By Kathy Thomson The month of October has been designated as Head Start Awareness month since 1982, and this year local Head Start family services coordinator Stephanie Jaco asked local leaders to help her implement one of the recommended activities.

By Melinda L. Lucas A routine meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners on Tuesday morning, delayed 24 hours because of the Veterans Day holiday, saw several agenda items tabled for various reasons.

By Melinda L. Lucas An early deadline has been set for the Nov. 28 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and print schedule. All advertising, including classified ads, and news copy must be received no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 25.

By Kathy Thomson The annual Toys for Tots fundraising luncheon will be held at the Youth Center on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Marine SSgt.

By Kathy Thomson Four Shackelford County 4-H members are competing in the District 7 Food Show on Thursday, Nov. 21 in the Big Country Hall located at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.

By Kathy Thomson Theater art students from Albany Junior High School will present Jerome McDonough’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in the district one-act play competition taking place in the Albany High School auditorium Thursday, Nov. 14.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Chapter of the National Honor Society will induct 16 new members this Sunday. A recognition ceremony for the new members will be held on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3:00 p.m. at the Albany High School auditorium.

By Kathy Thomson Grandparents Week is scheduled to take place at Nancy Smith Elementary School next Monday through Friday, Nov. 18-22. “All grandparents are invited to attend lunch with their grandchildren,” said principal John Gallagher.

Debbe Hudman (l) and Liz Green (r) prepare one of dozens of to-go containers that left the kitchen of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church during last Saturday’s annual bazaar. The traditional turkey dinner was served, and crafts and baked goods were also popular items. 

By Donnie A. Lucas Scrimmage action for the Lady Lions basketball team started this week, with the regular season set to start next week, pitting the JV girls against Graham on Nov. 12 and the varsity against Newcastle Nov. 16.