COUNTY LIFE
Drunk driving prevention program coming to Montague County
A drunk driving prevention program “Watch UR BAC,” is coming to Montague County, funded by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation.
The program teaches that automobiles, alcohol and asphalt don’t mix
“WhenSeanSpeaks,” a powerful, real life story about the consequences of riding with a drunk driver, will be presented at Bowie High School and Nocona High School on Feb. 25. Students at both high schools will learn about safety behind the wheel of a car.
Sean Carter and his mom, Jenny, have taken their message to tens of thousands of young people to help prevent drunk driving and to make people aware of the consequences of their choices.
“WhenSeanSpeaks” provides a frank look at the circumstances and choices that Sean made that placed him in a wheelchair, unable to talk or walk. Jenny, Sean’s full-time caregiver and traveling companion, shares her story from day one of Sean’s crash on March 27, 2005 to the lives they lead now. Read the full story in the mid-week News.
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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