By Kathy Thomson

Fandangle outfits should have already been returned, and Myra Hise asks anyone that still has a Fandangle-owned costume to turn it in as soon as possible so it can be cleaned and put away for the next show.

“I’m washing them and hanging them up, and that’s all I’m doing right now,” Hise said on Monday. “My clothes line is full.”

Myra also dropped off clothes that needed to go to the dry cleaners, but she said that she has not had time to look at all of the tags yet, to see what items are still out.

Older elementary students, as well as those in junior high and high school, are preparing for several upcoming camps being sponsored by First Baptist Church of Albany.

Pre-teen camp for fifth and sixth graders is set for next week on July 8-12, with several local students heading for Camp Copass in Denton.

The following week, on July 15-19, a large group of Albany youth will be in Glorieta, New Mexico for camp. Those signed up include both junior high and high school age.

Don’t sweat the small stuff.

We have all heard that quote, probably more than you can remember. 

I bought the book by that title, and every once in awhile, I pick it up just to remind myself...the reality is that 99 percent of our worries and panic about some things never happen. 

What a waste of energy. Here are some good ideas, just to ease the stress. 

This one I always go back to...ask yourself this question...“Will this matter a year from now?’’ (Probably not.)

By Donnie A. Lucas

Both of Albany’s Little League All-Star teams continued bracket games in the District 5 tournament last week, with the 12U team advancing to the third round and the 10U squad finishing in third place after a fifth round loss.

The two local teams both played Breckenridge teams in Albany on Tuesday, June 25 with mixed results, then the 10U players went on to play two more games later in the week.

10U Results

The 10U team beat Breckenridge 16-10.

By Nolan Davis

Albany’s 7on7 football team recently traveled to College Station, where they competed in the state tournament.

The two-day event on June 27-28 saw teams from across the state face off to crown the state champion 7on7 team.

The local players were able to go to the tournament after they went 3-0 in a qualifying tournament in Archer City earlier in the month.

By Nolan Davis

The Albany Lions football schedule had to undergo some changes after Baird dropped down to six-man football.

With Baird out of the district lineup, the only remaining teams in District 7-2A Division II are Albany, Cross Plains, Haskell, Roscoe Collegiate, and Hamlin.

The Lions will compete in two scrimmages against Coleman and Anson on Aug. 16 and 22 to start the season.

The season opener will be on Aug. 30 when the team faces off against Colorado City in Colorado City.

Two new faces on the schedule are Peaster and Menard.

By Donnie A. Lucas

Three Albany High School baseball players were named to positions on the All-Big Country Baseball Team recently, while Albany coach David Fair-child was picked Coach of the Year.

Senior Josh Dyer and sophomore Cade Neve both earned first team honors, while junior Ben West was named to a spot on the second team.

Dyer was selected for the short stop position. He finished the season with a .518 average, bringing in 23 runs on seven doubles, six triples, and four home runs.

By Nolan Davis

Both Albany High School gyms at will be closed next week as the floors undergo maintenance.

“The gyms will be closed next week from Monday, July 8, to Friday, July 12,” said athletic director Ryder Peacock.

People must stay off of the floors during this time so they won’t be damaged.

The floors will be sanded and refinished, and they must be allowed to dry before there can be any traffic on them again.

By Nolan Davis

The Old Jail Art Center will be hosting four Region 14 teacher workshops during the month of July, with the first one scheduled for Friday, July 12.

All four of the programs will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with breakfast and snacks provided.

Drawings will be held throughout the day as attendees can hope to win things such as books and classroom art supply kits.

Those who attend can also qualify for discounted museum membership at the Educator Level.

By Kathy Thomson

Nine Shackelford County 4-H members are headed to an overnight camp this week, according to the local sponsor. 

“This year’s 4-H Camp is July 11-12 at Buffalo Gap,” said extension agent Michaela Bradford. “Shackelford County 4-Hers will be attending along with 4-H members from Coke, Fisher, Jones, Nolan, and Sterling counties. There will be a total of 99 4-Hers at the camp this year.” 

The camp, designed for 4-Hers between nine and 13 years of age focuses on team building, education, and fun.