COUNTY LIFE
Youth fair premium sale sets new record
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Despite the challenges of the pandemic and economy during the past few years, the Montague County Youth Show continues to show growth and this year was no exception with a premium sale that was more than $10,000 higher than last year, 84 more participants and a full day of new leadership contests added.
Kristy Tillman, chairman of the youth fair board, said Monday the fair went “overwhelmingly well,” running smoothly with nothing but positive comments on the changes including leadership day and the youth horse show.
“The sale went above and beyond what we expected about $10,000 ahead of last year. For the new leadership contests, the most common comment was positive as people were thankful for it being there. I know there was a lot of talk around the barn from kids who want to do it next year. We are already looking at maybe changing locations next year due to a larger number,” Tillman explained.
The premium sale total was $161,770 up from last year’s total of $154,150. This does not include pledges that are still pending.
Read the full story with all the results in the mid-week Bowie News. Also see photo coverage in the Winner’s Circle.
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COUNTY LIFE
It’s here the 2024 Montague County Guide
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Inside your weekend Bowie News find the award-winning visitor’s and newcomer’s guide. There are unique features about this area along with all the resources you may need to set up housekeeping or explore something new.
COUNTY LIFE
Summer Olympics this week’s summer reading theme
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
COUNTY LIFE
Space adventures coming to Nocona Library
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Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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