COUNTY LIFE
Fair ends a successful run; economics finally catch up with sale
By BARBARA GREEN
The Montague County Youth Fair continues to bring youngsters and families together for stiff, but friendly competition in the Nocona Agriculture Center.
Entries for the 2017 show were stable with 316 registered entries, just one more than 2016. There 1,157 total overall entries from that 316 youngsters.
Fair organizers said the weather was moderate and the audiences were large and enthusiastic around the show ring.
Kenton Holloway, youth fair board treasurer, said the overall event went well, although there will always be a few “glitches.” It appears the economic conditions have finally trickled down to the youth fair sale, which was down by about $15,000 from last year.
Read the full story in the mid-week News and enjoy the Winner’s Circle in the Wednesday edition showcasing all the grand and reserve champions, as well as showmanship.
Saturday night’s Clover Kids Parade for those pre-4-Hers. (Photo by Dani Blackburn)
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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