By Sam WallerRussell Scott has just finished his first month as minister at Albany Church of Christ after nearly four decades in Kansas.Scott and his wife of 35 years, Colleen, come to Albany after 31 years with the Church of Christ in Mullinville, Kansas, near Dodge City.

By Sam WallerAlbany Junior High School students will perform a production of “The Trial of Goldilocks” on Tuesday, Nov. 16 for the public in advance of their presentation at UIL contest.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band traveled to Amarillo Saturday to compete in what is thought to be the first time in school history at the UIL Area Marching Contest.While the band did not make the finals of the top 10 bands, the experience is considered very important.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Jr./Sr. High Student Council was busy collecting money for a community-wide cause on Sunday, and members are also planning a blood drive for next Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the high school.

By Sam WallerStudents from Albany and Cross Plains spent last month collecting food in a friendly competition between the school districts with results to be announced during Friday’s football game between the two high schools.

By Donnie A. LucasAbout 100 runners clad in black attire scattered across Albany last Saturday for the 24th annual “Running Man”  sponsored by the Feed Store.The junior class won the event, with all 13 of their runners returning to home base at The Feed store without being caught by spotlighters.

By Sam WallerStudents at Albany Junior/Senior High School and Nancy Smith Elementary School concluded Red Ribbon Week with the announcement of contest winners from both campuses.The campaign educates students and the general public about drug and alcohol abuse.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 5.Certified families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Nov. 4.

By Donnie A. LucasAll veterans in Shackelford County are invited to join local students for a Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the high school gym.The event will start at 11:00 a.m. with several special patriotic musical presentations, according to organizer Ann Riley.

By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the Indian Festival of Lights at the Old Jail Art Center’s free family festival this Saturday, Nov. 6, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.