COUNTY LIFE
Bowie, Nocona marching bands prepare for UIL contest, possible state bid
By BARBARA GREEN
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Bowie and Nocona High Schools will send their marching bands off to University Interscholastic League contest on Oct. 14 and for the first time all bands will be eligible to advance to state contest.
In past years, Texas bands have had to alternate years to advance, but the rules changed this year. German Torres, Bowie band director, said this change is a great opportunity for bands to earn the chance to compete against the best bands in the state.
“The downside many felt was the cost for putting on the productions. UIL has left it up to the local districts to determine whether or not to compete every year or back to every other year because of the costs of the shows,” Torres said.
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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)
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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