COUNTY LIFE

Bowie FFA Chapter conducts parent-member banquet

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9 years ago

04/27/2016

By BARBARA GREEN

Bowie High School’s chapter of the FFA celebrated its year Monday night thank family and supporters at the annual Parent and Member Banquet.

There were 126 people in attendance as awards and community recognition were presented.

In student awards, Robby Green received the Dekalb Award, which recognizes the senior ag science students who has excelled in all phase of the ag science/FFA program.

Caleb Miller received the Star Greenhand award for best overall leadership, community service, academic achievement and project programs. Read about all the awards in the mid-week News and watch for more photos in the weekend edition.

Top Picture: Gabe and Darla Spikes are congratulated by FFA Officers as he shakes hands with Chapter President Karsen Morgan after the Spikes received the honorary chapter farmer award. (Photo by Barbara Green)

(Left) Karsen Morgan presented proficiency awards to Maci Spikes, for goat, sheep and poultry production and diversified agriculture production. (Photo by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

New flag poles installed at military memorials

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1 day ago

11/16/2024

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These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

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1 day ago

11/16/2024

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Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.

COUNTY LIFE

New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

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1 day ago

11/16/2024

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A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.

Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.

Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)