COUNTY LIFE
Nocona Chamber presents annual awards, reflects on 2017
By DANI BLACKBURN
“Humble and Kind” was the theme of Tuesday night’s 91st annual Nocona Chamber of Commerce banquet with awards presented throughout the night to those who embrace that motto by giving back to the town.
Tyler Thomas, outgoing Nocona Chamber president, welcomed a large crowd, followed by the invocation from Hobie Meekins. Thomas hosted the event, along with incoming president Michelle Fenoglio Toerck.
Chamber officers for 2018-19 also include: Emily Davis, vice president; Patti Morton Gibbs, secretary and Syd Nowell, treasurer. Nell Ann McBroom serves as executive director and Ronnie Davis as administrative assistant.
Robert Terry was named the Volunteer of the Year for his work with developing a cemetery database, while the Nocoan Nights board was honored at Volunteer Group of the Year.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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