The Ben Richey Boys Ranch once again hosted its annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner at the ranch’s local campus on Tuesday, May 14.

Because of ongoing problems with pilfering of donated items, Closet Angels is now using a theft proof donation bin that is owned by Medina Children’s home.

Splash Day will occur this Saturday, May 25, as the Albany City Pool officially opens up to kick off the summer season. Those who wish to come to the pool and celebrate the beginning of summer with a swim will be able to do so for free on this special day.

The annual Father’s Day golf tournament, hosted by the Albany Golf Club, is questionable at this time. Increased rain during recent weeks has impacted the state of the course, leading to speculation that the two-day event may not take place.

The Albany Softball Association rescheduled its annual officer election meeting. The meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, May 20, has been postponed until next Tuesday, May 28. The meeting will be held at the Shackelford County library.

The next few days of school at Moran include several events before classes end on Friday, May 31.  Athletic physicals will be given at 8:00 a.m. today, May 23. The annual Spring Fling Festival will be held tonight, May 23, starting at 5:00 p.m. with a spaghetti supper.

May 22 • 5:30 p.m.  at Albany High School Abilene Sports Medicine and Orthopedics (ASMO) will be here to give free physicals to all incoming 7-12 graders.  Please turn in paperwork prior to that date.

The school year is almost over and students at the Moran Independent School District are busy with a host of end-of year activities.

By Melinda L. Lucas One new teacher was hired and a resignation accepted during a special early morning meeting of the Albany ISD board of trustees on Thursday, May 9. The session was initially planned to canvass the board election held May 4 that seated two new trustees and one incumbent.

The annual Baccalaureate service for the Albany High School Class of 2019 will be held Sunday, May 19 at the AHS auditorium. Spencer Newsom, youth minister at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church, will be the keynote speaker, delivering the message at the 7:00 p.m. ceremony.