COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo VFD announces fireworks’ show sponsor packages
The Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department, which presents one of the largest fireworks celebrations in the area each July 4, has released information on new sponsorship levels. However, it is emphasized all donations to support this community event are welcome and encouraged.
Blue sponsorship at $100 – the donor will receive two free meals, two free snow cones and name announced as a sponsor throughout the day.
White sponsorship at $250 – the donor will receive four free meals, four free snow cones, four posters with your name at high traffic area and name announced as a sponsor throughout the day.
Red sponsorship at $500 – The donor receives six free meals, six free snow cones, six posters with their name at high traffic areas, name announced as a sponsor throughout the day and business card, if available, handed out with each meal.
Those with questions may contact Britney Thomas at 903-870-8338.
The Saint Jo Community Fireworks show takes place in Boggess Park each July 4 with a full slated of activities throughout the afternoon and evening, climaxed by the fireworks show.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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