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Nocona veteran hits the road to promote heritage plaza

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6 years ago

07/28/2018

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Randy Duckworth is ready to hit the road for Ride to Honor. (Photo by Tammy Bean)

By BARBARA GREEN
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Randy Duckworth, Nocona Military Heritage Plaza president and retired United States Navy veteran, will be traveling on motorcycle in a 4,000-mile trek from Nocona, to Virginia Beach, VI to honor his fellow veterans past and present.
“Ride to Honor” begins Aug. 3 and returns on Aug. 29. It also will bring awareness to the Nocona Military Heritage Plaza, which is now under construction.
“Honoring our armed forces is first and foremost in my heart.” said Duckworth. “Ride to Honor is my way of honoring our armed forces at home and abroad, thank you for the determination and persistence in the spirit of patriotism during this time in America.”
The 66-year-old veteran said the idea for the ride evolved out of plans to take the motorcycle to visit his daughter in Virginia Beach, VI.
“I talked to my wife about the trip and to Tammy Bean, plaza project manager, and Tammy began to think about how it could help the plaza project. We came up with Ride to Honor,” said Duckworth.

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Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

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13 hours ago

11/19/2024

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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.

Below are a couple of forms you can print

COUNTY LIFE

New flag poles installed at military memorials

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4 days 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

New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

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4 days 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.

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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)