COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo opens a burn pit for storm brush
The City of Saint Jo has opened a burn pit has next to the rodeo arena east of town to handle brush related to the recent storms.
Mayor Lucas Thompson said the pit will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. It is only open to those who own property in Saint Jo and only brush is allowed. Anyone found dumping anything other than brush will be cited for illegal dumping.
Thompson reminds residents they are responsible for removing downed tree limbs from their property and if you are unable to do so due to a medical condition call city hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Starting May 1 anyone who has tree limbs or excessive brush may be cited by the police department for violating the code. Thompson added the city no longer has an oil recycling depository at the city barn. Anyone found leaving oil on city property will be cited.
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As Easter nears, there are plans underway for Easter egg hunts in Bowie.
Advanced Rehabilitation will host an egg hunt at 5 p.m. April 17 at the home at 700 W. U.S. Highway 287 South. It is open to youngsters ages 0-12.
There also will be Easter bunny photos.
Lighthouse Church continues its tradition of hosting the Bowie Egg Hunt on April 19 at the Bowie soccer fields. The hunts start at 11 a.m. with candy, prizes, eggs and fun. There will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Bring your own basket.
Gold-Burg High School students will perform at area one-act competition at 9:30 a.m. on April 11 at Grayson County College.
Director Linda Fitzner said they present “Lady Precious Stream” followed by Newcastle, Irivium Academy, Sulphur Bluff, Avery and Bryson. She called it a “tough, tough area” as Bryson was at state the year before. Gold-Burg also has made a state run last year.
Nocona Public Library and Friends of the Library will be hosting a children’s Easter story time at 10 a.m. on April 11.
Dean Prine will be reading to the children before they make a craft. Dean always makes it a fun story time. All children are invited to attend.
Summer is quickly approaching and the library is already making plans for our summer reading program. Starting June 1, the children can pick up their reading logs. A professional story teller will be visiting the library in July. More details will be released as time gets closer to summer.
The library has received several new books in the last week. “In To Deep” by Lee Child, “Paranoia” by James Patterson and “Far From Home” by Danielle Steel, are just a few new ones that are available for checkout.
Did you know that the library is not all about books? The library staff can make copies and send faxes for a small fee. It has computers for the public to use. Stop by and see what all you can do at the library. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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