By Kathy Thomson
American Heart Association representative Beth Lotter came to Moran to give a presentation to preschool through fifth grade classes on Feb. 12.
“Lotter was here for the kick-off of ‘Kids Heart Challenge’,” said elementary teacher Sabrina Swedlund.
By Kathy Thomson
The fifth and sixth grade youth basketball teams’ season ending tournaments took place on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Results from three of the four teams were reported in the Feb. 13 edition of The Albany News, however the sixth grade girls’ scores were not available at press time last week, and are reported below.
Sixth Grade Girls
Albany lost to Jim Ned 28-8 in their first game of the tournament.
The monthly country and western musical will continue this month on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Moran Community Center.
Moran singer-songwriter M.L. “Marty” Clifford coordinates the event, which takes place the fourth Saturday of each month.
Proceeds this month will benefit the fire department and the city park, according to Clifford.
There is no cover charge, but snacks will be available.
For more information, call 325-668-5084 or 254-631-9777.
By Kathy Thomson
A winter storm moved through the area last week, dropping temperatures, cold rain, sleet, and snow.
On Monday, Feb. 3, the high was 73 degrees, while thermometers struggled to reach 37 degrees just one day later.
Both Albany and Moran school officials cancelled Wednesday classes even before students were released on Tuesday afternoon due to the forecasts of dangerous driving conditions before morning.
By Melinda L. Lucas
The first Winter Encampment at Fort Griffin State Historic Site is being hosted this Saturday, Feb. 15 by members of the park’s Living History Association.
The event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and the public is invited to come and learn more about life on the Texas frontier.
Also planned that day is the final trout fishing day of the winter from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a staff member on hand to provide asistance.
Kindergarten teacher Chloe Early (l) and students (l-r) London Dye, Nolan Turner, and Cyrus Snyder admire some of the boxes that will be used for Friday’s Valentine parties. Designs range from castles and unicorns to Godzilla and Patrick Mahomes.
Shackelford County senior adults (60 and up) are invited to attend the Shackelford County Resource Center’s February senior luncheon to be held on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Youth Center beginning at 11:15 a.m.
Friendship Baptist will be hosting the meal this month, according to program assistant Ragan Riley.
The menu for the February luncheon is pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cheese casserole, and hot rolls, with a “Valentine’s Day” theme.
By Kathy Thomson
Tomorrow, Feb. 7 the Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual membership meeting at the Beehive Restaurant immediately after the 12:00 noon luncheon, and all members are encouraged to attend.
The agenda is expected to include a financial report and electing of directors.
Each year, several of the board terms come up for election on a rotating basis, and directors are chosen at the annual meeting.
Grant Head of Albany was recognized on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall semester by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.
Head is the son of Kelly and Sara Head of Albany.
By Kathy Thomson
Members of the Fort Griffin Living History Association are hosting a Winter Encampment at Fort Griffin State Historic Site on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and the public is invited to come and learn more about life on the Texas frontier.
“Winter Encampment will give a unique perspective into life during the winter months on the Texas frontier,” said Fort Griffin program specialist Eric Abercrombie. “There will be numerous presenters covering a range of topics.”
