COUNTY LIFE
Hymns for the Hungry seeking music participants

Five years ago, the First United Methodist Church of Bowie had a vision for helping to feed the hungry in their community.
That vision led to an event called “Hymns for the Hungry,” which includes all surrounding churches/organizations to share their love with others through music.
The FUMC’s Outreach Team decided to try something new this year. Why not ask different churches each year to “host” this event?
The plan worked Bowie’s Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, located at 2998 State Highway 59, will be the first host. This event will be from 6-8 p.m. on July 26.
Each church or organization that would like to participate needs to plan for two or three songs, share in donating the food and drinks that will be served, and provide a couple of cakes for a live auction.
“Meal deals” of a hot dog, chips and drink will be served for $5. Donations will be taken for dessert. The admission fee is $1 per person.
All proceeds will go directly to “God’s Table,” which is an outreach provided by First Free Will Baptist Church. This outreach feeds about 25-40 people six days a week.
Please join this event. If your church has a service on Wednesday, let this event be your “church” for Wednesday.
For more information or to sign your church up, call or text Jarae Scruggs at 940-841-1212. You also may call the office at 940-872-3384.
COUNTY LIFE
Commissioners meet on May 27

The members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 27 in the courthouse annex.
Items on the agenda are as follows: Consent agenda, fueling energy and operations update from Pam Hughes Pak with Atmos Energy Corporation, proclamation naming June was Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the county, consider WiFi at new county animal shelter, consider Nortex Housing Finance Corporation tax-exempt obligations (Sun Valley apartments), precinct one request to transfer $200,000 from reserves to gravel, precinct request to store fill dirt on Chance Simpson’s property in Ringgold and budget workshop.
COUNTY LIFE
Splash Day is May 27

The City of Bowie swimming pool begins the new season on May 27 with a splash day of free swimming from 1 to 6 p.m.
Pool hours will be 1-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-6 p.m. on Saturday.
Water aerobics begins June 2 running Monday-Thursday 6-7 p.m. for $2. Summer recreation has new hours this year 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday. This free program offers games and swimming for children.
COUNTY LIFE
Memorial Day ceremonies planned Monday

The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
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