By Lynsi Musselman
The Shackelford County 4-H horse program will have its first horse clinic on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m., after rescheduling last week’s Oct. 1 clinic.
The clinic will be held at the county show barn.
Shackelford County extension agent Kloey Painter said the clinic will be a great overall introduction to horses.
“We will go over horse safety and provide smores for everyone during the event,” Painter explained.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Despite ongoing coronavirus restrictions, blood is still needed, and a blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15.
Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
By Lynsi Musselman
Albany High School Homecoming 2020 festivities will not be as extensive this year, but the community is gearing up to cheer for the Lions against the Ranger Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 12.
The homecoming game is planned for 7:00 p.m. at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium, after the initial Oct. 2 date was rescheduled.
Albany Independent School District super-intendent Jonathan Scott said the homecoming festivities this year will include the game and halftime program with the homecoming court.
AHS Homecoming Royalty
By Lynsi Musselman
The Albany Chapter of the National Honor Society will induct 17 new members this Sunday.
A recognition ceremony for the new members will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Albany High School auditorium.
By Lynsi Musselman
Albany Neighbors In Need was born out of the realization of the needs from shoppers at Closet Angels, the clothing ministry of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Several years ago, volunteer Sandy Ingalls added a place for shoppers to write down needs that could not be found at Closet Angels, said Closet Angels director Lori Reames.
“It hit us with the reality that Albany was full of needs other than just clothing,” Reames explained. “I started posting items that were written down and donors would drop off behind Closet Angels.”
Albany ISD administrators remind Lion fans that their names must be on the official list by the end of the school day on Friday in order to gain admittance to Friday’s game in Hico.
To reserve seats, call the AISD superintendent’s office at 325-762-2823.
By Lynsi Musselman
Members of the Albany Golf Club are encouraged to attend the club’s annual business meeting at the municipal golf course on Saturday, Oct. 10, and then stay and play in the Championship Tournament starting at 1:00 p.m. that afternoon.
“We will meet for a brisket sandwich lunch on Saturday, at about 11:30 a.m., and have a short meeting to elect or reelect board members,” said member James Waters.
By Lynsi Musselman
Two teams scored 53 strokes each at the Albany Kiwanis John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Golf Tournament Oct. 2, and the deadlock for top place was settled by the common tie-breaking practice of a scorecard playoff.
Team Waterhole #2 (Zane Jones, Sean Loyer, Tommy Barton, and Booger Hughes) was awarded first place at the charity golf tournament with a score of 53. Placing second after the tie-breaker were James Waters, Charles Barrett, Rodney Barton, and Randy Walker at 53.
By Lynsi Musselman
Sondra O’Keefe and Corey Miller were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the Moran and Three Way football game at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night, Oct. 2.
Others included in the homecoming court were queen nominees Dariann Hawley, Corley Hendricks, Baylee Orsak, and Tiffany Wade, and king candidate Bailey Hitch.
Also honored as royalty were princess Hannah Rogers, prince Zak Keith, duchess Alli Scott, duke Memphis McGough, lady-in-waiting Brooke Orsak, and paige Toby Eason.
Sondra O’Keefe
By Lynsi Musselman
The City of Moran will hold a household trash collection and free tire and trash disposal on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until the containers are full.
A separate container for metal will be provided.
Participants must show proof of residency with an electricity or water bill or a drivers license.
The collections will take place at the old rodeo grounds at 900 Ground Street.
For information, call City Hall at 325-945-3441.
