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The Atwood Nazarene Church will be having Vacation Bible School June 13-17 from 9-11:30. The theme this year is “Monumental-Celebrating God’s Greatness.” There will be Bible stories and songs, crafts, and outdoor games.
Read moreEast Central University honored 116 Master’s degree candidates and 371 Bachelor’s degree candidates during graduation ceremonies held on Saturday, May 7 .
Read moreAnyone who would like to help with the up-keep of the Citra Cemetery may make donation to the cemetery by taking or mailing to Farmers State Bank, Citra Cemetery Fund, PO Box 467, Allen, OK 74825. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
Read moreJoin the Allen Masonic Lodge for breakfast Saturday, June 4 , from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., at the Lodge on West Broadway. The breakfast fundraisers are held the first Saturday of each month with a menu of sausage, biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns and coffee.
Read moreAs Theodore Roosevelt wisely said, “Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.” Being a gentleman goes beyond knowing the rules; it’s about an inherent thoughtfulness and respect for others, particularly women. ‘Thank You, Kind Sir’ Chivalry isn’t sexist, nor is it dead. Open the door for your lady (in fact, you should do this regardless of gender), pull out her chair at a restaurant, help her with her bags, and walk on the street side of the sidewalk to ensure that she doesn’t get splashed by passing cars.
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It is not an intelligent idea to ignore pain. If you have pain, or had pain in the past – physically, mentally, emotionally, maritally, financially, or any other ‘-ally,’ - there is a reason. Be smart and deal with it.
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Wayne Bullard spoke at the Allen Memorial Day Ceremony this past Monday. Following his speech he was presented with an American Flag that had flown aboard an Air Control Squadron Mission through hostile skies over Iraq on Operation Inherent Resolve. The flag was gifted to Mr. Bullard by the Mission Crew Commander on that flight, Lt. Col. Christopher Allgeier, USAF.
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