Briefly
• Glasscock Co. Senior Citizens will meet June 16 at 6 p.m. with finger foods and snacks being the fare for the evening. For the meeting on July 7 at 6 p.m., brisket will be furnished, so bring a veggie, salad, or dessert. Come join with us for an evening of good food and dominos.
• In the 2008 farm year, Glasscock County agricultural producers received $10.6 million in Farm Service Agency Program Payments, not including farm loans, commodity loans or adjustments from previous programs. Amounts received in some other area counties were (in millions): Howard, $11.5; Midland, $3.5; Martin, $13.8; Reagan, $3.5; Tom Green, $13; Dawson, $89.4; Gaines, $85.2; Upton, $2.3. (Source: a Texas Farm Service Agency Special Report.)
• Thank you so much for all your support during the death of the girls’ dad, "Bill Hughes". The girls and I have been overwhelmed by love and support the community has provided for our family. These times are never easy; but with the love and support of the community, family and friends; we have found peace in our lives at such a difficult time. We appreciate the time you took away from your obligations to just be there in a way each of you could. Special thanks to Keith Burnett, Sheriff's Department, Christy Seidenberger, EMS Team, Father Frances, Priest, Saint Lawrence Catholic Church, and Linda Hirt and girls for the endless hours you spent with us in helping us get through this difficult time. Each one of you have such a special gift of giving to others. A special thanks to all of you for the flowers, donations to the library and Glasscock County 4-H, meals, the help with the memorial service, and most of all your prayers. We have definitely learned to rely on the blessings we have through our family, friends, and to live in a loving and thoughtful community. May God Bless you all! --- Krista, Taylor, Megan Hughes and Johnnie Harvey
• A reminder to all county farmers: avoid turning tractors and equipment on county roads. Constable Mark Frysak says we each need to do our part to keep our roads in good shape.
• Glasscock County Sheriff Keith Burnett is looking for a deputy to replace Todd Dean, whose last day on the job was June 5. Burnett said the person will have to be canine certified or complete certification training.
• New carpet has been installed in the district courtroom of the Glasscock County Courthouse.