By Sandy Morris

Plans are in place for the 14th annual Albany Classic Car Show on Saturday, April 17, and everyone is invited to come downtown and view the entries. 

Organizer Robert Snyder said activities will begin on Friday, April 16.

“We will have the traditional Friday night cruise from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by the burnout between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.” Snyder said. 

Even with the forecast calling for rain, Snyder said he isn’t worried about cancelling the show.

By Sandy Morris

Just a few days remain before the traditional Fort Griffin Fandangle membership Sampler returns to Reynolds Bend, on the Lambshead Ranch.

For decades, the annual Sampler was held on the ranch, hosted by the late Watt Matthews, but the last time was more than 20 years ago. 

Since then, it has moved around to various locations, including the Bank Park, Courthouse Square, Prairie Theater, and most recently, at the original townsite of Griffin Flat on Collins Creek Ranch.

By Sandy Morris

The Moran varsity track team members will compete in the District 13A meet at May High School on Friday, April 9. 

Jr. High Track

The Moran junior high track team members competed in the District 13A track meet on Wednesday, March 31 in Cross Plains.

Boys Results

Ellis Hise placed fourth in triple jump and fifth in the 400 meter dash, and Cotten Campbell earned fifth place in shot put.

Chase Murk also competed for the team.

The junior high boys finished sixth in the team standings.

By Melinda L. Lucas

A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, April 15.

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

Excitement is building as the day draws closer for the traditional Fort Griffin Fandangle membership Sampler which returns to to Reynolds Bend on Lambshead Ranch after an absence of more than 20 years. 

The presentation is scheduled for Saturday, April 17 with a 6:00 p.m. show time followed by live music, dancing, and a prime rib dinner. 

The Clear Fork Boys and guests will provide the musical entertainment after the Sampler. 

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, April 14, 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. 

SEVERE WEATHER

By Melinda L. Lucas

Several Albany High School tennis players performed well in the Seymour Invitational Tournament last week, returning home with two consolation championships in the boys division and the top two spots in girls singles.

“Wind was a huge factor on day one,” said coach Sara Wilson. “It was impossible to make adjustments.”

The district tournament will start Friday, April 9 at Rose Park in Abilene, with the semifinals and finals set for Monday, April 12.

Results from the Seymour tournament are as follows:

Girls Singles

By Sandy Morris

Spring turkey season opened last Saturday, April 3, but no successful weekend hunts were reported according to Shackelford County game warden Jacob Mort. 

“I’m really not seeing very many birds moving around in the county,” Mort said. “I’m expecting it to be an average to below average season, but it could still be early.”

Season Dates

By Melinda L. Lucas

Albany High School golfers played their second round at the district tournament Wednesday at Maxwell Municipal Golf Course in Abilene, but results weren’t available at press time.

The AHS boys’ team was leading the pack after Monday’s first round, also played at Maxwell, with Lute Wheeler recording a 19-hole total of 83 for the first overall. Houston Heatly was third over with 87. Both boys are freshmen.

Scores from the April 5 round are as follows:

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lion baseball team knocked off the top-ranked team in Class 2A in a District 8-2A match-up against Anson last week to take the lead in the district race as the first half of district games comes to an end.

Albany hosted Hawley on Tuesday, earning an 11-1 win to remain undefeated through the first round of league action. Details of the game will be reported next week.

The Lions have a 11-3-1 overall record and are 5-0 in district.