CORRECTION - The tank battery explosion Tuesday afternoon off Farm Road 455 was at an injection well, not a gas producing well. The type of well was misidentified in a story published Thursday, July 15.
FUNDRAISERS - The Paradise High School Color Guard was to hold a car wash 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in the parking lot of First Baptist Church in Paradise. The team will hold a bake sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at Walmart to raise money for uniforms.
OFF 380 PLAYERS - Off 380 Players and Decatur Main Street present "Tuesdays with Morrie," a play based on the best-selling book by Mitch Albom. Performances were to be 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for adults. For ticket information, call (940) 575-4548.
CLASS REUNION - The Chico High School Class of 2000 is planning its 10-year reunion for July 17 at Razoo's and Hyena's Comedy Club. For information, call Jenny at (940) 577-1086 or e-mail your mailing address to dragonsof2000@yahoo.com to receive an announcement.
HEART GALLERY - The Heart Gallery, sponsored by Court Appointed Special Advocates, is on display at the House of Prayer in Newark. The Gallery is a traveling photo exhibit of children available for adoption. For more information, call CASA at (940) 627-7535.
This week's events ...
DEMOCRAT MEETING - Wise County Democrats meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, in the third-floor conference room of the Wise County Courthouse. The meeting will include an update from the state delegates and Moving Texas Forward action plan.
READING CLUB - The Decatur Public Library Summer Reading Club presents Xtreme Kids variety show with Debbie Day at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20. Also, come by the library anytime to pick up a reading log and get prizes. The Summer Reading Club is a free program for children of all ages. For more information, call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit the webpage at http://www.decaturpubliclibrary.com
READ WITH THE MAYOR - Rhome Library invites children to spend time with Mayor Evelyn Obenour at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. She will meet the children, read a story and answer questions about the office of mayor.
DECATUR EDC RECEPTION - The Decatur Economic Development Corp. will host a reception to welcome new EDC Director Jody Adams 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 22, in the board room of the Decatur Civic Center. The public is invited.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING - The Wise County Historical Society will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur. Retired veterinarian Dr. Ed Maddox will be the speaker. The public is welcome.
COMPUTER CLASSES - Newark Public Library is offering a free, basic computer class 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays July 22-Aug. 12. Participants can bring their own laptops or use one of the library's six computers. Since seats and computers are limited, participants must register by calling (817) 489-2224.
OPEN AUDITIONS - Off 380 Players community theater of Wise County will hold open auditions 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 23, at the Decatur Visitor Center, 106 S. Trinity, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Bridgeport Stage, 1009 Halsell St. The auditions are for "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (15 men, nine women) and "Mixed Couples"(three men, two women).
10-YEAR REUNION - The Alvord Class of 2000 will celebrate its 10-year reunion Saturday, July 24, at a private residence. For information, call Stacy Cox Privett at (940) 577-0737 or e-mail stacy@trailingheart.com.
Next week's events ...
CHANGING SPEED LIMITS - Wise County Commissioners approved lowering the existing speed limits on South Meadows Drive, Travis Road and County Road 4191, 1,000 feet south of the intersection with South Meadows. The changes are being made because Young Elementary, Decatur school district's newest elementary, is on CR 4191 and will open for the 2010-2011 school year. A public hearing on the issue is just prior to the 9 a.m. regular commissioners' meeting on Monday, July 26, in the third-floor conference room of the county courthouse in Decatur.
BRIDGE PROGRAM - The Weatherford College Wise County campus will host three, free Summer Bridge Programs designed to help students prepare for fall classes. Students who have not yet taken the required placement exam, or who have taken the exam and have placed into a developmental course, are encouraged to attend. The Mathematics Bridge Program meets 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 26-29 and Aug. 2-5. The Reading and Writing Bridge programs will meet 9 a.m. to noon July 26-29. Call (940) 627-2690 for information.
CLASS REUNION - The Decatur High School Class of 1970 will have its 40th reunion at noon July 31 at Catfish O'Harlies. No reservations are needed. Class members are requested to bring any memorabilia they may want to share. Dress is casual and spouses are invited. Members of the classes of 1969 and 1971 are also invited.
PESTICIDE TRAINING - A private applicator training and test is 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the County Extension office. Registration fee is $45. This class is for individuals who do not currently have a pesticide applicator license. The class is limited to the first 20 paid participants, so call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341 to sign up.
BREASTFEEDING MONTH - Outreach Health Services invites mothers and mothers-to-be to celebrate breastfeeding month from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at the office, 2306 S. FM 51 in Decatur. Food and drinks will be served. For information, call Savhanna Pannell at (940) 627-5796.
BE A MENTOR - Training day for volunteer StrengthBank Talk Group mentors at Bridgeport High School is Aug. 16. To sign up, contact Lori Hancock, community liaison, at (940) 577-0169, or lorihancock10@gmail.com, Jamie Sturdivant or Aimee Burtnett at (940) 683-4064 or pick up information at the Chamber of Commerce or the high school or online, http://www.talkgroups-mentors.org/bridgeportisd and role cursor over the BHS Bull on the page.
20-YEAR REUNION - The Boyd High School Class of 1990 will hold its 20th class reunion Sept. 10 and 11. Contact Diana Doss Benson for more information at benson6599@yahoo.com or (615) 631-3310.
In other news ...
MEETING - Christians Against Substance Abuse (CASA) meets 7 to 8 p.m. each Friday at the Church of Christ fellowship building, 302 S. McCracken, in Chico.
SEATS NEEDED - Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center needs new or gently used car seats and booster seats. Donations can be dropped off at 407 S. Washburn St. in Decatur. For information, call (940) 626-4585.
FOOD PANTRY OPEN - The Newark Area Food Pantry, 502B Main St., is now open every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The pantry serves 76078 and 76071 zip code areas. Bring proof of residence to sign up.
BENEFIT ACCOUNT - An account has been set up to benefit 18-month-old Alora Ferrier of Boyd at Wells Fargo Bank. Ferrier, daughter of Crystal Ferrier and Daniel Talley, was diagnosed with cancer of the retina and had the tumor and eye removed April 27. The account number is 5206002213 and will go toward associated expenses.
COLLECTING CANS - A container for aluminum cans has been placed at the dump site on Farm Road 51 South in Decatur. Donated cans will be sold with proceeds benefiting the Wise County Animal Shelter.
NEED RECIPES? - First Financial Bank in Boyd, Decatur and Bridgeport is selling cookbooks for $15. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
NEW WEBSITE - The city of Rhome has redesigned the city website. For current events, city information and local news, go to http://www.cityofrhome.com
COOKBOOKS - Taste of Texas Downtown cookbooks are for sale at the Decatur Visitors Center for $20 each. Proceeds benefit the Anise Reed fund of Texas Main Street.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUP - God's Angels meets at 6 p.m. every Saturday at the Unchained Biker Church in Chico, 119 South Weatherford. Call Melinda at (940) 683-4416 or Dee at (940) 255-2778.
DONATE OLD COMPUTERS - Old personal and laptop computers may be dropped off at Health Source/Health Innovations, 1700 W. Business U.S. 380, in Decatur 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Computers will be cleaned, stripped and refurbished and donated to local schools, churches or children. For information, call (940) 627-7811.
WORK FOR SENIORS - Experience Works is offering job opportunities in Wise County. It is a national, nonprofit organization that provides paid, on-the-job training and employment services for low-income persons older than 55. For information, call (866) 397-9757, go to http://www.experienceworks.org or visit North Central Texas Work Force at 1810 FM 51 South in Decatur.
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 a support group at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Wise Regional Health System's west campus board room in Decatur. Call Kelly Walker at (940) 627-5921 for information.
DONATE A PHONE - Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center is accepting cell phones and batteries in any condition. The organization works with Shelter Alliance, which allows it to receive funding through cell phone donations. Bring donations to the center office in Decatur, 407 S. Washburn St. Call (940) 626-4585 for information.
MARRIAGE WORKSHOP - A free marriage workshop is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the second Saturday of every month at Weatherford College Wise County in Decatur. For information, visit http://www.theparentingcenter.org To register, call (877) 922-4733.
CPR TRAINING - Decatur Fire Department offers CPR training to people living within the Decatur city limits or in the Decatur fire district. Classes are monthly from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The cost is $5. For information or to register, call the administration office at (940) 627-3199 or come by the department at 201 S. Church St.
