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Citizen demands repair on road; permit policy approved for mass gatherings

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By BARBARA GREEN
While budgetary issues dominated discussion at Montague County Commissioners Court on Monday, there were several other topics addressed
including a new permit policy for mass gatherings of more than 2,500 people, a citizen’s road complaint and state recognition of the county historical commission.
Sharon Browning made a written request to address the court about Forrester Road where she resides. Browning lives at the end of Forrester,
which she called “a dry creek bed,” that is virtually unpassable to her home.
“I have made many requests and have been told there are 300 miles of roads to maintain. If that is correct, one grader working 20 hours a week should be able to do all the roads every other month,” said Browning.

Also related to road repairs, there was a brief update on the state funded county infrastructure grant funds and the status of projects in the county.

Reluctantly, the court approved a permit process dictated by the state health and safety code regarding mass gatherings of 2,500 or more outside of a municipality.
County Judge Rick Lewis said he and County Attorney Clay Riddle have been working on this for the past year and it is taken directly from state code. Langford said he does not want to make it harder for people who are putting on events that benefit the county. He specifically referred to Rednecks with Paychecks, which operates on private land outside Saint Jo.

Read the full story in the mid-week News.

 

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Jammin’ at the Justin makes temporary move

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The March 30 Jammin’ at the Justin makes a move to the Nocona Senior Citizens Center, 400 Boston due to a scheduling conflict.
Jammin’ begins at 6 p.m. Come out to play or sing, or just sit back and enjoy the music at the free show. Tips will go to the senior center.

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Bowie one-act advances to area

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Bowie High School’s one-act play, “A Monster Calls,” advances to area on April 13 in Clyde after a great showing at bi-district competition.
The production got second place and advances with Eastland and Early. Lia Meier and Corban Word received All Star Cast, and Owen Hofbauer received honorable mention All-Star Cast. The tech award went to Adamari Alonso for lights.
The show is directed by April Word. A time for the area performance will be announced as soon as it is released. There will be a public performance of the play at 6:30 p.m. April 7 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Area OAPs
Gold-Burg, Saint Jo, Forestburg and Bellevue High Schools take their plays to district contests on March 29 at North Central Texas College theater.
Bellevue will be the first play of the day at 10 a.m. The rest perform at about one-hour intervals with a break for lunch. Saint Jo is next followed by Forestburg and Gold-Burg.

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Nocona Easter Egg Hunt kicks off the week

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A large group of youngsters and families came out for the Nocona Easter Egg Hunt this past Saturday. Hosted by Nocona General Hospital and the Lions Club, it was a fun morning for the families.
A brightly colored inflated Easter Bunny was a great picture point for families. (Courtesy photos NGH)
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