COUNTY LIFE
Only 2019 total lunar eclipse is Sunday
Looking
up at the Moon can create a sense of awe at any time, but those who do
so on the evening of Jan. 20 will be treated to the only total lunar
eclipse of 2019.
Visible for its entirety in North and South
America, this eclipse is being referred to by some as a super blood moon
– “super” because the Moon will be closest to Earth in its orbit during
the full moon and “blood” because the total lunar eclipse will turn the
Moon a reddish hue.
The Moon passes through two distinct parts of Earth’s shadow during a lunar eclipse.
At
8:36 p.m. the edge of the moon will begin entering the penumbra. The
Moon will dim very slightly for the next 57 minutes as it moves deeper.
At
10:41 p.m., the moon will be completely inside the umbra, marking the
beginning of the total lunar eclipse. The moment of greatest eclipse,
when the Moon is halfway through the umbra, occurs 11:12 p.m.
As the
moon moves completely into the umbra, something interesting happens, it
begins to turn reddish-orange. The reason for this phenomenon? Earth’s
atmosphere.
As sunlight passes through it, the small molecules that
make up our atmosphere scatter blue light, which is why the sky appears
blue. This leaves behind mostly red light that bends, or refracts, into
Earth’s shadow. We can see the red light during an eclipse as it falls
onto the Moon in Earth’s shadow. This same effect is what gives sunrises
and sunsets a reddish-orange color.
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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