The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1985 Page: 1 of 32
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1985, ALBANY, TEXAS 76430
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VOLUME NUMBER 110 NUMBER 19 PRICE 29<t PLUS TAX
Fall fest carnival slated Saturday night
By David Love
The annual Parent-Teacher
Organization's Halloween car-
nival, known this year as the Fall
Fest Carnival, will be held in the
hack parking lot of the Nancy
Smith Elementary School on
Saturday, October 26 from 5:00 to
9:00 p.m.
The name of the event has
changed, but the activities have
remained the same, said one of
this year's chairmen, Debra Ruff.
Each class from kindergarten
through the twelfth grade will be
sponsoring a ride or a game
booth, and chances are being sold
on various prizes to be given
away during the carnival.
Other chairmen for the Fall
Fest Carnival are Roy Ruff and
Lonnie and Carolyn Heatley.
On Monday, October 21,
students began putting up
posters in many windows of
downtown businesses announcing
the carnival. Chances also went
on sale at the same time for two
turkeys, a black and white TV and
a jam box, which will be given
away during a 8:00 p.m. drawing
on the night of the carnival.
"The kids are doing a real good
job selling the chances," stated
Ruff. "I have heard that the
turkey tickets are going especial-
ly well." Chances will be sold by
students until tomorrow, at which
time all money has to be turned in
to the respective teachers.
"The children will not be selling
chances prior to the drawings on
the day of the carnival, but they
will be for sale," noted Mrs. Ruff.
She said this was due to the fact
that the students are to be award-
ed prizes for having sold the most
chances, and have to turn in their
money on Friday, October 25.
This year's kindergarten
classes will sponsor electric cars
for the three to five year olds on-
ly, the red wagon ride and the
orange tree booth. In addition to
this, the class will also sell
caramel apples and popcorn balls.
The fish pond, duck pond and
the milk can throw will be spon-
sored by the first grade classes.
The second graders will sponsor
the lollypop tree and sell helium
baloons.
The third grade classes have
the responsibility of the bean-bag
throw, pull-a-string and the giv-
ing away of two turkeys. Fourth
graders will be solely in charge of
bingo.
This year's fifth graders will
sponsor the color wheel and the
ping pong throw. They are also
responsible for giving away the
black and white TV. Chances for
the TV are $1 apiece.
Sixth graders are also selling
4-H food fair ...
Janet Thomas, Eastland County
Home Economics Agent and Jean
Harbin, Eastland County 4-H Adult
Leader, sample each of the entries
in the Shackelford County 4-H Food
Show held Sunday afternoon, Oc-
tober 20 in the Albany High School
Home Economics Department.
Jessica Oman (top photo, right)
and Jennifer Oman (right photo,
left) were two of several county
4-H'ers who will advance to the
district meet to be held in Wichita
Falls at the Sikes Senter Mall on
November 9. Participation in the
food show showed an increased in-
terest in the event this year. (See
related story, pg. 7-A)
[Staff Photos]
chances, but for a jam box. These
chances, too, are $1 apiece. This
class will also be sponsoring the
krazy cats and the ring toss.
The rope ladder and a dart
board throw will be the respon-
sibility of the seventh grade.
Eighth grade students will spon-
sor a balloon dart throw and a
face painting booth.
The ninth graders are to spon-
sor the pie-walk, while tenth
grade students will feature a
clown throw, which will consist of
throwing tennis balls through the
mouth of the clown.
The football throw will be spon-
sored by the eleventh grade, and
the seniors will be selling pies in
the cafeteria.
It was reported last week that
the PTO was to have a fortune
telling booth at the carnival, but
Mrs. Ruff commented that the
booth has been scratched.
A movie, "Baby, the Legend of
the Lost Dinasaur," will be shown
at 3:00 p.m. in the gym and then
again at 9:15 p.m. in the gym. Ad
mission for the film will be $1 and
the public in invited to view it.
At first, the movie was only
slated to be shown at 3:00 p.m. on
the day of the carnival. It was,
however, agreed that a number
of people would be able to see
the film at night who wouldn't
have the chance during the after
noon. Mrs. Heatley said that the
second showing of the movie will
be concluded at approximately
10:45 p.m.
Again this year, Steve Chapin
will be dressing up as "Mr.
Pockets."
At 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria,
the costume judging will begin for
all age groups. A ribbon will be
given to all participants, and this
year a new category has been add
ed to the judging-an adult
costume judging, which is open to
all adults.
Reilly Nail will coordinate the
judging. It was noted that
costumes are not limited to Hallo
ween themes, as the Fall Fest
Carnival has been expanded to
cover all of the fall holidays.
"We need a lot of help putting
up the booths," stated Mrs Ruff.
"Anyone who would like to come
and help us is welcome to do so."
She said that the work will begin
at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October
26. At 1:00 p.m. on the same day,
the various room mothers will
begin decorating their booths.
"Everything is looking good for
this year's carnival," stated Mrs.
Heatley. "Even the weather is
looking good." The chairman add
ed that she anticipated a sue
cessful carnival this year
Absentee balloting continues
By Donna Barranger
Absentee voting has already
begun for 14 constitutional
amendments on the November 4
general election ballot, and within
a week absentee voters will be
able to cast their ballots in a local
Albany Independent School
District bond election, slated for
November 23.
In the statewide balloting, per-
sons with a valid voters registra-
tion card may vote from 8:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. except during the
lunch hour at the County Clerk's
office at the Shackelford County
Courthouse until November 1.
Anyone wishing to vote must
he a registered voter of Shackel-
ford County within the last 30
days. The ballot will decide the
outcome of 14 constitutional
amendments, ranging from water
conservation to veterans eligibili-
ty-
Amendment One will deal with
the issuance of $980 million of
Texas Water Development bonds
to create funds for water conser
vation, water quality, flood con-
trol, drainage, subsidence control,
chloride control included in the
water package. Several groups
have gone on record to support
this amendment, including the
West Central Texas Chamber of
Commerce and the American
Association of Retired Persons.
The bills are co-sponsored by
State i.ienator from District 28,
John Montford, along with Rep.
Tom Craddick of Midland.
Amendment 2 would enable the
legislature by a two-thirds vote of
each house to authorize the Texas
Water Development board to
issue and sell Texas Agricultural
water conservation bonds not to
exceed $200 million.
Amendment 3 is the constitu-
tional amendment that will
authorize the legislature to enact
laws permitting a city or town to
spend public funds and levy as-
Accidental shooting claims life
By Donnie Lucas
An accidental shooting early
Saturday morning left an Albany
youth dead after sustaining a gun-
shot wound to the head.
Billy Wayne Boland, 21, was
pronounced dead on arrival at
1:42 a.m. at the Shackelford Coun-
ty Hospital District Saturday
morning after accidentally
shooting himself in the temple, ac-
cording to Shackelford County
Sheriff Ben J. Riley. Boland was
the son of Billy and Nadine
Boland of Albany.
Riley stated that Boland and
six friends had been shooting bot-
tles they threw into Hubbard
Creek near where the creek
crosses State Highway 6 approx
imately one and a half miles south
of Albany. The group was located
on an old railroad tressel a short
distance off the highway, when
the incident occurred.
A .22 magnum six-shot revolver
was being used by the group to
shoot the bottles. Witnesses
reported that the gun was being
passed among those shooting
when it began clicking as if it
were empty. "The gun had clicked
earlier and then fired again.
When Boland took the gun it click-
ed like it was empty. He then was
evidently just playing around,
thinking the shells were all spent,
and placed the gun to his head and
iired," said Riiey.
Riley speculated that the gun
had misfired an earlier round and
unfortunately the live shell was in
the chamber when Boland turned
the pistol on himself.
Services for Boland were held
Monday, October 21, at the First
Baptist Church of Albany. The
Rev. Lloyd Conner, pastor, of-
ficiated and burial was in the
Albany Cemetery, directed by
Godfrey Funeral Home.
Born October 6, 1964, in Olney,
he was a resident of Albany for
most of his life. He was employed
by Boland Well Service and was a
member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents; a
son, Javiel Garcia of Albany: two
brothers, Eddy and Joey, both of
the home, two sisters, Beverly
Pilgrim of Fort Worth and Tam-
my Boland of the home: and a
niece.
Pallbearers were James Cody,
Henry Garcia, Eddie Wheeler,
Scott Presley, Mike Lowe and
Mike Graham.
Honorary pallbearers were Jef-
frey Coombs, Steve Floyd, David
Pruitt, Troy Don Shirley and
Larry Latimer.
Boland was a graduate of
Albany High School and was in-
volved in various school activities
including athletics.
sessments for the relocation or
replacement of water laterals on
private property. This amend-
ment is similar to one legislated
in 1984 authorizing the replace-
ment or relocation of sanitation
sewer laterals.
Amendment 4 is the constitu
tional amendment to enable pro-
ceeds from the sale of land
dedicated to the permanent
school fund to be used to acquire
other land for that fund.
Amendment 5 is a controversial
amendment which would
authorize the legislature to regu
late the provision of health care
by hospital districts. Approval of
amendment 5 would give the
legislature the authority to
specify what type of health care
must be provided by the local
hospital district.
Amendment 6 is the con
stitutional amendment to permit
state prisoners to be placed in
penal facilities of another state
pursuant to an interstate agree
ment.
Amendment 7 states that it
would authorize Chambers Coun-
ty to be divided into two to six
precincts; Amendment 8 is the
constitutional amendment pro-
viding $ 500 million in additional
bonding authority for the
veterans'1 housing assistance pro-
gram. It would also change the
definition of those veterans eligi
ble to participate in the veterans'
land program and the veterans'
housing program by authorizing
the legislature by law to define an
eligible veteran for the purpose of
those programs.
Amendment 9 is the constitu
tional amendment to protect
public funds by authorizing prior
approval of expenditure or
emergency transfer of state
appropriations.
Amendment 10 would autho
rize the issuance of general
obligation bonds to provide finan
ring assistance for the purchase
of farm and ranchland
Amendment 11 relates to the
manner in which a person is
charged with a criminal offense
and to certain requirements ap
plicable to state writs and pro
cesses.
Amendment 12 would grant the
Supreme Court of Texas and the
Court of Criminal Appeals of
Texas jurisdiction the authority
to answer questions of state law
certified from a federal appellate
court.
Amendment 13 is the constitu
tional amendment providing for
the reapportionment of the
judicial districts of the State by
the Judicial Districts Board or by
the legislative Redistricting
Board, and providing for the ad
ministration and jurisdiction of
constitutional courts.
Amendment 14 would provide
for the abolition of the office of
county treasurer in Andrews
County and El Paso County and
the abolition of the office of coun
ty surveyor in Collin, Dallas, Den
ton, El Paso, Henderson, and Ran
dall Counties.
In the local bond election of the
school district, absentee ballots
(See Absentee, pg. 8-A)
Chest deadline reset
By David Love
Only three submittals were
received from local organizations
who are seeking funding from the
Albany Chest during a meeting of
the Chest directors on Monday,
October 21 at the Albany Youth
Center.
Randall Palmore, chairman of
the Chest, called another meeting
for Monday, October 28 at 6:00
p.m. at the Albany Youth Center.
The three submittals which
were made at the meeting were
from the Albany United Girls
Softball Association, the Youth
Center and the Shackelford Coun-
ty Library.
"It is urgent that we hear from
the other organizations either in
person or by a written request for
funds," stated Betty Law. publici-
ty chairman for the Chest. The
organizations which need to be
heard from are: the Red Cross,
Salvation Army, Albany
Volunteer Fire Department,
Shackelford County Rural Fire
Department, Albany Baseball As-
sociation, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts
and the Albany Soccer Associa-
tion.
"It's absolutely necessary that
we hear from these organizations
so we can establish our goal and
proceed with the campaign,"
noted Mrs. Law. "Monday, Oc-
tober 28 is the absolute deadline
for setting the 1986 fund raising
goal."
The drive kick-off date was
scheduled to begin on Friday,
November 1, but due to the lack
of submittals at the October 21
meeting, Palmore fears this may
throw the drive one week behind
schedule.
In addition to the written or
personal requests for funds by a
menlber of an organization, the
organization also needs to supply
the Chest with their 1986 budgets
to show how the money will be
used.
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