COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days marks its golden anniversary
(Left) Alyssa Stephenson was crowned 2016 Miss Jim Bowie Days by Raney Overton, the 2015 Miss JBD. (Phot by Dani Blackburn)
By DANI BLACKBURN
Alyssa Stephenson was crowned 2016 Miss Jim Bowie Days as a week of celebrating Bowie’s western
heritage came to an end on Saturday night.
Stephenson is the 18-year-old daughter of John Stephenson and Sherri Eubanks. She is a recent
graduate of Keller Central High School and plans to attend North Central Texas College on a rodeo scholarship to pursue a degree in equine chiropractics.
Kalli Reed, Rosston, was crowned Little Miss Jim Bowie Days. Reed is the 10-year-old daughter
of Damon and Tara Reed.
Read about all the Jim Bowie Days activities in the mid-week News and see results.
Pictured: American Legion Post No. 220 of Nocona won first place civic group float. See more parade photos in the Wednesday News. (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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