COUNTY LIFE
Halloween activities go forward just like normal despite the virus
As this pandemic year flows into fall it is no surprise the community-based celebration of Halloween is facing tough scrutiny this year.
Many wonder if they should travel house to house with their children, or should group activities be pared down to avoid COVID-19. Cities across the country have taken various steps to address Halloween with pandemic precautions. Several larger cities have banned trick or treating door to door guided by the virus activity within those communities.
Montague County has three incorporated cities and as of Friday none of these communities have initiated steps to hinder the traditional trick or treating. The City of Bowie several years ago approved an ordinance setting trick or treat for the Saturday closest to Halloween. Prior to this, community groups had encouraged the city council to set Halloween on a Saturday to allow for carnivals and similar events when Oct. 31 did not fall on Saturday. Nocona and Saint Jo have traditionally had trick or treat on the official day.
The Bowie News posted a Facebook question asking how Halloween would be different for families this year. The general response was “Just like normal” and they are excited to see the kids.
Read the full story and see a list of events in your weekend Bowie News.
The Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade was one of the largest in the last 15 years. See all the first and second place winning floats in the weekend Bowie News. Congratulations to Bowie Community Development and all its volunteers and helpers who made the festival such a success.
Picture above first place winner Sister Act Connection.
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum is offering the opportunity to purchase a personalized, engraved paving brick that will be part of a permanent walkway at the museum. Anyone may purchase a brick to support the museum while leaving a lasting mark. Bricks may honor a loved one, be in memory of a family member, celebrate a special occasion or promote a business or a worthy cause. The cost of a brick is $50 with three lines available with up to 21 letters or spaces per line. Make checks payable to Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum, 1522 E. Highway 82, Nocona, TX 76255. NellAnn McBroom, TNT curator, said the response has been great for the bricks. Bricks from downtown Nocona will line the walkway that leads to the outside exhibits at the museum’s back entry and the engraved bricks will go in a special area in the sidewalk.“They would make a great Christmas presents and we have gift certificates you can put in a card. The Nocona High Class of 1975 has purchased one for each of its members and challenged the other classes to do the same. The Classes of 1976 and 1978 have taken the challenge,” explained McBroom. The brick forms are at talesandtrails.org or the TNT Facebook page.
Ballots for the three vacancies for the Bowie Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are due on Dec. 11.
Membership Director Debbie Herriage reminds members to submit their ballots that went out in email. The election will select three of the possibly 15 members of the board. The directors serve a three-year term.
The ballot contains three candidates and a place for a write-in nomination. Those on the ballot are Diane Romine, Texas Landmark Realtors, Elaine Kunkleman, Wise Street Mercantile and Suite and Kory Hooks, Kory Hooks Auto Group.
Drops ballots off at the office 101 E. Pecan or return by email.
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