COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days opens with bass tourney
(UPDATE – Wednesday morning The Bowie News was informed the golf tournament has been moved to Indian Oaks in Nocona. )
By BARBARA GREEN
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A week full of western-style activities gets underway Saturday as Jim Bowie Days 2023 opens with the fishing and golf tournaments.
The 57th Jim Bowie Days runs June 17-24 with a theme of “Long Live Cowboys and Cowgirls.”
This weekend’s activities begin on June 17 with the annual bass tournament at Lake Amon G. Carter Lake outside Bowie. Tournament registration is 5 to 6 a.m. at the Selma Park Boat Ramp with the first line set to fly at 6 a.m.
The Jim Bowie golfers will take to the links for 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. tee times at Twisted Oak Country Club. Cost is $100 per team for the scramble. A meal will be provided. Proceeds will benefit the county FFA chapters.
The week opens on June 19 with the 4D Open Barrels at 7:30 p.m. at the rodeo arena. The expos will be 5:30 to 7:15 p.m
And on June 20 the two-day youth rodeo begins at the rodeo arena. Tuesday night will feature speed events and mutton bustin’ and Wednesday roping events, mutton bustin’ and dummy roping.
Inside today’s Bowie News find your schedule of events for Jim Bowie Days week with details on how to register, fees and where to find all the fun next week.
Those wishing to enter the June 24 parade may submit their entry forms by 5 p.m. on June 16. Forms are available on the jimbowiedays.org website.
This year’s grand marshal is Scott Weber, who says he is, “Beyond honored” and in no way feels worthy of this honor.
Meet the grand marshal in the full story to be found in the mid-week Bowie News.
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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