COUNTY LIFE
Sisters lifters wanted 1 more shot at state together
By BARBARA GREEN
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The old adage, “Big things come in small packages” certainly applies to Bowie sisters Sierra and Emma Skinner.
This pair of high school powerlifters were ready to compete at the state meet in March along with their fellow teammates Chelsea Price and Kerstin Kindsfather, but their chance to stand at the rack one last time together was stolen away by the COVID-19 pandemic.
These close sisters can’t hide their disappointment in not getting to lift at the state meet, as they had aspirations to medal in their second consecutive state meet. When hopes of rescheduling vanished, they found themselves in the same boat as high school athletes across the state and country who missed their chance to give it their best at the highest level while some didn’t even get a chance to play their sport of choice.
Sierra has cried about missing such an important part of her senior year, but now a few days from getting her diploma she is excited they will have graduation ceremonies. Emma said they were both very sad not to be able to do state as sisters and teammates, but they have tried to keep themselves distracted.
Their petite stature belies the physical and mental strength that propelled them to the state meet two years in a row. The Bowie News had planned a feature on the sisters to coincide with their meet, however, even without that their hard work and discipline deserves recognition.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
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)
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.
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.
Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.
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)
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