A community-wide clean-up day, promoted annually by the Chamber of Commerce, has been scheduled for Saturday, June 15.
All citizens of the community are encouraged to come out and help work on projects aimed at beautifying the town of Albany, and the annual clean-up day is a good way for many people to get volunteer hours.
“Those who would like to volunteer can meet at the Depot at 8:00 a.m.,” said Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.
The community of Albany is invited to attend the Albany ISD retiree reception, which will honor retiring Albany ISD staff members Danita Johnston, Lavelle Vinson, Karen Martin, and Debra Overton.
The reception will take place on Thursday, May 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the foyer of Nancy Smith Elementary School, and all are invited.
Guests may come and go from the reception as they please.
Danita Johnston has taught at Albany for 29 years, where she instructed business and English classes at the secondary campus.
The annual Father’s Day golf tournament, hosted by the Albany Golf Club, is questionable at this time.
Increased rain during recent weeks has impacted the state of the course, leading to speculation that the two-day event may not take place.
“We do not actually know yet if we will be hosting the tournament,” said club president Randy Walker.
Heavy rainfall can make the course difficult to play on and could possibly damage the turf.
“With all of the rain we’ve had lately, the course is not currently in good condition to play on,” said Walker.
The Albany Softball Association will have a meeting on Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Shackelford County library.
“We will be electing board members,” said president Cynthia Smith. “The public is encouraged to attend and join the meeting!”
Current officers are Smith, vice president Amy McDaniel, secretary Mike Bean, and treasurer Jolene Hinkle.
Coaches include Beth Roysdon, Matt Stapp, and Jimmy Cox.
Teresa Purcell is in charge of the concession stand.
Staff members at Fort Griffin State Historical Site have scheduled an outdoor cooking event on Saturday, May 25, and it includes a chance for visitors to sample typical trail driver cuisine.
By Kathy Thomson
Several Albany residents competed at the Western Heritage Classic in Abilene this weekend, and locals placed well in various events, including the Ranch Rodeo, Fiddler’s Contest, and Parade.
Ranch Rodeo
Matthews/Nail Ranch of Albany won the Championship at the 35th annual Western Heritage Classic’s Ranch Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11.
The winning group gathered 113 points to win the title.
The Albany High School class of 2019 is invited to a decades-long church tradition, the senior Bible presentation at the First Baptist Church of Albany on Sunday, May 19 starting at 2:00 p.m.
Campbell Terry, youth minister at FBC, will present the complimentary Bibles to the seniors and will also deliver a brief message.
Afterwards, graduates and their families and friends are invited to the traditional coke float party, held in the Fellowship Hall.
Jeff and Ricia Pleasant of Albany are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their son, Jordan Rick Pleasant to Madison Lynn Chaney, daughter of Gary and Samantha Chaney of Abilene.
Jordan is the grandson of Gerald and Ruby Petree of Albany and the late James and Dorothy Pleasant.
Madison is the granddaughter of Harold and Jeannie Jones of Anson, Jack Chaney of Morton, and Rena Browning of Breckenridge.
Albany High School seniors will be very busy during the next two weeks, with several activities planned during the time leading up to graduation.
Pictures should have already been turned in to class parent Tisha Wilkins for the senior slide show, including one baby picture, one elementary or junior high photo, and one senior picture from each senior.
“If for some reason they have not yet been turned in, they need to be turned in to me as soon as possible,” said Wilkins.
High school graduation is only two weeks away, and seniors and their parents are making plans for the celebration, including the traditional Project Graduation party.
Project Graduation is an all-night drug-free and alcohol-free party following commencement exercises and has been an annual tradition in Albany since 1988.
The project was started by the efforts of the Albany Drug and Alcohol Task Force, and several people, especially Ann Jones, were instrumental in organizing the local event.
