NEWS
By BARBARA GREEN
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Bowie Independent School District Trustees got a crash course in “Turf 101,” Monday night as it considers the future of athletic field turf during the next few years.
The board also received its 2018-19 outside audit presented by a new audit firm, Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC of Wichita Falls. This was the first time in more than 20 years the district has worked with a new auditor as Stephen Gilland informed the district several months ago he would no longer be available for the audit.
David Teal of Hellas Turf explained the structure and composition of a turf system, which he said will last on average eight to 12-plus years depending on the material and its use. He emphasized all turf systems are not the same as he reviewed turf material, backing, infill systems, and weight.
Teal said safety is the primary focus and the safety of a turf system must be “measurable.” The Synthetic Turf Council establishes standards for the industry as all products are tested by a third party.
Preliminary estimates to replace the stadium turf at Jackrabbit Stadium run from $450,000 to $550,000.
Read the full story in your mid-week Bowie News.
Bowie ISD –
For – 477
Against – 1308
Forestburg ISD
Prop A – For 98, against 59
Prop A – For 86, against 72
All results preliminary until formally canvassed
The cast and crew of Gold-Burg High School’s state-bound one-act play “Interview,” will present a public show at 4 p.m. on May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Admission is $5 and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for travel and other OAP expenses. The show is directed by Linda Fitzner.
The group will travel to Austin to perform on May 13 for the state title. This is the school’s first time to take a play to the state contest.
Pictured above: Cast of “Interview” in rehearsal this week. (Courtesy photo)
Voters in Bowie and Forestburg Independent School Districts will have their say Saturday as both entities offer up bond issues to improve infrastructure.
Early voting came to an end on Tuesday with a total of 1,230 people casting their ballots.
On election day the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three locations: Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Forestburg ISD Library and Sunset City Hall. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations due to countywide voting.
Read more about both bond proposals in your weekend Bowie News.
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