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Veteran art teacher set to draw new path in retirement

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Cindy Hedeman retires after 37 years as an elementary educator, 32 at BISD. (Photo by Barbara Green)

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Longtime art Bowie teacher Cindy Hedeman says 37 years after first she stepped into a classroom she can still be “blown away” by a child’s thought process as they find their place to shine through their artwork.
Hedeman washes up her brushes and packs up jars of paint, craft paper, glue and scissors for the last time as she retires from Bowie Intermediate School after 37 years as a teacher, 32 of which were in Bowie.
It’s a bittersweet time for the popular teacher who has spent her career in the elementary school levels.
The 59-year-old decided now was the time to retire because she wanted more time for other things she is passionate about like her own art, horseback riding and taking care of her home and animals. She is partial to doing watercolors and wants to take more classes. There also are plans to work part-time at Victory Christian continuing to teach art.
“I can still do what I like, but I’ll have much more time for me,” said Hedeman.

Read the full feature in your weekend Bowie News.

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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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