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Jack Milchanowski brushes off ‘Renaissance Man’ tag; he just has lots of varied interests

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Jack Milchanowski

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Jack Milchanowski could easily be called a “renaissance man,” but this unassuming man quickly brushes away such compliments to tell you he just has a lot of interests.
Many know Jack as a busy substitute teacher at Bowie High School and an avid photographer on the football sidelines, however, this retired pilot has many different hobbies that have been life-long personal pursuits.
He may spend a weekend stalking a mountain lion to photograph in Minnesota and the next week take part in Olympic-style air gun shooting. Jack says he has always liked to stay busy so why not do things he finds interesting and enjoys.
Here is a brief list of some of the activities this Bowie man has packed into his life: Air pistol and single shot free pistol, and archery all Olympic style, photography, woodworking, digital painting, cowboy quick draw shooting and building lightweight rubber band motorized planes. The common thread in most of these things he taught himself through books, tutorials or other resources.
The 69-year-old Milchanowski, and his wife, Karen, live just outside Bowie in Silver Lakes. After he retired as a pilot with Delta Airlines in 2005, they searched for raw land where they could build a house. They had spent 12 years in the Eagle Mountain Lake area before selecting Bowie because the property was pretty and economical recalls Jack. The couple moved up here 14 years ago.

Read the full feature in the weekend Bowie News.

Jack Milchanowski enjoys shooting Olympic style competitive pistol. (Courtesy photo)
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Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

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Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.

Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.

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Comic Mini-Con arrives on Saturday

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Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.

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Stoneburg VFD readies fish fry for May 3

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Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.

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