By Sandy Morris

Local FFA and 4-H members are already hard at work preparing for the upcoming stock show season.

Members have a number of upcoming events and due dates in the next several weeks, as well as fundraisers and dues to pay.

FFA Fundraisers

Members of the Albany FFA completed their first fundraiser selling a total of 373 items, according to Chris Beard, Albany ag science instructor. Beard said the goal is to sell 1,000 items and the next sale due date is Friday, Nov. 13. 

Louise Estelle Garlitz Shelton was born Feb. 15, 1916 in Moran, Texas to Herman and Maudy May Brown Garlitz. She left her home here on earth on Nov. 1, 2020 at the age of 104 years. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Morehart Mortuary in Albany. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Albany. 

Burial will follow in the Ledbetter Cemetery at Fort Griffin, Texas.