The city of Albany received a sales tax allotment of $48,272 from the state in August of 2018, up 12.37 percent from the $42,957 payment received in August of 2017, and received an allotment of $44,955 this September. The September payment is 1.76 percent less than the $45,763 sales tax allotment received from the state during the corresponding month in 2017.

Payments to date for the 2018 year to the city of Albany are $388,741, up by $41 (0.01 percent) compared to $388,700 received at the same time last year.

The Albany Fall Ball team plays teams from all over the Abilene area and is doing well this year, according to assistant manager Tony Wheeler.

Wheeler’s son Lyle, one of the players, reported that the team is undefeated so far.

Also playing for the Albany team are Graham Ceder, Colter Edgar, Pecos Duke, Bennett Neece, Aiden Vickers, Ace Vickers, Jacobi Word, Cole Richards, Sam Tidwell, Easton Riley, and Rhyland Parsons.

Anthony Ceder is the manager of the team, and Gary Vickers is also an assistant manager. 

The City of Moran Volunteer Fire Department is hosting “Fall Fun in the Park” at the Moran City Park this Saturday, Oct. 20, starting at 5:00 p.m.

Free activities include live music by Southern Trail, Trunk or Treat, games, and a bounce house.

“Bring a chair and enjoy a fun night of community fellowship,” said organizer Michelle Taggart. “Come join the fun!”

The Bulldogs won by forfeit last Friday, when Three Way could not field a varsity team and had to cancel the football game. 

A win is not expected to be as easy tomorrow, Oct. 19, when coach Harley Ethridge and his team travel to Gustine to take on the Tigers with the kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Sixmanfootball.com favors Gustine (3-3) by 11 over Moran (2-3) in the Bulldogs’ last non-district game of the year.

Everett Milton Waldrep (Uncle Miltie), age 78, of Moran, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Borger, Texas, on July 20, 1940, to Henry Everett (Hank) Waldrep and Clara (Bradford) Waldrep. He married Leatha Faye (Davis) Waldrep on Sept 24, 1960. He later married Joy (Lawler) Waldrep on June 16, 1980. 

A Memorial Party was held on Oct. 13, 2018, at Gunsight Baptist Church. Interment will be private at a later date.

The caravan celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Forts Trail arrived at Fort Griffin on Thursday morning, with park employee Eric Abercrombie presenting a history of the fort, the Flat, and the Fandangle.

According to Susan Waller of the Friends of Fort Griffin, who was among the greeters at the park, several of the visitors took golf carts out to see the buildings during their 30-minute stay.

Dr. Tim Chandler of Hardin-Simmons University and several of his history students were among those in the caravan, which numbered close to 40.

Trying to snap a five-game losing streak – the worst start since the 1956 season – the Albany Lions will open district Friday with a homecoming bout against the visiting Baird Bears.

Kickoff at Robert Nail Stadium is set for 7:00 p.m.

Albany is coming off an open week that has allowed most of their wounds to heal after a brutal pre-district schedule against larger schools resulting in a 0-5 record.

The Bears (4-1) have picked up pre-district wins over Grape Creek, Irion County, Miles, and Roby, while losing only one game to Menard.

The Lady Lion volleyball girls split district games last week as they started the second round of district action.

Albany hosted Hawley, the District 6-2A leader, on Tuesday. The Lady Lions lost the match 10-25, 13-25, 21-25. Complete results will be printed next week.

The loss drops Albany to 4-5 in the district race, currently fourth behind undefeated Hawley, with Newcastle in second and Ranger in third place.

Members of the Albany Golf Club are encouraged to attend the club’s annual business meeting at the municipal golf course on Saturday, Oct. 20, and then stay and play in the Championship Tournament starting at 1:00 p.m. that afternoon.

“We will meet for a hamburger lunch on Saturday, at about noon, and have a short meeting to elect a couple of directors,” said member James Waters. “Then we will tee off at 1:00 p.m.” 

Organizers are planning a senior division, a regular division, and if there is enough interest, a women’s division.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Almost 400 runners were on the Albany Golf Course last week for an FCA-sponsored cross country event that saw five local junior high athletes earn medals by placing in the top 10.

Albany junior high and high school runners participated in the district meet held Wednesday, Oct. 10 in Hawley, but results weren’t available at press time. 

High school students who medaled in Hawley will begin gearing up for the regional competition in Lubbock on Oct. 22, according to coach Tate Thompson.