By Sam WallerNancy Smith Elementary School fifth graders braved cooler weather last week to take part in the Camp Grady Spruce Outdoor Education Program at Possum Kingdom Lake.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany Junior High teacher Chanel Hayner got to strut her stuff on Tuesday as the winner of the Teacher Turkey Contest sponsored by the Albany FCCLA chapter.

Dear Editor:Many years ago we moved to Albany. One of the first things that impacted me was the oilfield Christmas tree on one mile hill. It brought so much joy coming into town and seeing that tree all lit up. It was such a welcoming sight during the Christmas season.

By Sam WallerFriendship Baptist Church’s seventh annual Harvest Acres bazaar enjoyed plenty of business Saturday, Nov. 19, with several items selling out.Organizer Danita Johnston said the event, which raises funds for local mission projects, had a good turnout.

 John William Proctor Stockdale, of Jacksboro, Texas, passed away peacefully at home and in the presence of loved ones on Nov. 10, 2022 at the age of 83.John Stockdale was born April 11, 1939 in Fort Worth, Texas to Ernest Frederick Stockdale, Sr.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Academic Booster Club is once again inviting the community to “adopt” a member of the school staff through its Christmas Wish List program.

By Donnie A. LucasFour members of the cast and crew of the junior high One-Act Play, “Once Upon a Clothesline” were recognized at the district contest held last week in Stamford.The play did not finish in the top three, but the four Albany students were honored individually.

By Sam WallerFourth grade students from Nancy Smith Elementary School attended a special performance of “The Nutcracker” put on by Abilene Ballet Theatre on Friday, Nov. 18 at Abilene’s historic Paramount Theater.

By Sam WallerEight students from the Nancy Smith Elementary School gifted and talented program got a view of the world and beyond on Thursday, Nov. 10 during a field trip to the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field.

By Melinda L. LucasTrash collection for the City of Albany will run on a slightly different schedule for the week of Thanksgiving.Residential trash containers and business and industrial containers normally picked up on Thursday will change to Friday this week.