COUNTY LIFE
Forestburg, Nocona film students travel to Austin for state UIL film festival
Students from two Montague County high schools will be traveling to the University Interscholastic League Young Filmmakers Festival on Feb. 26 and 27 in Austin.
The crew that created “Game of Heists” at Nocona High School, and the creator of “The Last Letter” from Forestburg High School, will be vying for a medal in the finals.
“The Last Letter” is by Lezly Sanchez, a ninth grader at Forestburg. It made it through to the top six in the state in the 1A-3A Combination Conference for digital animation. The film is up against films from Holliday, Wall, Sabine Pass, Lytle and Bushland High Schools. Medals go to the top three films. Dana Klement is coordinator of the new film program at Forestburg.
“Game of Heists” is a production of Nocona High Film coordinated by teacher Rob Norman. It is in the 1A-3A combination conference – narrative competing with films from Atlanta (two films), Mount Vernon, Robert G. Cole, and Sabine Pass High Schools.
Nocona had two other films make it close to the finals. “The Legendary Nut: The Awakening,” was a state quarter finalist and “Are We Rolling?” was a state semi-finalist.
In “Game of Heists” three student operatives are sent on a final mission in order to graduate and finally become real agents. Their teacher’s job and their own futures hinge on their success.
Cast and crew includes: Owen Crossen, AC 1; Isaac Fulumana, screenwriter/director/producer/editor; Keira Griffith, screenwriter/continuity coordinator; Susannah Hill, producer/assistant director/producer/script supervisor; Jessie Howard, screenwriter/director/producer/editor/actor; Kasch Johnson, boom/dolly operator; Joseph Longoria, boom/dolly operator; Josiah Messer, director of photography; Florentina Morales, makeup; Alexa Sosa, AC 2; Jazmin Aguilar, grip/actor; Jasmine Ramirez, craft services; Juan Salgado, grip/camera; Heyvan Ramsay, craft services; Nikki Conklin, makeup; Abby Hill, Amy Q. Fulumana and Rob Norman, actors. The film festival takes place across two days. The 1A-3A and 4A entries will be featured and awarded in ceremonies on Feb. 26 and 5A and 6A on Feb. 27, all at Hogg Auditorium on the University of Texas campus.
On both days session one for digital animation and documentary will be 1 -3:15 p.m. and session two for narrative and traditional animation 3:30-5:30 p.m. Awards will follow.
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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