COUNTY LIFE
Firefighter creates nonprofit
By Dani Blackburn
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“Life is not about living forever, but creating something that will.” – Chuck Palahniuk
It is a quote longtime Bowie firefighter and Bowie High School graduate Rayse Richardson, is living by as he creates a nonprofit to help those fighting cancer.
The nonprofit is appropriately named Faithful and Fearless, traits Richardson has shown during his own battle with brain cancer.
“It’s what it takes to get through troubled times, along with a lot of time on your knees praying, and the friends and family who support and pray for you,” said Richardson. “I, along with my friends and family, started the organization while I was undergoing treatment. It’s not just a nonprofit organization to me, it’s a part of me.”
The organization will sell T-shirts, hats and stickers with a logo hand drawn by Richardson.
“No matter what, Faithful and Fearless will always be around to help cancer patients who don’t have the means to go through treatment. With this, I hope everyone will be a part of our family and spread the word,” said Richardson.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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