After a few delays, I’m more relieved than anything to announce that the Whittier Daily News football all-area awards issue is coming out Thursday, Feb. 3.

There have really been too many production delays and snafus to mention to give you an adequate reason as to why it’s taken so long.

The issue is coming out in its traditional newspaper package and not in a magazine format as was previously promoted.

Again, the reason was due to production and advertising problems. All the athletes, coaches and parents are owed thanks for their continued patience.