COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Chamber of Commerce seeks award nominations; deadline Jan. 10
Deadline to submit a nomination for the three annual awards presented by the Bowie Chamber of Commerce is Jan. 10.
The awards will be presented at the Jan. 24 banquet, which has a theme of “Take Me Back In Time,” as chamber members have been invited to select a decade and use that as a theme for their decorated banquet table.
Joseph Delgado, Farmer’s Insurance, was elected 2022 president at the recent December meeting. Carol Head, Montague County Shopper, was elected first vice president.
The remainder of the executive board will include Jammie Rodden, WL Plastics, secretary; Gaylynn Burris, mayor, treasurer; Kory Hooks, Patterson’s Auto, outgoing president and Debbie Herriage, membership director.
The chamber has three major awards where they seek nominations from the community. Award winners will be presented at the banquet. Deadline to submit a nomination is Jan. 10.
The Frances Brite Citizen of the Year 2021, which goes to a single citizen who has worked with, for and in the community during the past 12 months.
The Community Support Award is a relatively new award launched in 2019. It recognizes an entity (organization, business or non-profit) that has worked with, for and in the community during the past 12 months and is a new or current chamber member.
The Business of the Year award recognizes outstanding pride in Bowie. The nominee must demonstrate a commitment to the community and have a record of contributions to its welfare and has had success in promoting, advancing or serving in the community.
Nomination forms that outline all the requirements for the awards are available on the chamber website at bowietxchamber.org or stop by 101 E. Pecan to pick up a form.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowinewsonline.com
For the first time in its 31 years Mother Nature rained hard on the Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival causing some cancellations, but those who attended and competed enjoyed the fun despite the damp.
While in past years there have been a few sprinkles Saturday saw rain on and off all day from a deluge to a sprinkle. Shortly after lunch the rain slowed to a light sprinkle.
Cindy Roller, executive director for Bowie Community Development, said there was good participation in its contests that were inside and more than 50 vintage vehicles rolled up for the car show. She sent out big thanks to all those vendors, competitors and guests who came out to support the festival.
While Saturday was wet, Friday night filled downtown Bowie with sippin’ strollers for the fall edition of Sip & Stroll With Me. Parking spaces were packed as strollers enjoyed shopping and munching at nearly 30 participating merchants. Roller added she continues to be amazed as Sip numbers and merchants continue to grow each year.
Fiddle contest
The Chicken and Bread Days fiddle contest continues to be a showcase for area fiddlers from beginners to seasoned pros.
This year a total of 50 contestants took part including 10 accompanists. The Grand Champion title went to Carl Hopkins, Porter, TX.
Read about all the results in your Thursday Bowie News.
(Top photo – Fiddlers filled the Bowie fire hall Saturday for the annual Chicken and Bread Days fiddle contest. Photo by Barbara Green)
The Friends of the Nocona Public Library have released some important dates for families to put on their calendars for the rest of the year.
Oct. 9, storytime at 10 a.m.
Oct. 1-31 – Book sale
Nov. 13 – Story time at 10 a.m.
Dec. 4 – Santa photos from 3 to 5 p.m.
Dec. 11 – Story time at 10 a.m.
Make plans to stop by your local library in Nocona.
The staff and volunteers at Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center in Montague County will conduct its annual candlelight vigil between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Legend Bank courtyard.
The public is invited to come out and support the work of the center that serves Montague County and learn more about their services.
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