COUNTY LIFE
Auto tech classes to serve Bowie, Nocona high schools
By BARBARA GREEN
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Beginning next spring students at Bowie and Nocona High Schools will be able to take auto technology classes to pursue a general service technician certification that can propel them into a job upon graduation.
The Montague County Automotive Technology Program will premiere in the new year is a joint venture between the schools, plus several educational and business partners. Salli Page, career and technology coordinator at BHS, showed off the future location of the classes at the old Bowie bus barn pointing out where the new equipment will be placed and class areas for diagnostic training. She explains a lot of things came together in the last year that allowed the program to come to fruition and she is very excited to see it launch.
As it considers how to use its state career and technology funds, schools districts are required to look at the Texas Work Force Commission’s list of high-demand jobs in their area and auto technician is always near the top.
“We did a survey of local students for interest last spring and had 12 to 15 who were very serious. I have to go to Nocona to survey its students. The maximum class is 12, and I hope we don’t have to turn anyone away. I feel it will start small with one class and one instructor. I would like to see it expand to all of Montague County. I know there may be one student say in Gold-Burg who would like to attend. The district can’t put up a full class, but it could send one here,” explained Page.
New program
While some of the logistics are still being worked out, the class will start in January and run with a maximum of 12 students from Bowie and Nocona.
Page approached Nocona to take advantage of the consortium the two are in which allows them to share grant money toward career and technology programs that are beneficial to both districts. The Indians were onboard.
Read the full story 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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