Briefly
• The 70th Annual Glasscock County Jr. Livestock Show is scheduled for Jan. 4 – 6. Approximate times are: rabbit show, 4 p.m. Jan. 4; goat show, 8 a.m. Jan. 5; swine show, 10 a.m. Jan. 5; sheep show, 8 a.m. Jan. 6; pig scramble, 11 a.m. Jan. 6 and premium sale, 1 a.m. Jan. 6.
• The Bearkat Booster Club thanks everyone who helped make the Booster Club Klassic such a success. Special thanks to Duane Hirt for cooking the brisket, Jennifer Jansa for countless hours of help, Halfmann’s General Store for cooking the taco meat, Valeria Hoelscher for manning the door, parents and grandparents for making cookies and brownies, Coach Garcia for making programs, Tony and his crew for keeping the place looking so nice, all the members who put in hours of work and Coach Kirkland for organizing a great tournament. We had lots of compliments on our school and community. Go Lady Kats and Bearkats!
• A Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to benefit the West Texas Food Bank is being held by the county’s senior citizens and the local 4-H club. Non-perishable food items are welcome at the community center weekdays from 8 a.m. until noon until Dec. 19.
• On behalf of the Miss West Texas organization, I thank everyone who donated to the very successful “Give 2 the Troops for Christmas” campaign. Due to your love, support and generosity, our brave men and women who protect our freedom and life as we know it, will enjoy a bit of holiday cheer from home. May God continue to bless each of you and our heroes; please keep them in your prayers. Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year! --- Chelsea Schwartz, Miss West Texas, 2007