VOTEVoters head to the polls Saturday for a variety of issues, including an alcohol sales option in Hudson Oaks, city council races in Willow Park, A school bond and trustee election in the Aledo ISD, and a mayor’s race and economic development sales tax in Aledo. Voting times Saturday, May 10 are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:

Aledo senior shortstop Lyndi Samuelson smashed three hits and scored two runs and senior pitcher Whitney Canion allowed two hits and fired nine strikeouts to lead the Ladycats to a 5-0 victory over Saginaw Thursday night in a Region I quarterfinal game at Mansfield Summit High School.
The Ladycats broke open a tight game with four runs in the top of the fourth inning helped by a double each by senior outfielder Katie Denny and Samuelson.

By Tony Eierdam
The Community News
Step two in the Aledo Ladycats run to the Class 4A state softball tournament will occur Thursday when AHS takes on 23-9 Saginaw at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mansfield Summit High School.
The state-ranked No. 1 Ladycats (34-1) swept Sherman last week, 9-0, 3-2, in the area playoffs, with the winning run in game two scored in the bottom of the seventh inning on a two-out single by junior left fielder Andi Shahan that drove in sophomore catcher Easton Cook with the series-winning run. Cook almost ended the game herself, but her deep fly ball to centerfield hit the fence as she settled for a double.

From the Parker County Judge's Office
Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler, along with Parker County Judge Mark Riley and the Parker County Commissioners Court, is inviting the public to an open house event at the recently completed expansion of the Parker County Jail, 129 Hogle St. in Weatherford this Friday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
With the addition of the 281 bed facility, Parker County will soon be housing all inmates at the expanded jail.

The Parker County Crime Stoppers has issued the following Crime of the Week, and we need your help in locating this wanted person.

Randy Wayne WhiteOn Saturday, 05/03/08, the Weatherford Police Department responded to an assault call in our city where the suspect, Randy Wayne White - W/M, 45 years of age, 6’04”, 210lbs with brown hair and blue eyes, assaulted an elderly family member. When the live-in home health caregiver tried to call 911, however, he assaulted her and then took their phones preventing them from calling 911. The elderly family member suffered significant injuries and the nurse suffered minor injuries. The elderly family member was transported to Weatherford Regional Medical Center due to her injuries.

Junior left fielder Andi Shahan lined a single to left field in the bottom of the seventh inning to drive in sophomore Easton Cook with the game-winning run as the Aledo Ladycats defeated Sherman, 3-2, to sweep the Class 4A, Region I area series. Cook had reached second base after smashing a double off the centerfield fence.
The state-ranked No. 1 Ladycats (32-1) advance to the regional quarterfinals and will face Saginaw in a one-game series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mansfield Summit High School.
Get the full story in the May 9 issue of The Community News.

The Aledo Ladycats won the first game of their three game playoff series against Sherman 9-0 at Sherman tonight. Offensive star of the game was Katie Denny, who hit a triple and a two-run home run. Dennie had three RBIs overall. The series continues on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Aledo High School. A third game, if necessary, will be played immediately after the 1 p.m. game.

Funeral services for Michael Hamilton, the 16-year-old Aledo High School sophomore who died Saturday, April 26, in a motorcycle accident, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Crossroads Fellowship Church, 6901 East State Highway 191, Odessa, TX, 79762. The family requests that memorials can be made in Michael's name to the Children's Miracle Network or Make A Wish Foundation.

The Aledo Ladycats' softball team, ranked #1 in state 4-A polls and #3 nationally, will play Sherman for the area championship in a "home-and-home" series beginning Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Sherman. The second game will be Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m. in Aledo. A third game, if necessary, will be played immediately after the second game on Saturday.

Sherman defeated Fort Worth Brewer 7-4, 3-2

Join the Aledo High School Wind Ensemble and guests for the fourth annual Night at the Pops on Friday, April 25. Night at the Pops is an evening full of cool music and special effects sure to entertain even the toughest crowd. The concert will be held in the Aledo High School auditorium at 7 pm on Friday, April 25, and again on Saturday, April 26. Prepare yourself for a stunning array of music, media, and special effects that your family should not miss! Due to last year’s overwhelming crowd attendance, this year the band is offering the opportunity to reserve your seat ahead of time for a donation of $5 and up for the night of your choice. Other donations will be accepted at the door. Visit aledohsband.com and print out a ticket order form. All instructions are on the form.