COUNTY LIFE
Sunset veteran surprised with medal 63 years after discharge
United States Navy veteran Wayne McConnell of Sunset served nearly four years from 1955-59, but it took 63 years for him to receive some sort of recognition for his service as well as veteran’s benefits he was entitled to, but could not seem to get.
On March 7, the 86-year-old veteran was surprised at the Wise County Veteran’s Service Office with the presentation of a Good Conduct Medal from Wise County Judge J.D. Clark and VSO Blake Walls. It was an emotional moment for the veteran who when discharged charge never received any recognition for his service in the Pacific.
McConnell worked in a high-level security clearance area, and he believes that status is what prevented him from divulging his service information in order to receive his benefits or the medal after he retired.
Read the full story on the surprise presentation of a medal and fulfillment of his veteran’s benefits in the weekend Bowie News.
The members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 27 in the courthouse annex.
Items on the agenda are as follows: Consent agenda, fueling energy and operations update from Pam Hughes Pak with Atmos Energy Corporation, proclamation naming June was Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the county, consider WiFi at new county animal shelter, consider Nortex Housing Finance Corporation tax-exempt obligations (Sun Valley apartments), precinct one request to transfer $200,000 from reserves to gravel, precinct request to store fill dirt on Chance Simpson’s property in Ringgold and budget workshop.
The City of Bowie swimming pool begins the new season on May 27 with a splash day of free swimming from 1 to 6 p.m.
Pool hours will be 1-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-6 p.m. on Saturday.
Water aerobics begins June 2 running Monday-Thursday 6-7 p.m. for $2. Summer recreation has new hours this year 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday. This free program offers games and swimming for children.
The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
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