COUNTY LIFE
Communities prepare for holiday dinners
Communities are preparing for their holiday dinners during the next two weeks.
Saint Jo dinner
The Saint Jo Community will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner at noon on Nov. 20 in the civic center.
Organizers will provide the turkey, ham, dressing, gravy, bread and drinks. Guests are asked to bring your favorite side dishes (vegetables, salads or desserts) to complete the meal. Donations are appreciated. Food may be dropped off at the civic center that morning.
Those with questions may contact Barbara, 940-727-1813, Debbie, 940-395-2358 or Nancee, 214-769-6913.
Nocona Center
The Nocona Senior Citizens Center will present its annual Thanksgiving feast at noon on Nov. 20 at the 400 Boston Street location. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, children four and under free.
The staff asks that you RSVP to 825-3148. Dine-in or to-go orders available.
Forestburg dinner
The citizens of Forestburg will gather for their annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 in the community center.
Turkey, ham, dressing, gravy, bread and drinks will be furnished. Guests are asked to bring their favorite salad, vegetable dish or dessert. Everyone is welcome.
Bowie dinner
At this table everyone is welcome to attend the Community Thanksgiving Day dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 27 at the First Methodist Church of Bowie, 1515 North Jefferson.
The public is invited to come as your are to share a meal in the fellowship hall or call for delivery or carry-out.
Delivery orders will be taken until noon on Nov. 26. Call the church office at 872-3384.
Calling to report a pick-up meal also is helpful, although not necessary. There is no charge for dinner. Don’t spend your day alone or without a meal, enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with your community.
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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