COUNTY LIFE
Montague County Youth Fair opens Thursday
The 2016 Montague County Youth Fair kicks off Thursday and runs through Jan. 9.
A total of 293 students have entered the fair with 993 exhibits across livestock, shop and home economics divisions. Competition takes place at the Montague County Agriculture Center and Nocona Community Center, both located on U.S. Highway 81 in Nocona.
There are 123 exhibitors ready to compete in the home economics divisions. See the full schedule of judging and activities in the mid-week News.
Top picture: Montague County 4-H conducted the seventh annual New Year’s Classic Swine Show last Saturday in Nocona. There were 124 youngsters from across North Texas competing as they prepare for their respective county and state shows. (Photo by Abby Linn)
Dalten Kirby shows his pig at Saturday’s New Year’s Classic. (Photo by Abby Linn)
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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