COUNTY LIFE

National Day of the Cowboy events planned at Duncan

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4 years ago

07/22/2020

DUNCAN, Okla. – Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan, has indoor and outdoor activities planned for this year’s free admission National Day of the Cowboy celebration, Saturday, July 25.
This Year’s Schedule includes – Oklahoma children’s author, Una Belle Townsend, will be reading to children from 11:30 and 1:30. She will have copies of her books available to purchase and autograph. Cutest Cowpoke contest winners will be announced at 1:00 p.m. For more information about how to enter the contest, visit our website. Live music, is always a popular part of the day’s festivities, will again feature Allen Wooten, Gaylon Blankenship, and Dedra Frye – The Cowboy Opry Band. A children’s art project will also be available, made possible with funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council. The art projects will be outside under the portico. In addition, a snow cones may be purchased from the snow cone truck that will be here. “The Long Hard Ride: A Commemoration of the Chisholm Trail” is the most recent creation of leather artist, Jim Weaver from Edmond, Oklahoma. Weaver is known for telling a story of history, and how humans are dependent upon the earth. His work will be on display with leather art and relief prints available for purchase.
The event is a little shorter this year to accommodate COVID19 recommendations. We will practice social distancing during the event, limiting the number of people in the building and we ask that all guests wear masks.
All activities are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are designed so that no matter what time guests choose to attend, they will be able to enjoy everything planned. The entire day of activities is for family and fun – no matter your age. Visitors can experience the 4D theater, Campfire Theater, the Garis Gallery of the West, and all exhibits and activities on this free admission day.
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center’s new hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway in Duncan. Call 580-252-6692 for information. Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Association is a 501c3 non-profit.

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New flag poles installed at military memorials

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2 days ago

11/16/2024

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These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

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2 days ago

11/16/2024

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Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.

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New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

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2 days ago

11/16/2024

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A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.

Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.

Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)