COUNTY LIFE
Lay a veteran’s wreath at Elmwood Cemetery this Saturday
National Wreaths Across America Day will take place in Bowie at Elmwood Cemetery with a ceremony at 11 a.m. at the cemetery flagpole.
Elmwood is an official Wreaths Across America location with the wreath-laying ceremony coordinated by the Amity Club and the Maids and Matrons of Bowie.
These local volunteers have raised funds throughout the year to sponsor the placement of 500 veteran wreaths on the headstones of the fallen service members laid to rest at the site. Local attorney Clay Riddle will be the guest speaker. All veterans, active service members, families, city and county officials are encouraged to attend, as each arm of the armed services will be recognized.
If you purchased a wreath to be placed at another cemetery, come to the flagpole at 10:30 a.m. to pick up your wreath. The remaining wreaths will be placed on the veteran graves immediately after the ceremony about 11:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to help place the wreaths across the cemetery. When a person places a wreath they are asked to speak aloud the person’s name with his/her rank if it is known and thank them for their service and their place the wreath. For many families, this has become a holiday tradition whether it is recognizing a veteran in their own family or assisting with all the wreaths.
This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local and national cemeteries in all 50 states – most recently at more than 3,100 participating locations – as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Each year, a new theme is chosen to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging and outreach in their own communities. The theme for 2022 is “Find a way to serve.”
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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