01-30-2013-Midweek - Wise County Messenger

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3Gun: Business owners disagree with possible banContinued from page 1Background Check System(NICS).“Anyone who wants topurchase a firearm mustget a background check,”Bakker said. “It usuallyonly takes five to 10 minutesunless they have areal common name.”Businesses federally licensedto sell firearmsmust use NICS to determinewhether a prospectivebuyer is eligible topurchase firearms or explosives.The FBI systemensures the customer doesnot have a criminal recordor other factor that wouldmake them ineligible topurchase the weapon.NICS was mandated by theBrady Handgun ViolencePrevention Act of 1993.However, there is a loopholethat allows some vendorsat gun shows to sellweapons without conductingbackground checks.ontinue to operate, servingts community and filling aeal need in the Wise ReionalHealth System.That continued operations where most of the detailsemain to be worked out,ccording to Wise RegionalEO Steve Summers.“There were no otheridders, but that does notean this is ready to go,”e said Monday night afterDecatur Hospital Authortyboard meeting. “We’reoing to stay in commuicationwith the Northexas Community Hospitaldministration.“There are some thingse’ve been working on andt’s been positive,” he coninued.“I expect that in theext week or so we’ll try toet up a meeting, meet somef their folks, say hello andtart that relationship proess.”Summers’ board Monaynight authorized himo contract for services andupplies, employ staff, enerinto leases and rentals,In 1994, a ban on assaultweapons sales wentinto effect. It expired in2004. President Obamahas called for a renewal ofthe ban on assault riflesever since Adam Lanza,20, used a Bushmaster AR-15 assault rifle to shoothis victims, most of them6- and 7-year-olds, at anelementary school lastmonth in Newtown, Conn.He killed 26, including 20children, before he killedhimself.Brian Bernardo ownsand operates BridgeportGuns and Ammo. He’s alsoa police officer in RunawayBay and volunteer firefighter.He does not believea ban would have much impacton gun crime.“Assault weapons areused in less than 1 percentof gun crime,” Bernardosaid. “Why go after somethingonly affecting 1 percentof all gun crime?”He said his store catersise: WRHS only bidderontinued from page 1modify insurance coverageand “effect other necessarymatters” to allow for thecontinuity of operationsat the Bridgeport hospitalupon the closing of thetransaction — within analready established budget,assuming Wise Regional isindeed the successor.Among the issues to beworked out are salaries,physician and other professionalfees, contracts forequipment and other services,lease agreements, andpersonnel. Wise Regionalplans to realize numerousefficiencies in the operationby combining services fromadministration on down.Meanwhile, Wise Regionalwill be required to publishnotices and hold publichearings on the issuanceof $19 million in “replacementbonds” to the holdersof NTCH’s debt. The plan isto issue new bonds to thosebondholders, replacingtheir original bonds withtax-free municipal bonds atan interest rate of about 6.5percent — similar to whatthey got in 2008 when theyto hunters and sportingshooters rather than thoseseeking tactical weapons,such as assault rifles orhigh-capacity clips, but hestill doesn’t feel the governmentshould take thatright away from law-abidingcitizens.“If someone is willing tokill somebody, you thinkthat they are scared aboutgetting 30 days in jail forpossessing a 30-clip magazine?”Bernardo asked.Since the assault on theelementary school and thepossibility of a weaponsban going into effect, bothbusinesses have seen thesale of guns and ammunitionskyrocket. They can’tkeep ammunition on theshelves.“We might get a case of9 millimeter bullets today,and they’ll be gone by tomorrow,”Bakker said. “Wecan’t keep ammo in formore than a day. It’s likethat at other stores too:originally bought them.The fact that Wise Regionalis also a not-for-profithospital was a decidedadvantage in the biddingover a for-profit hospitalcompany.Several other health-careentities requested documentsand were consideringbidding on the Bridgeportfacility. If anyone elsehad bid, the federal judgewould have held an auctionin court on Wednesdaymorning.Now, the next milestone isthe Feb. 4 hearing.NTCH filed for Chapter11 bankruptcy protection onNov. 8, after Wise Regional’sboard met Nov. 5 and votedto offer $20 million for thehospital, including a $1 milliondebtor-in-possessionloan and $19 million forthe hospital’s assets.Summers said the acquisitionof the facility willprovide needed relief forWise Regional’s Decaturcampuses and could delaythe need for additional constructionthere for severalyears.WalMart, Academy, everywhereis running out.”“People in the Metroplexare finding out about me,”Bernardo said. “Some ofthe big box stores are funnelingsome customers outto me. If my store was inthe Metroplex, the shelveswould be empty.”Bernardo has seen thisscenario before.“We got these same spikeswhen Clinton was electedand when Obama was electedthe first time. It’s goodfor business in the shortterm, but I’d rather have2013 Wise CountyMedical,Health &WellnessDirectoryIn early spring, the Wise County Messenger will publish thecounty’s annual Medical Directory. The quarter-fold, fullcolor, magazine-style publication will feature individuals andbusinesses that serve the medical needs of Wise Countians.Whether it’s a gynecologist specializing in high-risk pregnancies, abusiness that provides in-home oxygen, a duct cleaning service thatkeeps your home healthy or a cellular phone/pager service that offershelp in an emergency, the directory will be THE source for all things medical inthe county.A wide range of advertising opportunities is available, in every price range.Please see the enclosed information.We will print 30,000 copies of the guide. It will be inserted into the All AroundWise section of the Wise County Messenger and mailed directly to 28,000 homesin Wise County. The remainder will be distributed through the chamber ofcommerce offices and area businesses.Because some of the advertising opportunities are limited, such as the back,inside back and front cover and the center spread, you’ll want to call today andreserve your space. We look forward to hearing from you.Advertising deadline: March 15Publication: April 24Contact Lori, Kelly, Laura, Ken or Lisa at940-627-5987or email ads@wcmessenger.comsteady, long-term stability.People can’t keep buying atthis frenzied pace.“Right now this is likea jewelry store,” Bernardoadded. “But instead ofdealing in gold and silver— copper, brass and lead isthe new currency.”Board to hear anotherimplementationscheduleFor the second straightmeeting, Northwest ISD assistantsuperintendent forfacilities, planning and construction,Dennis McCreary,will take center stage beforetrustees Thursday topresent an implementationschedule — this time for 27projects covered by the 2012capital bond program approvedlast fall.The meeting was movedfrom the regular fourth Mondaydue to board trainingand is to begin with a closedsession at 6 p.m. to discuss acouple of items, including theannual contract extension forNorthwest ISD SuperintendentKaren Rue.During the regular meeting,the board will vote onthat matter, along with acceptinga $2,863,591 guaranteedmaximum price toupgrade the Northwest HighSchool practice field to asubvarsity field to alleviatescheduling conflicts for thedistrict’s junior varsity andmiddle school athletic events.Trustees will also discussadding College Physical Educationand global businessclasses to the 2013-2014course guide they approvedat the last meeting; the firstcollection of gifts to the district;and the annual reviewof the district’s strategicplan, which was approved inFebruary 2010.Chief Financial Officer JonGraswich will present reportson the December financialsand five-year forecast, and theboard will also hear a reporton safety and security effectivenessin the district.Bored withyour job?Wise County Messenger Classifi edswww.wcmessenger.com/classALVORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTSTATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGESIN FUND BALANCES - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDSFOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2012EXHIBIT C-210 50 98Data Debt Other TotalControl General Service Governmental GovernmentalCodes Fund Fund Funds FundsREVENUES:5700 Local and Intermediate Sources $ 3,788,300 $ 612,124 $ 231,225 $ 4,631,6495800 State Program Revenues 2,493,506 -- 93,605 2,587,1115900 Federal Program Revenues 152,731 -- 402,492 555,2235020 Total Revenues 6,434,537 612,124 727,322 7,773,983EXPENDITURES:Current:0011 Instruction 3,135,985 -- 314,609 3,450,5940012 Instructional Resources and Media Services 78,032 -- -- 78,0320013 Curriculum and Staff Development 1,130 -- -- 1,1300021 Instructional Leadership -- -- 3,534 3,5340023 School Leadership 319,776 -- -- 319,7760031 Guidance, Counseling, & Evaluation Services 121,147 -- -- 121,1470033 Health Services 85,611 -- -- 85,6110034 Student Transportation 206,730 -- -- 206,7300035 Food Service -- -- 389,632 389,6320036 Cocurricular/Extracurricular Activities 264,313 -- 22,968 287,2810041 General Administration 240,243 -- -- 240,2430051 Plant Maintenance and Operations 929,769 -- 3,962 933,7310052 Security and Monitoring Services 4,040 -- -- 4,0400053 Data Processing Services 155,323 -- -- 155,3230071 Principal on Long-term Debt -- 385,000 -- 385,0000072 Interest on Long-term Debt -- 427,371 -- 427,3710073 Bond Issuance Costs and Fees -- 931 -- 9310093 Payments to Shared Service Arrangements 131,622 -- -- 131,6220099 Other Intergovernmental Charges 45,911 -- -- 45,9116030 Total Expenditures 5,719,632 813,302 734,705 7,267,639Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over (Under)1100 Expenditures 714,905 (201,178) (7,383) 506,344Other Financing Sources and (Uses):7915 Transfers In -- 187,000 34,067 221,0678911 Transfers Out (221,067) -- -- (221,067)7080 Total Other Financing Sources and (Uses) (221,067) 187,000 34,067 --1200 Net Change in Fund Balances 493,838 (14,178) 26,684 506,3440100 Fund Balances - Beginning 1,989,459 19,707 91,472 2,100,6383000 Fund Balances - Ending $ 2,483,297 $ 5,529 $ 118,156 $ 2,606,982