By Kathy Thomson
The fifth annual Fort Griffin BBQ Cook-off “Battle for the Blade & World Championship Dove Competition” took place last weekend, and winners were declared in several categories, as well as the overall champion.
Tommy Smith, who headed up the team known as Bent Nail BBQ, was declared the overall winner and was presented the 2019 fifth generation “Blade of Fort Griffin” on Saturday afternoon after all the judging was completed.
By Kathy Thomson
Several participants of Hall of Fame Road Tours 2019 drove through Albany on the way from California to Fort Worth last Thursday, filling the downtown area with an assortment of vintage hot rods.
The group was met by several members of the Albany Shifters Car Club, who opened the Flying A Car Museum for a special downtown tour.
By Kathy Thomson
Two teams scored 56 strokes each at the Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament last Friday and the deadlock for top place was settled by the common tie-breaking practice of a scorecard playoff.
Thirteen teams competed in the 12th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Tournament, which was held at the Albany Golf Club on Friday, Sept. 27.
The API team of Ronnie Anderson, Charles Barrett, Tommy Terrell, and Bob Tidwell was awarded first place at the charity golf tournament with a score of 56.
By Kathy Thomson
Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive at the Friends of Fort Griffin 16th Annual Gala at Griffin Flat on the Collins Creek Ranch this Saturday, Oct. 6, as early in the evening as they can, because Doug Moreland will give a demonstration of his chainsaw carving abilities as soon as the gates to the ranch open for the event at 6:00 p.m.
“Last year Doug worked on it until the rain stopped him,” said organizer Susan Waller. “It was awesome to watch him work!”
By Kathy Thomson
Albany High School seniors Tyler Beard and Jaleigh Morales were crowned 2019 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime ceremonies last Friday night during the Lions’ 41-0 win over the visiting Peaster before a large homecoming crowd.
Morales and Beard were presented as part of a field of eight senior class candidates, four boys and four girls.
The two were chosen by the entire student body by secret ballot last week after each class at Albany High School had nominated a senior boy and girl for the honor.
The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, Oct. 9, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.
The tests keep citizens familiar with the three warning sounds, and they are also used to make sure that the siren, computer, software, and radios are working correctly.
The siren should sound one of the three emergency tones at noon on that day, but the siren is not tested if the weather is questionable, according to local fire chief Kyle Tischler.
SEVERE WEATHER
By Melinda L. Lucas
The annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Assocation is scheduled to be held at the Albany Visitors Center on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Reports about the 2019 outdoor show and a motion to hold the Fandangle in 2020 are expected.
Directors whose terms are up for election this year are Treca Edington, Branch Bartee, Cori Bezner, and Bucky Nail.
Other directors are John Ayers, Shelly Bartee, Cody Leech, Lanham Martin, Lesley Jones, Dustin Parsons, Lauren Willen, and Henry Musselman. Chris Beard is an advisor.
By Kathy Thomson
This Sunday, Oct. 6, the Culpepper & Merri-weather Circus will be in town, and anyone who ever dreamed of running away and joining the circus can get an up close view of what that might be like by going to watch members of the troupe raise the big top that morning and then staying to take in a free behind the scenes tour.
By Donnie A. Lucas
This Friday is the deadline for organizations that plan to apply for 2020 funding from the Albany Chest.
Applications need to be finished and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 4.
Board vice chair Melinda Lucas said Monday that only a few applications had been received so far, and she emphasized that all organizations wishing to receive an allocation from the Albany Chest must submit a written request by the deadline.
Six classmates and five guests attended the 64th year class reunion of the Albany High School Class of 1955 this last weekend.
They met at the home of Whitby George on Friday, Sept. 27.
In addition to the host, classmates present were Olivia Salters Reames and Bobby Russell of Albany; Janet Vines Yeates, Bryan; Frankie Joe Woodfin, Rosharon; and Wanda Brewster Middleton, Abilene. Guests were Don Middleton, Monette Boortz, Leslie Standlee, Shelly Bartee, and Kerry Manos.
Many old stories, laughs and a delicious lunch were enjoyed.
