Children hunt 5,000 eggs

By Sandy Morris

The Easter Bunny delivered in a big way, and local children were the recipients of a bounty of eggs this past Saturday at Webb Park.

The Albany Volunteer Fire Department hosted the community egg hunt and had about 150 people attend the event. 

Albany VFD secretary Alison Gardenhire said while the attendance was  down, the hunt went well.

“We had 10 firemen help set up and hide 5,000 eggs,” said Gardenhire. “Both banks in town donated $50 worth of gold and silver coins totaling $100.”

This is the 19th annual egg hunt hosted by members of the Albany fire department.