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OUTDOORS: Game wardens recognized at state Capitol

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Texas Game Wardens descended on the state Capitol last Thursday to mark Game Warden Day as well as 120 years of service to the state.
The day was designated by legislative passage of House Resolution 471 by Rep. Kyle Kacal (R-College Station).
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens trace their beginning to 1895 when the office of Fish and Oyster Commissioner was created by the 24th Texas Legislature.
Four years later, the Legislature gave game wardens jurisdiction of all public waters, including freshwater streams, lakes and ponds. Then, the wardens took jurisdiction over hunting and the culling of shrimp.
In 1963, it merged with the State Parks Board to form the current agency.
In the late 1910s, there were only six game wardens across the Lone Star State, but their numbers grew as their duties evolved, encompassing tasks such as water safety, the apprehension of criminals and wildlife law violations.
The legislature formally recognized game wardens as peace officers in 1971.
Today, there are 532 game wardens whose responsibility has grown to include participation in homeland security.
“For well over a century, game wardens have enforced natural resource conservation laws in the Lone Star State, and their vital contributions have earned the deep appreciation of all Texans,” the proclamation stated, as read by Kacal.
Montague County is served by game warden Chase McAninch. David Pellizzari, a native of Bowie, is the game warden in Palo Pinto County.

Montague County game warden Chase McAninch. (News photo by Eric Viccaro) 

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Nocona gets delivered new press box

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Nocona got its new press box into place this week at Jack Crane Stadium. The old press box, which was in place for more than 60 years, was taken out in early June and moved to Indian Valley Raceway. The new press box was by the Southern Bleacher Company out of Graham. Athletic Director Black Crutsinger said they looked at a lot of press boxes and decided they liked the one at Lindsay High School and went with that model. Sean Hutson operated the crane from the Hurd Crane Service that put the press box up for Nocona.

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Richey repeats at IFYR

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Sunset native Cason Richey (right) and his team roping partner Beldon Cox from Weatherford repeated as the International Finals Youth Rodeo champions last weekend at Shawnee, OK. Richey and Cox won the previous year and were able to complete the repeat by catching three steers in a combined time of 16.6 seconds. Richey is expected to compete attend Texas Tech University this fall and compete on the rodeo team.

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Youth rodeo awards presented

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The Chisholm Trail Youth Rodeo presented awards for its summer season this week. Tess Egenbacher won the top cowgirl buckle for the 13-18 age division, which was presented to her by Kyle Bishop. (Courtesy photo)

The Chisholm Trail Youth Rodeo had its awards ceremony this week, giving out plaques and buckles to the top competitors throughout the summer season.
There were four age categories with five events to compete in for the young athletes.
Along with the best results in each event, at the end the overall best cowboy and cowgirl in each age division was awarded as well.
The lead line division, in which an adult helps the young competitors, saw Rylee Stewart win the first in poles, barrel racing and mystery event on her way to win top cowgirl.
Hattie Snow got the fastest time in the flags event and Lany Shupak got the fastest goat time. Riggin Bishop got named the top cowboy in the division.
In the eight-and-under division, Whitley Goins won the top cowgirl and Trell Carpenter won top cowboy. Goins got the fastest times in barrel racing, flags and mystery event. Carpenter got the fastest time in poles and goats.
In the 9-12 age division, Sage Keck won the top cowgirl while Chisum Carpenter won the top cowboy. Keck got the fastest times in four of the five divisions. Only Layna Taylor getting the fastest goat time prevented her from winning in a clean sweep.
In the 13-18 age division, Tess Egenbacher won the top overall cowgirl award.
Kiley McCracken won both the barrel racing and flags event. Emma Strahan won the poles and mystery event. Hadlee Bryan won the goats event.
There was no top overall cowboy in the age division.

To see the times for the winners of each event in all four age categories along with pictures of all of the top cowboys and cowgirls, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.

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