COUNTY LIFE
Montague County 4-H presents its top awards
Montague County 4-H celebrated its past year as the new school year opens and the members looking to the new year’s activities.
Member awards were presented for recordbooks, citizenship and overall activities, as well as recognizing business and adult supporters.
The coveted Gold Star Awards presented to senior members who have completed recordbooks for at least three years went to Callie Melton and Matthew Wallace, both of Bowie 4-H and Ashley Rainey, Gold-Burg 4-H.
Silver Stars, honoring intermediate members in grades six-eight, went to Kenzie Short, Bowie 4-H, Knolan Bower and Kendal Wolf, both Forestburg 4-H.
Read the full story in the mid-week News and watch your weekend edition for more photo coverage.
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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