COUNTY LIFE
U.S. Highway 82/U.S. 287 Yard Sale coming in June
The Red River Valley Tourism Association would like to invite you to this year’s regional event of the season – the U.S. Hwy. 82/287 Yard Sale.
In the Red River Valley area, on June 7 and June 8 will be yard sales, garage sales, sidewalk sales, farmer’s markets and flea markets located in or near participating communities covering more than 350 miles of the Highway 82 and Highway 287 corridors and beyond.
Participating towns will have highway sale information and maps available guiding shoppers to the special sales throughout their communities. Do not set-up along the highway unless it is an owner of a private residence or business.
There is fun for the entire family. Make plans now to travel through the Red River Valley region for the U.S. Hwy. 82/287 Yard Sale. You’ll discover fun as well as interesting places from heritage homes to historic downtowns, from art to antiques, from cattle trails to cultural places. Check out museums, wineries, music venues, eateries, and more along the way.
For a list of participating US Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale communities and locations where local maps and information can be picked up, check the group’s websiteredrivervalley.info, its Facebook page Red River Valley Tourism or Facebook group Hwy82/287 Yard Sale. Feel free to post your sales, maps, or pictures on these pages.
For more information or to request a RRVTA brochure, go to redrivervalley.info or email director@redrivervalley.info. If you have additional questions call Nell Ann McBroom at Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum at 940-825-5330 or Cindy Roller at Bowie Community Development at 940-872-6246.
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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