COUNTY LIFE
Weekend fireworks celebrate America’s independence
For the first time, the Lion Club will move its annual fireworks show from July 4 to the Saturday before on July 2.
The fireworks display will begin around 8:45 p.m. at Jaycee Park. The park is located at the end of Farm-to-Market Road 2634 on the shores of Lake Nocona.
The Lions encourage patrons to refrain from shooting off their personal fireworks until the show is finished to prevent accidents.
Those wishing to shoot off their personal fireworks are welcome to do so at Benton Park next to the dam, Boone Park by Oak Shores or on their personal property.
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce will conduct the boat parade in conjunction with the fireworks show.
Boats are invited to line up at Snow’s Marina, located at 473 Snow Marina Rd. at 7:45 p.m. The parade will travel to Jaycee Park to view the Lion Club fireworks show. There is no registration or fee for the parade.
In Saint Jo the traditional Fireworks Spectacular will be on July 4th. Start the day by putting on your running shoes for the eighth annual certified “Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K” at 8 a.m. on the Chisholm Trail Square. Walkers and strollers are welcome but no dogs are allowed on the course.
Horseshoe, volleyball and basketball tournaments will start at 10 a.m. at Boggess Park.
The night’s festivities will begin with live music featuring “Larry Borden and Quick Draw” at the park at 6 p.m.
Watermelon donated by the Montague County Child Welfare Board will be served starting at 6 p.m. at the park. The watermelon is free, but donations to support the children are welcomed.
The Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Ice Cream “Freeze Off” begins at 7:30 p.m. at the park. Fireworks begin at dark.
Read the full schedule of all the activities in the weekend News.
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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