Briefly
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The 2000 census puts Glasscock County’s population
at 1,406, down 41 (2.8 percent) since the 1990 census.
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The Senior
Citizens will meet March 20 at 3 p.m. for games and snacks. The April 3rd
meeting will be a fish fry and members are asked to bring dishes to compliment
the fish.
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The Norman and Kathy Kohls family
express their gratitude to all their friends in Glasscock County for the floral
tributes, memorials, calls and cards. They write, “The tragic loss of Marvin
and Virginia is bearable through the strength of our friends.”
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A garage sale
to benefit the First Baptist Church Youth Group will be held at BK Customs (NE
of Halfmann’s) in Garden City March 23 (2 to 6 p.m.) and March 24 (8 a.m. to 6
p.m.) To donate usable items, call Bro. Al Stiefer at 354-2437.
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A weather spotter training class
will be taught by the National Weather Service April 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
school cafeteria. Call Pat Vesper at 915/563-5006, ext. 223 for more
information.
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Thanks to EMT’s
I want to express my thanks to our EMT’s for taking
such good care of me on my ride in the ambulance to the hospital. Your response
to my 911 call was very quick. Thank you for the wonderful job you do, and the
caring all of you show. It sure makes a person feel good.
Sincerely, Nelda Carstensen
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A senior class versus parents and faculty basketball game
will be held March 20 at 6 p.m. in the
local gym to benefit Project Graduation 2001. During halftime, kindergarten
through fifth grade students will perform basketball drills. Admission is $1 and
a concession stand will be available. Come enjoy the entertainment!
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Editor’s Note: If you want
to continue to receive the Glasscock County News, you must let us know of any changes in
addresses, whether postal or e-mail. Send changes to P.O. Box 98, Garden City,
TX 79739 or e-mail them to gcnews201@aol.com.
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Sign-up for the school board
election ends March 21, with the election May 5. Mike Hillger’s and Tibby
Niehues’ terms are expiring.
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This month’s school board meeting,
which was changed from March 12 to March 19, will be covered in the April GC
News.