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Retired educator keeping busy

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9 years ago

09/26/2015

By DEBRA DUNLAP
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Former Nocona educator Jim Rogers is a busy man. The tall, distinguished “retiree” is currently owner of a publishing company, author, partner in an art gallery and an artist; not to mention a devoted husband, father and doting grandfather.
A 1963 graduate of Austin College, Rogers had briefly considered majoring in art.
“I decided I didn’t want to starve to death. I wasn’t that good anyway”, he quipped. The basketball player’s next choice was to become a coach.
His move to Nocona in 1965 to become the high school basketball coach was the beginning of a successful life for him and his family in Montague County. After coaching for four years, Rogers became a principal in the Nocona school system.
Four years later, he found himself writing a grant for Montague County special education co-op. While special education director, Rogers worked to receive his doctorate from University of North Texas.
He subsequently was promoted to Nocona’s superintendent of schools, and after a few years became executive director of Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Eventually, Rogers retired from education and opened his own publishing company, primarily producing educational materials.
With his flair for things artistic, he expanded publishing to include other genres. He has published novels by several authors, including Rogers himself. He also edited and published an autobiography for Drew Pearson, former Dallas Cowboy, entitled “Hail Mary – The Drew Pearson Story.”
“I published a novel several years ago that did pretty good. It is titled “Washed in the Blood,” by author Shelton Williams. It is in the process of being made into a television movie,” added Rogers.

Read the full story in the Sept. 29 edition of the Bowie News.

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Bowie Boost program 3 explores marketing post-pandemic

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2 weeks ago

04/10/2024

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“Memorable marketing in the post-pandemic era” will be the feature for the third installment of the Bowie Business Boost on April 16.
Lorie Vincent, certified economic developer, will bring the program that begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and the program 8-9:30 a.m. at the Bowie Community Center.
Registration is $49 which includes all four sessions. The final program is May 21. Register at accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/bowiebusinessboost.
Call the Bowie EDC office at 940-872-4193 for additional information.
Vincent is a professional trainer, writer and economic developer with a focus on community and business marketing. She will share how your audience has changed in the post-pandemic era. Vincent will show you how easy and innovative adjustments to your marketing goals can grow your bottom line and result in strong customer engagement.

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Water line break sprays water to the sky

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3 months ago

01/27/2024

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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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6 months ago

11/01/2023

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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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