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Mentoring program very reward for participants

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10 years ago

05/02/2016

Barbara,

From the moment you presented Build a Better Bowie, I wanted to submit the idea of the Bowie School mentor program that Mr. Mark Neese recently implemented at Bowie Elementary and is assisting at all campuses.

Personally, I went through the training. I was so excited to help someone…anyone! I’ve been having meetings with my mentee for few months now. It’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.

I dont have time to write all that I can say about it, but should you be interested in writing a story about the mentor program, I would love to contribute.

Just a thought that I wanted to share!

Have a good day!

Brenda Ogle

Editor’s Note: Thank you Brenda for the comment. I did a story on the program the week before they began the large group training and the school staff for very excited for it to start. Glad it is making an impact for mentors and students.

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2 weeks ago

06/05/2026

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The boil order for the 400 block of Decatur Street due to a line break and repair mid-week has been lifted.

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Murder mystery dinner theater this weekend

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3 weeks ago

05/28/2026

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Coming this weekend is “Ruin at the Renaissance Banquet” the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater fundraiser brought to you by the MOCO Creative Arts Alliance (formally Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts) is coming this weekend for two shows.
Join an evening for laughs, dramatic insults, and flare as we enjoy a feast for the senses with a catered meal, challenges, and fun. Who will be the ultimate champion?
The performances are 6:30 p.m. on May 29 and May 30 and noon on May 30. The $25 ticket cost includes the meal and show.
All funds raised will be part of the youth scholarship program. Tickets can be purchased at mococreativearts.com/.

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Petunia ‘relative,’ Calibrachoa shines

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3 weeks ago

05/28/2026

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There is a new flower showing up at garden centers that is pure magic, in fact its official name is Superbells Magic Double Grapefruit. If you aren’t familiar with the name, it is a calibrachoa, a petunia relative. Double gives reference to flowers that in this case look like miniature roses.
Magic is your key descriptor telling you that the flower changes colors. The flowers start off a pleasant lemon yellow and then age to a rose pink.
Of course, to get to rose pink you have various shades along the way. Another magical aspect to me, the guru of captivating combinations is that it seems no matter the color you choose it will go with Superbells Magic Double Grapefruit calibrachoa.

Read the full Garden Guy feature in the Thursday Bowie News.