The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 26, 2005 Page: 2 of 36
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The Albany News
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Fun with art
Participants at the Old jail
Art Center's Art Carnival last
Saturday do some serious
painting (top photo) and
check out the student art
display (lower photo). Close
to 150 attended the event,
which was held in obser-
vance of International Mu-
seum Day. A new "Artist
Hunt" was added to the ac-
tivities, which included chalk
painting, mobile construc-
tion, hula hoops, a dessert
walk, face painting and more.
Melinda Lucas / Albany News
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Shackelford County Commis-
sioners recognized the local
emergency management coordi-
nator and made a decision on
carpeting for the courtroom dur-
ing a regular meeting on Mon-
day, May 23.
They also reenacted a county-
wide burn ban and saw another
demonstration of voting ma-
chines.
Hart Recognition
County Judge Ross Montgom-
ery presented Tom Hart, who
has served as the county's Emer-
gency Management Coordinator
for the past six years, with a
plaque commending him for his
service to local citizens.
According to County Trea-
surer Sherry Enloe, Hart is di-
rectly responsible for obtaining
over $100,000 in grant monies
for Shackelford County over the
past few years, benefiting not
only the county, but also the
City of Albany and City of Mo-
ran, including all fire depart-
ments in the county.
Enloe reminded News read-
ers that Hart does not receive
any pay for his role as Shackel-
ford County Emergency Man-
agement Coordinator. "Tom has
a $3,500 annual budget that pays
for him to attend schools and
covers a few other expenses. He
works totally as a volunteer, and
that by itself would be commend-
able, outside of the fact that he
has brought so much grant
money into the county."
Hart continues to apply for
various grants, most of which
fall in the category of Homeland
Security.
He was also responsible for
the creation of an extensive
Emergency Management Plan
for the County, which is required
by the state.
Courtroom Carpet
Shirley Caldwell spoke at
Monday's meeting to inform the
Commissioners that industrial
type carpeting, mentioned dur-
ing a recent meeting as a possi-
bility for courtroom flooring,
would not be approved by the
Texas State Historical Commis-
sion.
County Judge Ross Montgom-
ery reported at the May 9 county
session that he had met with
designer Ann Law Harwood and
he showed a sample of wool car-
pet from wbich a runner andrug
melinda lucas / albany r>
County judge Ross Montgomery (I) presents Tom Hart (r)
with a plaque expressing the court's appreciation for Hart's
volunteer work as Emergency Management Coordinator,
could be made for the courtroom.
However, the commissioners
had expressed concern about the
$5,200 cost and discussed the
possibility of industrial carpet
instead.
Since that time, enough pri-
vate funding has been pledged
to cover the cost of the wool car-
pet, which has already been ap-
proved by the Historical Com-
mission.
Caldwell reminded the com-
missioners that the state con-
ducts periodic inspections of
courthouses to which public
funding is given, as in the case of
the local courthouse when it was
completely renovated several
years ago. Lack of maintenance
and inappropriate remodeling
and repairs will result in with-
drawal- of any future funding,
she said.
She suggested that commis-
sioners make a practice of con-
sulting with experts in Austin
before making decisions concern-
ing courthouse maintenance and
repairs. Caldwell noted that
counsel is provided free of charge
in such cases.
One of the primary purposes
for installing carpet in the sec-
ond floor courtroom is to im-
prove acoustics. The commis-
sioners have purchased a sound
system for the courtroom, but
there continue to be problems
hearing clearly during trials and
meetings.
The new carpet would confer
the wood floor betw.een the two
main doors, while a large arba
rug would be placed under the
table where attorneys and de-
fendants are seated.
Caldwell suggested that run-
ners also be placed in all four
aisles of the courtroom. iq
A total of $6,500 has beten
donated toward the purchaseof
carpet through the Friends-i()f
the Courthouse fund.
Other Business S3
• The Commissioners voted
to reinstate a county-wide bqrn
ban in light of recent dry condi-
tions. All outdoor burning is pro-
hibited except under certain
stringent conditions.
• Two more voting machines
were demonstrated during me
afternoon portion of Monday's
meeting. The Commissioners
have looked at seven different
types of machines from three
manufacturers.
• A representative of f*fie
Texas Department of Transpor-
tation asked the elected officials
to make suggestions for 2009
TxDOT projects within the
county. He:
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Splash Day set June 1 at city pool
Albany's unofficial start of
summer, "Splash Day" at the
city swimming pool, has been
set for Wednesday afternoon,
June 1, according to John
Stockdale, who is operating the
facility again this summer.
Once open, the pool will be
operated seven days a week,
Monday through Saturday from
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and Sun-
day from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
admitted free on June 1, regular
pool rates will be enforced for
the remainder of the season.
Everyone from infants through
adults will be admitted for $2.
The pool policies are the same
as in the past - glass and pets in
the pool area are prohibited; run-
ning and horseplay are forbid-
den.
Proper swim attire must be
worn; ahc( children underweight
Although swimmers will be are not allowed in the jjool with-
Project Graduation
out adult supervision.
As in the past, rules of uie
pool will be strictly observed or
swimmers will be sent home.
The pool facility is available
for rent after 6:00 p.m. each
evening at a fee of $25 per hoifx,
subject to the number of swim-
mers. A lifeguard is included
with the charge. Anyone wish-
ing to rent the pool is asked to
call City Hall at 762-3133.
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graduation night following the
reception at the Whitney The-
ater. Students should check in
no later than 11:30 p.m., accord-
ing to Jones.
The event will continue until
about 5:00 p.m. the next morn-
ing, but no one will be allowed to
enter during the night except
volunteer workers.
Should any student decide to
leave once he has arrived, par-
ents will be contacted, regard-
less of the time or reason.
The theme for the 18th an-
nual celebration will be "Real
World at the OK Corral." Nu-
merous activities and games
have been planned, with door
prizes to be given away regu-
larly throughout the night. All
participants are eligible for the
door prizes.
Each of the local graduates
who attend the party will be
given a special graduation gift
during the May 27th celebra-
tion, but organizers emphasize
that seniors must attend and
participate in order to receive
their gifts.
Two lucky seniors, one boy
and one girl, will be awarded
$500 checks from the Albany
Task Force during the evenings
activities.
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Lucas, Melinda L. The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 26, 2005, newspaper, May 26, 2005; Albany, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth413279/m1/2/?q=%22Texas+Press+Association%22: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Old Jail Art Center.