Sculpture was far from Jack's mind until 1987, then living in Snyder, County Seat of Scurry County in West Texas, where Jack, his wife and their four children settled for several years. A day in November, the Snyder Rotary Club whose Jack was a member invited a local sculptor to make a demonstration of his art. Jack had the opportunity to see clay models, finished bronzes, and tools, and to listen to a passionate presentation by the artist.
