COUNTY LIFE
Halloween activities go forward just like normal despite the virus
As this pandemic year flows into fall it is no surprise the community-based celebration of Halloween is facing tough scrutiny this year.
Many wonder if they should travel house to house with their children, or should group activities be pared down to avoid COVID-19. Cities across the country have taken various steps to address Halloween with pandemic precautions. Several larger cities have banned trick or treating door to door guided by the virus activity within those communities.
Montague County has three incorporated cities and as of Friday none of these communities have initiated steps to hinder the traditional trick or treating. The City of Bowie several years ago approved an ordinance setting trick or treat for the Saturday closest to Halloween. Prior to this, community groups had encouraged the city council to set Halloween on a Saturday to allow for carnivals and similar events when Oct. 31 did not fall on Saturday. Nocona and Saint Jo have traditionally had trick or treat on the official day.
The Bowie News posted a Facebook question asking how Halloween would be different for families this year. The general response was “Just like normal” and they are excited to see the kids.
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COUNTY LIFE
Jammin’ at the Justin makes temporary move
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.
COUNTY LIFE
Bowie one-act advances to area
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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