COUNTY LIFE
Bowie bands have successful week; 4th year for sweepstakes
The Bowie Independent School District band program had successful competitions this week as the high school band earned sweepstakes for the fourth year in a row.
High school and the junior high bands traveled to Argyle for Region 2 University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading contests.
The high school and junior high white bands competed on Tuesday. BHS Director German Torres said the band earned straight division one ratings (superior) from all six judges. This was their fourth consecutive year to win sweepstakes, which encompasses the band’s division one rating from fall marching contest plus concert and sight reading.
The BJH White band, directed by Robert Frick received an excellent division on stage for concert and a superior in sight reading. The BJH maroon band earned a division one in both.
The directors said they were super proud of all the kids for all their hard work and musicianship they have put into their performances this year.
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.
A newly created “challenge coin,” will honor the legacy of the late Senior Corporal David Slaton of Bowie who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 20, 2010.
His wife, Lynetta Slaton, was informed this past week of the recognition that is coming from the 5A06 Sergeant Area that encompasses Montague County and several major highways including U.S. Highway 81, 82 and 287. According to a letter sent to Slaton, “the proposed challenge coin is designed in the shape of a Bowie knife to represent the history and identity of Bowie, while most importantly honoring the service, sacrifice and legacy of Cpl. Slaton.”
The Bowie knife was selected because of its unique connection to both the local community and the State of Texas.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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