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Spring 1997
Albany Guide
Pag? 3
Albany Guide
Spring/Summer 1997 Edition Vol. 1 No. 1
A complete guide to Albany
and all it has to offer!
ENDORSED BY THE
ALBANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AS THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO ALBANY
OFFICE:
P.O. Box 278
Albany, TX 76430
915/762-2201
915/762-3201 fax
dalucas@camalott.com
DELIVERIES:
\ 49 South Main
Albany, TX 76430
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
$20.00 Albany & Moran
$22.50 Out of County
$2500 Out of State
NEWS STAFF:
Publisher
Donnie A Lucas
Editor
Melinda L. Lucas
Graphic Arts
Betty Viertel
Staff Writer
Bobby Horecka
Office Assistant
Kim Rollins
SUGGESTIONS:
We welcome your comments and suggestions
regarding this guide. Please contact Donnie or
Melinda Lucas and let us know how we can
improve the next issue.
AFFILIATIONS:
1997 member of Texas Press Association and
West Texas Press Association
Compiled and published by
Albany News
"Oldest Journalistic Venture West of the Brazos"
Welcome...
Welt omelo Albany and Shackelford Counly !
You hold in your hand the firsl issue of the
Albany Guide published by the Albany News
staff. We hope that it will provide the informa-
tion you're looking for about our town and
prove to be an invaluable resource.
Albany is a c ommunity rich in history and
c haracter, which is something we strive to
perpetuate and nurture. We are proud of our
l>ast, but we have our eyes fi'rmly focused on
the future.
We feel that Albany has a lot to offer and
hope that you will use this guide to acquaint
yourself with our town. The pages of this guide
are filled with stories and pictures of just a few
of the many attractions we offer.
This guide is also filled with advertisements
so that you can find the services or facilities you
need during your visit. Without the support of
our advertisers, this guide wouldn't be possible.
This public ation is meant lo serve both Hie
visitor and the newc omer to our town, to make
them more familiar with what we have to offer
It can also serve as a reminder to our local
residents of just what a special place Albany
really is.
It is our intention to publish the Albany
Guide twice a year — in the spring and again
in the fall before hunting season.
You can help us make this endeavor even
more complete in issues to come by telling us
if we have left out information important to you
and by offering suggestions. It is our desire to
produc e the.best guide anywhere, and we feel
we can with your help.
Thanks for your support and enjoy your stay
- whether it be tor a day or a lifetime.
Donnie A. I uc as
Publisher
Co
ntents...
History of the Albany area
Albany was established by law-abiding, respec table folks
Fandangle fun draws visitors
for 59 years, Albany has relived its heritage with a show
There's a lot hanging at the Old Jail
I irst jail now serves as world class art and education center
Diversification keeps local industry alive
Petroleum and ranching joined by new industries
Albany pays old debt with monument
Bicentennial project c ommemorates Georgia Volunteers
Hunters discover wildlife paradise
From trophy hunting to day leases, Shackelford Counly has it all
State park offers best of both worlds
Fort Griffin Park serves public through preservation, rec reation
Local schools earn an "A" from state
Albany ISD and both its c ampuses receive exemplary rating
Departments
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Restaurant Guide
Churc h Directory
Pft- 7 ■
Advertising Index — pg. 19
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