COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo City Council does business by candlelight during storm
Saint Jo City Council members braved the winter storm to take care of business by candlelight during their Feb. 21 meeting.
The resignation of Saint Jo Water/Sewer Manager Marty Hilton was accepted. Gary Hacker, who works full time for the City of Muenster, has been hired to work part-time for the City of Saint Jo in Hilton’s place.
A request from Jack Schoppa for the use of city property next to the rodeo arena was approved for a brand-new kite flying event.
Requests from Donna Sickles for use of the Chisolm Trail Square on April 19 for the Spring Fling and again for the Real Cowboy Symposium has been tabled until the next meeting.
A request from Jonathan Fenoglio to build a new home at 309 N. Meigs was approved, along with a resolution for an annual rate review for Atmos Energy and the City of Saint Jo.
COUNTY LIFE
Bowie, Nocona libraries wrap up summer reading this week
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.
COUNTY LIFE
Color added to outside kennels at Bowie Animal Shelter
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)
COUNTY LIFE
Youngsters attend swimming lessons this week
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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