Hundreds see Living History at Fort
Fort Griffin State Historic Site enjoyed a larger crowd than expected last week for its annual Living History Days, held Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14.
Red Ribbon Week set Oct. 23-27
♦ Contests, prizes, and dress-up days will all be part of next week’s Red Ribbon Week at both Albany campuses. The nationwide theme of the 2023 campaign is “Be Kind to Your Mind, Live Drug Free,” which will be observed locally on Oct.
Fentanyl presentation discussed
Trustees review status of Senate bills Albany ISD trustees agreedatMonday’sboard meeting that a presentation last week about the dangers of Fentanyl apparently had a profound effect on many students who were present. Several board members and administrators said they had heard from their children or others who talked about what the two Lubbock-area law enforcement officers had revealed during the assembly involving sixth grade through seniors.
Fry qualifies for national contest
Shackelford County 4-Hers Faith and Grace Fry claimed multiple awards earlier this month at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. Faith Fry won with her educational presentation on soring.
Chamber luncheon ‘moved’
The regular Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon this Friday has been cancelled, or maybe more accurately “moved,”somembers and others can support the Albany Kiwanis Club fajita lunch at noon that day at the golf course. The public is invited to eat at the fajita luncheon.
Early voting begins Oct. 23
Early voting for the Nov. 7 amendment election begins in Texas and Shackelford County, on Monday, Oct.
Directors named to Fandangle board
Fournewdirectorswere elected and one re-elected during the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association’s annualembershipmeeting held last Tuesday, Oct. 10.
NEWS
˚ LUNCH MENUS Oct. 23 - 27 Monday - enchiladas, beans, corn, salsa, fruit, pudding Tuesday - ham & cheese sandwich, veggie cup, potatoes, strawberries Wednesday - chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, carrots, squash, grapes Thursday - hamburger, chips, tomato cup, salad, fruit Friday- burritos, corn, cucumbers, rosy applesauce, cookie ˚ PRINCIPAL’SPOINTS Nancy Smith Elementary continues to see great success this week.
Monuments honor 3 state teams
By Sam Waller
Monuments honoring Albany’s three state football championships were being installed Wednesday, Oct. 4 in front of the entrance to Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.
The six-foot-by-six-foot granite monuments were placed next to the sign which honors the title teams of 1960 and 1961.
Albany claimed its third championship on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 by defeating Mart 41-21 in the Class 2A Division II final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Food Fight!
By Donnie A. Lucas
The canned and non-perishable foods being collected by students at both the elementary and the secondary schools to benefit the local food bank is entering its final few days with the deadline set for Monday, Oct. 9.
Monday is a student holiday, but the campuses should be open for last-minute donations.
ResourceCare of Albany is hosting the 4th annual food drive contest for both the Albany and Cross Plains locations, with a Chick-fil-A lunch on the line for the winning classes in both towns.
