NEWS
Commissioners accept financial report 2017-18
By BARBARA GREEN
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Montague County Commissioners received a strong outside audit Monday as the 2017-2018 financial report
Michael Edgin of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, made the presentation Edgin through the highlights noting it was a very positive report overall.
The accountant pointed out the county continues to reduce its unfunded liability in the state retirement system as he has made payments during the last several years.
Edgin said in four years it went from $2.7 million to $774,000. Payments were made from available budget carryover and investment returns. The report notes the pension fund reporting runs one year behind and it will
“You have come a long way especially with something you have no control over such as the investment market,” said Edgin.
The May 4 general election votes were canvassed for the one proposition on
After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.
The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.
Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.
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