Stock show fundraising underway

By Sandy Morris

The Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show is just two weeks away, with weigh-in for hogs, lambs, and goats on Thursday, Jan. 21, and classes judged on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22-23.

According to organizers, donations are still needed in order to offset show expenses and provide prizes and premiums to the exhibitors.

“We are currently at $15,000,” said SCYLA treasurer Molly Cauble on Tuesday, Jan. 5. “All donations go toward the expenses of the stock show, such as ribbons, belt buckles, supplies, and premium money.”

Show organizers are expecting around 130 youth and 240 projects in this year’s show. 

“It takes approximately $20,000 to fund the show,” Cauble said. “So we are still in need of donations to hit our goal.” 

“Any excess funds contributed will be distributed to all participants through our Bidders Pool,” said Cauble. 

The pool provides a baseline premium to all the animals in the sale.

Tax deductible donations can be mailed to Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association, Attn: Molly Cauble, P.O. Box 2439, Albany TX 76430.

Barn Clean-Up Day

The stock show barn clean up day is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 16 starting at 8:00 a.m.

“The more people we have, the faster it will go,” said Albany ag instructor/FFA advisor Chris Beard. “Bring your rakes and brooms. If we have a good turnout, it shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours.”

Shackelford County 4-H members, Albany and Moran FFA students, and parents of all of the exhibitors are expected to help.

“We will be clipping animals during the next week or so,” said Beard. “The show is coming up quick. We’ll probably be doing some clipping after the clean-up on Saturday.”

Sales of tickets from two raffles will be used to raise funds for the annual livestock show, as will sales from the concessions stand.

Tickets can be purchased from any Shackelford County ag student, FFA member, or 4-H member.

Shotgun Raffle

A Savage Stevens 12 gauge Model 320 pump action shotgun is being raffled.

Raffle tickets are priced at $5 per ticket, or five tickets for $20.

Processed Hog Raffle

Jerry Lancaster with Deep Creek Trading Post in Moran has donated a processed hog.

Tickets for the hog raffle are $1 each, or $5 for six.

Show Schedule

As of press time, the show schedule had been set, with no changes being anticipated. 

The schedule will be published in the next edition of the Albany News.