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COVID-19 protocols were discussed Monday at the regular meeting of Allen School Board, which didn’t last long as there were only a few items on the agenda.

Six lucky people took home $100 each from the Allen Chamber of Commerce’s “Shop at Home” promotion this year, and Charles Speir received a gift certificate for an Interstate Battery donated by Arles Wells.

Filing for the area school board races closed at 5:00 pm yesterday (Wednesday) but as of press time, Frankie Bell was running unopposed to retain his seat on the Allen Schools Board of Education.

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. People are unable to gather in groups and holidays are being celebrated virtually.

Mark Huitt will be in concert this Sunday night, December 13, 6:00 pm, at the Gerty Community Church.

All area residents are invited to attend the 4 Annual Hometown Holiday Craft Show this Saturday, December 12 . Over 20 vendors will be set up in the Old School Gym from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to help fill your Christmas shopping needs.

Once again the Allen Chamber of Commerce has made arrangements with Santa Claus to make an early trip down from the North Pole to visit with area children and receive their Christmas wish lists.

Kamlyn Cundiff won Grand and Reserve Grand with her goats at the livestock show in Lindsay.

David Graggert on trombone and Kellianne on flute playing the school song during a recent game.

Levi Mann and Elmer Garcia are in the Allen pep band that plays during all the games.