COUNTY LIFE
‘Adopt a Cemetery’ group being formed
The Montague County Historical Cemetery Preservation Board in conjunction with the Montague County Historical Commission has undertaken the task of cataloging all the cemeteries in the county.
Presently the group is locating cemeteries and logging global positioning system readings, accessing the cemetery’s condition, determining if there is a group or organization caring for the cemetery and ranking them by need.
Many of the cemeteries are well maintained and cared for.
Others need immediate attention. This is a major under taking.
There are approximately 115 known cemeteries in the county. There may be other cemeteries you are aware of and the group is not.
Because the main purpose is preserving the county’s history, the group is asking for help. The group would like to start a program called “Adopt a Cemetery.”
The first task will be to clean and mow the cemeteries.
Perhaps you have a cemetery near you or you have ancestors buried in an old cemetery. There are many ways to help.
It could be as simple as making the group aware of a cemetery on your land, choosing a cemetery and planning a cleanup day or making a donation to the cemetery board.
For more information call 940-934 -6325 or 940-964-2336; or email: [email protected].
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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