COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days week gets underway with youth rodeo action
The 59th annual Jim Bowie Days Celebration opening on the weekend with not only rodeo arena action, but golfers were burning up the green and barbecue was smoking at Pelham Park.
Bowie’s largest western celebration that runs June 21-28 opened on Friday with the first ever Smokedown event that continued into Saturday. Golfers then took to the tees for the golf tournament at Top of Lake Golf Club. The fishing tournament was postponed due to high water conditions at Lake Amon G. Carter. The lake had been closed due to flood, but reopened on June 20.
The father son team of Parker and Benton Brown won first in the golf tournament. Watch for photos and full results in the next edition.
In its first year the Smokedown welcomed a total of 24 teams for the barbecue competition. The cook included chicken, pork spare ribs, beans and brisket, along with a steak jackpot. Coordinator Cory Hickey said he was very pleased with the turnout and looks forward to watching it grow.
The overall champion who garnered the most points across all categories was Bud Brown, with reserve champion Chris Hatcher. Each of the cookers earned points in the Outlaw BBQ event as the compete across the region.
4D Barrel Racing made a move to Sunday for its events at the rodeo arena as some of the fastest cowgirls in the region competed. See results and photos in today’s sports section.
Rodeo action
The two-night youth rodeo runs June 24-25. On Tuesday the youth rodeo featured speed events and mutton bustin’ and on Wednesday the roping events and mutton bustin’ ran. Youth rodeo is open to ages 4-19. Watch for coverage in next week’s Bowie News.
The first night of the UPRA rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. on June 26 with mutton bustin’ check-in at 6:30 p.m. On this night there also will be an FFA calf scramble and children’s calf scramble. Slack will follow the performance.
Tickets to the rodeo are $10 in advance and available online at jimbowiedays.org or from any of the queen or princess contestants.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.
This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.
Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.
The staff, board of directors and volunteers of Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are making plans for the group’s major fundraiser, “Shebang” on Sept. 26.
This year Shebang will join in all the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.
Mark your calendar when the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Shebang takes place in the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The evening will feature a dinner prepared by local chefs, fun games where you could win a prize, live and silent auctions, plus the popular bucket auction where you never know who will win. A new menu is being served that will feature prime rib, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy casserole, broccoli salad and strawberry shortcake.
Reservations are being taken now, just call the museum at 825-5330. Proceeds from the Shebang help pay for annual operating costs of the museum. Call 825-5330 to purchase tickets, also visit the website at talesntrails.org to see auction items and learn more about the museum.
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