By Jillian Lucas
The Old Jail Art Center children’s summer workshop registration is happening now with a deadline date set for Friday, July 9.
Workshops will be offered virtually this year beginning each week of August for students in first through sixth grade.
A kit will be mailed to each applicant with supplies and materials for each day of instruction.
Kits will include a password for participants to access each week’s camp video.
By Sandy Morris
Albany High School graduates Brady Karl and Riley Green recently earned American Welding Society D1.1 certifications.
AHS ag teacher Chris Beard said the two students were enrolled in his welding classes every year while they were in high school, but they came into the program already knowing the basics.
“These two boys started welding at home, got into my ag classes, and continued to work on cutting and welding,” Beard said. “My goal was to get them certified by the time they graduated.”
By Jillian Lucas
Reminder for community members that local ministries Closet Angels and Neighbors in Need are currently closed.
Closet Angels is set to re-open on July 19 with Neighbors in Need having an indefinite opening date.
Coordinator Lori Reames stated that neither organization will be accepting donations at this time.
“Although we won’t be taking donations during our closure, Clara Miller will still be working with those donating or in need of larger items such as appliances, beds, etc.,” said Reames.
By Jillian Lucas
Members of First Baptist Church will be hosting 4th of July festivities for all to enjoy.
The event will be held at Clint and Ginger Bumguardner’s home on Sunday, July 4.
“Everyone is invited to enjoy the 4th of July celebrations,” said FBC secretary Becky Presley.
There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob provided and served at 6:00 p.m.
“We ask that you bring your favorite homemade dessert,” Presley said, “especially those who might want to bring homemade ice cream!”
By Jillian Lucas
This year’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes summer camp is set for July 11 through July 13.
Any incoming seventh through 12th grade student is welcome to participate in the FCA camp hosted by Solid Rock Camps in Eastland, Texas.
Free scholarships have been provided and can be utilized during the registration process by choosing ‘Scholarship.’
For more information, contact Paul Johnston at 325-660-2347 or by email at pjohnston@fca.org.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Albany 7on7 football team competed at the state tournament last week in College Station.
While winning just one out of four games, the local squad was within a touchdown of winning two out of three.
The two-day event on June 24-25 brought teams from across the state to crown champions in the three divisions.
Albany competed in Division III, which includes teams from 3A Div. II and below. The Lions are in Class 2A Div. II.
The Lions lost to Eldorado 33-18 in the first round of pool play on Thursday.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Both Albany Little League All-Star teams moved to the consolation bracket of the All-Stars Tournament for District 5 last week after suffering two losses, but the 12U team fought back to win the consolation title on Sunday.
The 12U team edged out Abilene Northern 8-7 on June 23 to move ahead in the single elimination consolation bracket.
“We were down 7-2 at one point, but battled back to win 8-7,” coach Clint Chapman said. “Blake Britting and Pecos Duke pitched well to get the win.”
By Donnie A. Lucas
Several Albany baseball players were placed on the Big Country Preps teams recently.
Senior William Webb was named to the Big Country Preps All-Hustle Team for baseball.
The award was announced Sunday by BCP to “honor players, male and female, who were the hardest-working, best teammates in the area this spring.”
The All-Hustle team includes players who participated in either softball or baseball during the spring.
Webb, who was also first team All-District, was singled out for his “hard work and dedication.”
By Donnie A. Lucas
Summer conditioning and limited sport-specific training is continuing next week for the boys, while the girls will take a week off due to the July 4th holiday.
The conditioning and football specific training for boys will continue through July 22, with the exception of no sport specific training on Monday, July 5. The morning conditioning session will still be held, but the evening session for football is cancelled.
The boys meet for strengthening and conditioning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday through Thursday, continuing through July 22.
By Jillian Lucas
Due to the extensive amounts of rainfall over the last month, wheat producers in the area fell behind schedule in terms of harvesting.
Local farmer Ace Reames stated that a typical harvest begins the last few weeks of May. However, due to recent weather, he and his father, John Ross Reames, were not able to start their harvest until June 11.
