COUNTY LIFE
Two volunteers join CASA in Montague County
The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Red River welcomed two new volunteers to its Montague County program on Thursday.
Lorra Lierly and Patricia Fleitman took the oath as a CASA volunteer this past week.
These volunteers are highly trained and then appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child’s best interests in the child protection system. Volunteers are each assigned to help one child or a set of siblings at a time in order to focus on giving that child the attention they need.
“This will increase our CASA volunteers to eight who actually live in Montague County,” said Executive Director Laura Grimsinger. “This is not nearly enough because the county has an average of 100 children who are in care through child protective services every year. These children have lost everything- their families, homes, toys and their pets. It is all because they are being abused or neglected to such an extent they are in serious danger,” she explained.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
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.
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.
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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