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East Central University art student and budding author Tiffany Johnson will unveil her senior exhibit titled “At Home with Myself” beginning this Friday, November 19. Johnson, a 2017 graduate of Allen, will graduate with her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in December.

The Allen Chamber of Commerce has finalized plans for the 2021 Shop at Home Christmas campaign. The decision was made to again give cash as prizes. Six lucky people will go home with an extra $100 in their pocket following the drawing on December 11 th .

Candidates for the Board of Education in eight Pontotoc County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2021.

Farmers State Bank will be closed Thanksgiving Day, reopen until 3 p.m. Friday, November 26. The Drive-thru will also be closed on Saturday, November 27. Residential Trash pickup will be on Friday this week. The post office and mail routes will not be ran on Thanksgiving Thursday.

Week of November 22

We at The Advocate wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

The Calvin High School Academic Team traveled to Roff on Saturday for the OSSAA Regional Academic Meet, placing 1st overall after winning the top seed in District play also.

November 18 — Ellie Ford, Irene Biggs

The Oklahoma Community Education Club will again be sending packages to soldiers for Christmas. They are needing addresses. Call 405-379-5470 or 405- 221-0972 or visit the Hughes County Extension office. Donations are also being accepted if you are able to give.

Word has been received of the death of Harrel (Pete) Rinehart of Wynnewood. Mr. Rinehart passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. He was born November 12, 1948.