COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Fire Department opens toy drive
The Bowie Fire Department’s annual “Toys for Tots” drive has begun.
Volunteers from the department will set up outside of Walmart on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from now until Christmas.
This effort had humble beginnings more than 10 years ago, as firemen and a few others brought toys to the station during a period of a few weeks. Then, they were distributed to families in need across the area.
Then, in 2012, the needs and effort were increased. Walmart began partnering with the fire department as firemen sat up at the store.
The department went from helping 20-25 families to now serving about 75 or more. All of this has been possible as the community has joined in wholeheartedly to help minister to families in need.
The fire department hopes to once again help many families and with your continued support, it can be done.If you are a family in need of help, come by the fire station. There is an application process to make sure the department has the correct information and needs
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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