SCHOOL PROPOSES LOWER RATE - The Bridgeport school district Monday proposed a tax rate for the upcoming year of $1.16 per $100 valuation for the upcoming fiscal year. Last year's rate was $1.19585. The proposed figure for the upcoming year reflects a 3.8 cent drop in taxes for the purpose of principal and interest on debts. The board will vote to adopt the proposed rate on Aug. 31. The board might also consider holding a November bond election at the same meeting.
BOONSVILLE WRECK - At least one person was seriously injured in a wreck at the intersection of Texas 199 and Farm Road 920 in the Boonsville area Sunday night. The Wise County Sheriff's Office reported that an 18-wheeler t-boned a car around 6:30. A helicopter ambulance transported one patient to Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.
This week's events ...
ACADEMY - The Weatherford College campus in Wise County is accepting applications for its Law Enforcement Academy which begins this fall. Interested persons should contact Anita Garcia at (817) 598-6347 or agarcia@wc.edu.
CLOSING - The Wise County Elections Department is closed for training through Friday, Aug. 21.
PROJECT GRADUATION - A Project Graduation meeting for the parents of the 2010 Bridgeport seniors was to be 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in the high school commons area.
ALVORD ORIENTATION - Alvord Middle School's 7th grade orientation was to be 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the new middle school, 328 S. Farm Road 1655. Sixth grade orientation is 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.
4-H DEADLINE - Wednesday, Aug. 19, was to be the last day to turn in State Fair of Texas entries to the Extension office. For information, call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341.
REGISTRATION - Weatherford College in Wise County will offer extended hours until 7 p.m. through Thursday, Aug. 20, for new and returning student registration. Offices will also be open Friday, Aug. 21, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 24.
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY - Bridgeport Elementary School will host their Meet the Teacher night Thursday, Aug. 20. Kindergarten meets at 6 p.m., first grade at 6:45 p.m. and second grade at 7:30 p.m. All grades meet in the cafeteria.
SOCIAL LUNCH - The Social Service Luncheon is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Catfish O'Harlies in Decatur. Joy Woodruff, a CASA volunteer, is guest speaker. For information call (940) 627-6418.
CHAMBER LUNCH - The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Bridgeport Lions' Hall. Cost is $10. RSVP to the chamber office no later than Wednesday, Aug. 19. To donate an item for the raffle, call the chamber office at (940) 683-2076.
SCHOOL DEDICATION - The new Chico Elementary School building, 1120 Park Road, will be dedicated at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. There will be tours of the new facility after the dedication ceremony.
BAKE SALE - A bake sale will be held in benefit of Linda Callaway of Paradise from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the First State Bank in Bridgeport. Callaway is waiting for a second liver transplant. For information, call Kim Taylor at (940) 255-2228.
AUDITIONS - Auditions for the 15th annual Wise County fall-out will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 22 and Aug. 29 at the G.C. Rann Little Theatre at the Wise County Heritage Museum. Call (940) 627-5586 to schedule an appointment. Auditions will be held for singers, musicians, dancers and jugglers. Fall-Out is Saturday, Nov. 14.
BENEFIT SHOOT - Slidell Friends of FFA will host a non-sanctioned sporting clay shoot Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds ( http://www.fossilpointe.net ). Registration is at 7:30 a.m., and the shoot begins at 8. Proceeds benefit the Friends of FFA and Wil Goode Memorial Scholarship Fund. Lunch available on site.
BINGO - Off 380 Players will hold a bingo fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug 22, at The Club at Runaway Bay. Cash Prizes will be awarded for the games as well as door prize drawings. For more information, call (940) 389-7151 or visit http://www.off380players.org
FREE HAIRCUTS - The Hair Shop in Bridgeport is offering free haircuts to children from low-income families in grades K-5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. The first 40 kids will receive a free backpack. For more information, call (940) 683-2484.
HABITAT MEETING - Trinity Habitat for Humanity will have a prospective homeowner meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the First United Methodist Church at Bridgeport, 608 17th St. For more information, call (817) 926-9219, ext. 116.
SWIM PARTY - Bridgeport Middle School students are invited to a Back to School Swim Party 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the city swimming pool. Tickets are $3 in advance and can be purchased at the Parks and Recreation Department or the swimming pool. Tickets the day of the event are $5. Space is limited. For more information, call (940) 683-3480.
Next week's events ...
GATHERING - A Ranchers Gathering is Aug. 25, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Decatur Civic Center. Hot topics facing North Texas ranchers and expected weather patterns of 2009-2010 will be discussed. Admission is $8 per person or $15 per married couple and includes dinner. Register at the Extension office, (940) 627-3341. Space is limited.
HOSPITAL BENEFIT - Wise Regional Health Foundation will sponsor a Clay Shoot Friday, Aug. 28, benefiting the new Womens Center at Wise Regional Health System. Register by calling (940) 626-1384. The winning team recieves a dove hunt, a $600 value. Tournament is limited to 24 teams. For more information visit http://www.wiseregional.org
MOVIE NIGHT - Bridgeport Main Street and Parks and Recreation Department presents the movie "Little Giants" Friday, Aug. 28, at Bull Memorial Stadium practice fields after the Bulls' football game. For more information, call (940) 683-3480 or visit http://www.cityofbridgeport.net/parks&rec
Upcoming events ...
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY - The Decatur Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is taking applications for its third class to start Monday, Aug. 31. Applications are available at the police department. For information, call Sgt. Delvon Campbell at (940) 627-1500. There is no cost for the 12-week program. Classes are at 6:30 p.m. in the police department training room.
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.
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.
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.
In other news ...
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. No experience is required, but volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must complete a free training course consisting of classroom study and training at local nursing homes. Hours are flexible and are determined by each volunteer. For more information, call Lisa Walker at (800) 272-3921 or e-mail Pat Borgfeldt at ppborgfeldt@aol.com
FIGHT MOSQUITOS - Decatur mayor Joe Lambert is asking residents to take care of their property to limit breeding grounds for mosquitos. Tips include cutting weeds, getting rid of standing water, trimming brush and cleaning out any "junk" that might be stacked in your yard.
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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY - The Bridgeport Housing Authority is accepting applications for one-bedroom apartments. Applications can be picked up at the office, 1508 Cobb, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
FOSTER OR ADOPT - CASA is taking applications for the Arrow Child and Family Ministries foster/adopt training in September at the Decatur Public Library. The classes will be each Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. To sign up, call Joy Woodruff at (940) 393-5231 or the CASA office at (940) 627-7535.
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.
