When officers of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association were reported last week, Shelly Bartee was listed as treasurer.
Cori Bezner has served as treasurer for the past two years and was reelected to continue serving in that role.
Other officers include Branch Bartee as president, Cody Leech as vice president, and Lauren Willen as secretary.
The News apologizes for the error.
By Kathy Thomson
Trick or treating will involve some older youth again this year, including Albany High School student council members who will be out to “Trick or Treat for Change” on Wednesday night, Oct. 30 starting at 7:00 p.m.
“There will be about 60 kids from grades seven through 12,” said student council sponsor Donnie Lucas. “They will be going door to door asking for donations.”
The Albany News’ 14th annual holiday recipe section will be published in one month, with favorite recipes being solicited from all ages of current and former Albany and Moran chefs and bakers.
“We’ve had really good response since we started publishing the recipe guides, and we’re looking forward to getting this one underway,” said News editor Melinda Lucas. “I’ve already heard from a couple of people.”
A variety of recipes from appetizers and beverages to desserts are being requested.
By Kathy Thomson
Kathryn Hamilton was recently hired as the new full-time youth minister at the Feed Store, and the 2018 Abilene Christian University graduate is bringing a world of experience with her back to her home town.
“I was active here (at the Feed Store) all through high school, when Grant Zeller was the director,” said the 2014 Albany High School graduate. “And I interned with the Feed Store the summer of 2015. I interned with Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church during my last two years at ACU.”
By Kathy Thomson
Several of Sandi Conway’s family members and friends are raising funds to help her purchase a device that can assist those with vision loss to see the world around them.
According to her niece Shelly Bartee, Conway has lost most of her sight due to a combination of macular degeneration and glaucoma.
Conway has been involved in the Albany community in many ways since moving here a number of years ago.
By Melinda L. Lucas
The dream of a place for local senior citizens to call their own is close to becoming a reality after Albany city council members voted to facilitate the purchase of the Shekinah office building for use as a senior citizen center.
At their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, the council also approved members of a committee that has already started raising the $85,000 asking price for the structure, as well as funds that will be needed for remodeling.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Four directors were re-elected to another term and plans made for the 2020 show during the annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association held Tuesday night, Oct. 8.
Fandangle veteran and longtime director Lanham Martin stepped down as president after one term but will remain an active member of the board.
By Kathy Thomson
Shackelford County senior adults (60 and up) are invited to attend the Resource Center’s October senior luncheon to be held Friday, Oct. 18 at the Youth Center beginning at 11:15 a.m.
First Christian Church will be hosting the meal this month, according to program assistant Ragan Riley.
The menu for the October luncheon is baked chicken, corn, asparagus, and hot rolls, and the theme will be Halloween.
By Kathy Thomson
All parents of students attending Albany schools are requested to volunteer to help with the Parent-Teacher Organization’s Fall Fest next weekend, and local room mothers are working with coordinators Malarie Sutton and Shayna Duke to finalize plans for the fundraising event.
Fall Fest will take place at Nancy Smith Elementary School from 5:00 until around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The annual event benefits all grades, even through high school, and all parents and teachers are asked to help.
By Kathy Thomson
Bus loads of Albany students were among over 7,000 who gathered at Shot-well Stadium in Abilene on Wednesday, Oct. 9 for the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsored Fields of Faith.
FCA Big Country East representative and local pastor Paul Johnston said that the event went well.
“It was a great evening,” Johnston said. “All of the speakers at the locations were good.”
