By Jillian Lucas
FEMA has officially added Shackelford County to the list of areas eligible for Individual Assistance following February’s winter storm, with storm victims able to apply online or at a special time to be scheduled in the next few weeks.
According to information received on Friday from county judge Robert Skelton, all applications are due by Aug. 23, 2021.
Andrew Brown
earns ASU degree
Angelo State University conferred 888 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 884 graduates, including Andrew Brown of Albany, during the 2021 spring commencement exercises on May 15 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.
Brown, who played soccer at ASU, earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He is the son of Cory and Heather Brown of Albany.
Abbigale Beard finishes at TSU
By Jillian Lucas
The Moran Masonic Lodge #863 held its officer installation ceremony Saturday, June 26.
The event was hosted by the Clyde Masonic Lodge during a joint ceremony with both Clyde and Cisco Masonic Lodges.
Officers installed for the Moran Lodge for the 2021-2022 year were John Adams – Tiler, Earl McFerrin – Senior Warden, Bobby Estes – Worshipful Master, and John Denson – Secretary.
Masonic Lodge officers serve for a term of one year, with annual installations.
By Jillian Lucas
Moran ISD athletic programs are already in full swing to prepare for the upcoming school year.
“All junior high and high school athletes have been participating in summer conditioning,” said MISD principal Jo Hise. “This helps get the students ready and ahead of the game for when their sports season starts.”
Morning practices have been ongoing throughout the summer Monday through Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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.
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
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 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
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 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.”
