When officers of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association were reported last week, Shelly Bartee was listed as treasurer. Cori Bezner has served as treasurer for the past two years and was reelected to continue serving in that role.

By Melinda L. Lucas An “Heirloom Document Preservation” program is being planned by the Old Jail Art Center on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The archival workshop is open to everyone, with a small fee of $15 charged to OJAC members and $20 to non-members.

By Kathy Thomson Trick or treating will involve some older youth again this year, including Albany High School student council members who will be out to “Trick or Treat for Change” on Wednesday night, Oct. 30 starting at 7:00 p.m.

By Kathy Thomson Cloudy night skies, no moonlight, and cool temperatures might make it harder for spotlighters to find youth competitors during The Feed Store sponsored Running Man event this Saturday night, Oct. 26 after Fall Fest.

The Albany News’ 14th annual holiday recipe section will be published in one month, with favorite recipes being solicited from all ages of current and former Albany and Moran chefs and bakers.

By Kathy Thomson Kathryn Hamilton was recently hired as the new full-time youth minister at the Feed Store, and the 2018 Abilene Christian University graduate is bringing a world of experience with her back to her home town.

By Kathy Thomson Several of Sandi Conway’s family members and friends are raising funds to help her purchase a device that can assist those with vision loss to see the world around them.

By Kathy Thomson All 4-H and FFA youth who plan to exhibit lambs and goats at the county show and/or at majors this year need to get them validated on Monday, Oct. 28.

A monthly country and western musical will continue this month on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Moran Community Center. Moran singer-songwriter M.L. “Marty” Clifford is coordinating the event, which got underway in May.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lions opened District 7-2A competition last Friday with a decisive 49-0 shutout against the visiting Roscoe Plowboys, scoring four times in the second quarter alone. Albany (5-2, 1-0) is on the road this Friday, traveling to Cross Plains for a 7:00 p.m.