A benefit will be held in Allen this Saturday, January 13th, beginning at 12:00 noon, for Jesse Nickell and his family. Jesse is battling brain cancer. He is currently undergoing treatment under the direction of MD Anderson Hospital in Houston.

The donation-only barbecue dinner will be served in the Allen School Cafeteria. A Silent Auction will be on-going during the meal followed by a Live Auction, and a 50/50 drawing.

Donations for the auction are being accepted and greatly appreciated, especially baked goods. Donated items already include guns, and a fishing trip. Eric Brown will serve as auctioneer.

It is suggested you bring a lawn chair to guarantee a comfortable seat.

Michael Bailey has organized the event and he will be available if you need to drop off your donation before the event. Also other drop points are Glenda’s Laundry Mat, Farmers State Bank and Hisle Brothers in Ada.

Bailey is expecting a huge turn out for the event. “I want everyone to see what small town America is really about, helping out friends and neighbors in their time of need”.

We all know how expensive medical treatment is: the travel, the hotels, eating out, it all adds up fast and Jesse and his family have been battling this for quite a bit of time and it is time for us to help out.

A growing list of auction items includes: 1. Generac service from Brad’s Outdoor Maintenance.

2. Striper fishing with Jon Cornett.

3. A one-night stay at The Lodges at Fossil Creek.

4. Striper fishing with Craig Wofford.

5. Striper fishing with Sam Smith and he will supply all the beer you can drink.

6. Striper Fishing with Popa Bobs.

7. Custom knife from Sleep Valley Knifeworks.

8. ATI AR 5.56. 9. Citadel AR shotgun.

10. Citadel 1911 American Flag.

11. Heritage Rough Rider 22lr/22 mag.

12. Henry Youth 22 LR.

13. Striper fishing with Mojo.

14. $250 gift certificate from Allen Feed.

15. Two-night stay at Rocky Top Winery.

16. Two 44” x 22” canvases from Amber Skelton.

17. Catfishing trip on Lake Texoma from Get’n Spooled Guide Service.

18. Benellii Raffaello 28-gauge — Jeb Bailey.

19. Custom Cutting board from Tresa Collier.

20. Scentsy Basket from Misty Dawn.

21. Savage 308 model 110 from Chris Howard.

22. Two ricks of oak firewood delivered within 30 minutes of Allen from Carl Frederick.

23. Buggy excursion trip in Cancun. Must have your own cruise or flight, from Janet Tannah.

24. 350-pound Boss Buck deer feeder from Weeks Brothers Stuart Farm and Ranch.

25. Pallet/40 bags of Purina Antler Max deer feed from Weeks Brothers Stuart Farm and Ranch.

26. Guided Strip trip from Josh Sutton at Southern Wind Guide service on Lake Texoma.

27. A 10-wheeler load or road from Barry cutter.

28. Two-door tint job from Mike Zachary.

29. Twenty hours of labor from Terry Johnson. You provide the material, and he is donating 20 hours of labor.

30. Kenny Nickel and Robbie Harrington are selling flag poles complete with installation and new flags for $550 a piece to go into the pot.

31. Three ricks of split red oak firewood donated by Kenny Nickell and Robbie Harrington. Delivered within 25 miles of Allen or can be picked up.

And pies, cakes, everything imaginable will be auctioned or put out for silent auction. “And the list is growing by the day. Now we need a big crowd to come out and bid on these items.

“Don’t let the weather keep you at home. I guarantee if you get stuck there will be plenty of people there that can pull you out.

“So grab your check book and come out and help out a great young family. I promise you will be amazed at what happens.”

Jesse and his family would like to thank everyone for all their donations and prayers. Allen and Calvin area people have already stepped up at other fund raisers and they are so grateful for all their generosity.