COUNTY LIFE
Montague County Youth Fair entries due by Dec. 15
Entries for the 2017 Montague County Youth Fair opened this past week and will continue through midnight on Dec. 15.
Students from all the county high schools will be registering their home economics, livestock and shop entries during the next two weeks. The show is scheduled for Jan. 12-14 at the Montague County Agriculture Center in Nocona.
For the 2016 show there were 993 total entries with 293 students registered. Livestock entries were at 235, home economics at 123 and shop had 67.
Participants come from FFA chapters, FCCLA and 4-H Clubs to compete in the show ring to win the top blue ribbon.
The staff and students of Montague Independent School District hosted a 100th anniversary party on Oct. 3 welcome back alumni and former staff to help celebrate.
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the North Central Texas College Bowie Campus’ Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly extravaganza from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 19. This free event is open to the public and will feature bounce houses, outdoor games, a pumpkin patch for photos, and face-painting.
While the little ghouls and goblins are having a blast, adults are invited to explore the many programs and services offered by the NCTC Bowie Campus, 810 S. Mill. Enjoy free concessions, a live deejay and trick or treating.
Bowie Lions members David Blackmon and David Schumacher have some fun with cast members of the Merriweather and Culpepper Circus when the company came to Bowie on Sunday, September 29. Bowie Lions Club sponsored the event. (Courtesy photo)
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