By Sandy Morris
Fandangle members are apparently eager to see their annual membership letters from the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association.
According to Fandangle office manager Jamie Parsons, the letters were mailed out last week, and she is already seeing a good response.
“We are already getting membership acceptances both online and in the mail,” said Parsons. “It’s great to see such an immediate response, and we urge everyone to keep them coming in.”
Abbigale Beard was named to the Tarleton State University 2020 president’s list for earning a 4.0 grade point average for the fall term.
Tyler Beard is named on the TSU fall dean’s list.
They are the daughter and son of Chris and Susie Beard of Albany.
Aubrey Moon, sophomore biology major at Harding University, is among more than 1,200 students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2020 semester.
The daughter of Mark and Ashley Moon of Albany, she had a 3.65 or higher grade point average.
By Sandy Morris
The Shackelford County Hospital District is the only local entity set to hold an election on Saturday, May 1.
Four candidates have filed for the three available at-large seats on the Shackelford County hospital board.
The ballot will list incumbents Mike Folsom, Jo Ann Estridge, and Leslie Belcher, along with challenger Mary Boland.
Directors on the hospital board serve two-year terms.
By Sandy Morris
As Shackelford County begins to throw off the blankets and move from winter into spring, preparations are being made for severe weather that often accompanies warmer temperatures.
School Drill
Students at Nancy Smith Elementary School will practice their severe weather preparedness next week.
According to NSES principal John Gallagher, a tornado drill will be held on campus during the day on Tuesday, March 9.
The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, March 10, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.
The tests keep citizens familiar with the three warning sounds, and they are also used to make sure that the siren, computer, software, and radios are working correctly.
The siren should sound one of the three emergency tones at noon on that day, but the siren is not tested if the weather is questionable, according to local fire chief Kyle Tischler.
SEVERE WEATHER
By Sandy Morris
The Whitney Theater was the site of the Albany Chamber’s Hereford Ball on Saturday, Feb. 27, 100 years after the original ball in 1921.
Albany Chamber of Commerce director Mary Beth Jones said she and other organizers enjoyed having such a diverse group of people together for the evening.
“It was fabulous seeing all the past, present, and future residents and Shackelford County supporters join together to celebrate our heritage,” said Jones.
By Melinda L. Lucas
At this time last year, the COVID-19 crisis just was beginning to affect Texas, and local school teachers were preparing to teach remotely for “a couple of weeks,” never dreaming that they would not see their students in person for the rest of the school year.
County restaurants, salons, and other businesses shut down as well, and when they reopened after a few months, there were state mandated restrictions and limitations.
By Sandy Morris
Pick-up dates for the March distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5.
Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 4.
Albany families who have been certified as eligible for the February food distribution program may pick up their food on Friday, March 5, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the rear door of the JP office.
By Sandy Morris
Local FFA and 4-H youth braved the winter weather and participated in the recent San Angelo and San Antonio stock shows, with the San Antonio show still going on this week.
San Antonio Show
Albany FFA sponsor and ag instructor Chris Beard said eight exhibitors showed gilts Feb. 10 to Feb. 12 during the first week of the San Antonio Livestock Show.
Carter Carrion earned seventh place with his Duroc gilt.
By Sandy Morris
Project Graduation organizers for the senior class will hold a ‘To Go’ lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28 at The Feed Store.
The menu will include chicken spaghetti, salad, bread stick, and dessert for a donation.
Each senior has been assigned a food item to donate before the luncheon.
Seniors can help by promoting the lunch on social media and helping deliver meals to cars. Parents can help inside by making up the to-go boxes.
