The artwork that is to be displayed on the front of the new fire station at Northview and Health Center drives is nearing completion and in keeping with her desire to include the community, artist Cheryl Foster is getting some help from Bowie seniors.

Recently Foster was at the Bowie Senior Center and was assisted by more than 15 seniors in preparing the backdrop for the 7-foot by 21-foot mural that will be on the fire station. The backdrop includes glass mosaics that reflect the city of Bowie, past and present, to include families, trains and...