COUNTY LIFE
Halloween Festivities Readied
Trick or Treaters are ready to dress up and fill their baskets as annual fall and Halloween festivities get started. Montague Independent School District has scheduled its annual Fall Festival from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 26 in the new gym.
There will be fun for the entire family with games, a bounce house, silent auction, bingo, a haunted house, cake, walk, sweet shop and a concession stand with burgers and hot dogs. All proceeds go directly back to the students in the school.
On Oct. 28, enjoy Trick-or-Treat night in Bowie, and don’t forget to stop by Family Fun Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 204 Decatur. Events will include trunk-or-treat, hot dogs and chips. First Baptist Church Bowie also returns its trunk-or-treat from 5:30-7 p.m. The night of family fun includes free candy, popcorn and hot cider at the church’s main entrance at the corner of E. Tarrant and Cooper St.
Also that night, enjoy the Fall Festival and Haunted House by Bowie Class of 2024 at Bowie Junior High School. Activities include games, a bounce house, cake walk, live and silent auctions, face painting and concessions. Cost is $5 entry and $10 punch card. Proceed benefit Project Graduation 2024.
Over in Nocona, guests can enjoy the Clay Street Fall Festival in downtown Nocona from 1-3 p.m., including a costume contest and games, plus trunk-or-treat.
On Oct. 31, trick-or-treat in Saint Jo. The Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department will hand out candy beginning at 5 p.m. at the station. Share in the fun at the annual Trunk-or-Treat in Saint Jo on the square from 4;30-6:30 p.m., or until all candy is gone. Nocona also will conduct its trick-or-treat night on Oct. 31.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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