By Melinda L. Lucas
With a short agenda, Albany city council members utilized Monday night’s meeting time to learn more about the long-range plan for capital improvements and water plant repairs.
During the financial report, city manager Billy Holson reported that 20 sets of filters, at a cost of $2,100 each, had been ordered to replace failing modules at the water plant, and he has plans to purchase 40 more before the end of the budget year.
By Lynsi Musselman
The Shackelford County 4-H will host a County Food Show on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church.
Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H club coordinator Kloey Painter said any students who plan to participate in the District Food Show on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Abilene need to qualify first at the county show.
By Lynsi Musselman
The downtown merchants will host their annual trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Michelle Alexander with Vintage Vanilla said non-merchants are invited to set up between the shops or at Bank Park to pass out candy as well.
“This year we are trying to make this a bigger event since the Fall Fest had to be cancelled,” Alexander explained.
After the kids’ trick-or treat, participants and others are invited to come grab a hot dog or two at the Bank Park.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2020 goal of $41,000, $1,000 less than last year.
Twenty-five different organizations submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered and approved by the board during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Although several current members and inductees weren’t able to attend, a total of 17 junior and senior students at Albany High School were recognized last Sunday afternoon after they were selected by the AISD staff to become a part of the AHS National Honor Society.The induction ceremony was held in the AHS auditorium.
By Lynsi Musselman
The 32nd annual anti-drug campaign called Red Ribbon Week kicks off Oct. 26-30 for the Albany Independent School District.
The event is sponsored locally by AISD and the Albany Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, with support provided by several other state and local agencies.
The national theme for 2020 is “Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free.”
A full five-day observation of Red Ribbon Week, including dress-up themes each day, will be held on both campuses this year.
By Lynsi Musselman
The Albany High School marching band is getting ready for the University Interscholastic League East Zone marching contest on Saturday, Nov. 7, after UIL delayed the contest due to COVID-19 precautions.
The UIL East Zone marching contest normally would be taking place this coming weekend, with the Ragin’ Red Band as a contestant.
Albany band director William Vaughn said that instead a clinician will be in Albany this Saturday, Oct. 17 to work with the students.
By Lynsi Musselman
Albany Fellowship of Christian Athlete students can join other youth on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium for the Big Country FCA sponsored Fields of Faith.
FCA Big Country East representative and local pastor Paul Johnston said that all junior high and high school students are welcome to attend the event.
By Lynsi Musselman
Members of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will host their second annual ‘Ribgate’ on Friday, Oct. 16 from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m.
Pastor Anthoy Ceder said this is an opportunity to host the community of Albany in an outdoor “tailgate” event in the MMPC backyard.
All are invited.
FBC Event Cancelled
First Baptist Church’s annual chili supper traditionally held at 5:30 p.m. before the homecoming game, has been cancelled for this year.
By Lynsi Musselman
Trinity Lutheran Church will observe “Mission” Sunday during the regular church service on Sunday, Oct. 18 in place of the annual Fall Mission Festival.
Pastor Tom Chandler said that to plan an event with an outside speaker takes time.
“With all the uncertainties this year, it was too hard to put anything in place,” Chandler added.
Trinity Lutheran’s Fall Mission Festival typically has missionaries from outside the community come and present their missionary work during a meal and fellowship.
