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Be part of the solution, get involved

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8 years ago

04/11/2016

Angie Meyers, posted April 11, 2016

Cory and I stopped by our new Largest Bowie Knife statue earlier. For those of my friends outside of Bowie I will explain later…
This was our first chance to look at it up close. As we are looking at it and debating its usefulness a lovely motorist drives by. He not only yells a not so nice phrase about Bowie but also while driving a company pickup belonging to a business from right here in Bowie! At first I thought, wow…that’s classy and then the old saying came to mind..”If you are not a part of the solution, you are a part of the problem.”.We all want to complain but very few want to help. Whether its coaching, volunteering, charity work or community service of any kind, it is up to each of us to make our community better. The more questions you ask and the more you get involved in your community the more you understand how things work and hopefully make them better! Not everything can or will change for the better and I know it feels like we as citizens have no control when it comes to local or any government for that matter but sitting around complaining and yelling profanities while driving 70 mph down the road doesnt help either! I beg you..go to city council meetings, go to chamber of commerce meetings. Did you know you do not have to be a business owner or even an employee anywhere to be a chamber member?? You can represent the business you work for or yourself as a citizen!! Our chamber needs help! You will gain a truly eye opening perspective into our local economy I promise! I did! Our city is far from perfect and no matter how you feel about the knife, fight for your city! I am not talking about padding the pockets of people you may think are already wealthy. I am talking about making your community a better place tomorrow than it is today!
Ok PSA over..lol.

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Bowie Boost program 3 explores marketing post-pandemic

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1 week 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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