During the heyday of railroads, you looked to a board to see what track you should take to get to your destination. Can you figure out from this board what town this board was in? Send your answers to ebrack2@gmail.com, and tell us what town you live in.
Stewart Ogilvie of Rehobeth, Ala. Recognized the sculpture: “This modern sculpture of a square clock on top of running legs is located very appropriately outside Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow, Scotland, where the sight of passengers racing to catch a bus is not unknown! The ‘Clyde Clock’ was commissioned by Radio Clyde to celebrate its 25th year as an independent local radio station and its association with the local Cowcaddens area of the city. The clock is 20 feet high and is covered in stainless steel.
“It was created by artist George Wiley who is well known locally for his idiosyncratic art works such as ‘The Straw Locomotive’ which consisted of a full-size steam locomotive, constructed from straw, and suspended from the Finnieston Crane as part of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival. The Clyde Clock was intended to be installed in December 1999 in time for the Millennium – but construction work on the adjacent Lang’s Hotel resulted in a postponement into the new year. The clock forms a focal point in Concert Square – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is just across the road. The clock was also intended to be a meeting place and chimes just once each day at 8 p.m., said to be the ‘ideal meeting time’”. The photo came from Clair Danielson of Black Mountain, N.C.
Also pinpointing the photo were Lisa Parrish, Cumming; of Columbia, S.C.; George Graf, Palmyra, Va. and Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas, who added: “Today’s mystery photo is of a whimsical sculpture called the Clyde Clock, also known as the Running Clock or Time’s Up, a whimsical stainless steel and fiberglass sculpture located outside the Buchanan Bus Station on Killermont Street in Glasgow, Scotland. The artwork is 20 feet tall and features a cube-shaped clock, with four clock faces, atop a pair of running stainless steel legs.
“It was created by the Scottish artist George Wyllie (1921–2012) and installed in 1999 as part of Glasgow’s ‘City of Architecture and Design’ celebration, highlighting the city’s creativity and humor at the turn of the millennium. It is a witty commentary on the fast-paced modern world and the constant race against time, a theme emphasized by its location in one of Glasgow’s busiest transport hubs.”
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Gwinnett Tech has a Role Model Board
Gwinnett Technical College marks a significant achievement that underscores its commitment to excellence in governance and leadership. The Gwinnett Tech Foundation Board of Trustees has been recognized as a Role Model Board for 2025, a distinction awarded to boards that demonstrate exemplary leadership, engagement, and advocacy in advancing technical education.
Darcie Johnson, Executive Director of the Gwinnett Tech Foundation, added, “Our Board of Trustees exemplifies leadership in action. Their engagement, insight, and steadfast support strengthen every step we take toward our shared goals. This recognition is a testament to their passion for education and their dedication to making a lasting impact.”
The Role Model Board designation and continued certification success highlight Gwinnett Tech’s strong governance structure and its boards’ commitment to accountability, transparency, and advocacy for technical education.
In addition, the Gwinnett Technical College Board of Directors has achieved 100% certification for all members for the 16th consecutive year, reaffirming its dedication to best practices and continuous improvement in board governance.
