COUNTY LIFE
Cemetery board plans fish fry Aug. 26
The Montague County Cemetery Board will have its annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Aug. 26 .
Crappie and catfish will be served along with all the trimmings at the Forestburg Community Center. All you can eat is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and take-out will be available.
In the late 1990s, Jack and Marie Loftin compiled a book of all 115 cemeteries of Montague County and the people buried there. One listing in the book is Harvill Graves, located at Fort Bingham south of Forestburg. It is shown to contain four graves, one adult and three children. The only marked grave is Sarah Mary McGee, wife of Jim S. The Loftin book has her death listed as 1861.
The story that has been told through the years is Sarah and the children were making their way to the Fort to escape an Indian attack. Using this information, along with information on the location of the fort, the cemetery board was able to locate not only Fort Bingham, but the four graves as well. This project is ongoing but the people of this county that were interested in preserving history helped to located not only lost graves, but a historical site as well.
The cemetery board works strictly on donations so come and enjoy wild caught fish and support the cemetery board’s efforts to preserve Montague County’s pioneer history and cemeteries.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Coming this weekend is “Ruin at the Renaissance Banquet” the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater fundraiser brought to you by the MOCO Creative Arts Alliance (formally Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts) is coming this weekend for two shows.
Join an evening for laughs, dramatic insults, and flare as we enjoy a feast for the senses with a catered meal, challenges, and fun. Who will be the ultimate champion?
The performances are 6:30 p.m. on May 29 and May 30 and noon on May 30. The $25 ticket cost includes the meal and show.
All funds raised will be part of the youth scholarship program. Tickets can be purchased at mococreativearts.com/.
The staff of the Nocona swimming pool are training lifeguards and preparing for the grand opening at noon on June 10.
Hours for the pool located next to the football stadium are noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Daily admission is $5 and free for those age three and under.
An individual pass is $100 and a family pass is $200 with each additional person $50.
The pool also is available for party rental.
The staff and volunteers at Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are getting ready for the Summer History Mystery Camp June 8-12.
The mystery camp program is open to children ages 6-12 at $50. Lots of fun activities linking our past to the present day. Kids learn about history, the environment, farming and ranching, pioneer days, Native Americans, wildlife rescue, patriotism, art and lots more. For kids age 6-8 in the morning from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Kids age 9-12 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost is $50 per child, $45 for each additional child in same family). TNT members get 10% discount Call the museum to register 940-825-5330
Art camps will have two sessions at $85 each and includes supplies. The June 15-19 camp is 1:30 to 3 p.m. for ages 6-12. There are two sessions in July 6-10. Those ages 5-8 attend from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and those ages 9-13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
All the camps will feature fun activities as youngsters settle into summer. To register call 940-825-5330.
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