Allen was invaded this past Saturday . . . no, not by a foreign country or aliens from outer space but by Zombies, the walking dead. These vicious undead did their best to capture innocent residents and force them to join their ranks by stealing their lifelines.

The event, sponsored by the Chickasaw Nation’s Define Your Direction, started with the gathering of future zombies at the old Allen gymnasium. After being assisted with their makeup, they took up positions along the course the potential victims needed to run before they could be declared survivors. Each potential victim was given three lifeline flags to attach to their waist.

The goal of the zombies was to capture the lifelines. The goal of the runners was to complete the course and arrive back at the starting place with at least one of their lifelines remaining. This diffi cult task was completed only by the swiftest and most cunning runners.

Defi ne Your Direction is a division of the Chickasaw Nation dedicated to inspiring people to make positive decision when faced with prescription drug abuse and underage drinking, to make positive decisions at life’s crossroads