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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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Jim Bowie Parade entries now being sought

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It’s time to start working on your entry for the 2025 Jim Bowie Days Parade.
The theme is “God Bless Texas.” The entry deadline is 5 p.m. on June 25. Entry forms are available at jimbowiedays.com.
There are four categories for the parade: Youth organization or sports team, civic organization or church, riding club and business.
Kids are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride in the parade, and those with antique cars, trucks or tractors should give them a shine. For cowgirls and cowboys bring your horses to town and ride them on the route.
Prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries.
Coming in the June 19 Bowie News see the full calendar of events program for Jim Bowie Days and plan all your family’s activities during this western week of fun.

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Free Music in the Park Festival arrives Saturday

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The Music in the Park Festival organizers welcome guests to enjoy a day under the beautiful oaks of Pelham Park to hear an array of music on June 14 in Bowie.
This free music festival is hosted by the Bowie Community center and R&K Sound Company.
Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and set up under the oak trees that fill the park near the amphitheater. This is the second year for this free festival as it expands to a full day.
Live acoustic music opens the free festival starting at 11:30 a.m. with Corben Wolsey, Blake Mangus, Tiffany Chandler, Sara White and Dillon Edwards. Other live music that day will include Bad Daddy Band and Bricktown Band. ZZ Texas, a ZZ Top tribute band, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Live music continues until 10 p.m.
There will be food truck vendors, bounce houses (fee), axe throwing and vendors. Guests are allowed to bring beer in a cooler, but no soda pop or similar drinks. There will be a $5 cooler fee.
Prior to the musical events there will be a 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. at the Pelham Park Pavilion. Pre-race warm-up begins at 8:10 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. There will be first-third place winners in each age category.
Entry fee is $35 and participants receive a T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center.
Those with questions may call Bonnie at 940-872-4861 or Kenny at 817-704-9847. In case of rain the event will be moved into the center.

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Nocona Library welcomes youngsters for summer fun

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Nocona Public Library is celebrating summer with lots of activities for kids.
On June 6 the Friends of the Library hosted a Rhyme Time story time. Marcia Williams read “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” by Adam Rex to the children. Lory Hunt helped the kids burn off some energy with a hopping rhyming activity.
Friends of the Library will be hosting its annual summer reading program in July. Check the Library Facebook page for details. Children can pick up reading logs at the library and start reading now.
The Library Advisory Board is having a new program this summer for children in grades 1-5. The Great Summer Adventure is at noon on Mondays in June and July.
Each adventure day begins with a story read by Lory Hunt and is always followed by a surprise. On June 9 the kids were surprised with Taylor Watson’s Petting Zoo. A blind cow named Helen, Pearl the white pony and a white goat named Bell all visited the library. The children had lots of fun petting the animals. Parents can sign children up for this program at the library.
Nocona Public Library is open Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(top photo) The Taylor Watson Petting Zoo was a big hit at last week’s summer reading program at Nocona Public Library. (Courtesy photo)

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