The Archer Public Library will host a blood drive in partnership with Our Blood Institute on Wednesday, January 29th from 2 – 6 PM. Donating blood provides health and healing for local patients in need. As a thank you, each donor will receive a cozy sweater! Schedule your appointment at this link to give the gift of life: https:// www.yourbloodinstitute. org/donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/667058 Thank you to Judy Peden for her donation in memory of Jema Hollingsworth. ************** A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.

Happy New Year. I hope this day finds you full of hope, peace, joy, and love, rather than worn out, haggard, and desperately trying to catch your breath.

The Archer Public Library will host a blood drive in partnership with Our Blood Institute on Friday, January 3rd from 2 – 6 PM. Donating blood provides health and healing for local patients in need. As a thank you, each donor will receive a cozy sweater! Schedule your appointment at this link to give the gift of life: https://www. yourbloodinstitute.org/ donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/665753 ************** Jason Dessen is walking home through the chilly Chicago streets one night, looking forward to a quiet evening in front of the fireplace with his wife, Daniela, and their son, Charlie— when his reality shatters.

The Archer Public Library will host a blood drive in partnership with Our Blood Institute on Friday, January 3rd from 2 – 6 PM. Donating blood provides health and healing for local patients in need. As a thank you, each donor will receive a cozy sweater! Schedule your appointment at this link to give the gift of life: https://www. yourbloodinstitute.org/ donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/665753 Thank you to Donna Haile for her donation in memory of Audrey Byrd Southard.

The Sheriff’s Office received 254 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 29 inmates 6 being female in the Archer County Jail.

This is my favorite time of year, and I have always enjoyed the reality of a 'fresh start' in view of a new year. I like printing out new calendars, planning events, setting goals and praying about new possibilities in the days to come. As one year comes to an end and a new one begins, take full advantage of the season! There's a great passage that helps us do exactly that.

Gretchen Abernathy-Kuck The Archer Public Library will host a blood drive in partnership with Our Blood Institute on Friday, January 3rd, from 2 – 6 PM. Donating blood provides health and healing for local patients in need.

The Sheriff’s Office received 238 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 26 inmates 6 being female in the Archer County Jail.

Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.

Gretchen Abernathy-Kuck The Angel Tree is back at the Archer Public Library, and we need your help! The Angel Tree program provides new clothing and toys to local children in need. You can help bring Christmas joy to a child by either: 1.