COUNTY LIFE
Fair ends a successful run; economics finally catch up with sale
By BARBARA GREEN
The Montague County Youth Fair continues to bring youngsters and families together for stiff, but friendly competition in the Nocona Agriculture Center.
Entries for the 2017 show were stable with 316 registered entries, just one more than 2016. There 1,157 total overall entries from that 316 youngsters.
Fair organizers said the weather was moderate and the audiences were large and enthusiastic around the show ring.
Kenton Holloway, youth fair board treasurer, said the overall event went well, although there will always be a few “glitches.” It appears the economic conditions have finally trickled down to the youth fair sale, which was down by about $15,000 from last year.
Read the full story in the mid-week News and enjoy the Winner’s Circle in the Wednesday edition showcasing all the grand and reserve champions, as well as showmanship.
Saturday night’s Clover Kids Parade for those pre-4-Hers. (Photo by Dani Blackburn)
Catholic Charities Fort Worth joins the Montague County Veteran’s Service office staff for an outreach program from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 1 at the courthouse. A light lunch will be provided.
The VSO is the gateway to veteran benefits and support in Montague County. Veterans can meet with a Catholic Charities case manager on site.
If you are seeking assistance please bring a valid photo ID, documentation of any income you’re receiving, a copy of your DD-214 and a copy of the bill you are requesting assistance with.
Those with questions may call the VSO office at 894-6171 or visit CatholicCharitiesNW.org.
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.
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