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School Meet the Teacher events readied for next week

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Almost all Montague County schools are a week out from the new school year beginning and this week the busy schedule of Meet the Teacher begins.
Four of the seven schools in the county start the year on Aug. 7, one on Aug. 8, one on Aug. 9 and one on Aug. 16. Bellevue also starts on Aug. 16.
Bowie Independent School District starts on Aug. 7, along with Gold-Burg, Nocona and Prairie Valley. Forestburg starts Aug. 8 and Montague on Aug. 9.
BISD will host Meet the Teacher nights on Aug. 3 with the elementary and intermediate schools from 5-6:30 p.m. and junior high and high schools 7-7:30 p.m. Registration must be complete to receive a schedule. Help with the online process and computer access will be available.
A Back 2 School Bash is planned from 9-11 a.m. on July 29 at the high school cafeteria. Students can come get schools supplies, free haircuts and learn about local organization and resources.
Forestburg Meet the Teacher is 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 3. Families can bring their school supplies and meet the staff. Meet the Longhorns will be the same night at 7 p.m. in the gym where all the athletes will be introduced for fall sports.
Gold-Burg School has Meet the Teacher from 6-7 p.m. on Aug. 3. Meet the Bears will follow around 7:15 p.m.
Montague School will have Meet the Teacher from 5:30-7 p.m. on Aug. 7. Students can drop off supplies, decorate their lockers and tour the schools. Schedules for fourth-eighth graders will be in their labeled lockers.
Nocona Elementary School Meet the Teacher will be 4-5:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. Bring your school supplies and meet the staff. Nocona Middle School’s event will be 4:30-6 p.m. on Aug. 4.
Meet the Indians will be at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Jack Crain Stadium.
Prairie Valley Meet the Teacher will be on Aug. 3. There will be a pep rally to kick off the new year at 5:30 p.m. in the gym.
Families can visit teachers and tour the school until 7 p.m. The Title 1 meeting and program’s information will be presented.
There also will be a parent meeting and pancake supper for the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 in the cafeteria. All junior and senior high school athletes and their parents, plus siblings are invited to attend.
Saint Jo will host Meet the Teacher on Aug. 14. For the elementary it will be 5:30-6:15 p.m., and for junior and high schools at 5-5:45 p.m. A Title 1 meeting will follow.
Bellevue School opens the school year on Aug. 16 with Meet the Teacher at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14.
A Back to School Bash was planned from 2-5 p.m. on July 30 at Bellevue Methodist Church. Free schools supplies will be offered along with a hot dog meal, bounces house and face painting.

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Commissioner’s court meets on Nov. 25

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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.

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Bowie Fire Department celebrates its past year

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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)

New firefighters were recognized for completing their firefighter I or II training.
Matthew Silcox and Nathan Cannon are pinned with their news badges by loved ones or family members. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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‘Wine like a dog’ event to aid new county shelter

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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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