COUNTY LIFE
By DANI BLACKBURN
dani@postoakmedia
It’s a guarantee each year will bring some new toy craze, from Tamagotchi’s to Furbies to Beanie Babies. The latest kid craze has created an obsession with fidget spinners.
The popular gadget is spinning its way into the hands of children across the country- including Montague County, where more than half of parents surveyed in a recent Bowie News poll said their children owned the newest toy fad.
A fidget spinner is a three-pronged, palm-sized piece of plastic or metal consisting of a ball-bearing in the center, designed to spin along its axis with little effort. The toy was invented in the early 1990s; but, unlike other fads, it was designed with a purpose: To relieve stress and help children with special needs stay focused.
However, many specialists working with special needs children find other tools more useful.
Read the full feature in the weekend News.
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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