Local business owners need to file renditions by next Monday April 15, according to Shackelford CAD County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder. Business taxpayers are requiredbythestatetorender byApril 15, but Snyder explainedthatheisallowed to grant a 30-day extension to May 15 if those requests are received in writing by April 15, with a possible second 15-day extension.

Moran students witnessed the total solar eclipse from three vantage points Monday, April 8. A group of 68 students from fourth through 12th grades and eight faculty members traveled to San Saba, which was in the zone of totality.

The Membership Sampler for the 2024 edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is just over a week away, set this year for Saturday, April 20 at Collins Creek Ranch near Fort Griffin. Practices are set for Thursday (today) and next Tuesday at the Prairie Theater starting at 6:30 p.m., then moving to Collins Creek for 7:00 p.m.

The youth group of Albany’s First Baptist Church will conduct a fundraiser bake saale Saturday, April 20. All proceeds go to send FBC Albany youth to church camp this summer.

Albany Ministerial Alliance — OFFICERS — President.............. Luke Spraberry V-President............

˚ LUNCH MENUS April 15 - 19 Monday - corn dog, potatoes, tomato cup, fruit cup Tuesday - hot ham & cheese, beans, cucumbers, fruit, frozen treat Wednesday - chicken sandwich, veggie cup,salad, fruity Jello Thursday - Tex Mex, broccoli, corn, Mandarin oranges Friday - cheeseburger macaroni, roll, green beans, carrots, fruit ˚ PRINCIPAL’SPOINTS NancySmithElementary continues to see great success this week. Students and staff are busy in classrooms progressing through the second semester.

Shackelford County horsejudgingteamsplaced well Friday, April 5 at the District 7 Horse Judging contest in San Angelo with the senior team qualifying for state for the second year in a row. Madailein Beard, Grace Fry, and Faith Fry finished second in the senior team standings with Faith Fry first individually and Grace Fry sixth.

— April 15 - 19 Monday - chicken spaghetti, bread stick, garden salad , tomato cup, fruit, fresh fruit Tuesday - frito pie, beans, veggie cup, pineapple, dessert, fresh fruit Wednesday - pizza, broc-coli, Marinara sauce, applesauce, fresh fruit Thursday -Asian bowl, egg roll, broccoli, corn, Mandarin oranges, fresh fruit Friday - chicken wings, chips, celery, carrots, mixed fruit sherbet, fresh fruit.

TwogroupsofgroupsAlbany students are headed to state contests this week. A total of 17 Albany FCCLAmembers will compete in the FCCLA State ConferenceinDallas,while four Nancy Smith Elementary students are competing at the state contest sponsored by the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA).

A dozen Albany High students are advancing to the Region II Academic Meet on April 26-27 after placing in the top three at the District 10-2A Academic Meet in Anson last Wednesday. Albany finished the district competition in second place with 353 points.