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Three Allen FFA members competed Thursday, July 28th, in the T&D Meats Welders Rodeo. The event was held at the Wes Watkins Technology Center, Wetumka. Congratulations to the Champion Team of Samuel Wallace, Hunter Boyd and Jacob Beavert. These students competed as a team in building a steel saw horse table then competed as individuals in Tool Identifi cation & Safety, and General Welding Knowledge. In addition to the team win, Sam placed 1 in Skills, 1 in Tool identification and 3 in Shop Quiz; Jacob Beavert placed 2 in Skills and 2 in Tool Identification. Assisting the team with their numerous plaques was Mesa Walden. Allen FFA Advisor Mr. Walden said, “These guys are a talented group. Our chapter has only been competing in this new contest since April and the students have really challenged themselves to get better.”
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Mark Legg was selected as this week’s Citizen of the Week at the Allen Nutrition Site.
Read moreTaxpayers will get their annual break during Oklahoma’s 2021 sales tax holiday August 6, 7, and 8.
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Unfortunately Covid Cases are on the rise. If you have made the decision to get vaccinated Pontotoc County Health Department offeres alll three varieties of the vaccine. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are available Monday - Friday 9:00 - 11:30 & 1:30-4:00. The Pontotoc County Health Department is located at 2330 Arlington Street, Ada, Oklahoma
Read moreLast week when I wrote about the great writers that have been a major part of the Advocate over the years, I neglected to mention one of the very best, Hope McInroy. Starting next week, we will begin sharing some highlights from her book, “Beginning at Cold Springs.” I have actually read it a couple of times and I hope our readers enjoy it as much as I did.
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