at (940) 627-3107.
HEALTH FAIR - The Wise Regional Health System Harvest Health Fair is 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in front of the hospital. The free event will include health screenings, blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, PSA testing (for men over 50), blood sugar checks, a kids fun area, face painting, cake walk and the Corporate Wellness Challenge where teams compete in an obstacle course.
PARADISE FESTIVAL - The Paradise Main Street Festival is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The Paradise Veteran's Memorial Park will be dedicated during the event, and local veterans will be honored. The festival will include food and craft booths, talent shows and speeches. To participate in the talent show, call (940) 859-3691. To rent a booth, call (940) 748-2422 or (940) 969-3680.
COAL MINERS - The Coal Miners' Heritage Festival is Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Bridgeport. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and will include food and craft vendors, a video game contest, baking contest, 5K run/walk and 30-mile bike ride, classic car show, tractor show and live entertainment. Booth space applications are available at http://www.bridgeportchamber.com or by calling (940) 683-2076.
REUNION - Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base veterans will celebrate their 40-year reunion Oct. 16-18 at the Ramada in Decatur. The group will visit the Lost Battalion Room at the Wise Heritage Museum at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
RAFFLE TICKETS - The Decatur Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is selling raffle tickets for a Stoeger Condor 12-gauge over and under shotgun. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at the First Financial and North Texas banks or from any DCPAAA member. Drawing will be Oct. 6. Proceeds go to the Decatur Police Department to help provide training equipment.
CONCERT - The New Plainsmen will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur.
In other news ...
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM - The Decatur Library's free after school program for students in fifth grade and up is 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students will participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities. For more information, call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit the Web page at http://www.decaturpubliclibrary.com
BENEFIT ACCOUNT - A benefit account has been set up at First State Bank, Bridgeport for Melissa Bracken and family, who lost everything in a recent house fire. For more information, call Colleen Walker at (940) 393-3947.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The North Central Texas Council of Governments' Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to help elderly and disabled residents of nursing and assisted living facilities in Bridgeport and Decatur. For more information, call Lisa Walker at (800) 272-3921 or e-mail Pat Borgfeldt at ppborgfeldt@aol.com
SUPPORT - Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings are 6:30 p.m. each Monday at the Newark Community Center, 404 Hudson St.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - The Alzheimer's Association hosts an Alzheimer's support group at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Wise Regional Health System's west campus board room. For more information, call Kelly Walker at (940) 627-5921.
DONATE A PHONE - Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center is accepting cell phones and cell phone batteries in any condition. The organization works with Shelter Alliance, which allows them to receive shelter funding through cell phone donations. Bring donations to the center office in Decatur, 407 S. Washburn St. For information, call (940) 626-4585.
MARRIAGE WORKSHOP - A free marriage workshop is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month at the Weatherford College Education Center in Decatur. For more information, visit http://www.theparentingcenter.org To register, call (877) 922-4733.
CPR TRAINING - The Decatur Fire Department offers CPR training to people living in the Decatur city limits or in the Decatur Fire District. Classes are held monthly from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The cost is $5. For more information or to register, call the administration offices at (940) 627-3199 or come by the fire department at 201 S. Church St.
