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Secrets to a 65-year marriage: Love, give & take, remember the little things

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By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Bill Enlow recalls when and where he first began to admire the young woman who would become his wife of 65 years.
It was in Mr. Mackey’s algebra class at Denton High School. Bill, a popular senior, sat behind Shirley, a sophomore with beautiful brown hair which was the first thing that caught Bill’s eye.
“I thought that girl’s hair is pretty so I admired it for several days. The athletic banquet was coming up so I tapped her on the shoulder and asked if she would go with me. She said ‘I have to ask my daddy.’ We went together and it has been a love affair ever since,” exclaims Bill.
The Enlows celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 28 and appear to be in love as much, if not more, than when those first high school sparks flew.
With Bill at age 86 and Shirley, 82, this couple has built a life filled with a loving family and successful professional lives. They have made their permanent home in Bowie the last 11 years, but prior to that had maintained a lake house on Amon G. Carter the family visited for many years as they resided in the Denton area.

Bill and Shirley Enlow celebrated their 65th anniversary this past Tuesday. (News photo by Barbara Green)

Read the full feature in the weekend Bowie News.

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Tribute to the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

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Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.

This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.

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Art of the Song adds youth art events

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Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.

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Tales ‘N’ Trails board readies annual fundraiser

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The staff, board of directors and volunteers of Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are making plans for the group’s major fundraiser, “Shebang” on Sept. 26.
This year Shebang will join in all the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.
Mark your calendar when the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Shebang takes place in the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The evening will feature a dinner prepared by local chefs, fun games where you could win a prize, live and silent auctions, plus the popular bucket auction where you never know who will win. A new menu is being served that will feature prime rib, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy casserole, broccoli salad and strawberry shortcake.
Reservations are being taken now, just call the museum at 825-5330. Proceeds from the Shebang help pay for annual operating costs of the museum. Call 825-5330 to purchase tickets, also visit the website at talesntrails.org to see auction items and learn more about the museum.

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