COUNTY LIFE
County adjusts public access to buildings, offices
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
With disaster declarations issued for the county and state, Montague County government offices have made adjustments to office hours, services and emergency operations for all offices.
County Judge Rick Lewis issued a disaster order on Tuesday stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, following the governor’s similar order the same day. During the ensuing days many county offices have instituted new policies that limit public access, but still allow a customer to complete their business while protecting themselves and the county staff.
Montague County Commissioners conducted a called session Tuesday afternoon to meet with elected officials and other department heads to discuss operations during this emergency.
Lewis emphasized the purpose of these talks was to protect county employees and the public, while continuing to operate. During the discussions the officials voiced how they were going to work now and in the event some of their staff becomes ill.
A policy for employee leave connected to COVID-19 was approved and there were discussions about tips to minimize business disruption. Jennifer Fenoglio, county treasurer touched on specifics for the leave policy, but also added the employees want to be here to work, but they all need to be ready when illness strikes.
“The public is very aware and some are scared, we need to provide leadership and use our emergency operations plan in each office. We want to stay as proactive as we can,” said Lewis.
Read the full story in the weekend News including closings and access to county offices and buildings.
The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
Five Montague County high schools will graduate in ceremonies May 23 and May 24.
Make sure to see the 2025 Graduation Keepsake Section in the May 22 edition of The Bowie News. It is the only one to feature seniors from all seven of the area schools including Bowie, Bellevue, Gold-Burg, Forestburg, Nocona, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo.
Bowie High School
The Jackrabbits walk the stage at 8 p.m. on May 23 in Jackrabbit Stadium. Teacher Tabitha Jones was selected by the students to be the speaker.
Seniors Virginia Watson and Boston Farris will pass the mantle of leadership to the junior class represented by Laney Enlow and Hayden Heugatter. Superintendent Blake Enlow will present diplomas.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
All members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or those interested in learning more about Montague County’s largest museum are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. on May 31.
There will be a short business meeting to elect new directors afterwhich Dr. Sergio Ayala will discuss the museum’s newest archaeological exhibit. He also will conduct, “What’s Your Point?” where guests are invited to bring in artifacts for Dr. Ayala to examine.
All membership are due in May and there are several levels from which to chose starting at $35 a year. TNT is supported by its members along with donations, fundraising and grants. The museum celebrates its 15th years showcasing Montague County’s unique history.
The museum is located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona. Call 825-5330 with questions.
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