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Some of the things that happen related to church can be rather humorous as are some inadvertently misworded media reports and classified advertisements. Let’s take a light-hearted peek at a variety of hilarious flied found in the otherwise staid church ointment.

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Allen Nutrition Site

Week of September13

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The PUBLISHERS Pen

I saw my good friend Danny McDougal this past week and had a great visit. He is one of the most brilliant people I know. The reason I know this is because Danny and I agree on almost every political issue. Our friendship began over half a century ago when he became my banker…. even loaned me some money. I am not sure I ever paid it back but he has either forgotten about it or given up on me.

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Allen School Menu

Monday

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These guys may be future All-Americans

These guys may be future All-Americans but when you’re three years old you can work on construction projects if you want to! Cooper Frederick proudly wears his Spiderman Hat while Jeter King moves some dirt for their latest project. Cooper is the son of Amanda and Jerry Frederick of Allen. The Fredericks were at the Holdenville vs Allen to cheer for Cooper’s sister Kierra Frederick who plays fi rst base for the Mustangs. Jeter is the son of Corby and Lorissa King and his family was at the game to cheer for Jeter’s cousin, Addison Prentice.

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Area Public Records

Pontotoc County

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Forgetfulness & Old Age

Now that I am an 86-year-old person I am reminded anew almost every day about how forgetful old people are. But as I look back on my somewhat lackluster life I have to remind myself that my old age isn’t wholly responsible for my absentmindedness. I had a little bit of this even as a child. I remember overhearing my grandpa remark and sharing his concern with my mother about how forgetful I was, and this was when I was 6. Just last week I had to ask a young guy what his name is. A boy I knew quite well. I have often tried to cover this memory deficiency with saying things like, “oh he has a beard now.” But this guy didn’t. Sorry Dillon. So, I’ll just blame it on old age again, for now. And that works pretty well.

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