COUNTY LIFE
90-year-old calls it a ‘wonderful distinction’
By BARBARA GREEN
A few days away from celebrating her 90th birthday, Evalena Fenoglio says the secret to her long life is “hard work and dedication to the Lord.”
Fenoglios can be found all across Montague County, but Evalena is believed to be the oldest member of the clan still living in the county.
She calls it a “wonderful distinction,” but laughs that her brother Alvin, 93, would take her title if he didn’t live in Fort Worth.
While her birthday is Aug. 5, family and friends will celebrate on Aug. 2 with a party at St. Williams Catholic Church in Montague.
Evalena was happy to reflect on her life, but was quick to say there are some things she may not remember too clearly. She is not too concerned about turning 90, “I don’t feel any different than I did 10 years ago.”
Read the full feature in the weekend edition of the News.
Pictured: Evalena Fenoglio prepares to celebrate her 90th birthday (News photo by Barbara Green)
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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