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Conservator brings Dell Motley artwork back to life

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After a little more than a year of cleaning and putting the puzzle back together, the two large pieces of leather art created by Nocona artist Dell Motley were unveiled to members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum this week.
At Tuesday night’s general membership meeting the covers were pulled away from the Good Shepherd and the Ten Commandments as the bright white lilies and blue sky of the pieces once more shined. Victoria Lupia, objects conservator with Legacy Conservation, has been hard at work to preserve the work of Motley as she was hired by the board to give them new life and a future.

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Pictured above: Victoria Lupia unveiled the restored leather art of Dell Motley of Nocona. (News photo by Barbara Green)

Victoria Lupia explained in intricate work done on preserving The Good Shepherd.
The preserved Ten Commandments by Dell Motley.
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Water wells, water system need check before winter freeze arrives

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As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.

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Christmas greetings and Santa letters inside your weekend Bowie News.

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In today’s edition enjoy the funny and touching letters to Santa submitted by children from across Montague County. Businesses also thank their customers for their patronage this past year with holiday greetings.

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First day of winter arrives

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It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year

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