By Sam WallerParticipation remained strong as Albany Junior/Senior High’s summer conditioning program for prospective athletes entered its second week despite numerous other activities demanding time.

By Sam WallerThe team of West, Villanueva, and Hutchinson won the Championship Flight of the Albany Golf Club’s Fathers Day Scramble.The three-person scramble, played Saturday-Sunday, June 17-18 at Albany Golf Course, drew a field of 32 teams.

By Sam WallerStudents who will be in first through ninth grade this fall still have time to register for the Albany Volleyball Camp.The camp is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, June 26-28 at the Albany Junior/Senior High gym.Cost for the camp is $25 per camper.

James Curtis ­Sanders Jr. (Sandy or JC) age 73 of Lueders, went to be with the Lord and all of those loved ones who have passed before him on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was surrounded by his family in a circle of prayer.

By Donnie A. LucasThe sound of the bugle call will once again open each performance of the 85th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle on Friday (tomorrow) at 8:30 p.m. at the Prairie Theater.

By Donnie A. LucasAn special anniversary edition of the Ft. Griffin Fandangle Parade will rumble down Main Street, wind around the Courthouse and come by for a second pass Saturday, with the recently restored calliope leading the way.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city council members heard a report from pool manager Meg Walser and discussed at length several requests from the Albany Volunteer Fire Department for reimbursement and new purchases during a meeting on Monday, June 12.

By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County Commissioners approved a lease for three vehicles for the sheriff’s department, discussed a proposal to replace the air conditioning in the Courthouse, and okayed repairs to the roof at the county show barn during a regular meeting Monday, June 12.

By Donnie A. LucasImprovements at the Shackelford County Show Barn have started with the pouring of a concrete floor throughout the main part of the building, but several projects still remain on the list.

By Melinda L. LucasA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, June 22.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will be at First Baptist Church from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.