COUNTY LIFE
NCTC Foundation readies 2020 Starlite Gala
The 2020 Starlite Gala presented by the North Central Texas College Foundation will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the Texas Motor Speedway.
This is an evening filled with student tributes and special guest presenters as the foundation celebrates the Honor Circle, the FM Hemphill Distinguished Alumni and the Ed Wright Community Service recipients. The gala’s mission is to thank the donors and show gratitude to NCTC supporters.
This year’s gala will serve nearly 500 NCTC donors, board embers, sponsors, students, faculty and staff. The evening includes a meal, real-life stories from students and the NCTC ensemble and instrumental group.
Special speaker for the evening is Krish Dhanam, one of only two executive coaches personally trained by Zig Ziglar. He has successfully delivered his message of hope, humor and balance on seven continents. His latest book, “Hard Headed Soft Hearted,” co-authored by Rick Belluzo, former president of Microsoft, is being used as a culture-transformation curriculum globally.
While the gala does raise funds for the scholarship programs it is used as a way to share ways people can give toward the success of the students. Annual scholarship donations and endowed scholarship have been two of the vehicles college students use to further their education.
The foundation continues to grow on an annual basis operating on six campuses: Bowie, Graham, Corinth, Flower Mound, Denton and Gainesville.
“Connecting our students’ need of an education with a donors’ need to share resources, promote higher education and improve their communit, that’s the entire premise around a our foundation, fundraising and the quality of the relationships we build,” said Brian Manhart, executive director of the NCTC Foundation.
Visit gala.nect.edu for ticket or event information.
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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