COUNTY LIFE
Nocona Marching Band earns straight ones
The Pride of the Tribe marching band from Nocona High School must have taken some inspiration from its music, “Rise of the Phoenix” for Saturday marching contest as the musicians received straight ones.
Nocona competed at University Interscholastic League’s Region 7 contest at Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon.
Under the direction of Erin Hanson, the band had been struggling in the final weeks to even get on the field to practice. A band showcase planned for the night before had to be cancelled due to the field conditions at their home stadium.
“They did really well receiving straight ones, I am so proud of them,” exclaimed Hanson.
This is Hanson’s second year as head director at Nocona High School and her fourth year at NGH moving up from assistant director. She said from what she has been able to find it has been about eight or nine years since the band received straight ones.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
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.
Members of the Saint Jo Fire Department will host a fish fry and silent auction from 5-7 p.m. on May 3 in the Saint Jo School cafeteria.
Cost is $12 per plate and to-go orders are available. Enjoy fresh catfish, french fries, hush puppies, beans, cole slaw and desserts. A silent auction is planned.
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