MARC & BSARC Provide Bike MS Communications
On the weekend of July 20th & 21st the Midland ARC and Big Spring ARC provided communications for the annual Bike MS Cactus and Crude Ride from Midland to Lubbock. A total of 23 MARC and BSARC hams participated.
A total 213 riders left the starting line at the Apache office in Midland at 7:10 am Saturday morning. The first riders arrived in Lamesa at 9:42 am. The ride continued on Sunday morning with 206 riders leaving Lamesa at 7:00 am with the first riders arriving at the Caprock Winery in Lubbock at 9:50 am.
Sheriff Gary Painter, K5GWP, Silent Key
Midland County Sheriff Gary W. Painter, K5GWP, ended his watch and became a silent key on May 26, 2019. After graduating from High School, Gary joined the Marine Corp and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. In 1985 he was elected Sheriff in Midland County and 34 years later was still serving the people of Midland County at the time of his passing.
Thanks for a Successful 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Hamfest!
The 64th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Hamfest was a big success! We had a great turnout with lots of good deals, forums, and eyeball QSOs! Hope you didn’t miss it! Check out the hamfest photos in the gallery.
