COUNTY LIFE
Young cowboy to get first Tuf Cooper hat off manufacturing line
Bowie youth rodeo competitor Dane Lancaster, on the road to recovery after a serious accident earlier this summer, was excited to be measured for the first hat that comes off the local production line in the “Exclusively Designed” Tuf Cooper collection. Keith Maddox, American Hat owner, and Keith Mundee, president, welcomed Dane and his parents, Kelly and Diran Lancaster to the plant Thursday. The youngster was greeted by the cowboy namesake, Tuf Cooper, a six-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and two time world champion roper. Maddox said they were inspired by Lancaster’s hard work to recover from the accident. They wanted to congratulate him by giving the young cowboy the first felt and straw in the collection. Lancaster got a custom fit for his future hat from Maddox. He then selected a color, a liner and a crown style. He was assisted in trying on hats by (left) Mundee and Maddox, and Tuf Cooper (right). The new hat line will be launched in January at the Denver market. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 27 in the courthouse annex.
Items on the agenda are as follows: Consent agenda, fueling energy and operations update from Pam Hughes Pak with Atmos Energy Corporation, proclamation naming June was Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the county, consider WiFi at new county animal shelter, consider Nortex Housing Finance Corporation tax-exempt obligations (Sun Valley apartments), precinct one request to transfer $200,000 from reserves to gravel, precinct request to store fill dirt on Chance Simpson’s property in Ringgold and budget workshop.
The City of Bowie swimming pool begins the new season on May 27 with a splash day of free swimming from 1 to 6 p.m.
Pool hours will be 1-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-6 p.m. on Saturday.
Water aerobics begins June 2 running Monday-Thursday 6-7 p.m. for $2. Summer recreation has new hours this year 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday. This free program offers games and swimming for children.
The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
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