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Saint Jo Panthers preparing for triennial celebration

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9 years ago

04/02/2016

Saint Jo High School alumni are in the early stages of preparing for this year’s triennial homecoming celebration with a meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 11 at the high school library.

Saint Jo will celebrate at the Friday night football game on Sept. 23, followed by a Saturday lunch, parade and dance.

Sheri Reeves, committee member, said they also are hoping to have a style show. She said the alumni will be brainstorming and working on the schedule of activities at the upcoming meeting. Anyone who would like to help is invited to attend.

“We need all the help we can get,” said Reeves.

Addresses or email addresses are needed from alumni wishing to attend the celebration. For more information, call Reeves at 940-443-0008.

COUNTY LIFE

New flag poles installed at military memorials

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4 hours 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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4 hours 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.

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New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

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4 hours 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)