By Sidney Bartee ResourceCare Day Camp officially ends tomorrow, averaging 86 campers a day. The Day Camp has been held annually since 1998, when 15 kids participated in the program to provide students with a safe place, food, activities, and experiences during part of their summer vacation.

By Sidney Bartee Summer rehearsals for all band members began on Monday, July 25 with no practices scheduled for Fridays. On Monday, Aug. 2, percussionists will not have separate practice, but will join the rest of the band from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night practices are from 5:00 to 6:30 p.

By Sidney Bartee Tuesday, Aug. 3 is the deadline for parents to register their children for the annual Adopt-A-Buddy school supply program sponsored by Resource Care. Applications are available for pickup at the front desks of the Resource Center and Closet Angels.

By Sidney Bartee This year’s state sales tax holiday is set for Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 8. The law exempts sales tax on qualified items – such as clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks – priced below $100, saving shoppers about eight dollars on every $100 they spend.

By Sidney Bartee The Albany Ministerial Alliance sponsored Vacation Bible School began this summer’s “Destination Dig” on Sunday, July 25 and wrapped up the program on Wednesday, July 28.  The Wednesday night program included a “Family Night,” hot dog supper, and swimming.

By Sidney Bartee Plans are underway at the Feed Store for the upcoming school year. The Feed Store will first be handing out “goodie bags” during registration for secondary school students on Aug. 2 and 3. The organization will also hand out “goodies” at the staff lunch.

By Sidney Bartee The annual Back to School Bash at Closet Angels is scheduled for today, July 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Multiple drawings will be held during the two-hour event.

By Sidney Bartee With the school year officially beginning for Moran students on Aug. 23, student and staff events are in full swing. Cheer Camp Moran varsity cheerleaders will begin cheer camp on Monday, Aug. 2. The cheerleaders will practice from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. until Wednesday, Aug. 4.

Words cannot express the prayers, love and support that we have received during the loss of Papa Hugh. We are so thankful and blessed to live in such a caring community and appreciate the cards, calls, flowers, food, visits and memories shared.  The family of  Hugh Lowe

By Donnie A. Lucas Summer football workouts for the Albany Lions are slated to start Monday, Aug. 2 at the field house. All the uncertainty of last August due to the coronavirus has cleared into a “regular” start for the program, including typical August weather.