The Allen Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, November 19^th , to fi nalize plans for the 2019 Shop at Home Christmas campaign. This year, rather than give out prizes, the decision was made to give cash. Six lucky people will go home with an extra $100 in their pocket.

To be entered in the drawing you will receive a ticket each time you make a purchase of $5 or more at any Allen Chamber member’s business. The drawing will be held at 3:00 pm on December 14^th in front of the Allen Food Center. You must be present to win and only one prize per household may be claimed.

Also on December 14^th , and more important to the younger residents, Santa. will be arriving from the North Pole via an Allen fire truck at 2:00 pm and area youngsters are invited to visit with him at the Allen Masonic Lodge.

In other business, the Chamber discussed the replacing of the building lights in time for the holiday season. LED bulbs have been purchased and will be replaced as soon as possible. Also for the holiday season, the banners will be put up around the main business district and down Broadway. Some holders will need to be replaced and banners of businesses no long in operation will be removed.

In final action, the Chamber stated American fl ags will be placed one more time this year, on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7^th . Membership and flag service dues will be collected in January.