COUNTY LIFE
John Sickels recognized with state award for building restoration
John Sickles is shown with his wife Donna, after he received a Preservation Texas Award for their building restoration work on the town square.
Saint Jo resident John Sickles was recognized by the Preservation Texas Jury for his accomplishment in building preservation on the town square.
Preservation Texas, founded in 1985, is the only statewide organization and dedicated advocate of historic resources in Texas. On behalf of their membership and local affiliates for actions by public agencies, private organizations and citizens, Preservation Texas works to protect, restore and insure economic benefit from historic building, places, artifacts and archives. Each year, the organization awards special recognition for work throughout the state in several categories.
His work on restoring the Frie Building (shown above) from 1889 was recognized. Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Visit noradsanta.org to track Santa as he heads out on his worldwide trek tomorrow night. The site has games and other fun activities for the entire family before the kids head off to bed and sleep before the Big Guy arrives in Texas.
Enjoy a fish fry and live music concert on Jan. 4 all to support the 4-H and FFA youth of Montague County as they compete in the annual youth fair.
The annual Bowie fish fry for the Bowie buyers group will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. at the Bowie Community Center. Cost is $10 per plate. There will be a live auction at 7 p.m.
The evening’s concert will feature Dax Davis. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Davis concert at 9:30 p.m. Cost for the concert is $25 per ticket and $20 for a student, or $300 for a reserved table for eight.
Tickets are available at Fashion Floors, 202 N. Smythe or call 872-2468.
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