By Lynsi Musselman
The Albany Athletic Booster Club invites all junior high and high school athlete parents, family members, and interested community residents to attend a meeting on Wednesday, July 1 at the Feed Store at 5:30 p.m.
This is the kick-off for the 2020-2021 school year, according to one of the officers, Tisha Wilkins.
The booster club supports all sports, and there is no fee associated with being a member.
By Donnie A. Lucas
About 80 elementary age students took part this week in what may be the only youth sports camp offered this summer.
The all outdoor camp was divided into two sessions, with about 55 registered in the K-3 group and 25 in the 4-6 grade level.
This was the first time that boys and girls have attended the same camp.
“We were limited in what we could do since we couldn’t use any inside facilities,” coach Ryder Peacock said. “I think we were able to really work with the kids and practice skills that touched on almost every sport.”
By Donnie A. Lucas
Golfers entered in the annual Fathers Day tournament sponsored by the Albany Golf Club were able to get in two days of golf with good weather conditions.
A total of 84 players participated in the annual tourney.
“The tournament went really well,” organizer James Waters said. “We had a few teams cancel, but the numbers were still better than the last couple of years.”
He noted that the weather was windy but cooler than normal, making the event more enjoyable.
By Lynsi Musselman
Members of Trinity Episcopal Church have resumed on-site and in- person worship services.
Sunday, June 14 was the first service since mid-March, according to church member Larry Bell.
Rev. Jim Smart served as preacher and celebrant for Holy Communion last weekend.
The next service will be Sunday, June 28 with the Rev. Doug Thomas serving as preacher and celebrant.
By Lynsi Musselman
The pick-up date for the July distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, July 2 both in Moran and Albany.
Justice of the Peace James Breeden said the change in date and time will be for this month only to accommodate residents in both towns, since the county offices will be closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day weekend.
JP office personnel organize and facilitate the local food program for the county.
By Lynsi Musselman
Parents who need to pre-register their children for Head Start and pre-kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year are encouraged to start the process.
New and returning Head Start families need to go to the Region 14 website www.esc14.net/page/cyl_my-headstart%20application.com to fill out a pre-registration form to qualify.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Even during unusual times like the current coronavirus pandemic, regular blood donations are needed in order to ensure the continued adequacy of the supply at area hospitals, so Hendrick’s bloodmobile is in Albany on Thursday, June 25 for the regularly scheduled Kiwanis Club sponsored blood drive.
Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
By Lynsi Musselman
Over the past two weeks Shackelford County residents have seen five wildfires light up local pastures.
Shackelford County Rural Volunteer Fire Department secretary Kristy Brooker said approximately 2,000 acres have burned since June 9.
A blaze designated as the “Buffalo Fire” started the streak of fires that burned two uninhabited structures and several outbuildings on Kelly and Sara Head’s property and spread to other nearby properties, including the Leech’splace.
By Lynsi Musselman
The Old Jail Art Center opened to members by appointment only on Tuesday, June 16.
OJAC director Pat Kelly said there have only been a few members visit the museum so far.
“A low number of visitors to start out is what we expected,” Kelly said. “We were hoping for a slow process to get a plan in place for when we open to the public,” Kelly said.
OJAC will open to all visitors beginning Wednesday, July 1. Visitor hours will be 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Parents of seniors who will be in the Albany High School Class of 2021 are asked to attend a meeting on Sunday afternoon, June 28 in the AHS auditorium.
According to secondary counselor Jenny Scott, the special meeting will start at 2:00 p.m., with social distancing to be observed.
Masks are encouraged but not required, Scott said.
“Graduation requirements, the college application process, dual credit courses, and your senior’s course selection will be discussed during this time,” she said. “We hope to see you there.”
