COUNTY LIFE
Longtime county employee to be honored with retirement party
Valorie Stout, longtime Montague County employee, will be honored with a retirement party from noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 19 in the courthouse annex community room.
Following many years of service to the county, Stout plans to enjoy time with her husband, Joe, her children and grandchildren. Stout has served in various capacities within the county presently as administrative assistant to County Judge Rick Lewis, county clerk and county judge’s secretary. Prior to working in Montague County she was in county government in Reagan County creating a total of 18 years in county service.
Catholic Charities Fort Worth joins the Montague County Veteran’s Service office staff for an outreach program from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 1 at the courthouse. A light lunch will be provided.
The VSO is the gateway to veteran benefits and support in Montague County. Veterans can meet with a Catholic Charities case manager on site.
If you are seeking assistance please bring a valid photo ID, documentation of any income you’re receiving, a copy of your DD-214 and a copy of the bill you are requesting assistance with.
Those with questions may call the VSO office at 894-6171 or visit CatholicCharitiesNW.org.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
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