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So, it was on Tuesday the 2 . Since we do not have any real groundhogs, here in Allen, such as Punxsutawney Phil, I thought I would watch the yard closely on Tuesday. What could I watch for? I have a busy crowd of gophers, moles, and armadillos. I supposed that if I saw one peeking out to see his shadow, I would just shoot it. But none came out. Not sure his shadow would have scared him anyway. For sure, I have not done any good scarring any of them. Not even my resident skunk that boldly strolls around my yard. I do not pay him much attention anymore either. Such is life here on Lee Street in Allen. And it was a sunny morning.
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As of press time Wednesday only Rhonda Skelton had filed for the Allen City Council. Incumbent for Ward 4, Rhonda will retain her seat without an election if no one else filed before the 5pm deadline.
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Allen will be hosting Area IV District and first round Regional games. In District play, on Friday, February 12 , Quinton and Haileyville will face off, the girls at 6:00, boys at 8:00 pm. Allen received the bye for Friday but will face the winner of that contest on Saturday, February 13 , again 6:00 for girls and 8:00 for the boys. Regionals will begin on Thursday, February 18 .
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Debbie Ward, president of Farmers State Bank, presented the Allen Volunteer Fire Department with a donation from the bank to help with expenses. “We appreciate the work and sacrifices our firefighters make on behalf of the town.” Pictured with Mrs. Ward are Allen Fire Chief Braylee Dickerson (left) and firefighter Jesse Rinehart (right).
Read moreVoters in the Allen School District will have a decision to make on Tuesday, February 9 , whether to approve or deny the proposed transportation bond issue. If passed it would allow the school to purchase three new buses (one activity bus and two route buses), a suburban, a drivers’ ed vehicle and an Ag truck.
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