COUNTY LIFE
April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
By BARBARA GREEN
Members of the Montague County Child Welfare Board presented the commissioner’s court a proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Lorra Lierly, chairman of the welfare board, read the proclamation request outlining the importance of recognizing and addressing child abuse. Several members of the board and staff of Patsy’s House also attended.
Commissioners approved the proclamation and thanked the board members for their work. Terah Bowles and Jay Crist also were named to fill two vacancies on the board. Read the full story on the commissioner’s court meeting in the mid-week News. Pictured: Lorra Lierly, chairman of the Montague County Child Welfare Board, reads a request for a proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month before the commissioner’s court on Monday. Members of the board are shown behind her, along with Patsy’s House staff in Bowie. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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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)
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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