Janet Chapman, age 71 of Albany, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. A private graveside service was held prior to her memorial service which was held Saturday, July 28 at Bethel Assembly.

Grant Head, Susan Jones, Hunter Owen, and Madison Ratliff recently returned from a mission trip to Namayumba, Uganda with Live Missions, a Christian organization founded to educate and empower Christ’s followers to share the gospel through intentional discipleship.

First Baptist Church members plan to take part in the Chamber of Commerce organized Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 9.

Although the thermometer may not yet agree, according to the calendar summer is winding down, and the Albany city swimming pool will close for the season in less than two weeks. “The pool will be closing on Tuesday, Aug. 14,” said Dakota Fowler, who manages the pool.

A back-to-school bash including a swimming party for local fifth through 12th grade students, extended shopping hours at many downtown stores, and food and fellowship provided by area churches has been organized for the evening of Thursday, Aug. 9, by members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce.

Summer workouts for volleyball started Wednesday, with about 30 high school girls showing up to get ready for the 2018 season. Coaches and players will have only two days on the court to prepare before the first scrimmage set for Friday in Clyde.

Albany football coaches are expecting almost 50 players to show up Monday for summer workouts – or two-a-days – representing an increase by several players over last year. The Lions will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 6 for the opening workout.

Runners interested in participating in cross country track this fall met Wednesday, Aug. 1 to organize for the season. Coach Tate Thompson handed out the required forms for runners to have signed by parents in order to participate.

The deadline for placing ads in the 2018 Albany High football program has been extended until Monday, Aug. 6, according to Albany Athletic Booster Club president Mindy Ary.

Members of the Albany varsity and junior varsity football teams will be in full pads on Friday, Aug. 10 for team and individual photos to be taken at Robert Nail Stadium. The Lions and their coaches will gather at 2:00 p.m. after the morning practice.