COUNTY LIFE
By BARBARA GREEN
Bowie High School Counselor Jeannette Shaw says she is beyond excited, overwhelmed and scared to death of what will happen next as she retires after 29 years in education.
Shaw who will turn 51 on her last day on July 29 decided she wanted to retire so she could pursue other things, and “start some new adventures.”
“I am going into business with my dad who raises Red Angus cattle so I have that to look forward to, as well as more grandbaby time,” laughed Shaw.
The educator has spent 25 years of her career both as a teacher and counselor within Bowie Independent School District, along with one year at Prairie Valley ISD and three at North Central Texas College.
Read the full feature in the mid-week News.
Jeannette Shaw retires as Bowie High counselor. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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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