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You know, after a man retires he has more time to think. To think and perchance to dream. So said the old Bard. I saw in the Daily Oklahoman this past week that experts who do the “Farmers Old Almanac” are, again, predicting a harsh winter for Oklahoma and Texas. Sort of like last year, I wondered. It reminded me of ten winters back as I sat safely in my den dreaming of warm weather, my boat and camping. And by now I had retired and could play, fish, swim and run around as I pleased. The most wonderful part of my life had arrived, and my daydreams were indeed full of ideas about boats, fishing, and vacations those cold days. Life was good.
Read moreEarly voting began today, Thursday, October 7 , for voters in Hughes County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Read moreThe Allen Nutrition is currently seeking to fill the positions of Cook and Aide. Anyone interested is urged to contact Site Manager Dava Beck at (580) 857-2803.
Read moreMembers of the Allen FCCLA are participating in a “Sock Drive.” The drive continues and donations will be taken until October 19 .
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The September 2021 distribution of sales tax collections by the Oklahoma Tax Commission primarily represents local tax receipts from June business. The monies they reported this period represent sales from July 16 to 31 and estimated sales from August 1 to the 15 .
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Senior Citizen of the Week is Brenda Allen.
Read moreJoin the Allen Masonic Lodge for breakfast Saturday, October 2 , from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., at the Lodge on West Broadway. The breakfast fund-raisers are held the first Saturday of each month with a menu of sausage, biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns and coffee.
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