By Sam Waller
The Feed Store is taking another shot at playing its Powder Puff flag football game at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.
The event was postponed from Sunday, May 7, after rain left the field unplayable.
“I’ll never complain about rain,” Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins said, “I know we’ve got rain in the forecast for the next several days, but I do hope we can get the game in.”
By Sam Waller
Closet Angels and The Local Exchange will both be open Saturday, May 13.
Director Lori Reames said The Local Exchange, located at 609 Railroad St. next to the fire station, will be open 9:00-11:00 a.m., with Closet Angels operating under its usual “second Saturday” hours of 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Local Exchange will also be open from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 14 for shopping or receiving.
By Sam Waller
First Baptist Church of Albany will host its annual Bible Presentation for members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the church.
A Coke float reception will follow the service.
By Sam Waller
The first Shackelford County Horse Show under the auspices of the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association drew 15 participants to Fikes Arena Saturday, May 6.
“It went well,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said. “I think every kid came away with at least one placing. We gave cash for first through sixth places.”
In the Stock Horse Division, Gage Burton claimed the high point award with Cameron Burton taking reserve honors.
In the English Division, Baigh Bell was high point with Cameron Burton taking reserve.
By Sam Waller
Shackelford County 4-H is winding down its year with the final meetings scheduled for Sunday, May 21, but summer programs will be starting soon.
The Horse Club and Sewing Club will meet together at 3:00 p.m. at The Feed Store to make tailbags for horses.
That will be followed at 4:00 p.m. by the regular club meeting, during which officer elections will be held for next year.
“That will wrap up our year, but we do have summer activities on the agenda,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said.
By Sam Waller
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s 37th annual Polo on the Prairie enjoyed a nearly flawless day Saturday, April 29, raising more than $1 million for cancer research.
The event drew more than 1,300 attendees to the Musselman Brothers’ Lazy 3 Ranch.
“Everything worked beautifully together,” Melinda Musselman said. “We had the weather on our side, which is always the hardest thing to deal with. The weather was beautiful so games could be played outside and enjoyed by everybody.”
By Sam Waller
The Albany Study Club is selling raffle tickets for a quilt to raise money for its scholarship fund.
Tickets are $5 apiece and may be purchased at the Shackelford County Library.
“The raffle money goes to raise money for scholarships for high school graduates,” Study Club member Lori Schooler said. “We’ll also take donations.”
The quilt, donated by Lana Britton, is currently on display at the library. In June, it will be included in the Study Club’s Quilt Show at the Whitney Theatre.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Educators and staff at Albany ISD will be recognized next week with daily meals and bundles of gifts in appreciation for their efforts to educate the youth of Albany.
The week-long celebration is hosted by the Albany PTO, with the help of parents and local businesses.
The National Teacher Appreciation Week is actually May 8-12, but the PTO opted to wait until next week in order not to conflict with STAAR testing at both campuses.
By Sam Waller
Students at Nancy Smith Elementary School will have a day to run and jump Tuesday, May 23, at the annual track meet and field day.
Principal John Gallagher said the events are being combined into one day this year after being held separately in 2022.
Gallagher said students should report to school as normal before being bused to the high school track at 9:00 a.m.
Gallagher said lunch will be provided at the track with students being bused to Webb Park for the rest of the day following the meal.
By Sam Waller
A co-ed Midnight Slow Pitch Softball Tournament to benefit the Albany Softball Association has been scheduled for Friday-Saturday, June 9-10.
Organizer Malarie Sutton said the event will be the organization’s main fundraiser for the year.
“We don’t have anything else planned for this year,” Sutton said. “We’ve tossed some ideas out, but I think they’ll probably be for next year.”
