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OUTDOORS: Safety is a must Independence Day
The Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued some common-sense tips to ensure you have a safe Independence Day holiday – especially where fireworks are concerned.
There were more than 650 fires caused by fireworks in 2013, according to the state fire marshal’s office.
Nearly 500 of those fires were in July, and resulted in more than $100,000 in property damage.
“Sparklers burn at 1,200 degrees,” State fire marshal Chris Connealy said. “That’s almost six times hotter than boiling water. The safest choice is to attend professional fireworks displays.”
According to the state fire marshal’s office, sparklers account for 41 percent of fireworks-related injuries.
For Texans who choose to use fireworks, the fire marshal’s office offers tips to protect you and your family from fires and injury.
• Follow the law. Call your local officials for information on burn bans, and to find out which fireworks are legal in your county.
• Make sure there’s adult supervision during fireworks use. Children shouldn’t handle fireworks on their own.
• Don’t drink alcohol before shooting off fireworks.
• Read all directions and warnings on individual products.
• Use fireworks on a hard, level surface.
• Use fireworks in a clear, open area. Never shoot fireworks indoors and avoid shooting fireworks in an area where there is dry grass and brush. Shoot them away from homes and other flammable materials.
• Purchase fireworks from only a licensed and approved dealer.
• Don’t point fireworks at people.
• Have a bucket of water, garden hose or other water source available if emergency arises.
Catfish stockings
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced the catfish stocking schedule for South Weeks Pond in Wichita Falls.
The stocking of channel cats took place yesterday July 3. More stockings are set for July 17, Sept. 4, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 16 and Oct. 30.
A valid fishing license is required.
The daily bag limit is five catfish.
Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office. (Logo provided by the fire marshal’s office, no copyright infringement inferred)
In its first match since last year’s state semifinal appearance, Saint Jo hosted Bryson Aug. 11 and took a 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 win over the Cowgirls.
The Lady Panthers lost some talent to graduation but have five seniors ready to have a successful season. Savannah Hil, one of the five, got Saint Jo rolling offensively with a four-point serving string, including a pair of aces. Abby Carter’s kill and Kamron Skidmore’s block helped put the Lady Panthers up 5-2 in game one.
Hadleigh Moore added a four-point string of her own to extend the lead to 10-3. Tatum Morman’s pair, helped by a Hill kill, gave Saint Jo a 14-5 lead. Bryson got within five before a Hill 3-pointer, with help by a Carter kill, put the lead back at 18-10.
After an Olivia Johnson kill broke serve, Jordyn O’Neal served up the final five points, with Johnson providing a kill to move things along.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Despite being the smallest school in the Brock varsity classic volleyball tournament, the Lady Indians finished 4th out of the eight teams there.
After losing to the host team in its first pool play match Aug. 14 18-25, 14-25 and also to Class 3A Wall 12-25, 8-25, Nocona rebounded to close out pool play with a 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Christoval. Sy Parker had 16 kills and 7 blocks in the three matches. Raylea Bowles had 12 kills, 17 digs and served up three aces. Maddyn Bowles had seven kills and 14 digs while Paige Davis had seven kills and 15 digs. Baylee Thomas added 11 digs.
From the setter spot, Kasi Castro had 20 assists, served up five aces and contributed 14 digs. Leah Meekins added 18 assists and six digs during the three matches.
To open Saturday’s bracket play, the Lady Indians posted a 25-18, 18-25, 26-24, 25-19 win over Fort Worth Christian. Castro staked Nocona to a 2-0 lead in game one. Kills by Parker set up pairs of points from Raylea Bowles and Leah Meekins helped Nocona negate an early deficit and take a 10-9 lead.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
County football teams had their first scrimmage of the season Aug. 14 with mixed results.
Forestburg hosted Azle Christian and Victory Christian. Under a new system with new head coach Cori Hayes, the Longhorns looked pretty good in the coach’s eye.
“The first team looked good,” Hayes explained. “Overall we need to work on our pace and blocking assignments and blocking assignments. Overall we looked good for the new regime.”
Forestburg hits the road to scrimmage Newcastle Aug. 21.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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