Briefly
• A basic EMT course will be offered at Howard College beginning in September, according to Diane Havlak. She said the classes are usually 6–10 p.m. two nights weekly for eight weeks. Anyone interested should call County Judge Wilburn Bednar, 354-2382.
• The University Interscholastic League annual banquet will be May 13 at 6 p.m. at the community center. A meal will be served, followed by recognition of students who participated in UIL events during the school year. Tickets are $6 each, available from the high school office or from Tibby Niehues or Nancy Hillger. Please buy your tickets by May 6 for a meal count. (Workers will set up for the banquet at 5:30 p.m. May 13.)
• If you know of someone in the military to whom we could send a local “goodie package,” call the local extension office, 354-2300.
• Four candidates for the GCISD board have filed for the three seats to be filled: incumbent Brad Avery, Carl Hoelscher, Doug Schaefer and Andy Wheeler. Incumbents Tina Flores and Cecelia Schwartz are not running for reelection.
• Early voting for the school board is April 16 through April 29, with the election May 3.
• A Glasscock County rabies clinic will be held April 17. Times are from 1–3 p.m. at the St. Lawrence church and 3:30– 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse in Garden City. There has been a confirmed case of rabies in the county this year, so there is an urgency that you bring your pets to be inoculated against this disease.
• The Glasscock County Senior Citizens will meet May 6 and the fare will be potluck. Anyone over 50 is invited to attend.
• The spring band concert is scheduled for May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ruth Cook Auditorium.
• Jose Talamantes has opened a tire sales and repair business in addition to his fencing operation. It includes all types of tires, and is located at 4622 South Hwy. 87 in Big Spring. For service, call him at 263-4858 or 354-2513.
• Donna Donica sends a big “Thank you” to the choir members, the drama, decoration, fellowship committee and the audience, who helped make the Community Choir Easter Musical a great success!
• Project Graduation will sponsor a “to go” barbecue chicken dinner May 4. Seniors will contact persons by phone or one can place an order by calling Ann Hoelscher, 387-2302; Martha Schwartz, 397-2268 or 2664, or Rose Pelzel, 397-2762. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of this worthwhile project.
• The official calendar for the 2003–04 school year was adopted by the GCISD School Board Mar. 7. Classes will begin Aug. 18, with a holiday Sept. 1 for Labor Day. There is an in-service day Oct. 6, and Thanksgiving holidays are Nov. 26–28. The Christmas break for students will be from Dec. 22 to Jan. 5, and Jan. 8 and 9 will be in-service/bad weather days. Spring break is scheduled for March 15–19 and school will end May 21.
• Glen T. Kingston’s family sincerely appreciates the overwhelming outpouring of support during his illness and in the days since he passed away March 18. What a tremendous tribute to our communities to see how they rally when one of their own is in need. Glen T. was a wonderful husband, dad, PawPaw, brother and friend, and we will all miss him more than words can say. We take great comfort in knowing that he now dwells, free of pain, in our heavenly home, and that your friendship will continue to help us through these difficult times. Thank you again for everything. –– The Glen T. Kingston Family
• High-speed Internet access is now available at the community center, where there are computers for public use. There is no word when residents of Garden City or the rest of the county will have the possibility of private, high-speed access.
• GCISD’s first grade class and Mrs. Multer thank all our moms for their hard work on the class quilt. A special thank you to Lillie Havlak for organizing the quilting.