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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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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