In brief - November 6, 2009

Garrett school board to meet

OAKLAND — The Garrett County Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. with public comment.

The board will then hold a closed session until 5:30 p.m.

The public meeting will resume with action on the Art Program of Studies, 9-12, and an art textbook. Information items will include a coloring book on bullying.

Proclamations will be presented for American Education Week and Veterans Day.

Time is set aside again at 7 p.m. for public participation.

Maysville to discuss ambulance

MAYSVILLE, W.Va. — The Maysville Volunteer Fire Company will hold a community meeting Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the old fire station in hopes of gaining support for the company to run an ambulance in Grant County.

The fire company has asked the county commissioners for their support but has been turned down, members said.

The members have been running emergency medical services since 1992 to provide care to Maysville and Scherr area patients prior to an ambulance arriving. Petitions in support of the ambulance have been placed at Patterson Creek Market, Galen’s Store and Grant Kimble’s Store.

Raffle to benefit stadium

CUMBERLAND — For the third consecutive year, the Greenway Avenue Stadium will hold a cash raffle to benefit the stadium renovation. The drawing will be held Saturday at halftime of the Allegany vs. Fort Hill homecoming game.

A total of $3,600 in cash prizes will be given away this year. The ticket price is $20. Contact Mia Cross at the Board of Education to purchase a ticket prior to the game at (301) 759-2092. Tickets will be on sale during the game until just before the end of the first half.