Chest applications due
By Donnie A. LucasThis Friday is the deadline for organizations that plan to apply for 2022 funding from the Albany Chest.Applications need to be finished and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 1.
4-H officers to be elected Monday
By Sam WallerNational 4-H Week is scheduled for Oct. 3-9 with more than a week’s worth of activities scheduled for Shackelford County 4-Hers.
Annual Fandangle meeting slated
By Donnie A. LucasThe annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association is set for Tuesday, Oct. 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Albany Visitors Center (Depot).
PTO members to discuss Fall Fest
Plans for the 2021 Fall Festival will be discussed at 3:30 p.m. today at a meeting at Nancy Smith Elementary School.Members of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization encourage parents and students of all grade levels to attend.
Lions Club helps with ramp project
By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions Club is taking part in a project to provide ramps for homes of disabled residents.Janna Ledbetter, Lions Club secretary/treasurer, is coordinating the effort locally.“We’re partnering with the Kiwanis Club out of Abilene,” Ledbetter said. “TexasRamps.
Commodity distribution set
By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the October distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 8.
Student, staff of six weeks chosen
By Donnie A. LucasThe first Staff Member and Student of the Six Weeks for the 2021-2022 school year were named at the secondary campus earlier this week.
Local senior recognized as Commended Student
Albany High School senior Luke Ivy, son of Paul and Ginny Ivy, has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to an announcement made last Thursday.
Ragin’ Red Band debuts new uniforms
By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band debuted new uniforms last Friday during halftime of the Albany vs. Anson game in preparation for upcoming marching contests.The band will compete on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Big Country Marching Contest at Wylie High School in Abilene.
5th quarter groups to meet together
By Donnie A. LucasBoth high school and junior high students will meet together for the fifth quarter fellowship after the Albany vs. Olney homecoming game Friday night.The event will be hosted at the Feed Store and co-sponsored by First Christian Church. Food and beverages will be served.
