By Sam Waller
The Albany Lady Lions continued their run in the Class 2A softball playoffs by sweeping their area series with Ozona.
On Friday, May 6, Albany won the series opener 12-3 at San Angelo Lake View, then clinched the sweep with a 12-2 victory on Monday, May 9 at Stanton.
Albany advanced to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since reaching the state tournament in 2018.
By Sam Waller
Five Albany athletes will be trying to go faster, higher, and farther Friday, May 13 at the Class 2A state track meet at Myers Stadium in Austin.
For the boys team, Tye Edgar is entered in the pole vault, Cole Chapman in the triple jump, and Adam Hill in the 110 hurdles.
“Any time you go to Austin, your goal is to perform well,” boys coach Rod Britting said. “If you perform well and things work out, and you get on the awards stand, then that’s gravy. If you make it to the top, even better.”
By Sam Waller
A total of 18 participants took part in the Shackelford County 4-H horse show Saturday, May 7 at the Fikes Arena southeast of Albany.
Competition in judged and timed events was held in three age groups – Clover Kids (kindergarten through second grade), Junior (third through sixth grade), and Senior – as well as a Novice Class.
“It was quite an undertaking,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said. “I’m just really grateful to everyone who had a hand in making it happen.”
By Sam Waller
Members of the Albany Junior High tennis claimed three division titles and another 10 top four finishes last week at the junior high district tournament at Abilene’s Rose Park Tennis Center.
In the girls competition on Monday, May 2, the Lady Cubs swept the top three spots in seventh grade doubles. Zayne Lefevre and Amber Miramontes won the title, defeating teammates Charlee Hefner and Hattie Braly in the final, while Tatum Grady and Ashlyn Miller finished third.
By Sam Waller
Interested parties may still attend a brush control field day scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 at the Stasney Ranch headquarters.
Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said she expects around 20, but more are welcome.
“People can just show up,” Bell said. “We’re already past the RSVP deadline, but anyone who wants to come can give me a heads-up, and I can let the caterers know we’re expecting a few more.”
By Sam Waller
The Albany Study Club will again raffle a quilt as part of its annual Quilt Show during the Fort Griffin Fandangle.
Raffle tickets may be purchased from any Study Club member or at Shackelford County Library. Tickets are $5 for one or $20 for five.
“The raffle again benefits our scholarship fund for high school students,” Study Club member Tammy Glover said. “We’re giving out one $500 scholarship this year, which will be announced at graduation.”
The Study Club’s cookbook sales also help fund scholarships.
By Sam Waller
The Albany High School Class of 2022 senior Bible presentation, a long-running project of First Baptist Church of Albany, will be included as part of the Baccalaureate service at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Albany High School Auditorium.
The event, hosted by FBC for decades, was combined with Baccalaureate two years ago.
First Baptist youth minister Eduardo San Lucas will present the Bibles to the seniors during the service.
Callahan-Shackelford County Farm Bureau, in partnership with Texas Farm Bureau, presented $500 donations to all Volunteer Fire Departments in both counties.
“The public service provided by the fire departments is vital to all citizens and property owners, and during the recent devastating fires in Eastland County, area VFDs provided very important support,” said local board member Ace Reames. “Cal-Shack Farm Bureau is pleased to show appreciation for all they do.”
By Sam Waller
Capt. Kurtis Bueltmann, chaplain at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, will serve as a guest speaker Sunday, May 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Bueltmann, an ordained Lutheran minister, has been involved in the ministry for more than 30 years. He was recently posted to Dyess.
“I asked Kurtis to preach on the theology of what he does as a chaplain,” Trinity Lutheran pastor Tom Chandler said. “We’re looking to hearing what he has to say, and we invite everyone in the community.”
Services start at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
By Sam Waller
The Calling – Come & See Revival will offer three nights of worship for all faiths this weekend at Moran City Park.
The revival, hosted by First Baptist Church of Moran, is a cooperative effort with Albany Methodist Church.
Services will start at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 14-16.
The Calling is for those who have never known God, those who have strayed away, or those who have a close walk with God every day – in other words for everyone – and can recharge one’s faith, according to Dora Leonard of FBC Moran.
