4-Hers conduct highway cleanup
Shackelford County 4-H got November off to a busy start last week with a Horse Club meeting and the general club meeting on Monday, Nov. 6.
John Tate elected to state board
Albany’s John Tate has been elected to a position on the TexasAssociation of Soil and Water Conservation District’s state board. Tate was selected to represent Area 5 on the fiveperson panel, succeeding J.C.MathiewsofWoodson.
Jackpot show slated Dec. 3
TheShackelfordCounty ShowBarnwillbetheplace to be for anyone interested in show pigs on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Wreaths to be placed Dec. 16
ShackelfordCountyresidents can commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans by participating inNationalWreathsAcross America Day, scheduled this year for Saturday, Dec. 16.
Chest collects $ 6200 so far
24 organizations to benefit from funds TheAlbanyChestiscontinuing toacceptdonations toward its fundraising goal of $45,000 for the 2023 campaign. As of Tuesday, Nov.
Pies collected for Salvation Army
Albany Methodist Church is again taking donations of pies to contribute to the Abilene SalvationArmy for its annual Thanksgiving meal. Local residents can contribute by bringing homemade or purchased pies to the church’s Fellowship Hall by noon Wednesday, Nov.
Words abaut the Word
written by local pastors Albany Ministerial Alliance — OFFICERS — President.............. Luke Spraberry V-President............
SCHC projects reviewed
Commissioners to install markers Kathy Bales presented several projects and requests on behalf of the Shackelford County Historical Commission during Monday’s meeting of the county commissioners. Commissioner Lanhan Martin said he would install markers at Moran, stating that he had already obtained permission from landowner Alice Branham to place the marker just inside the boundaries of her property and outside of the right-of-way.
Art Heist!
eist! Art enthusiasts are invited to the Old Jail Art Center this Saturday evening, Nov. 11 for a chance to purchase paintings, sculptures, etchings, sketches, photographs, and even some antique furniture from among the 63 lots contributed to the museum’s15thbiennialartauction and party, titled the OJAC Art Heist! Funds raised will benefit the OldJail’sAcquisitionsFundand the conservation of the permanent collection, according to collections manager and associate curator Amy Kelly.
