COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo ISD opens new ag. science building; new teacher excited about opportunities
Kristal Nobile, new Saint Jo High School ag teacher. (Photo by Dani Blackburn)
By DANI BLACKBURN
Saint Jo Independent School District is reinventing its agriculture department with a fresh face at the helm and a brand new farm science building that opened this week.
Kristal Nobile, a 1990 graduate of Saint Jo High School, has taken the position of agriculture teacher after filling in as a long-term substitute for Brad Bland who retired at the end of last year.
Nobile attended Tarleton State University, where she graduated with her bachelor degree in English and business and received her teaching certification. However, agriculture wasn’t her first classroom.
After college, she accepted the head softball coach position with Gunter ISD. She also was the assistant coach for cross country and basketball while teaching English for three years.
The former coach then made a move to Era, where she remained for 10 years as the head track coach. Nobile also was the assistant cross country and basketball coach and taught technology business before taking time at home after the birth of her daughter.
The new teacher has lived in Saint Jo with husband, Brent, a firefighter in Southlake, and the couple’s two children: Bailie, 8, and Brandon, 5.
With both children in school, Nobile felt it was time to return to teaching, but she wasn’t sure she was ready for the long hours of coaching.
That’s when Bland asked Nobile if she was interested in the agriculture position after he decided to retire. In fact, he asked several times, but it was mid-July before Nobile decided to accept.
Read the full story on this new animal science facility at Saint Jo and meet the new teacher in the weekend News.
Pictured: A large crowd attend this week’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the new facility. (Courtesy photo)
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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