NP contract to be signed before year-end Even with two separate closed sessions, the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors adjourned its December meeting in less than two hours on Tuesday night, taking care of several important items on the agendas for both the district and the clinic. Eric Reed from American NationalLeasingCompany presented the board with options regarding financing of the new ambulance.

The Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association is gearing up for next month’s county livestock show after a couple of false starts. Association president BroncoAskew said a meeting to discuss scheduling a workday at the show barn has been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec.

For the second year, the Aztec Theater is playing host to a free showing of a Christmas-themed film during the holiday season. “Elf,” starring Will Ferrell, will be shown on Sunday, Dec.

The deadline for nominations for the Albany Chamber of Commerce house decorating contest has been extended until Friday, Dec. 15 at 5:00 p.m.

Albany News readers and advertisers are reminded that there will be no paper published on Dec. 28 during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

For the fourth consecutive year, Albany will honor its veterans at the Albany Cemetery withaChristmaswreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Albany’sNationalHonor Society students raised $630fortheannualToysfor Tots campaign in addition to collecting toys. Marine SSgt.

Bylatespring,MaryKay O’Connor hopes that two new stones she was able to order this week will join the otherveteransmonuments on the Courthouse Square. Two weeks ago, almost $4,000 was still needed in order to meet a Dec.

Members of the Albany City Council worked through a few routine agenda items in less than a half hour, then ended their Dec. 11 meeting with another half hour in closed session.