NEWS
Wind farm opponents offer safety ordinance proposal
By BARBARA GREEN
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A packed courtroom greeted the Montague County Commissioner’s Court Monday as more than 50 people filled the room to hear discussion on a proposed safety ordinance related to wind farms.
The agenda item would create a safety ordinance and setback distances for wind turbines and was requested by Commissioner Mike Mayfield. The audience was composed of many members of the North Texas Heritage Association, which promotes a rural lifestyle and has been in opposition to the development of wind farms due to their impact on that lifestyle.
Four citizens asked to make public comments prior to the discussion. Ann Smith from the NTHA presented a draft public safety proposal for the court to consider. She said while it was originally drafted by her, it also has been reviewed for proper form by retired District Judge Frank Douthitt.
She stated the order relates to health and safety hazards due to a falling object risks in the form of blade or ice, throws from a spinning wind turbine.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.
The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.
Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.
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