By Melinda L. Lucas
Even though Shackelford County commissioners spent a portion of their Monday session discussing prescribed burn criteria that would go into effect when a burn ban is in place, the item was tabled until wording can be finalized.
Several local ranchers and land managers presented the proposal at a Jan. 19 meeting, asking that there be exceptions for prescribed burn plans even when a burn ban is in effect.
By Sandy Morris
Pick-up dates for the February distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Feb. 4 and Friday, Feb. 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, Feb. 4.
Albany families can pick up on Friday, Jan. 8, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the rear door of the JP office.
Families are reminded to complete a 2021 application when they come to pick up their food.
By Sandy Morris
The 2021 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association county livestock show and sale was held at the county show barn last weekend, Jan. 22-23, and according to association president Bronco Askew, the show overall went very well.
“We had a great show,” said Askew. “We don’t have complete totals yet, but I feel this year was better than average.”
Askew felt that the show organizers also did a good job of addressing any COVID concerns.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Registration for Albany Little League teams, including T-ball, Coach Pitch, Little League Majors and Minors, Intermediate and Junior League, will start Monday, Jan. 25 and continue through Feb. 8.
Students at Nancy Smith Elementary School will have forms sent home on Monday, with completed papers returned by the Feb. 8 deadline.
Students attending Albany Junior High will be able to pick up forms in the school office. Completed paperwork needs to be returned to the school by Feb. 8.
By Sandy Morris
Despite COVID concerns, the Big Country chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes is moving forward with its annual Weekend of Champions, but with a slight change.
This year the Weekend of Champions camps will be a one-day only event with the Girls Weekend scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Solid Rock Christian Camp in Eastland.
The Boys Weekend is scheduled for the following Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Beltway South in Abilene.
Makaela Rae Henry, daughter of David and Megan Henry of Albany was united in marriage on Sept. 19, 2020 to Justin Doyle Jones, son of Ken and Kelley Jones, also of Albany. Dr. Ronald Rainwater, professor at Hardin-Simmons University, officiated at the ceremony held outside at dusk at Happy Wife Happy Life Wedding Venue at Albany.
The bride is the granddaughter of Lonell and Anita Henry of Albany and the late David and Marcelyn Makela of Abilene.
Grandparents of the groom are Doyle and Nina Jones and Johnny and Rebecca White, all of Albany.
By Sandy Morris
Local Cub Scouts are expected to compete in the annual Albany Pinewood Derby starting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Scout Hut.
This is the second year that the derby will be held at the new Scout Hut.
Approximately eight Cub Scouts will be participating including a few girls,according to Cubmaster Jacey Shack.
Race Rules
Cub Scouts are expected to craft homemade race cars and pair them against each other on a 36-foot aluminum track.
The Albany Independent School district will be closed on Friday, Jan. 22 to enable students to attend the local stock show.
Teachers and staff will have a comp day on Friday, Jan. 22.
Classes will resume at the normal times on Monday, Jan. 25.
The next student holiday at AISD will be on Monday, Feb. 15 with a staff development day scheduled for faculty members.
By Sandy Morris
This week 4-H members will be busy showing their projects at the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show, but Shackelford County Extension Agent and 4-H Sponsor Kloey Painter has announced several upcoming programs of interest.
Shotgun Practice
The 4-H Shotgun Club will hold practice the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month with the next practice set for Tuesday, Jan. 26.
All practice sessions are held in Breckenridge at the local gun range from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
By Sandy Morris
Project Graduation organizers are planning their first fundraiser to prepare for the annual celebration following graduation.
Order forms for Valentine’s Day Oreo Truffles were distributed this week and are available at both school campuses.
“The deadline for orders for the truffles is Monday, Feb. 1,” said class parent Tisha Wilkins. “The seniors will help prepare them, and the truffles will be delivered to the high school and to Nancy Smith Elementary School on Valentine’s Day.”
