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Commissioners meet for regular agenda Monday

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Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 24.
The court may rework the previously approved plan to even out pay periods in the sheriff’s office.
Monday’s agenda list consider rescinding court order approved earlier this month that would have taken the amount of hours and divided into the pay periods to make it more even.
Law enforcement staff due to the nature of the shift work have a different overtime threshold than other county staff. Sheriff Paul Cunningham asked for the changes.
County Tax Assessor Collector Syd Nowell will offer the 2016 certified tax roll.
Other agenda items
• Approve a memo of agreement between the Helen Farabee Centers and county.
• Accept bid from Jason Nindorf for a lot in Oak Shores on a tax sale.
• Consider request from the Zayo Group for road crossings on Wade Road, College and Forest Avenues and Boone Street in precinct one; and a road crossing in precinct two on Briar Creek Road, Shady Oak Lane and Old Vashti Road.
• Discuss a plan agreement for 2017 for the Texas County and District Retirement System.
• Consider a wireless customer agreement with Verizon for the county.
• Monthly treasurer reports, minutes, reports and bills.

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Montague School celebrates its 100th anniversary

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The staff and students of Montague Independent School District hosted a 100th anniversary party on Oct. 3 welcome back alumni and former staff to help celebrate.

Students had fun looking back at some of the older yearbooks for Montague County. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Former MISD teacher Claudette Gray shared some of her experiences at the school with the audience, as Superintendent Carla Hennessey held up a photo from a special visit.
Jack Nabours who attended Montague School point to a diagram he made of how the school building looked when he went to school.
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NCTC Bowie readies Trunk or Treat

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Get ready for a spooktacular time at the North Central Texas College Bowie Campus’ Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly extravaganza from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 19. This free event is open to the public and will feature bounce houses, outdoor games, a pumpkin patch for photos, and face-painting.
While the little ghouls and goblins are having a blast, adults are invited to explore the many programs and services offered by the NCTC Bowie Campus, 810 S. Mill. Enjoy free concessions, a live deejay and trick or treating.

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Bowie Lions Club help sponsor circus

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Bowie Lions members David Blackmon and David Schumacher have some fun with cast members of the Merriweather and Culpepper Circus when the company came to Bowie on Sunday, September 29. Bowie Lions Club sponsored the event. (Courtesy photo)

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