Volunteers originally planned to begin the transformation of J.R. and Tricia Reyes’ recently purchased storage building into a comfortable, although tiny home last Saturday, but inclement weather delayed the start of the project.

“We are leveling the house, and it was too muddy to get that done,” said organizer Lori Schooler. “So we are starting early this Saturday at 7:00 a.m., and will level the house and put in electricity. Everyone is welcome to come and pitch in!”

The Reyes’ uninsured home was destroyed by fire early on the morning of July 11.

Revival services will take place at Friendship Baptist Church starting this Sunday, Sept. 16, at 10:55 a.m.

Regular Sunday School classes will be held at the usual time of 10:00 a.m., and then the 10:55 a.m. service will be led by guest speaker Lance Bingham. 

Melissa Oden Williams will lead the music and Bingham will preach at the services on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, Sept. 16, 17, and 18, at 6:30 p.m. each evening.

The third annual Shifters Truck Show is set for Saturday, Sept. 22, and everyone is invited to come downtown and peer into the past reflected in polished chrome on vintage trucks in the competition, as well as those on display in the Flying A Car Museum and nearby streets. 

Entry fees for the competition are $20 per vehicle, and spectators can roam the lots, streets, and museum for free.

“Check out some cool rides,” said organizer Robert Snyder. “People have really seemed to like the truck show, so we are looking forward to a great day.”

Hattie Braly won reserve breed champion at the Permian Basin Fair in Odessa last Sunday, Sept. 9, with her Angus steer, while other county youth exhibitors recently competed in Abilene at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo with goats and heifers.

“Johnnie Hise entered five clothing items in the Youth Clothing Division at the WTF&R,” said county agent Michaela Bradford. “Johnnie is a very talented young lady. She has created some really impressive clothing for a freshman in high school.”

Coach Denney Faith wasn’t necessarily pleased with the Lions’ 26-20 loss in Dublin last Friday, but he was happy with the way his team continued to fight to the end of the water-logged battle.

“I loved the way our kids fought,” he said afterwards. “You never feel good about a loss, but I have to feel good about the effort the kids gave.”

The Lions will be back at home this Friday to host the Eastland Mavericks in the third non-district bout of the season. Kickoff at Robert Nail Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m.

After opening the district race with a win on the road on Saturday, the Lady Lion volleyball team lost their second league game on Tuesday against the visiting Newcastle Lady Bobcats.

The District 6-2A race will continue Saturday in Hawley against the Lady Bearcats. JV games will start the action at 10:00 a.m., with the varsity teams taking the court at 12:00 noon.

Albany has a bye next Tuesday, returning to action on Saturday, Sept. 22 to host Moran.

The 11th Annual Albany Kiwanis Charity/John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta will take place at the Albany Golf Course this Friday, Sept. 14.

Money raised from participants and sponsors will help fund the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund.

The four-person scramble is $50 per golfer, with the fee to include a Fajita Fiesta meal provided by Albany Kiwanians on Friday before the start of the tournament.

The luncheon starts at 11:00 a.m., and tickets are $12 for those not entered in the tournament or listed as sponsors. 

First Christian Church and Beltway East are hosting “Fifth Quarter” this Friday, Sept. 14 after the end of the Lions’ varsity football game against the Eastland Mavericks.

Chicken sandwiches, chips, cookies, and drinks will be served to students who attend. 

The fellowships begin immediately after all varsity home football games and conclude at 12:00 midnight. 

The Feed Store is scheduled to be the location for all of the Fifth Quarter fellowships this year, according to members of the Albany Ministerial Alliance, who organize the events.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Albany runners have competed in their first two cross country meets of the season, with a couple of competitors medaling in the junior high boys division.

Isaiah Carrillo took eighth out of 106 runners at Eula with a time of 8:01 on the 1.2-mile course, then crossed the finish line in third place at Coleman with 13:45 on a two-mile run.

Cason Fairchild was eighth at Coleman with a time of 14:12.

The Lady Cubs opened the season at home on Monday, with the A teams splitting games with Abilene Christian Middle Schools.

The B team played Newcastle on Tuesday, but results were not available at press time.

Albany will host Hawley next Monday, Sept. 17 in two games starting at 4:30 p.m., then go to ACMS Tuesday, Sept. 18 for matches at 4:00 p.m.

The 7A girls beat ACMS in straight sets this week, 25-16, 25-13.