ROAD WORK - The Decatur downtown crosswalk project is on Trinity Street south of Main Street this week in front of the Wise County Messenger office and Messenger Office Supply. Customers can park on the south side of the building or on the south side of the Decatur Visitors Center, both located on Pecan Street.
WISE COUNTY WCID - The Wise County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 was given a clean financial audit Tuesday, July 7. Accountant Steve Gilland said there were no issues with the district audit. The district collected $438,000 in property taxes and had a large increase in its bank account, since several large ongoing water conservation projects were not completed during the fiscal year. Directors also reviewed the recent dedication ceremony for a new site in the Big Sandy watershed and agreed the day's events went well.
CONTRACT AWARDED - The Decatur water board Tuesday awarded a $148,300 contract to Kimley-Horn Associates for design and engineering work for emergency power generators at the raw water pump station on Lake Bridgeport and the water treatment plant in the city. The estimated cost of the generators and installation is expected to be about $1.1 million. Funds for the project were part of a bond election for water system improvements approved by Decatur voters in 2007.
This week's events...
CHILI'S NIGHT - Faith Warriors, a Breast Cancer 3 day benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the cure team comprised of seven local women, will host a fundraiser at the Decatur Chili's 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Ten percent of receipts with a flyer will be donated to the team. Flyers may be picked up at The Studio Salon and Spa or Geneva Garden Salon and Spa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 visit www.cityofbridgeport.net/parks&rec.
Next week's events ...
PAGEANT - The Wise County Little Miss Reunion Pageant is 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, under the pavilion for ages 2 to 9. All children will receive a gift. Forms are available at Decatur Chamber of Commerce, DATCU, North Texas Bank, Wise County Messenger and Chalet of Jewelry. For more information, call Misty Hudson at (940) 399-9160.
FOSSIL, ROCK & MINERAL SOCIETY - The Wise County Fossil, Rock and Mineral Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the Wesley Center in Decatur. There will be a video on the New Madrid earthquake. For more information, call Randall Watson at (940) 627-7837.
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 discuss management practices and analyze fecal samples for participating ranchers. To reserve a spot, call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341. Seating is limited.
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.
OPEN HOUSE - The Ellison Miles Medical Office Building in Bridgeport will have a ribbon cutting and open house from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. They will have free glucometers for diabetics, free glucose testing and free blood pressure checks.
MOVIE ON THE SQUARE - Decatur's Thursday Night Flicks will present "Open Season" at 9 p.m. or dark Thursday, July 23.
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.
BASS TOURNAMENT - Devon Energy will host a bass fishing tournament and fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the United Way of Wise County, Saturday, July 25, at Lake Bridgeport. Check-in is at 5 a.m., fishing starts at 6 a.m. and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. Entry fee is $125 per team and first prize is $1,375, second prize is $825 and third prize is $550. Big bass wins a cash prize of $500 and $250. Registration forms are available at Devon Energy, 1209 CR 1304, Bridgeport, or by calling Milton Dunlap at (817) 988-2544 or Cody Burdine at (940) 393-9020.
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.
Upcoming events ...
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 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.
COUNSELING - Free group counseling for adult victims of childhood/teen sexual abuse will be offered by Sue Newcomb, LPCI, at Wise Choices Pregnancy Resource Center, 604 N. Trinity, Decatur. Call (940) 627-6924 to pre-register. Space is limited. Sessions will be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, Aug. 10 through Sept. 28.
MARINE REUNION - The Third Marine Division Association is holding its 55th annual reunion 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.
