COUNTY LIFE
Knit Together Sisterhood marks 10 years of knit, purl
The Knit Together Sisterhood celebrated 10 years of prayer shawl ministry with a luncheon this week.
Knit, purl, knit, purl… these are the stitches 10 Bowie area women piece together to create prayer shawls, lap robes for men, infant caps and bereavement blankets.
More than 1,000 of these unique items have been delivered to individuals near and far away to provide comfort in a time of difficulty or crisis.
Formed in January 2006 by Linda Addison, Priscilla Briney, Gloria Hamilton, Penny Lancaster (now deceased), Kathy McCaig and Eunice Williams, the knitters can be found every Wednesday afternoon at a member’s home knitting, praying and sharing life experiences.
“Our other appointments (doctor, hair, etc.) are scheduled around our Wednesday afternoon sessions,” said Gloria Hamilton.
On July 20 current and past knitters came together at the home of Priscilla Briney to commemorate 10 years of sharing their ministry with a day of knitting and a celebratory lunch.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
Pictured: Members of the Knit Together Sisterhood shown at this week’s celebration luncheon. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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