COUNTY LIFE
Crash alters young motorcross racer’s life
By BARBARA GREEN
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Jacob Jobe is a typical 21-year-old. He loves things that go fast pumping up his adrenaline, the very traits that led him to the sport of motorcross racing.
His mom, Jennifer Howard, recalls her son played baseball most of his youth and teen years, but when he was a junior in high school the motorcross bug bit him and it was full speed forward. He has aspirations to rise from his present novice status to pro in the future.
Jobe rides for the G3 Racing Team which includes almost 30 riders at various levels from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. The team is known for its red, white and blue bikes and uniforms as the team operates as a nonprofit benefiting and supporting veteran’s charities.
Jobe had qualified for the American motorcycle Association Nationals in March and was racing in another event, when a horrific life-threatening accident ended his season on Jan. 29.
On Jan. 29 Jacob was riding in the Mesquite Rodeo Hossier Arenacross when the accident occurred. While he does not remember what happened at this point in his recovery, his dad has all too clear of a picture. Jennifer had not arrived yet to the race after working at her job with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office communications division.
Brian explains Jacob was going through one of the rhythm sections when he wrecked ramming his left shoulder into the next jump. He broke his left collarbone in a compound fracture. While he was
down a second bike made the jump landing directly on Jacob’s back as he lay on his left side.
“We thought it was just the collarbone, we had no idea he was bleeding internally and his insides had been crushed,” said Brian.
Read the full feature in the weekend Bowie News.
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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