Administrative assistant Morgan Whitley gathers supplies to match up with teachers’ requisition lists after a recent order was delivered at the school. Although both campuses are pretty quiet, the AISD staff members who are working during the summer months are moving forward with plans for an Aug. 19 start date.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Even during unusual times like the current coronavirus pandemic, regular blood donations are needed in order to ensure the continued adequacy of the supply at area hospitals, so Hendrick’s bloodmobile is in Albany on Thursday, June 25 for the regularly scheduled Kiwanis Club sponsored blood drive.
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.
By Donnie A. Lucas
In contrast with recent statewide data, Shackelford County residents are still holding the COVID-19 virus at bay with no new tests administered during the past week.
County judge Robert Skelton reported Monday that a total of 31 tests have been administered since mid-March, and all have returned negative.
The single positive case that was recorded in the county, which was tested for in a neighboring county, was released from quarantine several weeks ago.
By Lynsi Musselman
The Albany Chamber of Commerce is hosting a scavenger hunt to encourage residents to get involved with the history of Shackelford County.
“Just because we aren’t having Fandangle show nights does not mean residents cannot explore the history of the county,” said Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.
Jones said to visit the website https://atlas.thctexas.gov/ and click on county, enter Shackelford, then uncheck all options but historical markers.
“There are 47 historical markers in Shackelford County,” she said.
By Donnie A. Lucas
As of Monday, only four openings were available for this weekend’s Father’s Day Golf Tournament set for Saturday and Sunday at the Albany Golf Course.
Tournament organizer James Waters said that he still has room for four teams in the morning flight, while the afternoon tee times are all taken.
Tee times for Saturday morning start at 8:30 a.m., with the afternoon action starting at 1:30 p.m.
The teams will be flighted after the first round on Saturday, with the second round set for Sunday, June 21.
With snacks and gear in hand, Landon Herrell (l) and Ace Vickers (r) walk down Main Street to the creek for an afternoon of fishing, making the most of sunny June days with friends. Recent easing of COVID-19 restrictions is opening up other opportunities, such as swimming at the local pool and attending next week’s sports camp.
By Lynsi Musselman
Old Jail Art Center is still closed to the public, with no plans to reopen as of press time this week.
Executive board members could possibly make that decision next month.
While patrons anticipate the reopening of the museum, they can look to OJAC social media platforms for ways to stay connected with art, history, and educational activities.
Each week new theme projects are posted with a different activity for each day.
By Lynsi Musselman
As time passes and restrictions ease, more churches are slowly beginning to meet again for worship services and Sunday school.
Trinity
Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas that governs Trinity Episcopal Church in Albany has announced that its congregations will return to in-person worship in a phased approach.
Trinity in Albany will not meet this Sunday for worship, but discussions about when a priest from Abilene will be available are underway.
By Lynsi Musselman
Community Vacation Bible School 2020, with a theme of Concrete and Cranes, will begin Sunday, July 24 and continue through Wednesday, July 29 at First Baptist Church Albany.
The summer event is sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance.
Sunday through Tuesday, VBS will begin with a 5:00 p.m. dinner in the church fellowship hall followed by VBS at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
“Family Night” will be the last night of VBS on Wednesday at the city pool, starting with a program at 6:30 p.m.
By Lynsi Musselman
The farmers market in Albany is typically recognizable by the white tent placed on Main Street next to King & Robertson Insurance Agency, but city manager Billy Holson said this week that there will be no tent placed this year by the city for the market.
Holson explained that the tent provided by the city was damaged and a new one has not been ordered due to other circumstances.
He said local producers are still invited to bring tables and sell homegrown products on Saturdays at the city-owned lot next to King & Robertson.
