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World’s Largest Bowie Knife to be unveiled Thursday

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8 years ago

04/06/2016

Nearly three years in the making, the World’s Largest Bowie Knife sculpture was lifted into place Monday morning, and will be formally unveiled to the public at noon on Thursday.

Standing 20-feet-by-6-inches, the uniquely shaped stainless steel Bowie Knife blade stands erect at a slight angle in its three-foot high base located at Pelham Park. The hilt is brass with a handle of wood.

Around the base will be granite tiles and plaques honoring those who donated to the project, which was completely funded by private donations in a project coordinated by the Bowie Chamber of Commerce.

Bowie Knife Committee Chairmen Van Baize and Bryan Brown were ecstatic to watch the project they have worried and sweated over during the last three years come to life.

As they watched the knife placed in its base, Baize turned to Brown and said “we did it,” with big smiles and a hearty hug. Brown said it was a moment of great joy.

“The look on everyone’s face, the cars stopped on the side of the road, the kids watching in awe at the size of this huge knife. We did it, but it wasn’t easy, but great things rarely are. Moving forward we believe this is just the beginning,” said Brown.

It is the hope the Bowie Knife will be a tourist draw as it is developed and promoted by the Bowie Chamber of Commerce. During the installation Monday, President Jim Gilbow counted more than 20 vehicles that stopped at the curbside to take a photo.

The public is invited to attend an unveiling at noon on April 7. Brown said a formal dedication will be planned for later in June. Read the full story in the mid-week 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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