COUNTY LIFE
Editorial: Sunshine Week highlights a citizen’s right to know
By BARBARA GREEN
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Sunshine Week, March 11-15 coincides with the National Freedom of Information Day, but Sunshine Week is not just for journalists, it is for citizens to be aware that transparency from their governmental entities is right by law.
Sunshine Week was launched as Sunshine Day by the Florida Society of Newspapers Editors in 2002.
It also coincides with the March 16 birthday of James Madison, a Founding Father of America who acted as one of the main architects of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Madison was a driving force behind the Constitutional Convention of 1878 and presented the first version of the Bill of Rights to Congress. He also was the fourth president of the United States.
The Sunshine Week program went nationwide in 2005 with the American Society of News Editors and has been used an opportunity for newspapers to highlight public record laws, their importance to the community and how they need to be constantly strengthened to meet the demands of today’s technology driven world.
Inside your weekend Bowie News find the award-winning visitor’s and newcomer’s guide. There are unique features about this area along with all the resources you may need to set up housekeeping or explore something new.
Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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