AFVD presents fire safety info
Members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department presented fire safety information to local school children on Friday, Oct. 25 as part of the annual fire safety and prevention initiative.
Speed limits set for 3 county roads
IT company rep gathers information Following the required public hearing at the beginning of Monday’s meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners, the elected officials voted unanimously to enact 35 mile per hour speed limits on three county roads within Precinct 1.
Red Ribbon events end Friday
Red Ribbon Week ends Friday,Nov.1whenawards for contest posters are announced at Nancy Smith Elementary. Last Friday, secondary campus class doors were judged with the following results: Firstplace,Mrs.Waters’ class, “Twister,” featuring a drug free Glenn Powell; second place, Mrs.
Turkey teacher contest starts
For the fourth year in a row, the Albany FCCLA chapter is conducting its Turkey Teacher Contest. Students vote with $1 donations to select a secondary teacher or staff member to wear a turkey costume all day on Friday, Nov.
Cause for Paws launches donation options
Albany’sCauseforPaws is introducing two new options for those wishing to donate to the program, a QR code or the PayPal app. A QR code can be found with this article, on Cause for Paws social media outlets, or located at Salt Creek Veterinary Clinic.
Young Explorers study feasts in Leviticus
Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Young Explorers class is digging into the fall feasts of Leviticus 23 this year in its endeavor to equip students with an overview of the structure and story of the Bible.
Running Man draws 93 students
Atotalof93runnerstook part in the 28th Running Manyoutheventsponsored by The Feed Store, including 14 adult runners and 28 adult volunteers.
Recipes needed by Nov. 8
The Albany News’ 19th annual holiday recipe section will be published in one month, with favorite recipes being solicited from all ages of current and former Albany and Moran chefs and bakers.
WORDS about the WORD
The world offers us a path of fleeting pleasures which ends in death and destruction. However, the Lord beckons ustofollowHimandtowalk on His path of light and life where our hearts will be truly joyful. Jesus said, “ I am the way, and the truth, and the life.
Bazaar planned Nov. 9
Members of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church resume one of Albany’s longest-running traditions with their annual bazaar. The event, which is organized by the church’s Sallie Matthews Circle, has been held almost annually for more than a century, with very few exceptions.
