Hundreds see Living History at Fort
By Sam WallerNearly 600 schoolchildren attended the School Day portion of Living History Days on Friday, Oct. 7, at Fort Griffin State Historic Site, down slightly from a year ago.
Club election set Oct. 15
By Sam WallerTwo director positions will be voted on Saturday, Oct. 15, when the Albany Golf Club holds its annual business meeting at Albany Golf Course.The meeting starts at noon with positions currently held by club president Randy Walker and James Waters being decided.
Public invited to fajita fiesta
By Sam WallerGolf fans can watch competition and get a meal Friday, Oct. 14 at the 15th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta at Albany Golf Course.The event benefits the club’s scholarship fund.
Moran play to be performed
By Sam WallerMoran’s one-act play cast and crew will perform its fall show at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the school auditorium.The troupe will perform “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” a mashup of several Brother Grimm tales.Tickets for the performance are $5 at the door.
Under the Big Top
By Melinda L. LucasThe circus is coming to town, and despite the fact that there is an out-of-town varsity football game that same night, good crowds of elementary students and their parents are expected to attend the two performances.
Frontier history to come alive at Fort Griffin
By Sam WallerFort Griffin State Historic Site will offer a look at the way things used to be this weekend with its annual Living History Days.The event will run 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8.“All folks have to do is come out to Fort Griffin,” site manager Mitch Baird said.
Courthouse parking lot closed
By Melinda L. LucasWork finally began Saturday on the long-awaited rebuilding of the parking lot at the Shackelford County Courthouse, with plans to be finished in the next three weeks.
Fandangle members to meet Oct. 11
By Melinda L. LucasThe Fandangle Association has set its annual membership meeting for next Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Studebaker building (Musselman office), located at 324 South 2nd St.The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m.
Commodities pickup changed
By Melinda L. LucasAs scheduled, Albany families can pick up their October food commodities this Friday, Oct. 7 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.However, the pickup location has changed slightly.
Homecoming plans progress
By Donnie A. LucasPlans for 2022 Homecoming festivities are mostly set for Friday, Oct. 14 with students and exes gathering for a pep rally, parade, and football game where homecoming royalty will be presented at the half.The homecoming game is planned for Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m.
