By Donnie A. Lucas
The Ragin’ Red Band improved their ranking from last year at the UIL Area Marching Contest, placing 15th out of the 25 Class 2A bands that competed last Saturday in Lubbock.
The top 10 bands in the contest were placed in the finals, performing a second time for the judges and hoping to be selected as one of the five bands to advance to the state marching contest in San Antonio next week.
By Sam Waller
The next round of deadlines for Albany FFA and Shackelford County 4-H members planning to exhibit livestock at winter shows is quickly approaching.
The deadline for swine tag orders is Monday, Nov. 7, followed by the deadline for all uploads for heifers, sheep and goats on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Entry deadline for the county and all major shows is Friday, Nov. 11. All money is due at the time of entry.
Swine validation will take place at 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20.
By Sam Waller
The Albany FFA chapter freshmen took part in the Big Country District Greenhand Conference Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Abilene.
Albany’s 14 freshmen were among 218 in attendance, participating in leadership, team-building and social events. The program was conducted by Big Country District officers.
By Sam Waller
Albany’s Leddie Leech was among 24 youth and 13 adults honored during the District 7 4-H Gold Star and Silver Clover Banquet.
The banquet was held Monday, Oct. 24 at the Bill Franklin Center in Coleman.
Leech received the Gold Star Award, the highest honor given by AgriLife Extension to 4-H youth on the county level. The Silver Clover is a special district level recognition given to outstanding adult leaders that contribute a great deal to their local 4-H program.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions clinched the No. 1 playoff seed out of District 6-2A Division II last week with a 55-6 victory at Hamlin.
The Lions (7-2 overall, 4-0 district) close out the regular season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, when Abilene Texas Leadership Charter Academy visits Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.
The game, which will be preceded by Senior Night activities starting at 7:15 p.m., was moved up from Friday, Nov. 4, in part because of the forecast for rain.
By Sam Waller
The season came to an abrupt end for the Albany Lady Lions Tuesday night when they lost their bid for a bi-district title to Sonora, the third place team from District 5-2A.
The game, played at San Angelo Lake View, was over in three sets, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23. Details will be reported next week.
Albany finishes with a 24-9 overall record and 7-1 in district.
Reneau’s 100th Win
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Albany closed out District 6-2A play by beating Ranger 25-8, 25-13, 25-14 on the road.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams made what was supposed to be their final home appearances Thursday, Oct. 27, beating Hamlin at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.
The Cubs close out their season Thursday, Nov. 3 (tonight), against Abilene Texas Leadership Charter Academy, once again at Nail Stadium.
The games were moved from Abilene and will form a tripleheader with the varsity game between the schools. The varsity game was moved up a day from Friday, Nov. 4.
Against Hamlin, the seventh grade won 36-6, while the eighth grade won 30-20.
By Sam Waller
Hunting seasons for white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey open Saturday, Nov. 5 and run through Jan. 1.
Game Warden Jacob Mort said the outlook for both seasons is down from a year ago.
One change in hunting regulations is the availability of a digital license that can be kept on smart phones.
By Sam Waller
The Nail Ranch team, which included three Albany students, won the overall title at the Working Ranch Cowboys Association’s North Texas Youth Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Decatur.
Locals Cort Peterson, Will LeMay, and Jack Nail were joined by Hoyt Darnell of De Leon in winning two of five events to top the 15-team field.
Teams competed in calf branding, doctoring, trailer loading, sorting, and a wild steer race.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Pick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4.
Certified families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Nov. 3.
Albany families who have been certified as eligible for the November food distribution program may pick up their food the following day from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the rear door of the JP office.
