COUNTY LIFE
Nocona Chamber presents annual awards, reflects on 2017
By DANI BLACKBURN
“Humble and Kind” was the theme of Tuesday night’s 91st annual Nocona Chamber of Commerce banquet with awards presented throughout the night to those who embrace that motto by giving back to the town.
Tyler Thomas, outgoing Nocona Chamber president, welcomed a large crowd, followed by the invocation from Hobie Meekins. Thomas hosted the event, along with incoming president Michelle Fenoglio Toerck.
Chamber officers for 2018-19 also include: Emily Davis, vice president; Patti Morton Gibbs, secretary and Syd Nowell, treasurer. Nell Ann McBroom serves as executive director and Ronnie Davis as administrative assistant.
Robert Terry was named the Volunteer of the Year for his work with developing a cemetery database, while the Nocoan Nights board was honored at Volunteer Group of the Year.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
COUNTY LIFE
Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4
Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.
Below are a couple of forms you can print
COUNTY LIFE
New flag poles installed at military memorials
These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)
COUNTY LIFE
New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo
A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.
Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.
Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)
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