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.
COUNTY LIFE
Carpenter Shop dining room closing Wednesday, Thursday

Officials with the Carpenter Shop (Nocona Senior Citizens Center) have announced the dining room will be closed today, Wednesday (2/19) and Thursday (2/20) due to possible bad winter weather.
COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo City Council reschedules its February meeting

After cancelling its meeting due to illness earlier this month, the Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 at city hall.
Agenda items are:
- Consider resolution to allow the Saint Jo Riding Club to access city-owned property adjacent to the rodeo arena to be used for parking for club-hosted events.
- Discuss request from Dennis Elmore about 5.87 acres on West Howell to build on lots 6 and 7.
- Discuss and act on updated ordinance from the workshop conducted on Jan. 22.
- Approve minutes and bills, along with printed reports.
COUNTY LIFE
Father/daughter dance welcomes big crowd

Freedom Life Church and its sponsors hosted the annual Father/Daughter Dance in Bowie. There was a packed house of family members for the annual event as they enjoyed a deejay, dancing, food and fun. Watch for more photos in your Thursday Bowie News. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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