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‘It gets in your blood’ – County Judge reflects on career in two roles

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By BARBARA GREEN

Montague County Judge Tommie Sappington will bring down the gavel one last time in the commissioner’s court Monday, as he retires after nearly 25 years of service.

This veteran county worker plans on submitting his resignation to the court Monday, afterwhich, the agenda lists court appointment of a person to fill out the term which ends Dec. 31.

If tradition holds regarding early resignations, incoming County Judge Rick Lewis who is running unopposed on the November general ballot, will be appointed since he would be taking office on Jan. 1, 2015.

A reception to honor Sappington’s service to the county is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the courthouse annex.

Read the full feature in the Saturday Bowie News. (Pictured – Retiring County Judge Tommie Sappington stands in front of the courthouse as the prepares to end his long career of county service Monday. Photo by Barbara Green)

 

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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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