By Melinda L. LucasA 4.5-hour meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors on March 1 was conducted mostly in closed session, but there were a few action items during the evening.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral members of the newly reinstated Albany FCCLA Chapter competed at the Regional Leadership Conference in Waco last week, with all 10 high school and junior high students who attended earning one of the top three places to advance to the state conference in April.

By Melinda L. LucasRepresentatives of local organizations and boards that award scholarships to Albany High School graduates are asked to contact Ann Riley at the AHS office by Monday, March 21 if at all possible.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church youth minister Eduardo San Lucas said eight or nine teams are expected to participate in a fundraising volleyball tournament this weekend.The double-elimination tournament will be held Saturday, March 12, at the Albany High School gym, starting at 9:00 a.m.

By Sam WallerThe Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions boys camp drew 94 campers from eighth grade through high school for the Feb. 18-20 gathering at Eastland’s Solid Rock Encampment, including some from Albany.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels will be closed over spring break, as it typically follows the school closure schedule, but the facility will also be closed on Saturday, March 12, according to director Lori Reames.

By Sam WallerMoran senior Johnnie Hise was presented with the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award Wednesday, March 2, during the monthly meeting of the Lee’s Legion chapter at the Lord’s Old Time Gospel Church in Breckenridge.

By Donnie A. LucasAbout 30 members of the Albany High School Band traveled to West Cliff, Colorado last week to help prepare for the upcoming concert contest and to have some fun.

By Sam WallerRehearsals for next month’s Fandangle Sampler at Reynolds Bend have begun with director Lorna Ayers stressing the importance of attendance.“We don’t have a lot of rehearsal time, so make sure to come to all of the rehearsals,” Ayers said.The first rehearsal was held Tuesday, March 8.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany ISD students, facultyand staff are scheduled to be dismissed early on Friday, March 11 for the week-long spring break holiday.Classes will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. at both campuses, with buses running at that time.