By Jillian Lucas
Due to the extensive amounts of rainfall over the last month, wheat producers in the area fell behind schedule in terms of harvesting.
Local farmer Ace Reames stated that a typical harvest begins the last few weeks of May. However, due to recent weather, he and his father, John Ross Reames, were not able to start their harvest until June 11.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Summer conditioning and limited sport-specific training is continuing next week for the boys, while the girls will take a week off due to the July 4th holiday.
The conditioning and football specific training for boys will continue through July 22, with the exception of no sport specific training on Monday, July 5. The morning conditioning session will still be held, but the evening session for football is cancelled.
The boys meet for strengthening and conditioning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday through Thursday, continuing through July 22.
By Jillian Lucas
This year’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes summer camp is set for July 11 through July 13.
Any incoming seventh through 12th grade student is welcome to participate in the FCA camp hosted by Solid Rock Camps in Eastland, Texas.
Free scholarships have been provided and can be utilized during the registration process by choosing ‘Scholarship.’
For more information, contact Paul Johnston at 325-660-2347 or by email at pjohnston@fca.org.
By Jillian Lucas
Members of First Baptist Church will be hosting 4th of July festivities for all to enjoy.
The event will be held at Clint and Ginger Bumguardner’s home on Sunday, July 4.
“Everyone is invited to enjoy the 4th of July celebrations,” said FBC secretary Becky Presley.
There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob provided and served at 6:00 p.m.
“We ask that you bring your favorite homemade dessert,” Presley said, “especially those who might want to bring homemade ice cream!”
By Jillian Lucas
Reminder for community members that local ministries Closet Angels and Neighbors in Need are currently closed.
Closet Angels is set to re-open on July 19 with Neighbors in Need having an indefinite opening date.
Coordinator Lori Reames stated that neither organization will be accepting donations at this time.
“Although we won’t be taking donations during our closure, Clara Miller will still be working with those donating or in need of larger items such as appliances, beds, etc.,” said Reames.
By Sandy Morris
Albany High School graduates Brady Karl and Riley Green recently earned American Welding Society D1.1 certifications.
AHS ag teacher Chris Beard said the two students were enrolled in his welding classes every year while they were in high school, but they came into the program already knowing the basics.
“These two boys started welding at home, got into my ag classes, and continued to work on cutting and welding,” Beard said. “My goal was to get them certified by the time they graduated.”
By Jillian Lucas
The Old Jail Art Center children’s summer workshop registration is happening now with a deadline date set for Friday, July 9.
Workshops will be offered virtually this year beginning each week of August for students in first through sixth grade.
A kit will be mailed to each applicant with supplies and materials for each day of instruction.
Kits will include a password for participants to access each week’s camp video.
By Jillian Lucas
Many local youth are taking part in various opportunities provided by 4-H this summer, including a variety of camps.
Two camps are coming up in the next few weeks that several Albany 4-H members will be attending.
Outdoor Adventure Camp is being held in Brownwood at the Texas 4-H Conference Center July 7-9 and will teach students new skills in archery, shooting, canoeing, kayaking, tent set up, astronomy, and more.
By Sandy Morris
In additional to traditional fundraisers and membership drives, the Old Jail Art Center now has ways for people to support the museum through online shopping and social media.
Facebook Campaign
Birthdays and holidays are a good time to create a campaign on Facebook and encourage followers to donate in honor of the special event.
This option is also a way to easily share information about the Old Jail and increase visibility.
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By Jillian Lucas
As Independence Day quickly approaches, community members are urged to use adequate safety precautions when celebrating and using fireworks.
“Our main concern and focus is personal safety,” said Albany Volunteer Fire Department chief Travis Gardenhire. “Everyone just needs to be very careful.”
Shackelford County is not currently under a burn ban or any other special restrictions and with the current amounts of rainfall, residents could easily mistake the surface level wet grass as a sign that fires would be more difficult to start.
