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Getting a fresh perspective on Bowie

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8 years ago

04/22/2016

Post submitted by John Little, April 22, 2016

In his book The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell defines said tipping point as “the moment of critical mass, the threshold, the boiling point.” Summarily, his book is about how little things can make a big difference. In it, he describes how Rudy Giuliani was credited for turning New York City around when he was the mayor.

It was done through a criminological theory known as “the broken window theory.” The thought behind it is simple. If you allow broken glass in windows and doors to go unrepaired, it encourages vandalism and other crimes through what appears to be an uncaring attitude for property and appearances by the owners. So Mayor Giuliani launched the campaign that cleaned up NYC by replacing broken windows and doors, cleaning up graffiti, and tidying up the city. The result was a drop in vandalism, toll-jumping, and other minor crimes. Pride in the city was returned.

Bowie has great potential, and that potential lies within its citizens! We may not have the ability to change the whole world, but if each of us as citizens would change our portion of our world, Bowie will benefit in great ways. And it’s already happening!

Here in Bowie, we have a compassionate lady who reads to an elderly neighbor every day. Our police and fire departments go above and beyond their calls of duty to help people. The Bowie Mission feeds needy people on a weekly basis with the help of some incredible volunteers. God’s Table does the same every night. We honor them all, and we honor Barbara Green and the Bowie News staff for starting this BBB campaign.

All it takes to make a difference are things like a kind word, a smile, a fresh coat of paint, repairing a broken window or door, picking up some trash, and taking pride again in what is ours. Not only will it help to build a better Bowie, it will give us as citizens a fresh perspective of what we really have!

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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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