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LOCAL: A new Rabbit run-through
By ERIC VICCARO
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This past football season it became increasingly clear Bowie High School needed a new inflatable run-through.
The difference was clear when the Jackrabbits played Clyde in the bi-district round of the Conference 3A Region 2 playoffs on Nov. 14. The Bulldog was much larger, and in much better shape than the Jackrabbit helmet.
“We had this one for eight or nine years,” said Bowie Booster Club president Craig Stallcup. “We used it at the old stadium. It kept on leaking at the seams.”
Problems with the inflatable were exacerbated after it was washed last summer, Stallcup said.
The new inflatable will be 26-feet tall and 30-feet wide.
“It will be one of the biggest inflatables in the state,” Stallcup said. “Also, we did a last-minute design change, and the players will run out of two 10-foot tunnels, and through the Jackrabbit under each arm.”
Stallcup reported the All-Star Inflatables, Inc., the Garland-based company that produces the run-through, asked for Bowie’s permission to use it at the Texas High School Coaches Association meeting this summer as a demonstration model. Read more in the Feb. 27 Bowie News.
Bowie High School’s new inflatable is shown here. This is a conceptual model provided by the manufacturer, All-Star Inflatables, Inc., out of Garland. This new run-through replaces an existing helmet from the mid-2000s. (Courtesy rendering from All-Star Inflatables, Inc., Garland)
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Bowie Boost program 3 explores marketing post-pandemic
“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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Vera Rae
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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