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Montague County fireworks shows

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Montague County will celebrate July 4th with fireworks’ shows on the actual holiday.
The Nocona Lions Club presents its 51st year of fireworks on July 4 at Weldon Robb Park on Lake Nocona. Phil Staley, member of the Lions, said each year they seem to grow and gets brighter than ever.
The Lions ask that citizens do not shoot their personal fireworks off in Weldon Robb Park, but go to Benton Park or Boone Park to avoid any safety issues with the larger fireworks’ show. Fireworks start about dark.
The annual decorated boat floatilla invites participants to take part from 2 to 4 p.m. Boats begin lining at Weldon Robb Park (formerly jaycee Park) and travel around the lake showing their patriotic colors. There is no cost, it’s just for fun.
Saint Jo’s July 4th spectacular begins early in the day with Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K Run. The run starts at 8 a.m. Register at getmeregistered.com. There is a variety of age brackets for both male and female for this certified track run. Chip timing will be available.
There will be onsite registration starting at 6:30 a.m. on the day of the race. Chicken will be from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at the gazebo on the town square.
The fireworks show will be at Boggess Park at dark around 9 p.m. Guests can bring their lawn chairs and blankets for a fun evening.
There will be live music, free watermelon served by the Montague County Child Welfare Board and a concession stand starting at 6 p.m.
The Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce will have its popular homemade ice cream contest the July 4th Freeze-Off at 7:30 p.m. Teams of one to four people are invited to create their favorite recipe and offer it up to the judges.
Winners chose by popular vote and an independent pane of judges will take the cold goodness and then announce the winners. First place wins $100, second place wins $50 and third wins $25. To register call Randie Burton at 995-2964.

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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.
Area OAPs
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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