By Donnie A. Lucas
A total of 10 players from the Lady Lion softball team received All-District honors, including two of the top superlative awards.
Albany senior Torie Fuentes was named the Defensive MVP for District 8-2A, which is a hybrid district of both 2A and 1A teams.
Junior Ana Balliew was tapped as the Pitching MVP for the district that included two 2A teams and four 1A squads this season.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Lion baseball team got in trouble early in the first game of the regional semi-final series last Thursday but came back strong in Game 2 only to have a win snatched away on an error in the seventh.
Losing Game 1 by a score of 11-4, followed by a 5-4 loss in the second game, ended Albany’s season in the fourth round of the playoffs.
The Lions posted a 22-5-1 overall record, including a perfect 10-0 district count.
By Sandy Morris
The Albany High School Class of 2020 has a surplus of money in last year’s class activity fund that has been divided between the 42 seniors from the class.
Class parent Susie Beard said the money can be picked up at the AHS office from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..
“Students will have to sign that they received the money,” said Beard.
“All money must be picked up before Aug. 1, but the school would like these funds picked up as soon as possible.”
By Sandy Morris
A community-wide clean-up day, promoted annually by the Albany Chamber of Commerce, has been scheduled for Saturday, June 12.
All area citizens are encouraged to come out and help work on projects aimed at beautifying the town of Albany, and the annual clean-up day is a good way for many people to get volunteer hours.
“Those who would like to volunteer can meet at the Depot at 8:00 a.m.,” said Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.
A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, June 10.
Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
COVID-19 antibody testing is offered 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
The Albany Volunteer Fire Department responded to a small structure fire on Conrad Street in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 30.
On arrival, volunteers found a trailer fully engulfed in flames.
According to AVFD assistant fire chief Eric Johnson, eight volunteer firefighters responded with two engines and two rescue trucks.
“A single hose line was deployed by three firefighters to suppress the flames,” said Johnson. “Other responders on scene assisted with performing overhaul activities.”
By Sandy Morris
Today is the last day to register for Day Camp 2021 sponsored by ResourceCare.
Parents may sign up their children from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Albany Youth Center.
ResourceCare programs assistant Ragan Riley said all campers must be registered by Thursday, as there will be no late registrations.
By Sandy Morris
Pick-up dates for the June distribution of the commodity food program provided by Shackelford County are June 3 and 4.
Certified families in Moran should pick up their food at Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 3.
Albany families who have been certified as eligible for the June distribution may pick up their food on Friday, June 4 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the rear door of the JP office.
By Sandy Morris
Albany’s First Baptist Church will host a “Mexican Pile-On” fundraiser on Sunday, June 6.
The meal will be served in the FBC Fellowship Hall immediately following the Sunday worship service.
In addition to the meal, baked goods will be available for purchase.
Cost for the “Pile-On” is $10 per person or $20 for a family. Donations will also be appreciated.
Proceeds from Sunday’s meal will help pay for students in seventh through 12th grade to attend Latham Springs Youth Camp in Aquilla, Texas this summer.
Raffle tickets are available now for the 2021 Clay Break Classic Gun Raffle benefitting the Ben Richey Boys Ranch and Family Program.
Four guns have been donated for the raffle by Beverley and Buford Salters and include two Zenith Tedna SE12Ts, a Weatherby PA-08, and a Marlin XS7 bolt-action .243 Winchester.
Tickets cost $20 per ticket or three tickets for $50 and can be purchased by calling 325-762-6225.
The drawing will be held on Sunday, June 6, and ticket holders do not have to be present to win.
