By Melinda L. Lucas
After a longer than expected delay, thousands of tax statements should be mailed next week to Shackelford County land, property, and business owners.
According to Shackelford County Appraisal District (SCAD) chief appraiser Clayton Snyder, the statements normally go out by the second week of October, but are about a month later than usual for reasons that have nothing to do with the local staff.
By Sandy Morris
When local hero, William Edwin Dyess, was tragically lost in a plane crash in 1943, arrangements were made for a military trumpet player to play “Taps” at the service.
Fast forward 77 years and the lone trumpet player, along with his fellow World War II Army Air Force Band members, is about to have a posthumous album released of their original recordings.
Richard Burt was the lead trumpet player of the 746th Army Air Force band stationed in the Philippines during WWII.
By Melinda L. Lucas
A lengthy discussion about what to do with $25,000 in CARES Act funding and an update about the city’s rolloff program for abandoned houses took a good part of Monday night’s Albany city council meeting on Nov. 9.
The resignation of Carolyn Waller, who has served on the council for the past nine years, was accepted “with regrets” and appreciation was expressed by mayor Susan Montgomery for Waller’s dedication to the community of Albany.
Waller is stepping down because of health reasons.
House Demolition
By Sandy Morris
Two more Nancy Smith Elementary School events have fallen victim to COVID, but Camp Grady Spruce is moving forward with safety precautions.
NSES principal John Gallagher stated that plans are still in place for local fifth graders to travel to the Possum Kingdom science camp Nov. 16-18.
“With COVID-19, the camp has changed its attendance to only allow one school district at the camp at a time,” said Gallagher.
By Melinda L. Lucas
The next meeting of the Shackelford County 4-H Horse Club program clinic will be held today, Nov. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Shackelford County Show Barn.
Dr. Katie Fisher, the new Albany equine veterinarian from Salt Creek Veterinary Hospital, will be the speaker at the November clinic.
Shackelford County Extension Agent Kloey Painter said the first clinic to go over horse safety was not only well attended, but participants also learned some important basic tips for working with horses.
By Sandy Morris
The 2020 “Red Ribbon Week” wrapped up on Friday, Oct. 29 at both Albany ISD campuses.
The yearly event is sponsored locally by Albany ISD and the Albany Task Force on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, with support provided by several other state and local agencies.
Red Ribbon Week began on Monday, Oct. 26, marking the 32nd straight year that the national event has been conducted locally.
NSES Events
By Sandy Morris
The Albany High School marching band is getting ready for the University Interscholastic League East Zone marching contest this Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Abilene Wylie stadium.
Originally, the contest was scheduled for Oct. 17, but UIL delayed the contest due to COVID-19 precautions.
Albany band director William Vaughn took advantage of the extra time and scheduled a clinician to come in and work with local students.
By Sandy Morris
Pick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program will be today, Thursday, Nov. 5 and tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 6.
Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. this morning.
Albany families who have been certified as eligible for the November food distribution program may pick up their food tomorrow, Nov. 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the rear door of the JP office.
By Sandy Morris
Albany Junior High one act play cast members have been rehearsing daily in preparation for their upcoming district competition on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Stamford.
“The Magic Well” will be performed for the public on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Director Melanie Turner said rehearsals are going well with daily rehearsals during the theater class period and extra rehearsals outside of school when necessary.
Turner also said her cast is getting more prepared for contest every day.
By Lynsi Musselman
Earlier this year, Albany High School senior and lifelong Albany resident Sidney Bartee was named Lions Club Sweetheart for 2020-2021.
Lions Club member Myra Hise said the Lions were proud to name Sidney as the sweetheart for the year.
“She was chosen for her outstanding grades and participation in school,” Hise added. “She has pride in her community and an amazing work ethic.”
Sidney works two part-time jobs even while going to school, and is still involved in a big part of the Lions Club activities.
