| Update for Friday, November 6, 2009 |
| BRIDGEPORT RESIGNATIONS - Bridgeport City Administrator Van James turned in a letter of resignation Tuesday. James will be returning to Iraq with International City/County Management Association to work as a municipal consultant. James served in Iraq from December 2007 through December 2008. Bridgeport Main Street Manager Angie Tyson also turned in her resignation on Tuesday after accepting another job. |
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BLOOD DONATIONS - In the wake of yesterday's mass shooting at Fort Hood, many citizens feel the need to donate blood. Carter BloodCare said this is also a time of year when blood programs are concerned about having an adequate inventory for transfusion-dependent patients who are hospitalized during the holiday season. Since donors of whole blood must wait 56 days between giving, Carter is asking individuals to schedule an appointment between Dec. 20 and Jan. 5. Call 1-800-366-2834 to schedule an appointment. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Wise Electric Coop Community Room. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit http://www.bloodisneeded.org to make an appointment.
FOOTBALL - Tonight is the last night of the high school football regular season. Decatur will host Bridgeport in the annual "Battle of Big Sandy," Alvord will be at Paradise, Boyd will head to Millsap and Chico travels to Jacksboro. All games begin at 7:30. Last night, Northwest ended its season with a 34-14 loss to Keller Central.
VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF - The Decatur High School volleyball playoff is 5 p.m. Saturday against Burnet at Glen Rose High School.
BIG SANDY BENEFIT - A barbecue fundraising dinner and auction is 5 to 7 tonight at the south endzone of Eagle Stadium. Proceeds benefit a fund for Leslie Denison and Becca Logan.
VISIT - Congresswoman Kay Granger of Fort Worth will visit with constituents in Decatur Sunday, Nov. 8, 4-5:30 p.m. at the Decatur Visitors Center. Contact Joe Lambert at (940) 393-1748 for more information.
BAKE SALE - Decatur SkillsUSA is hosting a bake sale 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Wal Mart. Donations will be accepted.
BLOW OUT - The Battle of Big Sandy blow out is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at First Financial Bank in Decatur, featuring entertainment, giveaways, hot dogs, chips and drinks.
PIG SALE - The Paradise Buyers Pig Sale is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Paradise Project Show Barn. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For information call (940) 393-1903.
BOOSTER CLUB - The Decatur Booster Club meets at 7 a.m. tomorrow at Bono's.
PLAYHOUSE RAFFLE - The Decatur Rotary Club is selling raffle tickets for a playhouse today. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and will be sold through halftime of the Decatur vs. Bridgeport game at Eagle Stadium. The winner will be announced at halftime. Proceeds benefit local projects.
HUNTING REGULATIONS - The general deer hunting season begins Saturday, and deer hunters are reminded that the new antler restrictions are in effect this year. For information, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/game_management/deer/antler_restrictions/ or call TPWD biologist Jennifer Barrow, (940) 210-5839.
GARAGE SALE - Bridgeport's Fall City Wide Garage Sale is Saturday. Maps are available at city hall, the parks and recreation office and the library. For information call (940) 683-3480.
RELAY MEETING - The Wise County Relay for Life committee meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Wise County Messenger conference room.
4-H MEETING - The Chico 4-H Club meets at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Chico Middle School Cafeteria.
FUNERALS - Service for Larie Tucker, 91, of Decatur is 1 p.m. today at the Living Word Assembly of God Church with burial in Jonestown Cemetery. Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for John Henry Adamo, 52, of Poolville/Boonsville is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. |
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| A veteran salutes the American flag at a past Veterans Day ceremony at Wise County Veterans Memorial Park in Decatur. |
| Photo by Joe Duty |
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