COUNTY LIFE
New DPS tactical vessel dedicated to Cpl. David Slaton
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
A giant of a man, big heart, comedian, leader, family man and kind were just a few of the words used to describe and remember the late Cpl. David Slaton, during the dedication ceremony for a Department of Public Safety tactical marine vessel christened in his name Nov. 12.
It was standing room only in the Bowie Community Center Wednesday as the Department of Public Safety unveiled and dedicated the marine vessel in Slaton’s name. Family, friends, fellow officers and others filled the space to remember him.
The 56-year-old Slaton was killed in a traffic accident north of Bowie on Sept. 20, 2010 while he was on patrol. He joined the troopers in 1974 and spent his career at the Bowie station. He is survived by his wife, Lynetta, a 50-plus year employee with the Bowie Police Department as lieutenant of support services and son, Bo.
Top brass of the DPS filled the center and spoke at the dedication. Richard Villaneueva, captain, Texas Department of Public Safety brought the welcome while the Northwest Texas Region Honor Guard posted the colors. Wayne Knox gave the invocation noting that “Through his name David Slaton still serves his state.”
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Santa Paws is coming to town for a Montague County Animal Rescue event at Tractor Supply in Bowie Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 20.
Dress up in your favorite Christmas attire and come see Santa Paws, along with some of the group’s best dogs available for adoption. There also will be a rescue group Angel Tree to help support this county-wide group.
Pictures are donation only and taken with the individual’s personal camera. Visit montagueanimalrescue.org.
A Taste of Bowie open house and holiday celebration at the Bowie Economic Development offices is planned for 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 9.
It is hosted by the board of directors and staff of the Bowie 4B and Economic Development Corporations, Bowie Community Development and Bowie Chamber of Commerce.
This open house will showcase festive treats from local food establishments. Stop in to help open the season.
The Bowie Community Thanksgiving Dinner took place on turkey day as volunteers prepared more than 100 home delivered meals and served a total of 314 throughout the day in the fellowship hall and through pickup.
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