COUNTY LIFE
Superintendent Curtis Eldridge enjoys small school atmosphere
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By Dani Blackburn
Saint Jo Independent School District has welcomed its former high school principal Curtis Eldridge as its new superintendent.
Eldridge replaces Larry Smith who retired at the end of last school year. As Eldridge enters his twenty-fourth year in education, he hopes to bring positive energy to Saint Jo ISD.
“I strongly believe in a very positive, high energy environment,” said Eldridge. “Charisma, energy and a positive attitude are important, along with a true respect for students and their interests.”
The 44-year-old is a graduate of Marcus High School in Flower Mound, although the rural community he graduated from looks much different today with a population of more than 62,000 people.
Meet the new Saint Jo superintendent by reading the full feature in the mid-week News.
COUNTY LIFE
Bowie, Nocona libraries wrap up summer reading this week
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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.
COUNTY LIFE
Color added to outside kennels at Bowie Animal Shelter
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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)
COUNTY LIFE
Youngsters attend swimming lessons this week
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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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