COUNTY LIFE
Bowie FFA Chapter conducts parent-member banquet
By BARBARA GREEN
Bowie High School’s chapter of the FFA celebrated its year Monday night thank family and supporters at the annual Parent and Member Banquet.
There were 126 people in attendance as awards and community recognition were presented.
In student awards, Robby Green received the Dekalb Award, which recognizes the senior ag science students who has excelled in all phase of the ag science/FFA program.
Caleb Miller received the Star Greenhand award for best overall leadership, community service, academic achievement and project programs. Read about all the awards in the mid-week News and watch for more photos in the weekend edition.
Top Picture: Gabe and Darla Spikes are congratulated by FFA Officers as he shakes hands with Chapter President Karsen Morgan after the Spikes received the honorary chapter farmer award. (Photo by Barbara Green)
(Left) Karsen Morgan presented proficiency awards to Maci Spikes, for goat, sheep and poultry production and diversified agriculture production. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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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