BOYD COUNCIL - The Boyd City Council Tuesday approved an interlocal agreement with the county for animal control services. The city will pay a $150 annual fee for county services as well as various animal control fees for services such as impoundment or euthanasia, when applicable. Boyd mayor Brent Wilson said the city will continue to operate the city animal shelter and utilize county services when needed.
INTERIM PRESIDENT NAMED - The Weatherford College board of trustees Thursday approved the appointment of Kevin Eaton as interim president. Former President Joe Birmingham retired earlier this month. Eaton has been with the college since 2002 and has served as director of the tech prep program. He previously was a teacher and coach in the Grand Prairie school district and also served as assistant principal.
This weekend's events ...
NAME THAT SCHOOL - The Decatur school district is asking residents to submit suggestions for the name of the new elementary scheduled to open in the fall of 2010 on County Road 4191. Community members can fill out a form found on the district's Web page, http://www.decaturisd.us or follow the link from the sidebar add on the Wise County Messenger Update home page. Only names submitted online will be eligible for consideration. Names can be submitted until noon Thursday, July 30.
FUNDRAISER - East Wise Fire and Rescue was to hold a fundraiser from noon until dark Saturday, July 25, at the station at County Road 4421 and Farm Road 2264. The event was to include hot air balloon rides, a car bash, dunking booth, face painting and more. All proceeds go toward equipment for the new station. For more information, call David Plankey at (940) 389-5800.
BENEFIT - The Cruisin' for a Cure 2009 benefit car show and concert was to be Saturday, July 25, at the Decatur Civic Center. The car show was to be 1 to 5 p.m., and registration is $15. Motorcycles are welcome. The concert featuring Johnny Cooper, Brazos Stone and the Cody Robbins Band was to be 5:30 to 11 p.m., and admission is $15. All proceeds benefit the Lung Cancer Alliance. For more information on the benefit, 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.
EAST SIDE REUNION - The East Side Alumni reunion was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Decatur Civic Center. There will also be a fellowship service at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. John Baptist Church in Decatur. For more information, call Mike Bell at (940) 627-9082.
CONCERT - The Wise County Historical Society was to host a concert featuring the Clear River Band at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the G.C. Rann Little Theater inside the Wise County Heritage Museum. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12-and-under and can be bought at the door. All proceeds benefit building restoration.
PLAYHOUSE RAFFLE - The Decatur Rotary Club is selling raffle tickets for a playhouse for $5 a ticket or five for $20. Tickets can be purchased at Warner Radio and Communications, Cary Bohn State Farm or Noah's Ark Pet Store. The playhouse was to be at Reunion Saturday, July 25.
SWIM LATE - The Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department was to host a late night swim Saturday, July 25, at the Bridgeport Pool. The pool will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $2. Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult after 9. For more information, call (940) 683-3480.
DECATUR TRADE DAYS - Decatur Trade Days will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Wise County Sheriff's Posse Grounds. Use the south entrance. For more information, call Carla Tackett at (940) 390-9104.
ASMI RALLY - An Accident Scene Management Inc. Motorcycle Awareness rally is this weekend at the Thunder Hill Rally Grounds, 167 PR 1106, in Decatur. 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.
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, in Bridgeport, or by calling Milton Dunlap at (817) 988-2544 or Cody Burdine at (940) 393-9020.
MARKSMEN QUARTET - The Marksmen Quartet will perform at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 26, at the First Baptist Church of Cottondale at 145 CR 3355 in Paradise. A love offering will be received. For more information, call (940) 433-5539.
This week's events...
SUMMER READING - Decatur Public Library will conclude their summer reading club for children with the Critterman. The Critterman will bring live animals to the library on Tuesday, July 28. The event is free and open to the public. They will continue to accept reading logs and give out prizes until August 22. For more information, call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit http://www.decaturpubliclibrary.com
EXCEL CLASS - Weatherford College in Wise County is offering an Excel in a Day class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. The cost is $99 (including the book) and students must register for the class by noon Monday, July 27. For more information, call (940) 627-2690.
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.
AGGIE SEND OFF - The Cross Timbers Aggie Club will be having a "send off" party for current A&M students to start the new school year. The Aggie Howdy Party for Wise, Jack and Montague County Aggies is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Bridgeport Lions Club in Bridgeport. The event will include a hamburger supper, door prizes, games and Aggie Tradition lessons. Parents and siblings are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Susan Miller at (940) 627-7658.
FOSTER OR ADOPT - There will be a foster/adoption families get-together at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Pizza Hut in Decatur. Anyone who is currently a foster/adoptive parent or prospective in Wise County is invited to attend. Cost is approximately $4 to $6 per person. Children are welcome to attend. For more information, e-mail Amanda Johnson at amanda@wisechemsafe.com or call Pat Reed, director of CASA of Wise County, at (940) 627-7535.
STORY TIME - Encore Theater 4kids will present a special story time at the Decatur Public Library at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31. Characters from the Beauty and the Beast Encore production will make a guest appearance to read stories and sing songs. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit http://www.decaturpubliclibrary.com
READING CAMP - Safari Reading Camp is open to students entering third grade as a tool to help on the reading portion of the TAKS test. The camp meets Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at the Church of Christ on Farm Road 51 in Decatur. There are two sessions, one at 9 a.m. and one at 10:30 a.m. Contact Ruby Quanz for more information.
ADOPT A PET - The Wise County Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees through the end of August.
Next week's events...
CHAMBER MIXER - A multi-chamber mixer is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 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.
Upcoming events...
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, in 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.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE - Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center, a family violence/sexual assault victim's services organization, is holding a school supply drive for the children of their clients. The organization is asking for donations of school supplies, regulation size backpacks and varying sizes of new children's shoes. Donations can be taken to the Wise Hope Crisis Center, 407 S. Washburn St., in Decatur, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Tuesday, Aug. 11. For more information, call Brittany at (940) 626-4585.
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.
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. All proceeds go to the Decatur Police Department to help provide training equipment.
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.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT - The Alzheimer's Association hosts an Alzheimer's support group at 7 p.m. 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, ext. 3923.
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.
