COUNTY LIFE
Bowie area sculptor presents library with unique artwork
Stan Briney, noted sculptor, artist and author in the Bowie area, donated a sculpture to the Bowie Public Library which was presented last week.
Called “Nevermore, Nevermore,” Briney said his purpose in creating this sculpture was to capture and recreate a moment in time, which was described in Edgar Allen Poe’s, “The Raven,” published in 1845. Poe is considered one of the world’s greatest literary geniuses.
This statute is constructed entire of bronze metal. Briney explains the stark visual contract between the jet-black raven and the applied patine finish over the Athena Pallas bust that resembles marble is the result of careful and deliberate use of chemicals and heat. This finish was applied after the piece was cast in bronze.
At this “moment in time,” a young Poe is grieving over the sudden death of his love, Lenore. The pallid marble bust of the Greek goddess Athena Pallas sits just above Poe’s chamber door.
In the poem, the raven perches on his chamber door and begins his relentless tapping which awakens him. The bird then perches on the bust and stares down at Poe. In this mental state brought on by liquor and opium, he imagines the raven has come to comfort him. This assumption is quickly corrected as he writes.
Briney encourages people to read the poem for a complete understanding of Poe and this sculpture. The National Sculpture Society reviewed this creation in 2005 in New York City.
The artist is a member of the Texas and National Sculpture Societies.
The Saint Jo City Council was scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on April 9 in Saint Jo City Hall for the regular monthly meeting.
Items on the agenda include a permit request from Amy and Troy Allen for property located at the corner of Meadows and N. Meigs lots one and two. City Secretary Debbie Dennis will make a request to consolidate the water and sewer fund into a general fun for the purpose of creating a consolidated cash account. This is based on a recommendation from Accountant Josh Harman and Fundview, which is the new records management program now being used by the city staff.
An executive session is planned to discuss the possible hiring of a new police officer. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The agenda concludes with minutes, monthly bills and written reports from the mayor, police, fire, water and sewer and the city secretay.
Members of the Nocona City Council were scheduled to meet at 5 om. on April 8 in council chambers.
The councilor will receive the annual financial report for 2023-24 from its outside auditor.
A resolution approving the Nocona Economic Development Corporation (Type A and B boards), to spend $2,250 in funds for L&M Barber and cigar shop signage will be considered.
A second resolution is set to allow the two NEDC boards to participate in a grant of $19,225 to the Indian Oaks Golf Advisory Committee for equipment, aerifying and top dressing greens, plus batteries in the rental carts.
The third resolution would allow the boards to participate in a grant of $20,000 to the Nocona Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena Committee to build new concrete bleachers, railings, fence and a platform. And the final resolution would allow the boards to expend loan funds of $5,000 to Studio 940 (Circle F Salon) for furniture and equipment.
The council will consider reappointing Kevin Kirkpatrick for the NEDC Type A Board for a three-year term.
During the workshop agenda, the council was going to discuss a new date for the Nocona Gas Junkies Car Club race moved from April 19 to April 26.
The city council also has an item where it will act as the building commission to discuss a request from Bradley and Barbara Lawrence to install a new 2024 manufacture home at 605 Travis.
Michael Bohling, chief meteorologist from Channel 3 in Wichita Falls, will have a presentation at the Montague County Courthouse Annex Community room in Montague from 7-8 p.m. on April 8. It is sponsored by the Montague County Amateur Radio Club.
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