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FORT WORTH The Better Business Bureau is warning that con artists are using the organization's name to steal from people who are led to believe that they have won a lottery. Bureau officials said one person lost $80,000 to con artists posing as BBB employees. The BBB does not run a lottery or award prizes to residents, John Riggins, the CEO of the BBB in Fort Worth, said in a news release late Wednesday. "Many people are struggling in the current economy, and when someone tells you that you've won millions in a lottery, it can seem like an answer to prayer," Riggins wrote. "Every year, tens of thousands of people contact BBB about a suspicious lottery and instead of cashing in, many lose thousands of dollars they don't have." Riggins said Thursday that the Fort Worth office has received about a half-dozen calls about lottery winnings and that all 120 BBB offices nationwide have reported such calls since January.

The complainants said they were contacted by telephone and e-mail by people claiming to be with the BBB and told that they had won a lottery. To claim the prize, the person was told to wire money back, officials said. In a few cases, the con artists used the names of real BBB employees, directing victims to legitimate profiles on the BBB's Web site, officials said. BBB officials gave these guidelines to avoid being a victim of the scam: Check the story out. Confirm the facts directly with the When Times Are EXPERIENCE COUNTS! Social Security Disability Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Catastrophic Accidents Product Liability Oil Field Accidents Railroad Claims Wrongful Death Premise Liability Law Offices of Terry K.

Fleming 36 Years of Practice 1-800-444-0738 TARRANT COUNTY OFFICE 4100 International Plaza, Ste 532, Ft. Worth 817-738-7196 HOOD COUNTY OFFICE 2441 E. Hwy 377 Ste 110, Granbury 817-579-7196 Fax: 817-579-7176 SE HABLA FREE CONSULTATION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY LICENSED PRACTICE IN TEXAS AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN, WESTERN EASTERN DISTRICTS, 5TH CIA JIT COURT OF APPEALS SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES Friday, February 5, 2010 7B Help stop the scam If you are contacted about winning a BBB-sponsored lottery, contact the Fort Worth BBB office at 817- 332-7585 or fwbbb.org. organization using contact information that you find on your own. Don't depend on phone numbers or Web sites provided by the person contacting you.

Never pay money to get money. Lottery scammers make money by convincing residents that they have to pay 0 Crime Time Like crime news? Get your fill daily, and search crimes by neighborhood, at legram.com/blogs money to cover such things as taxes or fees to collect their winnings. Many times, con artists want money to be sent through wire transfers, which is difficult for the victim to track or retrieve. Don't fall for a phony check. Con artists sometimes send a check with instructions that to receive the full prize, the recip- Dental Implants SAVINGS Dentures In A Day! We cater to 817.336.0212 Physician Referral 817-568-5599 HUGULEY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER ient must deposit the check and wire back a portion of the money to cover fees and taxes.

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"Our young women will graduate empowered and prepared for college and the expanding roles of women in the workplace," Hall said. This academy is open to all girls who desire to strengthen their leadership abilities and excel in math, science and technology. Prospective students must also make a commitment to graduate from college. Applications are available on the district's Web site at www.fwisd.org/choice. For more information, contact Principal Mia Hall at mia.hall@fwisd.org.

NOTES! Special Interest Programs (SIP) offer unique thematic or philosophical approaches to learning. Registration for SIP is currently under way. A complete SIP brochure and applications can be found on the Fort Worth ISD Web site. Parents of students who elect to participate in a Special Interest Program must bring the application and all required documentation to the Advanced Academic Services office no later than February 26, 2010. The office is located in the district's Ceniral Administration Building, 100 North University.

Additional SIP information is available from the Advanced Academics office at 817.871. 2500. Super Saturdays The Super Saturdays and College Financial Aid (FAFSA) Help Sessions will assist students with completing college applications, scholarship applications and essays. These sessions can significantly help students and parents complete the FAFSA application. These events are a collaborative effort with Tarrant County College and other district educational partners.

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23, 2010, Southwest HS 6:00 8:30 p.m. 100 N. University Drive Fort Worth 76107 Fort Worth www.fwisd.org INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Disfict Update is brought to you by the Fort Worth SD Communications Department Fort Worth Independent School District a A unique Program of Choice at Fort Worth ISD is accepting applications for its second year. The Southwest Academy of Petroleum Engineering and Technology (SAPET), the first of its type in North Texas, opened in August 2010 as a partnership with the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA). SAPET, located at Southwest High School, prepares students to graduate ready for college or the energy-related workplace, where they may pursue careers such as chemical, graphic and computer engineering, geology and computer science.

Students participate in rigorous science, math and technology coursework. They also have the opportunity to work alongside professionals in the engineering, energy and petroleum field. High-energy classes improve teamwork, leadership and criticalthinking skills. Industry experts provide extra training for SAPET teachers in petroleum exploration and production technology. The IPAA also brings engineers into the classroom to mentor students and share special insights.

Field trips include visits to production sites, where students take the lessons they learn in class and apply them to the professional world. Applications are available on the district's Web site at www.fwisd.org/ choice. For more information, contact the office of High School Redesign at 817-871- 2726. 0 School construction gets underway in Benbrook Fort Worth ISD officials broke ground attend all years at the new school. January 21 for a new school.

The $34 million Benbrook Middle School is part of the District's $593.6 million Capital Improvement Program approved by voters in 2007. "We are thrilled to be starting construction," said Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Melody Johnson. "This school has been eagerly anticipated by the community and the district and we look forward to its completion." The school is scheduled to open in August 2011. The Western Hills High School Band provided music for the groundbreaking ceremony. The Western Hills JROTC presented he colors.

Special guests included students who will be part of the first class to Benbrook Middle School's split-level design will take full advantage of the steeply sloping site at 201 Overcrest Drive. The three-story school will have 175,600 square feet of space consisting of six academic core spaces. Shared facilities will include a 600-seat auditorium and competition gymnasium, a multi-purpose gymnasium and a cafeteria with a stage. The site has parking for 200 cars, a large bus drop-off area, a hard-surface play area with a fourlane track and playing field. Benbrook Middle School will follow the green building standards of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS).

A geothermal water source will heat and cool the entire facilitv..