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• Homecoming activities are set for Oct. 12 when the Bearkats play Sands at 7:30 p.m. and ex-students will gather before the game, probably outside on the east side of the athletic building, which is north of the football field. Inquire at the concession stand for the location. An all-day get-together is planned for Saturday, Oct. 13, starting at 10 a.m. in the school cafeteria. For more information, contact Dick Cunningham, 432/689-6588 (home); 432/770-4079 (cell); or online at j4325@sbcglobal.net.
• The school district’s new and improved website may be viewed at http://gcisd.esc18.net/. The new site contains current items of interest in the district, sports schedules as well as results of sports events, the official school calendar, monthly lunch menus, an e-mail directory of school personnel, plus links to other school web pages.
• Glasscock County Senior Citizens will meet Oct. 16, at 6 p.m., and this is snack or finger food night. Due to the election being held the first Tuesday in November, the regular meeting has been rescheduled for Nov. 13. Turkey and dressing will be provided; each family is to bring something to go with this. A nurse is coming from Accolade Home Care in Big Spring on Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 to check blood pressures. She will be here around 5:30 p.m., so if you come early she can get your information and check blood pressures. There will be only one meeting in November and December due to holiday season. All seniors are invited to come enjoy the meal, games and health check.
• Glasscock County ISD will be taking nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program Oct. 9 through Oct. 26. Community members and family of students are encouraged to nominate any student they feel might qualify for this program. Nomination forms can be requested in either the high school or elementary school office. Completed forms should be turned in to Randy Gartman at the elementary office. All kindergarten students are automatically screened for the Gifted and Talented Program each year.
• GCHS juniors will be taking the PSAT test Oct. 17. Sophomores and freshmen that are interested in taking the test should sign up by Oct. 15. The cost is $13. Taking this test automatically enters students in the National Merit Scholarship Competition, and students get to preview how they might perform on the real SAT. For more information or to register for the test, contact Mrs. Kinnibrugh at 354-2243.
• The local FFA is selling raffle tickets for a weekly prize of your choice. If you win, your name will be entered for the grand prize: the deer stand which won the Permian Basin Fair. The deer stand will be on display at home football games. If you win a weekly prize, your chances are 1 in 6 for winning the deer stand. For more information, contact any FFA member or Mr. H.
• Flu Shots will be available Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. in the GCISD Cafeteria for $25. Senior citizens will need to bring a copy of your Medicare Card. Call Christy Seidenberger, 354-2243, to sign-up.
• A general election will be held Nov. 6 with the local question of whether to separate the office of Glasscock County Sheriff from that of the county tax assessor-collector. Of statewide interest, there are several proposed constitutional amendments to be decided. Early voting will take place from Oct. 22 – Nov. 2 in the courthouse. Voting on Election Day will be in the usual precinct polling places.
• Glasscock County’s recently appointed Historical Commission consists of: Glenda “Doc” Blalock, Maritha Blalock, Mary Jo Cope, Alan Dierschke and Dodie Mills.
• Tom Cunningham of West Texas Windshield Repair of San Angelo is in Garden City at Halfmann’s Store every Tuesday around 9:30 a.m. Meet him there for repair of minor dings, no appointment necessary.
• Please return any items from the community center kitchen that may have been taken home for washing and then forgotten.