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When word went out that Vietnam veteran Bill Wietelman of Shawnee, a recipient of four purple hearts, wanted to take a helicopter ride, the call was answered by Daniel Davis.

The Allen Chamber of Commerce has begun their 2022 Membership Drive. Community members will be contacted by membership chairmen Charles and Betty Speir to pay dues and renew memberships for 2022. New members are always welcome.

These three Allen cheerleaders will cheer their final home game of their career Thursday afternoon. Senior cheerleaders Addison Bailey, Maycee Howard and Dylanee McCarroll.

Carolyn Henderson’s flower shop had an amazing Valentine’s Day. Thanks to everyone who make it one of their biggest day ever they sold out early on Saturday.

Abbie Nemecek’s Valentine’s Box got lots of attention and lots of Valentine cards from her classmates in Ms Laxton’s Pre-K Class.

February 17

February 17 — Harold Akins**, Jaden Wilson

Jim Priest is CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and can be reached at jpriest@okgoodwill.org.

Many have asked whether the Bible has been changed since it was written. For example, most modern translations include footnotes than mention variations in some manuscripts.

The Allen Schools Teachers of the Year were announced at Monday’s school board meeting, as was the overall Teacher of the Year.