Calendar Raffle Supports Local Business
The Bowdon community through its Bowdon Development Center, Inc. sponsors a yearly calendar raffle where $4000 total is given to 61 winners–a daily prize from March 1-April 30. Winnings range from $50 to a high of $200 on holidays. 30 percent of the proceeds go to support a community project each year. This year the first $1000 will support the Bowdon Centennial Museum and Library. The museum received its second grant to renovate the museum from the State Historical Society. There will be new windows, doors, and the lowering of the stage to make more room for displays. The $1000 will help meet the matching funds needed for the grant. If all 600 tickets are sold the remaining $1400 in profits will support the Bowdon Locker and Grocery with new cooling equipment. The grocery is an intregal part of the community and Bowdon is so lucky still have a grocery when many small towns are loosing theirs. The number #1 goal in our list of nine strategic goals for reducing poverty and build on thriving communities is to support and patronize our local businesses. The remaining 70% of the proceeds will be used by BDCI for maintenance of the school and verious ongoing projects of the organization. Freida Tebelius is managing the dispersal of the ticket books. Any sellers or buyers may contact her at 962-3080. BDCI wishes to thank Myra Suckut and Linda Schander at the First International Bank and Trust for handling the finances of this project. THANK YOU!!!!!