COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days bring the fun
It was a full week of western fun centered around rodeo and family as the 2021 Jim Bowie Days Celebration took place this past week.
The rodeo arena was packed Friday and Saturday nights with the 2021 Miss Jim Bowie Days was announced Saturday night. Rexa Hand, Henrietta, was named Miss Jim Bowie Days 2021 and Little Miss is Kynley Baker, Bowie.
Saturday’s parade saw more than 40 entries. First place civic group went to Calvary Baptist Church. First place youth went to the Leo Club and first place business went to Wood’s Custom Trailers.
The Star Spangled Stampede won first place riding club, followed by second place to the Texas Tech Masked Rider.
Earlier on Friday afternoon the Pioneer Court was crowned with Bobby Jett, the pioneer queen, and Duchesses Jackie Sue Hankins and Saundra Winn. Emcee Linda Fitzner introduced those running for Miss Jim Bowie and Little Miss. She also gave a brief history of the Amity Club, which sponsors the event. Theme for the afternoon was celebrating the 101st anniversary as members of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs.
The club was organized with 20 charter members on Sept. 22, 1952. Fitzner read through the list of charter members and introduced the only club charter member present, Margaret Hutson, who was presented with a rose.
Once again the kid’s games on Saturday were filled with youngsters carrying their colorful pets, fast turtles and high-jumping frogs.
Read the full story that includes all the winners from the kid’s events, as well as the rodeo and other activities in the mid-week Bowie News. Additional photo coverage will follow in Saturday’s News.
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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