COUNTY LIFE
Local volunteers gathering more hurricane relief supplies
A new round of supplies are being collected for hurricane victims in south Texas.
Vicki Riley, one of the Bowie organizers for hurricane relief, said the volunteers will be taking donations at the old NAPA building at 203 Smythe Street in Bowie from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 7.
At this point the needed supplies focus on cleaning items for inside and outside.
Tools for outside will include things like scoop shovels, rakes, tree and shrub trimmers. Other items may be heavy-duty trash bags, mosquito and bug spray, fans, rubber gloves, masks, rubber boots, work gloves and similar items.
They will not be accepting diapers (adult or child), clothing or shoes.
There also has been a call for school supplies and a need for easy open nonperishable food.
These supplies will be going to Orange County. Call Riley at 841-4365 with any questions.
Read more on this story and where the supplies will be delivered in the mid-week News.
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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