By Sandy Morris
Open registration is continuing for the next series of General Education Development (GED) classes in Albany, according to local instructor Kenzie Fairchild.
“Open enrollment will continue to be available on Monday nights,” said Fairchild.
The Albany GED class meets at the county library on Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. throughout the school year, following the AISD holiday schedule.
By Sandy Morris
The Reverend Dr. Douglas P. Thomas has recently been appointed vicar of Albany’s Trinity Episcopal Church.
The appointment was made by the Episcopal Bishop of Northwest Texas, the Rgt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer.
Rev. Thomas is on the part-time staff of the Church of Heavenly Rest in Abilene, but has been coming to Trinity one Sunday each month for the past seven years.
By Sandy Morris
The Big Country chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted the second event in their annual Weekend of Champions this past Saturday, Jan. 30.
This year, the Weekend of Champions camps were designed to be one day only with the boys’ event being held at Beltway South in Abilene.
FCA Big Country East representative Paul Johnston said the day was equally as amazing as the girls’ event the previous weekend on Jan. 23 in Eastland.
“We had a great turnout,” said Johnston. “Lots of positives came out of this gathering.”
By Sandy Morris
Riley Israel will be the featured speaker at the upcoming high school worship night scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at The Feed Store.
Israel grew up in Americus, Georgia, and his parents and grandparents made sure he was at church every time the doors were opened.
Growing up, Israel was very involved in all sports-playing baseball, football, and basketball.
Baseball was his first love, and his father, Renza Israel, who was a baseball coach, shared his knowledge about the sport with his son over the years.
By Sandy Morris
The Albany High School One Act Play (OAP) has been cast, and students have been rehearsing since Jan. 11, according to director Jenny Scott.
“The play we chose this year is ‘The Love of Three Oranges,’ by Hillary DePaino,” said Scott. “The setting is a fairy-tale kingdom in the imaginary present.”
The cast and crew will be attending the yearly OAP festival in Clyde on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
District competition is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 in Haskell at the new performing arts center.
By Sandy Morris
Project Graduation organizers wrapped up their first fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 1 to prepare for the annual celebration following graduation.
Order forms for Valentine’s Day Oreo Truffles have been collected, and now the seniors and their parents will get ready to roll up their sleeves and start baking.
“The seniors will help prepare them, and the truffles and other treats will be delivered to the high school and to Nancy Smith Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 12.” said class parent Tisha Wilkins
The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, Feb. 10, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.
The tests keep citizens familiar with the three warning sounds, and they are also used to make sure that the siren, computer, software, and radios are working correctly.
The siren should sound one of the three emergency tones at noon on that day, but the siren is not tested if the weather is questionable, according to local fire chief Kyle Tischler.
By Melinda L. Lucas
A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, Feb. 11.
Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Hendrick Regional Blood Center offers COVID-19 antibody testing at no charge for donors who successfully donate.
The blood center depends on volunteer blood donors to supply 100 percent of the blood that is used for patient care at 17 area hospitals.
By Sandy Morris
Closet Angels will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit Kristi Brooker from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8.
According to Closet Angels director and fundraiser organizer Lori Reames, Brooker is currently battling stage 4A breast cancer and is trying to keep her health insurance.
“All donations for clothes, bedding, and accessories will go towards helping Kristi keep her insurance,” Reames said. “Her insurance premium is currently around $1,000 each month.”
By Sandy Morris
Many people are limiting their outings and social activities and looking for new ways to have fun and spend quality time together at home.
In order to continue to provide patrons an opportunity to participate in some type of workshop, The Old Jail Art Center has created a virtual workshop subscription series.
The series includes four workshops during the spring semester plus a free summer bonus.
Two options are available with #StayHomeStudio for teens and adults and #StayHomeStudioKIDS for ages seven to 12.
