COUNTY LIFE
Stepping out – Jackrabbits launching new drill team
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Girls are invited to step up and be part of the inaugural season of the Bowie High School Steppers Drill Team joining an interest meeting and practices, set for early April just prior to try-outs.
The plans for the new extra-curricular activity were unveiled at the recent Jackrabbit Preview and the idea introduced to the Bowie School Board in Feburary. Principal Joanne Keeler sees the new program as just another opportunity for students to be involved and take pride in being a Jackrabbit.
“It is all about getting kids to come to school. I want to see 100% attendance, but I know that is not possible due to illness or other things. Anytime we can get them to want to come to school and be prideful is good, it is just another reason for them to be there,” explained the principal.
At several of her previous schools there were drill teams. She pointed to the Dyer High Silveradoes and the Denton Phillies.
“Every place had one, and it was combined with Friday night football season activities. It was one more thing kids can get excited about and be proud to be part of the group and showing their skills,” she said. “When I was a kid school was my job, we just need to find a way for them to be proud of what they are doing, then taking that to be good leaders in school for their peers.”
Meet the new Steppers’ coach Lauren Dosch in the weekend Bowie News.
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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