COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo, Nocona ready July 4th fireworks’ shows
Enjoy an old-fashioned July 4th celebration in Saint Jo this Friday with games, free watermelon and spectacular fireworks launched by the Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department.
The day opens with Old Jo’s 5K Run. On-site registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at the gazebo on the town square with the run going at 8 a.m. The cost is $30 and $15 for those ages 1-18.
This is a time-chipped event. Awards will go to the winners in the various age categories, plus male and female runners. Both walkers and runners are invited to participate. The race is hosted by the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce and Easy Street Animal Shelter.
Afternoon activities will include basketball, horseshoe and volleyball tournaments. Those are expected to start around noon. There will be free watermelon served up and concessions will be available for purchase including traditional holiday fare of hot dogs, burgers and snow cones.
Bring your lawnchairs and set up for an evening of small town fun in Boggess Park.
The firefighters are planning some possible water games for folks to enjoy. The department also is selling tickets for a golf cart for $50 each. The drawing will take place just before the fireworks. You do not have to be present to win. Proceeds support the fire department and the fireworks show. This fireworks show welcome donations to help offset expenses of the materials. Those with questions may call Britney Thomas at 903-370-8338.
Mark you calendar for the Lake Nocona Fourth of July Boat Parade and Lions’ Club Fireworks Show on July 4 at Lake Nocona.
Boat owners are invited to be part of this patriotic tradition of decorating your boat for the parade prior to the fireworks.
Everyone is invited to fly the red, white and blue, dress in your stars and stripes and follow the parade route.
The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at Weldon Robb and Jaycee Park. The course will boat north following the western coastline toward Boone Park, then go along the shoreline south to Nocona Hills and Lake Estates and finish back at Weldon Robb.
After the parade the Lions will light up the sky with fireworks at dark at Boone Park.
Boaters are reminded to follow all state boating regulations to remain safe, pick up your trash and protect pets that may be scared by the fireworks.
The Lions Club hosts the fireworks each year and welcome donations to help defray the costs.
Please make it safe and happy July 4th holiday as we celebrate America’s birthday.
The Mind’s Eye of Nocona will entertain with music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in a concert to support scholarships for Montague County graduating seniors on July 12.
The concert will be at 5 p.m. on July 12 at the Veranda Inn Event Center in Nocona. Tickets are $20 for all table seating. Purchase six or more tickets for a reserved table.
The band invites you to brown bag your dinner and BYOB. Proceeds support scholarships for seniors from Nocona, Prairie Valley, Saint Jo, Bowie, Forestburg and Gold-Burg.
The Mind’s Eye is composed of local residents Donna Lemons, Larry G. Lemons, Carroll Fuller, Warren Young and Karen Young. To purchase tickets stop by the L.G. Lemons Art Gallery at 300 Clay or call Larry at 940-366-5782 or Donna at 940-366-6825.
Fireworks abounded at Lake Nocona during the July 4th weekend. Along with the annual Lions Club fireworks, the Rusty and Billy Henley family fireworks lit up the skies. Saint Jo Firefighters also hosted their annual fireworks event. (Photo by Trena Henley)
Bowie Community Development Board recently unveiled a new beautification efforts in downtown that decorates up a plain metal box. After getting approval from the Texas Department of Transportation a plastic skin showcasing historic Bowie photos was created and wrapped around the box. This box is located at Smythe and Wise, showing historical photos from this area of downtown. Similar skins are located in windows in downtown.
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