COUNTY LIFE
Labor Day signals end of summer, be cautious around lakes
It’s the last hurrah for summer as Labor Day weekend arrives.
Most government offices will be closed on Monday, along with The Bowie News office.
The weather forecast is predicting the weekend temperatures will top 100 degrees, but nighttime temperatures may moderate.
Lake visitors are urged to stay hydrated, obey boating rules on the lake and watch for low-water areas in local lakes that have suffered in the heat wave. Game Warden Preston Kleinman encourages boaters to watch for underwater stumps that may be revealed due to the lower levels, there also are sand bars that may be exposed. He added the closer to the shore you are it is going to be more shallow than normal, so be cautious.
As of Aug. 30 Lake Nocona is 73.6% full at 822.99 msl. It is full at 827.5 msl. Lake Amon G. Carter is 87.1% full at 918.24 msl. It is full at 920 msl.
Inside your weekend Bowie News find the award-winning visitor’s and newcomer’s guide. There are unique features about this area along with all the resources you may need to set up housekeeping or explore something new.
Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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