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.”
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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