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I had a great visit with Jay Isaacs last week. The 1964 Allen graduate lives in Everett, Washington. His father was William Isaacs and his uncle was “Babe” Isaacs. Babe was a close friend of our families and we visited often.
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Unfortunately Covid Cases are on the rise. If you have made the decision to get vaccinated Pontotoc County Health Department offeres alll three varieties of the vaccine. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are available Monday - Friday 9:00 - 11:30 & 1:30-4:00. The Pontotoc County Health Department is located at 2330 Arlington Street, Ada, Oklahoma
Read moreI’m teaching a Sunday School series on the Seven Deadly Sins and the Seven Cardinal Virtues. This week’s lesson was on Envy and Gratitude and as I began lesson prep I thought “I don’t really have a problem with envy”. At least that’s what I thought.
Read moreThe State of Oklahoma is paying the fees for all students in grades 10- 12 to take the ACT on Tuesday, October 12 . Please sign up outside Ms. Costner’s door by August 20 to take advantage of this offer.
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Three Allen FFA members competed Thursday, July 28th, in the T&D Meats Welders Rodeo. The event was held at the Wes Watkins Technology Center, Wetumka. Congratulations to the Champion Team of Samuel Wallace, Hunter Boyd and Jacob Beavert. These students competed as a team in building a steel saw horse table then competed as individuals in Tool Identifi cation & Safety, and General Welding Knowledge. In addition to the team win, Sam placed 1 in Skills, 1 in Tool identification and 3 in Shop Quiz; Jacob Beavert placed 2 in Skills and 2 in Tool Identification. Assisting the team with their numerous plaques was Mesa Walden. Allen FFA Advisor Mr. Walden said, “These guys are a talented group. Our chapter has only been competing in this new contest since April and the students have really challenged themselves to get better.”
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Mark Legg was selected as this week’s Citizen of the Week at the Allen Nutrition Site.
Read moreTaxpayers will get their annual break during Oklahoma’s 2021 sales tax holiday August 6, 7, and 8.
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