COUNTY LIFE
Miss Jim Bowie Days contestants sought
Contestants are being sough for the 2017 Miss Jim Bowie Days Rodeo Queen contest.
Age groups are 14-21 for Miss Jim Bowie Days and 13 and under for Little Miss.
Entry fee is $25. All contestants must attend a pre-contest meeting at 6 p.m. on June 11 at the Jim Bowie Arena. Application and contestant photo will be due then.
The contest will be on June 23. Horsemanship will start at 8 a.m. at the arena. Brunch and interviews will take place afterward.
Contestants will be required to ride in the grand entry of the Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights’ rodeo grand entry, Saturday’s parade and other activities.
For an application call Sondra Nored, 940-841-0319 or Shalee Rater at 254-979-5780.
The queen prizes include a two-horse trailer, a $500 college scholarship and clothing allowance. Little Miss prizes will be a saddle certificate and clothing allowance.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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