By Kathy Thomson The Albany High School band received an overall rating of III at the East Zone Region 6 Marching Contest at Wylie Bulldog Stadium earlier this week. The Ragin’ Red Band was the second one to compete on Monday, Oct. 21, taking the field at 2:30 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.