MAJOR ACCIDENT - One person was seriously injured just before 3 p.m. Sunday in a one-vehicle accident on Texas 114 in Boyd. Clarence Snodgrass, 38, of Boyd lost control of his Dodge pickup and struck a utility pole. He was extricated from the vehicle and flown to John Peter Smith Hospital. The cause of the accident was unknown late Sunday. Snodgrass is in the ICU at JPS with broken vertebrae and remains in critical condition on Tuesday. There were three additional one-vehicle accidents over the weekend, but all resulted in minor injuries.
HEART GALLERY - The Heart Gallery of North Texas, a traveling photo exhibit of children available for adoption, is at Twin Oaks Assembly of God Church in Bridgeport through July 22. For more information, call Gary Sessions or Joy Woodruff, CASA of Wise County Heart Gallery Coordinator, at (940) 627-7535.
COLLEGE REGISTRATION - Registration for the second session of summer classes at Weatherford College was to continue through Wednesday, July 8. Registration for fall courses continues through Aug. 28. For information, contact the college at (940) 627-2690 or wisecounty@wc.edu.
DECATUR SCHOOL BOARD - The Decatur School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the administration building.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT - Merchants on the Decatur square will host a "girls' night out" 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, on the square. The theme is "Hot Mommas," and businesses participating will serve refreshments and offer special discounts.
BLOOD DRIVE - There will be an American Red Cross Spirit of America blood drive 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Wise Electric Co-op Community Room. Visit givelife.org and use sponsor code "wiseelec" to make an appointment.
GOLF TOURNAMENT - The Breast Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament at The Club at Runaway Bay is Saturday, July 11. Tee time is 8:30 a.m., and registration is $75 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch. Team and sponsorship spots are available. For more information, call Ashley Wilson at (940) 210-4631.
BENEFIT - The Heart of Gold Dinner and Auction to benefit Trevor Sanders of Ponder is 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Ponder High School. Sanders has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a double outlet right ventricle and a coarctation of his aorta. He is waiting for a heart transplant, and all proceeds from this event will go toward his medical expenses. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. He is the cousin of April House of Decatur. Online donations are also being accepted at http://www.usfi.com/company/company-heartOfGold20090526.php
Next week's events ...
ANGEL FOOD - Angel Food Ministries orders through Crossroads Church in Decatur are due by 11 a.m. Sunday, July 12. The basic box is $30. See http://www.crossroadsdecatur.com/angel-food-ministries for this month's menu and specials. To order, e-mail angelfood@crossroadsdecatur.com or call (940) 626-4527. Pick-up will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Crossroads Church.
FIRE DAMAGE ASSISTANCE- Wise County residents affected by the April 9 fires that swept through the southwest part of the county may be assisted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The deadline is Monday, July 13. For more information, visit SBA's Web site at http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance or call (800) 689-2955.
CHAMBER LUNCH - The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce July luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Bridgeport Lion's Hall. Speaker is John Riggins with the Fort Worth Better Business Bureau. Cost is $10. RSVP to the chamber office no later than Wednesday, July 15.
WATERSHED MEETING - An Eagle Mountain Lake watershed protection planning meeting is 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Decatur Civic Center. The meeting will include a report on pollutant source computer modeling for the watershed as well as a summary and discussion of the stakeholder survey of best management practices conducted at the January meeting. RSVP to David Waidler, watershed coordinator, at (972) 952-9689 or d-waidler@tamu.edu.
DODGEBALL - The Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department is holding a dodgeball tournament Saturday, July 18. Cost is $75 per team and includes a T-shirt for each player. Registration deadline is Friday, July 10. For more information, call (940) 683-3480 or visit http://www.cityofbridgeport.net/parks&rec
MOVIE TIME - The Bridgeport Box Office July movie is "Surf's Up" July 18 at the Bridgeport Swimming Pool. Admission is $1, and doors open at 8 p.m. The movie will start at dusk (around 9:15). For more information, call (940) 683-3480 or http://www.cityofbridgeport.net/parks&rec
CLEAN UP - The city of Bridgeport will have a household hazardous waste collection event Saturday, July 18. Residents will be able to dispose of paint, pesticides, solvents, batteries and electronic waste, such as computers, monitors and televisions.
PARADISE REUNION - The Paradise High School class of 1989's 20-year reunion is 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Rottman's place in Paradise. For information, e-mail Kris (Anderle) Love at kriselove@yahoo.com or call Monda (Whirley) Court at (972) 971-7575 or e-mail mondajo@yahoo.com.
SOFTBALL TOURNEY - The Andy Mattison Memorial Softball Tournament (The "Mo-Morial") is Saturday, July 18, at Kenny Renshaw Park in Decatur. The cost is $200 a team, but no team will be turned away. There will be a men's division and a coed division, as well as a home run derby and horseshoe and washers tournaments. All proceeds will benefit the family of Andy Mattison. For more information, call Michael Loucks at (940) 389-1508.
Upcoming events ...
MOVIES IN THE PARK - The Chico Parks Board presents free movies at Robinson Park every other Tuesday night. The movie schedule is as follows: July 21, "Madagascar 2;" Aug. 4, "Hotel for Dogs;" and Aug. 18, "Little Giants." Festivities, including music and concessions, begin at 7:30, and the movie will start at 9. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
GOAT PRODUCER MEETING - A goat producer meeting is 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the Extension office. Dr. Frank Craddock, Texas AgriLife Extension professor and sheep and goat specialist, will be discussing management practices and analyzing fecal samples for participating ranchers. To reserve a spot, call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341. Seating is limited.
ASMI RALLY - An Accident Scene Management Inc. Motorcycle Awareness rally is July 24-26 at the Thunder Hill Rally Grounds, 167 Private Road 1106, in Decatur. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday, and admission is $10, plus one small stuffed toy to be donated to local emergency responders. A Dart Run will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, bike games are at 2 p.m. and a band will perform from 8 to midnight. A Sunday service will also be held. For information, call (940) 389-0200 or e-mail snowman41279@yahoo.com.
FOOTBALL PROGRAM - Ads are now being sold for the Decatur High School football program. To place an ad, call Katherine Cox at (940) 389-6734 or e-mail her at kgoyankees63@yahoo.com. Deadline is July 24.
BENEFIT - The Cruisin' for a Cure 2009 benefit carshow and concert is Saturday, July 25, at the Decatur Civic Center. The car show is 1 to 5 p.m., and registration is $15. Motorcycles are welcome. The concert featuring Johnny Cooper, Brazos Stone and the Cody Robbins Band is 5:30 to 11 p.m., and admission is $15. All proceeds benefit the Lung Cancer Alliance. For more information on the benefit, or to be a sponsor, call Becky Morrow at (940) 683-3833. For information on the car show, call Sam Merrell at (817) 253-7830 or e-mail cruisinforacure.decatur@yahoo.com. The benefit is in memory of Theresa Hobbs of Chico who died in February.
READING CLUB - The Decatur Public Library's Online Teen Summer Reading Club continues through July 28. Students entering grades 5-12 can participate. To enter, go to http://www.decaturpubliclibrary.com/tsrc.htm For each book read, your name goes into a drawing for prizes. Awards will also be given for best review, funniest review and most books read.
CHAMBER MIXER - A multi-chamber mixer is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, at Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center.
BRIDGEPORT REUNION - The Bridgeport class of 1979 will host its 30-year reunion 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Bridgeport Golf and Country Club. Classes of 1976-1978 are also invited. Cost is $25 at the door. RSVP by e-mailing bridgeportclass79@yahoo.com or call (940) 389-5355.
MARINE REUNION - The Third Marine Division Association is holding its 55th annual reunion the week of Aug. 24-30 in San Antonio. For more information, call Mike Sohn at (210) 654-3310 or e-mail him at jumient2@hotmail.com.
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.
In other news ...
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 at 404 Hudson St.
HOUSING AUTHORITY - The Bridgeport Housing Authority is now 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 a company, Shelter Alliance, which allows them to receive shelter funding through cell phone donations. Bring donations to the Wise Hope Crisis Center in Decatur at 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.
