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)
Visit noradsanta.org to track Santa as he heads out on his worldwide trek tomorrow night. The site has games and other fun activities for the entire family before the kids head off to bed and sleep before the Big Guy arrives in Texas.
Enjoy a fish fry and live music concert on Jan. 4 all to support the 4-H and FFA youth of Montague County as they compete in the annual youth fair.
The annual Bowie fish fry for the Bowie buyers group will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. at the Bowie Community Center. Cost is $10 per plate. There will be a live auction at 7 p.m.
The evening’s concert will feature Dax Davis. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Davis concert at 9:30 p.m. Cost for the concert is $25 per ticket and $20 for a student, or $300 for a reserved table for eight.
Tickets are available at Fashion Floors, 202 N. Smythe or call 872-2468.
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