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As a calendar year winds down, many people like to reflect on the preceding 12 months. The end of the year can be a great time for personal reflection, but also an interesting time to look back on the more notable events that took place across the globe since the most recent turn of the calendar year. The following are some of the more notable world events to unfold in 2014.

· An outbreak of the Ebola virus begins in West Africa in February. The outbreak infects and even kills thousands of people, and remains a concern throughout the year, both in Africa and across the globe.

· The Seattle Seahawks dominate the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, which becomes the most viewed television event in the United States. More than 111 million viewers tuned in to watch the game, which took place on February 2 in East Rutherford, NJ. Despite concerns about weather-related events in the weeks leading up to the big game, the game was ultimately played in relatively mild conditions.

· The Olympic Winter Games begin in Sochi, Russia in February. Similar to the Super Bowl, the Sochi games are surrounded by weather concerns, as many speculate that Sochi’s climate is simply not cold enough to host the Olympic Winter Games. The weather does raise concerns once the Games commence, but the events go on with little interruption.

· Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears over the Gulf of Thailand. The Boeing 777 airliner, which took off in March and was carrying 239 people, had yet to be found at press time.

· Boko Haram, an Islamist Jihadist and terrorist organization, claims responsibility for the April abduction of nearly 300 female students from a government school in Nigeria. Citing safety concerns, the government had closed the school in the weeks prior to the abduction, only reopening to allow students to take final exams. The students had yet to be released at press time.

· Felipe VI ascends to the Spanish throne in June after his father, King Juan Carlos I, abdicates. Juan Carlos I became the fourth European monarch to abdicate in a little over a year, following Pope Benedict XVI (February 2013), Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (April 2013) and Belgium’s King Albert II (July 2013).

· In July, tensions between Israel and Palestine boil over once again after three Israeli teenagers are kidnapped and murdered and one Palestinian teenager is killed in retaliation. Many people are killed in the resulting conflict, which includes missile strikes and a ground invasion.

· By a 55 percent majority, the people of Scotland vote “No” to an independence referendum that would have separated the country from the United Kingdom. More than 3.6 million Scots voted in the September referendum, which would have ended a centuries-old union had the people of Scotland voted for independence.

· New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter plays the final game of his career on September 28. In an ironic twist, the game is played at Boston’s Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees’ fiercest rival.

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City of Bowie water crews repaired a break in this eight-inch water line on Tarrant Street in between Lindsey and Mason Wednesday. It started as a small trickle, but once the dirt was removed the line blew out, but it was soon repaired on the water supply was turned off. There were no shutdown to the water supply during the work. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Vera Rae

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Vera Rae

April 19, 1940 to October 29, 2023
AUSTRALIA – Vera Rae, 82, passed away peacefully after a set of health issues following a fall on Oct. 7, 2023.
Vera was born in Stockport, England to John “Jack” and Alice Gooch. They migrated to Australia following the Second World War, settling in Western Australia.
Vera met the love of her life in 1957, Robert John Rae, and they married on May 30, 1959. They were blessed with two daughters, Jenny and Debby.
Vera loved the Lord, had a strong faith, and was a prayer warrior. Throughout her various illnesses in life, she remained cheerful, gracious, and loving.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Alice Gooch; in-laws, Don and Amy Rae, and nephew, Justin Gooch.
Vera is survived by her loving husband, Robert Rae, Port Kennedy, Western Australia; daughter, Jenny Rae Rizzolo and partner Paul, Bowie, TX, and Debby Rae Harvey and husband Ian, Waikiki, Western Australia; grandchildren, Mandy Jones, Jodie Ehle, Jacilyn Kenny and Bronwyn Has; and great grandchildren, Tahlia, Tanaya, Shelby, Khy, Jordyn, Mollie, Bryce, Brett, Kobe, Lilly, Caitlin, Morgan and Olivia.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Greenfield’s Funerals, Port Kennedy Western Australia.
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Alton “Fred” Allen

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Fred Allen

March 17, 1945 – May 15, 2022
RINGGOLD – Alton “Fred” Allen, 77, longtime resident of Ringgold, passed away on May 15, 2022 in Bowie.
The family received friends from 7 – 8 p.m. on May 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on May 18 at Cowboy’s Last Ride Cemetery in Bowie with Richard Allen officiating.
Fred was born March 17, 1945 in Decatur to Alton “Frank” and Zula Prestwood Allen. He was a lifelong worker in the oil field and in his free time enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dick Allen and Gene Allen.
Fred is survived by his children, Lynn Allen, Ringgold and Zula Carol Dietrich and husband Steve, Petrolia; grandchildren, Blake Allen, Brady Allen, Barrett Allen, Jason Gray, Jennifer Gray, Terry Dietrich and Timothy Dietrich; great-grandchildren Cody and Kendra Harralson and Lincoln Gray; sister Zelta Baker, Bloomfield, NM and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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