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Foster families in short supply across Montague County

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An informational meeting for potential foster families in Montague County is planned for 6 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the Children’s Advocacy Center, 506 Hulme, Bowie.
Montague County is in need of additional foster families for local children to be able to stay in the county and remain in their current schools.
Lorra Lierly, chairman of the Montague County Child Welfare Board, said there are simply not enough foster families in the county to cover the needs.
“If this is something you have been considering please come to this meeting and learn about the process. It is purely information and no sign-up is required. Please some and find out about the program,” said Lierly.
According to the chairman the number of children in foster family care in the county runs about an average of 60. However, Lierly says they have only seven to 10 families in the county when they need 15 to 20.
When asked about what may be the obstacle to not getting more families, Lierly is uncertain.
“It could be the process, but the board is here to help with that. Foster families have a home inspection and are fingerprinted for a background check. We can help with some of those services and fees,” said Lierly.
The Feb. 13 informational meeting will be conducted by all three child placing agencies: A World for Children, New Horizons and Presbyterian Children’s Home.
For more information call Lierly at 940-867-4483.

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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.
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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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