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Ladies create beautiful, colorful apron styles for all

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By BARBARA GREEN

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“Cute and whimsical aprons for your next cooking adventure.” It’s how the ladies of Aprons By A Full Bobbin describe their colorful creations that harken back to a different era when dinner was a family event.

Remember those 1950s TV moms who cooked and served dinner in a lovely dress, high heels, pearls, all topped with a lovely apron. Things may have changed in 2014 as Judi Williams and Linda McClendon have given aprons a new life with a home business that allows them to be creative and spend time together as friends.

Judi, 64, and Linda, 65, have been friends for more than 20 years, when Judi and her husband Doyle lived in Denton. For the past 12 years, the Williams have made their home in Bowie where they operate an insurance company.

Linda McClendon and her husband, Dave, live at Ponder where Linda is involved in many pursuits including making her own cold process soaps.

While their lives went different directions, the two have remained friends. Linda says they may go long stretches where they don’t see each other, but when they get together it is like no time has passed.

Several years ago, they drew upon their sewing experience to try a new business venture. Judi laughs they have probably 80 years of experience combined. In earlier years, both women made clothes for their families, as well as household items. Back in 2011, Judi talked with a friend who was going to make a Christmas apron for her daughter. Judi offered to cut it out for her.

“I had not sewn for a long time. I don’t make clothes any more and you can only make so many things for your home. Of all the things I had sewn, I never made an apron. I thought it would be fun,” recalls Judi.

Williams ended up sewing it for her friend, and even made a second one with the leftover material.

“I really don’t remember how it came up, but I think I told Linda, let’s make some aprons and see if we can sell them,” said Williams about the business’ start.

See the full story in the Sept. 3 edition of The Bowie News.

 

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Clowns on Fire go ‘Moana’ style for program (brief video)

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Prairie Valley ISD launches Hall of Fame

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The administration of Prairie Valley Independent School District is proud to announce the beginning of what is hoped to be a long tradition of honor and recognition of those who have left an impact and legacy within the halls of the school.
The Prairie Valley Hall of Fame will begin taking nominations immediately and will induct five inaugural members during the Homecoming basketball game on Dec. 20.
Tim West, superintendent states they are decided to begin a new tradition of honoring those who have made their school proud.
“We feel that filling our hallways with pictures and plaques of those who have represented our district will instill a sense of pride among our current and future students and faculty,” explained West.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

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‘Candy Cane Christmas’ festival parade theme

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It’s time to start planning your entry for the 2024 Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade on Dec. 7 in downtown Bowie.
Theme for the festival this year is “Candy Cane Christmas” opening up a vast range of ideas for your lighted parade entry from float to classic car.
Entry deadline is Nov. 16. Find your entry form on the city website under Bowie Community Development, Christmas festival. Fill in your entry from and return to the office at 101 E. Pecan.
There is a $250 cash prize for the overall sweepstakes winner with a $100 price for first place and $50 for second in each of the following categories: Community/non-profit, business, equestrian and decorated vehicles. There is a special award for best theme decorated First Responder.
All entries must include Christmas lights of some form. No live Santas are permitted. The parade is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7. Parade line-up begins at 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 with judging at 5:15 p.m.
No items may be thrown or handed to the crowd including candy due to safety and liability concerns. Those with questions may call the BCDB office at 940-872-6246.
The parade is the highlight of the annual festival which marks its 33rd year. Bowie was one of the first communities in North Texas to present a lighted Christmas parade and Fantasy of Lights has grown each year.
The festival features a Sip & Stroll event on Dec. 6 as a prelude while Saturday has Pancakes with Santa and a downtown tree lighting prior to the downtown parade.

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