COUNTY LIFE
Two children named Heart Heroes; tie makes annual challenge more personal
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The Bowie community is familiar with the Kid’s Heart Challenge at local schools each year to raise funds for heart research and local PE projects, but this year the program named two “Heart Heroes” from their own student ranks. Youngsters who deal with their heart problems and those consequences daily.
Maevelyn Melton, third grade and Troyce Hale, fourth grade, received red super hero capes in the Heart Challenge opening ceremonies. Unfortunately, the youngsters both had the flu at the time and were unable to attend. They were excited to receive their capes at a later date.
Intermediate Principal Jason Childress said he was immensely proud of all the students who wholeheartedly embraced this program as they learn, help and cultivate vital life-skills along the way. The principal believes having their own students who have dealt with heart problems makes an impression.
February is Heart Disease Awareness Month. At Bowie Intermediate 102 students joined the team during the challenge. There were 17 who completed Finn’s Mission learning the hands-only CPR method and how to spot a stroke fast. As of Feb. 21 the school raised $6,157.63 for the challenge.
This year’s Heart Heroes are happy thriving youngsters, who are called “miracles” by their families due to the health obstacles they have tackled in their very young lives.
Meet these families and read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
Pictured: (Left) Moriah Hale and her son Troyce, with Jaime Stirewalt-Melton and her daughter Maevelyn. Both were Heart Heroes at Bowie Intermediate this past month. The kids wear their Heart Challenge red super hero capes. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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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