PLANE MAKES HARD LANDING - A twin-engine plane made a hard landing Tuesday morning at the Decatur Airport. Decatur police chief Rex Hoskins said the landing happened around 10 a.m. The pilot, Ken Keefer, 59, of Trophy Club and his wife, Patricia, 59, were not injured. Hoskins said the plane was approaching the runway from the north, and the landing gear did not go down, resulting in a belly landing on the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
RHOME PIONEER DAYS - Rhome Pioneer Days benefiting the Rhome Volunteer Fire Department is June 12-13 on Main Street. A street dance and live entertainment will be Friday night followed by entertainment, food, vendors, an auction and lots of fun on Saturday.
FISHING DERBY - The 2009 Kids All-American Fishing Derby at Black Creek Lake on the LBJ National Grasslands was to be Saturday, June 13. Fishing is 8 to 11 a.m. with prizes awarded 11:30 to noon. On-site registration is at 7:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for various contests in three age groups. Free hot dogs and drinks will be available. The annual event is sponsored by the Decatur Rotary Club, the U.S. Forest Service and corporate sponsors.
ALVORD PIONEER DAYS - The Alvord Pioneer Days festival was to be Saturday, June 13.
BARBECUE SUPPER - The annual Chico Community Volunteer Fire Department barbecue supper was to be 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the fire hall, 105 N. Weatherford St. Meals are $7 for 12 and over, $4 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. Proceeds go toward maintenance and operation of the fire hall and vehicles.
FVFD FUNDRAISER - The Forestburg Volunteer Fire Department's annual fundraiser was to be Saturday, June 13, at the Forestburg School. A barbecue meal is at 5:30 p.m. and an auction is at 6:30. Meal cost is $10 per plate and $6 for children 12 and under.
ANGEL FOOD - Angel Food Ministries orders through Crossroads Church in Decatur are due by 11 a.m. Sunday, June 14. The basic box is $30. See http://www.crossroadsdecatur.com/angel-food-ministries for this months 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, June 27, at Crossroads Church.
CEMETERY HOMECOMING - The Garvin Cemetery Association's annual homecoming and lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 14, at the covered pavilion adjacent to the cemetery. The business meeting was to be at 1 p.m. at Garvin United Methodist Church. For more information, call Jesse Pierrard at (817) 846-5893.
MEETING - The Pella Cemetery Association luncheon and meeting is at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the cemetery.
MONTHLY MEETING - The Chico 4-H Club will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Chico Elementary cafeteria.
This week's events...
COYOTE COLLEGE - The Weatherford College Education Center at Decatur is having its annual Coyote College for Kids is 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., June 15-18. Students can choose four of the 14 classes available. Each class is $40. For more information, contact the college at (940) 627-2690 or mjoiner@wc.edu.
BRIDGEPORT CHAMBER - The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at Bridgeport Lions' Hall. A representative from the North Central Texas WorkForce Solutions will speak about its Summer WorkForce Program. Cost is $10 per person. Reserve your spot by calling the chamber office at (940) 683-2076 by Wednesday, June 17.
STEER VALIDATION - State steer validation is 8 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Decatur Livestock Market. Signatures from parents and ag teachers will be needed on all validation paperwork. For more information, call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341.
GOLF TOURNAMENT - The 21st annual Father's Day Golf Tournament, a four-man scramble format, sponsored by Decatur Chamber of Commerce is Friday, June 19, at the Decatur Golf Club. For more information or to enter a team, call the chamber office at (940) 627-3107.
HELP WANTED - Anyone interested in being in or volunteering to help with the Juneteenth parade Friday, June 19, in Decatur should call Robert Johnson at (940) 210-4532.
CASA FUNDRAISER - The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) fundraiser is 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 19, at Ruben's Ballroom. The J.D. Clark and Ed Burleson Bands will perform. Tickets are $20 at the door, and all proceeds will benefit the abused and neglected children of Wise County. For more information, call Pat Reed at (940) 627-7535.
BOOK SALE - The Rhome Library is having a book sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Fiction, non-fiction and paperback books will be available. Nothing more than $1.
JUNETEENTH - The Decatur East Side Alumni will host a Juneteenth celebration from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Willis Park in Decatur. For more information, call Mike Bell at (940) 627-9082.
TRADE DAYS - Decatur Trade Days will be in the south side of the Sheriff's Posse Grounds on Farm Road 51 south from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19-21. For more information, call Carla Tackett at (940) 390-9104.
GRAVE MARKER DEDICATION - The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will install a Grand Army of the Republic grave marker in a dedication ceremony for Corporal Cyrenius W. James at Thurmond Fairview Cemetery in New Fairview at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20.
CHISHOLM TRAIL DAYS - Decatur's annual Chisholm Trail Days is 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20, downtown. The event includes a chuck wagon exhibition, petting zoo, fun jump, train rides, pony rides and pictures, hay ride, stagecoach rides, kids' games and activities, artisans, western handcrafts and pioneer vendors and booths, an old-fashioned ice cream contest, gunfights, kids' stick horse rodeo, fiddle competition, hamburger supper, a street dance and live music and entertainment throughout the event. To get a booth or vendor spot, call (940) 627-6158 or e-mail www.decaturmainstreet.com.
BARBECUE - The Greenwood-Slidell Volunteer Fire Department and Greenwood Masonic Lodge will host the second annual Community Barbecue at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Events include a meal, live band, raffle, auction and bounce house. For more information, go to www.gsvfd.us.
5K RUN - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is recruiting 50 team captains from across Wise County to form teams to run/walk for children in the first Speak Up For Kids 5K Race. The race will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 20, in conjunction with Chisholm Trail Days in downtown Decatur. Adults run for $20 and children 12 and under run for $15. Late registration is $20 for adults and $25 for children. To sign up, e-mail cecilia_hurt@yahoo.com, go online, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1737790 or call the CASA office at (940) 627-7535. T-shirts will be given to the first 250 adults and 50 children. All proceeds benefit the children served by CASA of Wise County. For more information, call the CASA office at (940) 627-7535.
Next week's events...
FISHING TOURNAMENT - The Metroplex Bass Club will have an open black bass tournament Sunday, June 21. Entry fee is $50. For more information, go to www.metroplexbassclub.com.
OFF 380 PLAYERS - The Off 380 Players Detour Dinner Theatre presents Suburb, a musical comedy, June 26 and 27 at The Club at Runaway Bay. For a reservation, call (940) 575-4548.
CLASS OF 1999 - Decatur High School class of 1999 will have its 10-year reunion Friday, June 26, at Joe T. Garcia's in Fort Worth. For more information or to RSVP, call Ryan Garrison Brown at (940) 210-0881 or e-mail Ryanlainebrown@yahoo.com.
GOLF TOURNAMENT - The second annual Bryan Ledet Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament is Saturday, June 27, at The Club at Runaway Bay. The four-man scramble begins with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $60 per person. Prizes will be awarded to longest drive, closest to the pin, first, 10th and 20th place teams, and a hole in one wins a 2009 GMC single cab pickup. For information, call (940) 577-6201 or e-mail surveyors1975@embarqmail.com.
REUNION - A Boyd Elementary School reunion for past and present staff is Saturday, June 27. For information, call (940) 433-8261 or (817) 281-3592 or e-mail elizabethdannjohnson@gmail.com.
CLASS OF 1984 - The Decatur High School class of 1984's 25th reunion is at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the home of Roy and Jeannine Eaton. For information, call Jonita Morrow at (940) 627-2977.
CLASS OF 1979 - The Decatur High School Class of 1979's 30th class reunion is June 26-27. A meet and greet reunion party for class members, members of surrounding classes and former teachers, will be 6 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Armadillo Grill in Decatur. There will be a $5 charge per person at the door. If you have not yet been contacted, call (817) 291-2255 or send e-mail to decaturhigh79@yahoo.com.
Upcoming events...
FOOD HANDLER'S PROGRAM - The Wise County Extension office is offering a Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, June 29, at the Extension office, 206 S. State St., in Decatur. The class will cover good personal hygiene, cross contamination, and time and temperature abuse. Cost is $15. To reserve a spot, call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341.
FIRECRACKER SCRAMBLE - The Runaway Bay Ladies Golf Association will host its annual Firecracker Scramble Saturday, July 4, to benefit the Runaway Bay volunteer fire department. There will be a putting contest Friday, July 3. For more information, call Ann Jowitt at (940) 575-4084 or Vicki Ricks at (940) 575-2748.
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 to return applications for property damage is July 13. For more information, visit SBA's Web site at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance or call (800) 689-2955.
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.
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.
In other news ...
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 held from 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.
