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Full Steam Ahead – Nocona family rescues boot factory

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By ERIC VICCARO
Earlier this year, the former Montague Boot Company of Nocona was in serious danger of closing.
That was until members of the James Fenoglio family stepped in to purchase the business, and renamed it the Fenoglio Boot Company.
The Fenoglio Boot Company, a manufacturer with 48 employees as of press time, is located at 1606 W. Pine Street. It’s one of the largest employers in the community. James Fenoglio is no stranger to the business working as production manager the past several years
The Fenoglios purchased the business from Bill and Jim Williams of Dallas on April 1.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
Pictured – Felipe Guillen, worker at the new Fenoglio Boot Company, stitches a boot. Photo by Eric Viccaro.

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Jammin’ at the Justin makes temporary move

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The March 30 Jammin’ at the Justin makes a move to the Nocona Senior Citizens Center, 400 Boston due to a scheduling conflict.
Jammin’ begins at 6 p.m. Come out to play or sing, or just sit back and enjoy the music at the free show. Tips will go to the senior center.

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Bowie one-act advances to area

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Bowie High School’s one-act play, “A Monster Calls,” advances to area on April 13 in Clyde after a great showing at bi-district competition.
The production got second place and advances with Eastland and Early. Lia Meier and Corban Word received All Star Cast, and Owen Hofbauer received honorable mention All-Star Cast. The tech award went to Adamari Alonso for lights.
The show is directed by April Word. A time for the area performance will be announced as soon as it is released. There will be a public performance of the play at 6:30 p.m. April 7 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
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Gold-Burg, Saint Jo, Forestburg and Bellevue High Schools take their plays to district contests on March 29 at North Central Texas College theater.
Bellevue will be the first play of the day at 10 a.m. The rest perform at about one-hour intervals with a break for lunch. Saint Jo is next followed by Forestburg and Gold-Burg.

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Nocona Easter Egg Hunt kicks off the week

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A large group of youngsters and families came out for the Nocona Easter Egg Hunt this past Saturday. Hosted by Nocona General Hospital and the Lions Club, it was a fun morning for the families.
A brightly colored inflated Easter Bunny was a great picture point for families. (Courtesy photos NGH)
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