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)
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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