Bowie Insider Issue #137

Kitty Hall, Sustainable Practices at Home, Consumer Alert, Bowie Trivia, Events

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Bowie Insider
June 04, 2024

In this issue of the Bowie Insider…

📰 Why Cats Make Great Pets: Join Bowie’s Kitty Hall Adoption Event
📰 Live Green: Adopt These Sustainable Practices at Home
📰 Consumer Alert - Urgent Recall: Contaminated Cucumbers Shipped to 14 States, including Maryland
📰 Bowie Trivia
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Quote of the Day

“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” —Oprah Winfrey

Why Cats Make Great Pets: Join Bowie’s Kitty Hall Adoption Event

The City of Bowie Animal Control, in collaboration with Bowie CLAW, is organizing a Kitty Hall Adoption Event to find forever homes for foster cats and kittens. Scheduled for June 8 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Bowie City Hall, this event aims to place these loving animals into permanent homes. All cats available for adoption will be spayed/neutered and vaccinated to ensure their health and well-being. Prospective adopters are required to complete an application to ensure a good match.

Kittens and cats make excellent pets for several reasons:

1. Low Maintenance: Cats are independent and require less attention than many other pets.

2. Affectionate Companions: They can be very loving and enjoy cuddling with their owners.

3. Great for Apartments: Cats adapt well to small living spaces and do not need to be walked.

4. Pest Control: They are natural hunters and can help keep your home free of pests.

5. Stress Relief: Interacting with cats has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety.

Join us on June 8 and find your new feline friend at this special adoption clinic.

Live Green: Adopt These Sustainable Practices at Home

Adopting sustainable practices at home can significantly reduce your environmental footprint. Start by switching to energy-efficient appliances and LED bulbs, which use less power and last longer. Embrace water conservation by installing low-flow shower heads and fixing leaks promptly.

Reduce waste by composting food scraps and opting for reusable items like cloth bags, bottles, and containers. Enhance indoor air quality and reduce pollutants by using eco-friendly cleaning products.

Finally, engage in mindful consumption—buy less, choose sustainable brands, and recycle diligently. Small changes in daily habits can collectively make a big difference, fostering a greener, healthier planet for future generations.

View the City of Bowie’s 25 Acts of Green for the Home  25 sustainable practices to adopt at home to be more environmentally friendly.

Consumer Alert - Urgent Recall: Contaminated Cucumbers Shipped to 14 States, including Maryland

Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. has recalled whole cucumbers shipped between May 17 and May 21, 2024, due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall affects cucumbers distributed to 14 states, including Maryland and Virginia. The affected cucumbers are dark green, 1.5-2.0 inches in diameter, and 5-9 inches long; mini and English cucumbers are not included. Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled cucumbers and should either destroy or return them for a refund. The company has notified customers and asked retailers to remove the product from shelves. For questions, consumers can contact Fresh Start Produce Sales or check with their local retailers. Salmonella can cause severe health issues, especially in vulnerable populations.

Question:

Which year marked the relocation of the Bowie Baysox minor league baseball team to Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Maryland?

A) 1989

B) 1991

C) 1994

D) 1997

Answer below.

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Trivia Answer: C) 1994

The Bowie Baysox minor league baseball team moved to Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Maryland, in 1994​

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