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Nocona Chamber celebrates its past, looks to the future
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Joni Coursey, executive director of the Nocona Chamber of Commerce, reflects on the history of Nocona and how it is driving its future, as the annual banquet opened Thursday night. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce celebrated its past and looked to the future at its annual banquet Thursday night.
A full house of members and guests enjoyed an evening of music and recognition of service by the chamber of commerce. Theme for the evening was “Nocona, Then and Now.”
Joni Coursey, executive director of the chamber, reflected on the community’s rich history that began with the arrival of the railroad, and the development of the cattle industry and later many other businesses that still thrive today.
She also explained that today’s new businesses are “thinking outside the box,” to create a new future built on those strong roots.
Also touching on the historic vein, guest speaker Alan Schiegg discussed the feasibility study underway for a possible National Historical Trail designation for the Chisholm and Great Western Trails. The study began in 2009 with Congress approval the study.
Read about all the award winners in the Saturday Bowie News. Top photo: Dr. Len Dingler, representing the Nocona Little Dribblers, accepts the Volunteer Organization of the Year Award from the Nocona Chamber of Commerce. This was a new awarded presented this year. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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It’s here the 2024 Montague County Guide
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Inside your weekend Bowie News find the award-winning visitor’s and newcomer’s guide. There are unique features about this area along with all the resources you may need to set up housekeeping or explore something new.
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Summer Olympics this week’s summer reading theme
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Space adventures coming to Nocona Library
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Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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