COUNTY LIFE
Fantasy of Lights Parade awards presented
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive for the 25th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade Thursday. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The 25th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Bowie Thursday night and while it may have been delayed six days due to the weather the crowds were excited to view the holiday kick-off Thursday night.
Farmer’s Insurance won sweepstakes for best overall float. Clay Riddle won first place community non-profit and Cub Scouts Pack 116 and Girl Scouts were second.
Advanced Rehabilitation and Health Care won first place business with the Paul Nelson Company second.
Kalli Reed, Little Miss Jim Bowie Days, won first in equestrian and Alyssa Stephenson, Miss Jim Bowie Days, won second.
Big Daddy’s Towing won first place decorated vehicle and Rock R/Randy Hudson and Bandit Recycling won second.
See many of the winning floats featured in the weekend News.
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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