COUNTY LIFE
What’s coming in 2018? Bowie seeks new CM; building projects move toward completion
Captain Wes Wallace and Chief Deputy Kevin Benton of the Wise County Sheriff’s Office, are shown with Montague County Sheriff Marshall Thomas (center) as they discuss Crime Stoppers. The program was launched in 2017 and hopes to become active in 2018 (Photo by Barbara Green)
By BARBARA GREEN
The beginning of each new year brings an opportunity to start anew, a blank slate if you will.
What will 2018 bring to Montague County?
For its government entities some will seek new leadership while others will continue pursuing ongoing projects.
All the officials were quick to say their positions always bring the unexpected, good or bad, which makes the jobs challenging.
Montague County
When 2017 opened the county had come out of two years where flooding had caused extensive damage to county roads. It had wrapped up a multi-million road repair state grant project and was dealing with a downturn in property values due to declining energy prices and production.
The year offered its own challenges with ambulance service for the southern part of the county in flux and ongoing budget strain. Montague County Judge Rick Lewis says the commissioners and other county officials have gotten a lot accomplished this year.
“In the area of technology we have been catching up improving our efficiencies. E-filing came online and we had to do it, but we had problems making it operate. We were able to get fiber in here and make it work. Improved technology has made all of our jobs more efficient,” explained the judge.
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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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