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The annual Allen Community Thanksgiving Service will be held Sunday evening, November 24th, 6:00 p.m. This year’s wor-ship service will be at the Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church.

Community Thanksgiving

ALLEN ADVOCATE Attendance continues to

grow at Allen Schools. Prin-cipals Sappenfield and Ward reported on enrollment during their administrative reports at Monday evening’s Board of Education meeting.

Currently 131 students are enrolled in high school, 68 in junior high, and 282 in the elementary/middle school with an additional 17 in the new 3-year-old program for a total of 498. The last school

year ended with 465 enrolled. This growth speaks well for the future of Allen Schools.

After the meeting was called to order Monday and the state-ment of open meeting law read, the floor was given to Summer

Stick. Ms. Stick addressed the Board over concerns on some Halloween costumes high school students chose to wear.

Following her remarks the Board adjourned into execu-tive session to discuss resig-nations and new hires. Upon their return they accepted the resignation of Jan Rutherford as Early Childhood aide and the recommendation of Mrs. Sappenfield to hire Candice Wilson to fill that position.

The meeting continued with the approval of the 2013-14 budget and the decision to pur-chase another bus. The 2011 Blue Bird is a 71 passenger bus with approximately 40,000 miles; cost of the vehicle is $57,000 and will be purchased

with the remainder of the last transportation bond money.

Meeting dates for the up-coming year were approved as were changes to the proposed fundraisers for FCCLA and the 8th grade class. Approval was also given to the ACE Reme-diation Plan for 2013-14, and in their final action, the Board approved the resolution to join the Oklahoma School Insur-ance Group.

The Allen Board of Educa-tion meets the second Monday of each month; their next regu-lar meeting will be December 9th, 7:00 p.m., in the school’s music room. Current members are Jeff Maloy, Cindy Davis, Robert Hammonds, Frayne Black and Chad Goodson.

Allen Enrollment Nears 500

Senior/Parent Appreciation Night

Cody Lively with her parents Regina Lively and Jimmy Lively.

Jordan Remis was escorted by his mother Ramona, his sister Jesse and his nephew.

Rio Jones was escorted by her parents Cassie and Brian Elliot. Band member Rachel Reid was escorted by her father Charles Reid.

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Thanksgiving . . . the day to eat and enjoy. For those of you who worry about calories, don’t. In fact, after reading the latest “medical report” shared by a friend I realized that my love of grease and sugar is, in fact, healthy. Thankfully the report was issued just in time for Thanksgiving.

I’d thought about joining Weight Watchers after Thanks-giving but after speaking with a dietician who deals with alternative ideas for a more holistic approach, I’ve changed my mind.

Q: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats and that’s it . . . don’t waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap . . .

Q: Should I cut down on mean and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So, a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat Chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable slop . . .

Q: Is beer or wine bad for me?A: Look, it goes to the earlier point about fruits and veg-

etables. As we all know, scientists divide everything in the world into three categories: animal, mineral and vegetable. We all know that beer and wine are not animal, and they are not on the periodic table of elements, so that only leaves one thing, right? My advice: Have a burger and a beer and enjoy your liquid vegetables . . .

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?A: Well, if you have a body and you have body fat, your

ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc . . .

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can’t think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain—Good . . .

Q: If I stop smoking, will I live longer?A: Nope. Smoking is a sign of individual statement and

peace of mind. If you stop, you’ll probably stress yourself to death in record time . . .

Q: Aren’t fried foods bad for you?A: You’re not listening. Foods are fried these days in veg-

etable oil. In fact, they’re permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you? . . .

Q: What’s the secret to healthy eating?A: Thicker gravy . . .Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft

around the middle?A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets

bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach . . .

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?A: Are you crazy? Cocoa beans . . . another vegetable. It’s

the best feel good food around.I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may

have had about food and diets . . . sure has made me more aware . . . pass the gravy, please!

—CC—For the next month most of us will be thinking about eat-

ing. When January rolls around the thought of eating will turn to the need of exercising. One of my friends shared the following, which I really enjoyed.

EXERCISEOne consequence of sedentary, modern life is that 73 percent

of us are overweight. As I write this, I have to let my belt out a notch and unsnap my pants. My waist has increased three inches in six years, and I’ve gained fifteen pounds, most of it in my stomach, which makes me resemble a snake who’s ingested a small mammal. Worse yet, my wife isn’t overweight. I wish she were. Then she would pile food on my plate and say “Eat, eat!” like they do in those Italian movies. Instead, she flits around in a leotard exhorting me to exercise. Between you and me, I’d rather be fat.

When I was younger I exercised to build a muscular, chis-eled physique that would attract young women. This has its equivalent in the animal kingdom with the fire-red cardinal and the strutting peacock. And it worked. Every time I went somewhere, flocks of birds followed me home.

Then I married and stopped exercising. You probably think I stopped exercising because I’d managed to attract a mate and no longer felt it necessary to keep myself fit and attractive. You might be right. Whatever the case, I did not lace a jogging shoe or curl a barbell for twelve whole years. During that time, we had children. Doctors have long contended that bearing children causes weight gain. It’s true! I’ve gained ten pounds since our children were born.

In the winter of my thirty-fifth year, I took up exercise. This

I did at the urging of my wife, who pointed out that if I con-tinue to expand at my current rate, I will weigh 475 pounds by my seventieth birthday. So three mornings a week I go to the basement and pummel my-self into shape on a giraffe-like machine called a Nordic-Track. Next, I lift weights. After one month, a faint burp of a bicep has appeared. Then I come upstairs and eat three pieces of bacon, two bowls of Sugar Smacks, and a cinnamon roll. Plus I take a vitamin, proper nutrition being important to us fitness buffs.

Exercise, I’m discovering, is in no way fun. Its advocates speak in reverent tones of the

Jason and Jane Erickson were honored along with their son Zayne on Senior Night.

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post-exercise glow. All I feel is itchy and sweaty and achy. Ex-ercise is the price we pay for inventing labor-saving devices. Our ancestors cut firewood by hand and chased their food through the woods. Sometimes their food chased them. Life was exciting back then, and people were a lot thinner, probably because of consumption. They also didn’t smile when their pictures were being taken, but that had something to do with corsets.

The worst thing that happened for exercise fans was when Jim Fixx died. Remember him? He jogged a lot and went around the country telling other people what was good for them. Then one day his heart attacked him, and he died. His doc-tor said if he hadn’t been exercising, he’d have died ten years earlier. That’s the kind of thing you’d expect a doctor to say. I was hoping a doctor would come out and say, “If Jim Fixx had stayed home, watched TV, and ate butter pecan ice cream, he’d still be alive.”

The Bible has a lot of exercise language in it. Paul speaks of the Christian faith as running the race and pressing on to-ward the goal, though I don’t get the impression Paul was big on exercise. He was too busy getting knocked off horses and thrown in jail. I’m betting the exercise talk was Paul’s way of reminding us that the Christian life requires no small amount of work and discipline.

Lot of talk these days about grace and how God loves and forgives us. I believe that. I also believe that while we live by grace, a daily dose of soul exercise never hurts. Besides, think of the benefits—if we’re too busy praying, we won’t have time to jog. Rats!

—CC—Thanksgiving is a special time and we are so fortunate. I

appreciate the following, sent to me by one of our readers. It makes you stop and think . . .

I’m Thankful . . .For the wife who says it’s hot dogs tonight, because that

means she is home with me—not with someone else.For the husband who is on the sofa who is being a couch

potato, because he is home with me—not out at the bars.For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes

because that means she is at home—not on the streets.For the taxes that I pay because it means that I am em-

ployed.For the mess to clean after a party because it means that I

have been surrounded by friends.For the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I

have enough to eat.For my shadow that watches me work because it means I

am out in the sunshine. For a lawn that needs moving, windows that need cleaning,

and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.For all the complaining I hear about the government because

it means that we have freedom of speech.For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot

because it means I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill because it means I am warm.For the lady behind me in church that sings off key because

it means that I can hear.For the pile of laundry and ironing because it means I have

clothes to wear.For the weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day

because it means I have been capable of working hard.For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because

it means that I am alive.

By Herman BrownAllen correspondent

Allen High School’s 2013 high school football season came to an end Friday evening in Laverne. The Mustangs were beaten 68-20 by the defending Class B state champions.

Allen and Laverne were paired up in the first round of the playoffs. The Laverne Tigers came into the meeting with a 24-game win streak – and exited with 25 straight.

Coach Kenny Deaton’s Mus-tangs finished in fourth place in the District B-2 standings. The spot sent Allen on the road to face the powerful Tigers.

“We played a very good team,” said Coach Deaton. “Laverne had one of the best defenses I have seen. The game did not turn out the way we wanted, but I could not be more proud of our kids. They made that long trip and gave it their best effort. We had a good game plan on defense and were doing a solid job against their offense. Laverne used trick plays to score their first two touchdowns.”

Laverne broke out to a com-manding 28-0 lead in the first quarter. The Tigers scored first on a 47-yard pass. They added a 23-yard touchdown run to make it 12-0. Laverne followed with TD passes of 50 yards and 4 yards to swell their lead to 28-0.

In the second quarter, La-verne pushed the lead to 48-0 with a 48-yard touchdown pass, a 27-yard interception return, and an 18-yard touch-down pass.

Allen avoided the mercy rule loss (45 points) at halftime by scoring a touchdown. Dalton James caught a 28-yard scor-ing toss from Justin Deaton. Shawn Rolen added the PAT kick to send the Mustangs to halftime trailing 48-7.

The Mustangs came out in the third quarter and outscored the host team 13-8. Colton Browning bolted 16 yards for a touchdown to make it run 48-13.

Laverne came back with a 55-yard TD run to take a 56-13 advantage.

Allen went back to Dalton

James for a third touchdown of the night. James finished off a series with a 3-yard TD run. Shawn Rolen provided another PAT kick to close the deficit to 56-20.

Laverne responded with a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Tigers hit the end zone on a 14-yard run to make it 62-20.

The final points of the night were also scored by Laverne. The Tigers scooped up a Mus-tang fumble and raced 55 yards for the score. The TD rounded out the final score at 68-20.

Laverne ended up with 15 first downs and 422 yards. The Tigers rushed for 206 yards and passed for 216.

Allen managed 14 first downs and 228 yards of total offense. The Mustangs rushed for 137 yards and passed for 91 yards.

Dalton James was the most productive Allen player on of-fense. He led the rushing attack with 29 carries for 104 yards. Colten Browning added 4 car-ries for 20 yards. Justin Deaton rounded out the attack with 6 carries for 15 yards.

In the passing game, Justin Deaton completed 10 of 19 throws for 91 yards. Dalton James led with 3 receptions for 36 yards. Colten Brown-ing was next with 3 receptions from 27 yards. Dakota Nickell also had 3 receptions which he used to gain 25 yards.

“I give Laverne a lot of credit,” Coach Deaton said. “But I know that our team is heading in the right direction. We will return almost every-one if they all come back next season. We have one senior starter - Cody Lively and two reserves, Shawn Rolen and Zayne Erickson. Shawn has been our kicker and Zayne was an offensive and defensive lineman. These are the only se-

niors we’ll lose from the team. We’ll step up next season and have a chance to do some great things. I believe based upon who has what coming back, we’ll be picked to win or fin-ish second in our district. We learned a lot this season and hope to step up next year and have a great season.”

The coaching staff extended a major thank-you to the fans in Allen who have been so

supportive. Coach Deaton was especially thankful for those brave and loyal souls who make the “long, long” trip to Laverne last Friday.

“We have the best fans in the world,” the coach added. “We are excited about our future and what we hope to accomplish for these fans next season.”

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Mustangs fall to Laverne in playoff openerAllen elimated from postseason with 68-20 setback

Lavern 68, Allen 20AHS - 0 - 7 - 13 - 0 - (20)Lav - 28 - 20 - 8 - 12 - (68)

Laverne - 47-yard pass (run failed) 6-0Laverne - 23-yard run (run failed) 12-0Laverne – 50-yard pass (run good) 20-0Laverne – 4-yard pass (pass good) 28-0Laverne – 48-yard run (pass good) 36-0Laverne – 27-yard interception return (run failed) 42-0Laverne – 18-yard pass (run failed) 48-0Allen – Dalton James, 28-yard pass from Justin Deaton (Shawn Rolen

kick) 48-7Allen – Colton Browning, 16-yard run (kick failed) 48-13Laverne – 55-yard run (run good) 56-13Allen – Dalton James, 3-yard run (Shawn Rolen kick) 56-20Laverne – 14-yard run (run good) 64-20Laverne – 55-yard fumble return (68-20)

---TEAM STATS

Situation Allen LavFirst Downs 14 15Rushing Yards 137 206Passing; C-A-I 10-19-1 11-15-2 Passing Yards 91 216Total Offense 228 422 Fumbles - Lost 3/3 1/0Penalties - Yards 3/15 2/15Time of Possession 19:49 28:11 Punts – Average 5/29 0/-

---Allen rushingJustin Deaton, 6 carries for 15 yardsColten Browning, 4 carries for 20 yardsDalton James, 29 carries for 104 yardsTeam totals: 40 carries for 137 yards

---Allen passingJustin Deaton, 10-19-1 for 91 yards

---Allen receivingDakota Nickell, 3 rec for 25 yardsColten Browning, 3 rec for 27 yardsDalton James, 3 rec for 36 yardsUnknown, 1 reception for 3 yardsTeam totals: 10 rec for 91 yards

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Special-Teams – Kickoff Re-turnsDalton James, 3 KOR for 68 yardsColten Browning, 2 KOR for 13 yards

---PuntingColby Eaker, 5 punts for 29 avg

---PAT kicksShawn Rolen, made 2 of 3

DEFENSE*There were no defensive stats or tackle totals available

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Carl was the son of Robert Louis Petsemoie and Leah Mae (Bear) Petsemoie, born on July 30, 1956, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up in the Calvin area, attended Calvin schools, and lived in Calvin until moving to Holdenville in 1979.

Carl loved visiting with family and friends. His favorite things were fishing, cooking, and doing beadwork and other crafts. He looked forward every year to the early springtime, wild onion season; he loved picking and selling wild onions. He enjoyed OU sports, especially OU football, and was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Leah Pe-tsemoie; one brother, Robert Louis Petsemoie Jr.; and one niece, Misty Ann Newton.

He is survived by two sisters, Carol Shields and husband Kent of Norman, and Pamela Newton of Holdenville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Pat Petsemoie of Happyland, and Herman and Lilah Petsemoie of Holdenville; nieces and nephews: Noetta Harjo, Bree Harjo and spouse Joel Guzman, Sinda Harjo (all of Norman), Arron Newton of Holdenville, Nicki Williams and hus-band Lamar of Beaumont, Texas, Marlon Petsemoie of Lamont, Patrick Petsemoie and wife Myra of Ada, Lindsey Petsemoie of Holdenville; great nieces and great nephews: Brandon, Justin, Christopher, Lillian, Kymani, Rivi, and Beleah; and various other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held at Fisher Funeral Home’s Lillye Cha-pel on Monday, November 18th, at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Edward Bear officiating. Carl was laid to rest in the Calvin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kent Shields, Jim Fields, Grant Harjo, Blaine Harjo, and Richard Fields.

Services were under direction of Fisher Funeral Home of Hold-enville. www.fisherfh.net

by Cleo Emersn LeVally

I have written my story so that I can have on paper the things I remember how my life and times were in the 20’s, the 30’s, the 40’s, 50’s and all the later years. In those early days I never in my wildest dreams even thought about entering an-other century, and here it is; we are well into that time. Things have advanced and developed that I never dreamed about in those growing up years. So the things my generation lived thorough needs to be preserved for future generations.

My life growing up in Allen

was so different from the life of teenagers today. There were no cell phones, no iPods or any of the things that have been de-veloped for use in recent years and advances are still being made. Besides telephone com-munications, those gadgets can access a computer, any thing that has ever been written, take pictures and do things I never dreamed of. The life I knew will never be again.

The days I loved growing up were the days it rained. In our yard was a small building that we called the smoke house. It

was where we hung the cured hams in the winter. There were odds and ends of discarded furniture there and one piece was an old divan. That build-ing had boxes and boxes of books. I would go there on those rainy days, find a good book and read.

The books we had came from one of my mother’s sisters. One of her sons was in college at O.U. and studying law, so the books we received were special books of literature, plays, classics and so much more. A lot of the books were geared to the college level. A lot of my education was obtained out of the classroom because I read constantly and some of those books gave me knowledge I would not have access to. I cherished the time to get out there, find a good book, and read for hours.

I had not been out of Allen up to the time of gradating high school. The war changed all of that. It was during the Depres-sion and I did not go to college, I went to radio school and learned a trade. I learned the Morse Code, about electronics, etc. and I was hired at Tinker Field in Oklahoma City as a civilian in the Signal Corps. My world began to expand.

In the following years after the war, I traveled to California and Florida and to many other states on trips and vacations. I have attended Major League baseball games in Kansas City and a World Series game in St Louis, Missouri.

During the years I have had many successful careers. They all happened serendipity. First the radio job; later working in the business office of the telephone company, office

manager for a law firm, pho-tographer and studio owner, clothing designer, published a book in 1991 that has sold over 3400 copies that is still selling. My book and clothing has sold in the United States and in Germany, France and Japan. My journalism has been a part of me since high school when I wrote locals news for the county newspaper. I have written a newspaper column since 1992 that is being pub-lished in three newspapers.

I have worked at civic work in the communities where I have lived since 1952 and enjoy it still. I am fortunate to have lived these many years to continue the work that I do.

I do not long for those days for my children or anyone growing up today, but I am grateful for my experience of growing up in that different time and different place.

Several television stations showed programs last week marking the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assas-sination. I was 18 at the time and remember the appalled silence that descended on our town that day and muted our conversations for—well for so long that we weren’t aware when it began to lift. That same feeling still echoes across the past fifty years, and if our eyes water a bit it’s because we suddenly remember it all as if it were last week.

Please keep the people in the Midwest who suffered torna-does Sunday in your prayers, and also continue to pray for the people in the Philippines.

The After School Program here at Atwood Baptist is go-ing well. Attendance has been running around 25 lately, the Bible is being taught, and souls are being saved. Many people are helping with the program, and we certainly appreciate the time and work they contribute week after week.

Our church enjoyed a Thanks-giving Dinner after the services this Sunday. The tables were groaning with all the good food before the meal, and we were groaning with the good food when we got up from those tables!

If the weather cooperates, we will have a cleanup day at the church on Saturday, November 23rd. Work begins around 9:00 and everyone’s help is needed. You’ll want to be there to help organize and declutter. Just as important, though, you’ll want to be there to keep any items you prize from being tossed, bent, folded, stapled, or lost forever.

Tom Spillman was chosen to sing “Peace in the Valley” as the special music this Sunday. When some of us asked before the services if he was going to sing, he said he didn’t think he was, but he can’t fool us. We could tell that he had been practicing all week on that song!

Rev. Karch’s Distracting ser-mon and was based in Judges 15:11-16 and Titus 2:12-15.

God uses people for many different purposes, but the purpose He had for Samson was especially unique. Sam-son was given extraordinary strength so that he could force-fully discourage the Philistines

from humiliating and destroy-ing the Children of Israel. For example, at one point he grabbed the jawbone from the carcass of a donkey and used it to kill 1,000 Philistines.

After killing the thousand Philistines he served as a judge for 20 years, but then he fell for the wrong woman. He began to follow his own way instead of God’s.

Delilah, being on the side of the Philistines, convinced Samson to tell her the secret to his great strength. Not long after he finally told her it was his long hair, he found himself shorn of that hair and suddenly too weak to resist the Philis-tines.

Blinded and reduced to doing the work of an ox, he returned to God. His hair grew out and God restored his strength. He was then able to bring down the pillars of a huge pagan temple where the Philistines had met.

This brought about the destruc-tion of 3,000 of the enemy, but Samson had to forfeit his own life in the process.

God has a special purpose for every Christian, and Satan is the author of the distractions that are designed to keep them from accomplishing that pur-pose. These distractions take up time, strength, and effort that are needed in accomplish-ing the purpose God has for them.

Christians are to keep their eyes on the cross and the mis-sion God wants them to accom-plish. Zealously living Godly lives and staying focused on Christ all day every day is not just a goal, it is the way to live out the purpose God wants them to accomplish.

Possessions are just posses-sions. Salvation is eternal.

Atwood FBC

The Allen Public Library/School Library Book Fair was a success. It hit an all-time high sales record of $4,480. This puts $2,240 in books into the hands of kids and classrooms, and the school and public libraries in Allen.

A huge “thank you” goes to all the students and area citizens for taking part. The online book fair will remain open until November 26th.

Service held for Carl Petsmoie

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Mark Legg,Allen church of Christ

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You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware. Yes, another Thanksgiving will be here next week. A time for your family to gather up, eat some delicious food, visit and enjoy each other’s company. Or at least that’s the way it should be.

We often forget about the homeless, people in poverty and those who find themselves alone—without family or friends—perhaps the ultimate poverty. Look around and see what you can do this Thanksgiving. Give a hand up to those in need of material or friendship. And consider this when

your family gathers: Put away those smart phones. Nothing says “rude” louder and with greater effect than a person pulling out one’s phone and retreating into a “cell phone coma” than choosing this little idiot box over precious family fellow-ship.

There used to be an old philosopher in Allen by the name of Charley Vandeveer. Charley, a barber and Fur-niture Store operator was a constant source of new and unusual philosophical sayings. One day I walked

into his store and he was sitting alone staring off into space. He looked like he had received bad news.

“What’s wrong Charley?” I asked.

“Oh I was just sitting here thinking and it came to me—I’m 40 years old and I’m not ever going to amount to anything.” Later after he had cut my hair I was able to cheer him up considerably with a joke or two. But as the day went on I wondered if I should consider my own status and perhaps go ahead and admit: “I’m not ever

going to amount to anything either.”

My Salt Lake City corre-spondent, A. R. True, sent me something to think about

Your kids are becoming you…but your grandchildren ·are perfect!

Going out is good…coming home is better.·You forget names…But it’s OK because other people ·

forgot they even knew you!You realize you’re never going to be really good at ·

anything.The things you used to like to do you no longer care ·

to do but you really do care that you don’t care to do them anymore.

You sleep better in your recliner with the TV blaring than ·in bed. It’s called “pre-sleep.”

You miss the days when everything worked with just an ·“ON and “OFF” switch.

You tend to use more 4 letter words… “what?”… ·“when?”…???

What used to be freckles are now liver spots.·Everybody whispers·You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet…2 of which ·

you will never wear. Have a good weekend and if you’re still under about 75, go

ahead and try to amount to something. And don’t forget to go to church this Sunday. You might learn how to amount to something down there.

Wayne Bullard, DPhwaynebullard@sbcglobal.net

last week about growing older and not being able to do anything about it. And like Charley, I guess I can forget about ever amounting to anything.

Don’t you just love Burger King’s slogan, “Have it Your Way!” I love having things my way, don’t you! Don’t most of us think that “our way” is the best? When discussing how to do something, I often tell my wife that my way is the best way! Of course, she often disagrees!

While none of us would

dare tell God that our way is best, don’t we often act as if we think it is? For example, God has commanded, “Do not lie...” but we seem to think that it is alright to do so at certain times. He has forbidden us to commit adultery, but again, some of us seem to think that we know better because we commit adultery, as well as engaged in various sexual sins. When it comes to worshiping God, don’t we often act as if we think we know the best way to do it? Men seem to think that any way we desire to worship or serve God is acceptable to Him.

When King David wanted to bring the Ark of God to Jerusa-lem, he put it on a new cart, ac-companied by 30,000 men and all kinds of music. However,

he failed to transport the Ark as God had commanded and when the oxen stumble, Uz-zah put out his hand to steady the Ark. To us, it might have seemed right to steady the Ark, preventing it from falling, but “the anger of the LORD was aroused against Uzzah, and God struck him there for his error; and he died there by the ark of God.” (2 Samuel 6:7) God had commanded that the Ark was not to be touched and it was to be transported by the priests with poles inserted into rings on the ark.

Why are we so filled with arrogance, thinking that it doesn’t matter how we worship and serve God and that we can have it “our way?” When we do it “our way” instead of that commanded in the Scriptures, we honor ourselves above God. What may seem right to us is not always the best or what God commands. We must learn to obey God with all the heart, doing all things as He has commanded. Jesus said, “These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the com-mandments of men.” (Matt. 15:8-9)

Pre-K student of the week from Mrs. Mills’ class is Brooklyn Harper.

Brooklyn was born June 1, 2009 in the Valley View Regional Hospital, Ada, Okla-homa. Her family is “me and Mommy.”

Her favorite book is “Night House, Bright House.” Brook-lyn’s favorite food is pizza. Her pet is a cat named Dip-per.

Her friends are Gabe, Manuel and Patience. Brooklyn likes to color and play outside.

Someday she wants to read. Brooklyn is excited about learning!

Pre-K student of the week from Mrs. Laxton’s class is Kierra Frederick.

Kierra was born January 1, 2009 in Ada, Oklahoma. Her family is Momma, Daddy, Aunt B, Aunt Jenny, Papa, Betty Jo, Nana and Papa.

Her favorite book is Sponge-Bob or Monsters, Inc. Kierra’s favorite foods are chicken, French fries, hamburgers and pizza. Her pet is a puppy named Chloe.

Her friends are Emma, Jax-son, Kailey, Addison and Lain-ey. Kierra likes to read, color and shop for clothes.

Someday she wants to be a doctor. Kierra is excited about meeting new friends and learn-ing to write!

Pre-K Students of the Week

THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, NOVEMBER 21, 2013-PAGE 6

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LEGAL NOTICEIN THE DISTRICT COURTOF PONTOTOC COUNTY

STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2013-147

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF ADA, OKLAHOMA, A Non-Profit Corporation, Plaintiff,

vs.BETHEL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF ADA, also known as BETHEL PRIMI-

TIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, if in existence, and if dissolved, its unknown members and successors; WALNUT VALLEY PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH of Blanchard, Oklahoma, and its unknown members and successors; PAT LEDFORD, MATTIE LEDFORD, W.M. LEDFORD, and LILLIE LOMAN, if living, and if deceased, their unknown successors; and THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, ex rel. THE OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION; and

The Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns, and the Unknown Successors of MARY RACHEL “MOLLIE” DAGGS, SARAH ELIZABETH SWEENEY, OPAL LEOTA BARRINGER, JAMES W. DAGGS, BATY DAGGS, DAISY L. SANSEVERINO, ELIZABETH KING, and CATHERINE DAGGS, all Deceased; and ZELDA R. SANSEVERINO; Defendants.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: BETHEL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF ADA, also known as BETHEL PRIMI-

TIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, if in existence, and if dissolved, its unknown members and successors; WALNUT VALLEY PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH of Blanchard, Okla-homa, and its unknown members and successors; PAT LEDFORD, MATTIE LEDFORD, W.M. LEDFORD, and LILLIE LOMAN, if living, and if deceased, their unknown suc-cessors; The Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns, and the Unknown Successors of MARY RACHEL “MOLLIE” DAGGS, SARAH ELIZABETH SWEENEY, OPAL LEOTA BARRINGER, JAMES W. DAGGS, BATY DAGGS, DAISY L. SANSEVERINO, ELIZABETH KING, and CATHERINE DAGGS, all Deceased.

TAKE NOTICE that you and each of you, have been sued by the above named Plaintiff in the above entitled action in the District Court of Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma, and that you must answer the Petition filed by Plaintiff in said cause on or before the 27th day of December, 2013, or said Petition will be taken as true and judg-ment rendered accordingly in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants above named in said action, quieting title to the following described real property located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma:

All of Lot 2 in Block 50 of the Original Townsite of the City of Ada, Oklahoma, AND A tract of land in the NW/4 of NE/4 of Section 32, Township 4 North, Range 6 East,

more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 2 in Block 50 of the Original Townsite of the City of Ada, Oklahoma; thence West 50 feet; thence North 140 feet; thence East 50 feet; thence South 140 feet to the place of beginning, being a tract 50 feet by 140 feet.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 6th day of November, 2013.Karen Dunnigan, Court ClerkPontotoc County, Oklahoma

By: s) B. MyersDeputy(SEAL)

Barry G. Burkhart, OBA#14092120 South BroadwayAda, Oklahoma 74820(580) 332-2800(580) 332-2811 (fax)Attorney for Plaintiff (Published in The Allen Advocate on November 14, 21 and 28, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICEIN THE DISTRICT COURT

WITHIN AND FORPONTOTOC COUNTYSTATE OF OKLAHOMACase No. PB-2013-62

In the Matter of the Estates of DOXIE COLBERT and MARY FRANCES COLBERT, Both Deceased.

NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNT, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, FINAL SETTLEMENT, DISTRI-

BUTION AND DISCHARGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Gregory Dewayne Colbert, Personal Representa-

tive of the Estates of Dixie Colbert and Mary Frances Colbert, both Deceased, having filed in this Court his Final Account of the administration of said Estate, his Petition for Order Allowing Final Account, Determination of Heirship, Distribution and Discharge of said Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been set by the Judge of this Court for Monday, the 16th day of December, 2013 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. at the Pontotoc County District Courtroom, Pontotoc County Courthouse, located in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said Estate are notified to then and there appear and show cause, if any they heave, why said Account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs of said deceased determined, said Estate distributed and the Personal Representative discharged.

DATED this the 4th day of November, 2013.Thomas S. Landrith

Judge of the District CourtKenneth R. Johnson130 East 14th, Drawer 1690Ada, OK 74820580/332-2558Attorney for Personal Representative (Published in The Allen Advocate on November 14 and 21, 2013)

THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, NOVEMBER 21, 2013-PAGE 8

Tupelo School Reunion The annual Tupelo School Reunion will be held Saturday,

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Theme for the 2013 reunion is “Golden Oldies” and guests are asked to bring school memorabilia that is 50-years or more old.

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LEGAL NOTICEIN THE DISTRICT COURT

WITHIN AND FORPONTOTOC COUNTYSTATE OF OKLAHOMA

No. P-2013-13In the Matter of the Estate of CLYDE

DOUGLAS COATS, Deceased.NOTICE OF HEARING RETURN OF

SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE is hereby given that Terry Bray,

Personal Representative of the estate of Clyde Douglas Coats, deceased, has returned and presented for confirmation and filed in said Court his Return of Sale of Real Property of the estate regarding the following described real property and premises:

A part of the East 225 feet of Lots 3, 4 and 5 and the South 15 feet of Lot 2, Block 90, of the Original Townsite, Ada, Ponto-toc County, Oklahoma, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 5; thence West along the South line of said Lot 5 a distance of 128.0 feet; thence North and parallel with the East line of said Block 90 a distance of 90.0 feet; thence East along the North line of the South 15 feet of Lot 2 a distance of 128.0 feet; thence South a distance of 90.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.264 Acres, more or less

That said property was sold to ABS Roughnecks, LLC for the sum of $62,000.00, which amount is at least 90% of the appraised value of said land. That on the 18th day of December, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the District Courthouse in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, a hearing on said Return of Sale will be heard at which time any per-son interested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions in writing to said Return and contest the same. You are hereby referred to said Return for further particulars.

DATED this 13 day of November, 2013.

Thomas S. LandrithJudge of the District Court

Kurt B. Sweeney, OBA#17544Sweeney, Draper & Christopher, PLLCP.O. Box 190Ada, OK 74821-0190 (Published in The Allen Advocate on

November 21, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICEIN THE DISTRICT COURT

WITHIN AND FORPONTOTOC COUNTYSTATE OF OKLAHOMACase No. PB-2013-84

In the Matter of the Estate of SUSAN ALDEN BRANTLEY, DeceasedNOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the Creditors of SUSAN ALDEN BRANTLEY, Deceased. All creditors having claims against Susan Alden Brantley, Deceased, are required to

present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representa-tive, c/o Kenneth R. Johnson, 130 East 14th Street, Drawer 1690, Ada, OK 74820 on or before the following presentment date: January 20, 2014, or the same will be forever barred.

DATED this the 14th day of November, 2103.s) Wesley D. Brantley, Jr.Personal Representative

Kenneth R. Johnson130 East 14th/Drawer 1690Ada, OK 74820(580) 332-2558Attorney for Personal Representative (Published in The Allen Advocate on November 21 and 28, 2013)

The East Central University Human Resources Club will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Monday, November 25th, at 5:30 p.m., at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex and Convention Center in Ada. The dinner is free and open to everyone in the community. Volunteers are needed for serving and cleaning. For more information contact Dr. Steven Roring at 580-559-5812 or contact him via email at sroring@ecok.edu .

Free Thanksgiving Dinner at ECU Monday

MISDEMEANORSLarry Daniel Odom—driving a motor vehicle while under the

influence of alcoholMARRIAGE

Robert James Colbert & Kimberly Diane Smith, both of Holdenville

SMALL CLAIMSOakridge Community Homes vs Wawrana Gilmore—entry

& detainerOakridge Community Homes vs Charleigh Hitcher—entry

& detainerMuscogee Nation Housing Division vs Anna Lowe—entry

& detainerMuscogee Nation Housing Division vs Annette Lowe—entry

& detainerMuscogee Nation Housing Division vs Russell Lowe—entry

& detainerTRAFFIC

Bunnie David Jesse—failure to reduce speed when lawfully required

Louis Palmer—driving under suspension-2nd offense; speeding 26-30 mph over limit

Hughes Co Court Records

Candidates for the Board of Education in 8 Pontotoc County School Districts will file Declarations of Candidacy

beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013.

Marilyn McDaniel, Secre-

tary of the Pontotoc County Election Board, said the fil-ing period will end at 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2013.

Candidates for the Board of Education in the Pontotoc Technology Center also will file their Declarations during the same time period.

The Board of Education po-sitions at stake will be filled at the Annual School Election scheduled for February 11, 2014. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the total votes cast in this election, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will meet in an election on Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

Information about Filing and Candidate Filing forms can be found at the State Election Board Website: www.elec-tions.ok.gov

If anyone has questions, they should call the Pontotoc County Election Board at 580-332-4534.

Offices for which Declara-tions of Candidacy will be ac-cepted at the County Election Board office located at 131 W. 13th Street, Ada.

School Board Filing Period

November 23 — Kaylan West, Tammy Castillo, Alesha Johnson, Dava Lyn Allred

November 24 — Jeanette Rippee, Fay Rinehart, Jay Bagwell, Isaiah Jackson

November 25 — Mikael Morrison, David Raney

November 26 — Harold Pinson

November 27 — LaDean Reid, Ken Nessel

November 28 — Colby Lind-sey, Brad Allen

November 29 — Mary Pat Sappenfield, Danny Davis, Da-vid & Teresa Lassiter*, Monte Taylor, Buddy Lee Barnes, Johnathon Paul Edwards

November 30 — Chris Tay-lor, Steve & Billye Hender-son*

December 1 — Mr. & Mrs. Birch Walker*, Josie Chiles Warren, James Arnold

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cell:405-221-1070Faith FullertonCell: 405-221-6132

JACK SHERRY REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENTS

Nancy SherryBroker Associate

Faith FullertonProvisional

Sales Associate

RICK’S TANK TRUCK SERVICEIs looking to hire qualified drivers in the Calvin area

to drive at night. Yard is located south of Calvin on Highway 75. You must have a Class A CDL, be 21-years-old, and have at least one year tank truck

driving experience. $16.25 per hour

Average 60 hoursBenefits Available

Please call Stacy Butler at (580) 399-7514

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Taylor P HowardFinancial Advisor.

1500 Hoppe Blvd Suite 11Ada, OK 74820580-436-1632www.edwardjones.com

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AUCTIONSAT., DEC. 7, 11 AM

119 CR 2380 BAGWELL, TX 75412 (ON SITE TRACT #1)

546 ± ACRESRED RIVER COUNTYBAGWELL, TEXASBEAUTIFUL HOME

IRRIGATION • CREEK BERMUDA GRASS • TIMBER

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Nov. 24, 1-3 PM & Dec. 6th, 1-5PM

TRACT 1: 346± Acres. TRACT 2: Home & 10± Acres. 3,000± Sq. Ft. brick home with 3 bedrooms, 2 Full Baths & 2 half baths. TRACT 3: 190± Acres 30’ x 60’ metal building; Barn Master 36’ x 36’ horse barn w/6 stalls. 60’ x 100’ hay barn; 20’ x 100’ pipe/metal covered hay stor-age. There is an irrigation well (1,000’ deep) pumps 350 g.p.m., 24 hours with 20’ drop down, 6 5/8” casing, 4” sub pump. Pond is 17± feet deep. TERMS: Look online or call for brochure to get terms and any other info needed.

www.AllianceAuctioneers.com254-965-4040

Brent Graves, TX Broker 0497549. Texas Auction License #13507

AUCTIONSAT., DEC. 7, 11 AM

119 CR 2380 BAGWELL, TX 75412

(ON SITE TRACT #1)

546 ± ACRESRED RIVER COUNTYBAGWELL, TEXASBEAUTIFUL HOMEIRRIGATION • CREEK

BERMUDA GRASS • TIMBER

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Nov. 24, 1-3 PM & Dec. 6th, 1-5PM

TRACT 1: 346± Acres. TRACT 2: Home & 10± Acres. 3,000± Sq. Ft. brick home with 3 bedrooms, 2 Full Baths & 2 half baths. TRACT 3: 190± Acres 30’ x 60’ metal build-ing; Barn Master 36’ x 36’ horse barn w/6 stalls. 60’ x 100’ hay barn; 20’ x 100’ pipe/metal covered hay storage. There is an irrigation well (1,000’ deep) pumps 350 g.p.m., 24 hours with 20’ drop down, 6 5/8” casing, 4” sub pump. Pond is 17± feet deep.TERMS: Look online or call for brochure to get terms and any other info needed.

Brent Graves, Texas Broker 0497549. Texas Auction License #13507

www.AllianceAuctioneers.com • 254-965-4040

Brenda Welch, Sales assoc. (405)379-8044 Cell 380-8188

...If it’s Real EstateWe Can Sell It!!

• Acreages • Residential• Farms • Commercial

REAL ESTATEWelch Real Estate

379-3331JAMES WELCH, BROKER (405)380-7988

Office is located at 100 N Hinckley • Holdenville, OK

West of Ada on Hwy 3W • (580)436-5033southernoklivestock.com

Thank You for your patronage & support!

Scott McCormackCell 580-310-4389

Stockers & Feeder • Pairs, Cows & BullsWednesdays starting at 9:00 a.m.

Steers235-245 .............................$220.00-$258.00250-290 .............................$220.00-$247.00343-349 .............................$228.00-$243.00350-398 .............................$214.00-$237.00401-445 .............................$201.00-$224.00450-497 .............................$194.00-$204.00500-547 .............................$190.00-$200.00551-599 .............................$173.00-$185.00580-593 .............................$165.00-$172.00609-630 .............................$176.00-$178.00604-644 .............................$159.00-$172.00650-680 .............................$160.00-$168.00708-734 .............................$150.00-$160.00764...................................................$149.00764...................................................$159.00

HEIFERS315-325 .............................$190.00-$204.00350-393 .............................$186.00-$200.00400-445 .............................$179.00-$193.00450-496 .............................$170.00-$183.00457...................................................$185.75500-530 .............................$164.00-$171.50510-540 .............................$150.00-$160.00510-524 .............................$175.50-$177.50550-598 .............................$143.50-$154.00600-647 .............................$142.00-$155.50652-690 .............................$139.00-$154.50710-747 .............................$141.00-$150.00

Average Report for 11/13/2013Total Head: 2350

Sale Every Wednesday

LEGAL NOTICEIN THE DISTRICT COURTOF PONTOTOC COUNTY

STATE OF OKLAHOMACase No. FA-2013-25

In the Matter of the Adoption of A.C.B., DOB 08/30/2008, A Minor Child.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Teddi Jones

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Adoption without Consent has been filed herein in the above styled and numbered case. Said case has been set for hearing on the necessity of your consent on the 7th day of January, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. before the Honorable Judge Kilgore of the District Court, in the Ponto-toc County Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma and you are hereby summoned and noti-fied to be present at that time and place under penalty of law for failure to do so.

You are advised that you are entitled to be present at this hearing and to be represented by an attorney at every stage of the proceeding and if you are unable to obtain an attorney due to lack of financial resources, upon demonstrating this fact to the Court’s satisfaction, you may be entitled to a court appointed attorney at no expense to you.

Dated this the 18th day of November, 2013.

s) Thomas S. LandrithJudge of the District Court

Prepared by:s) Meagan BrookingOBA# 20167 100 East 13th

PO Box 1711Ada, OK 74821Telephone (580) 427-5291Fax (580) 427-5292 (Published in The Allen Advocate

on November 21, 28 and December 5, 2013)

Jim Thetford Auctionis back!

Mondays ~ 5:30 pmHoldenville

To Consign Call405-221-0535

JimLock StorageMini Storage Units

3 sizes to choose from(405) 645-2457

The Gun Store100 N. Hinckley, Holdenville

(405) 379-3331Cash for Gold & Silver Coins

Buy – Sell – Trade

PositionsIMMEDIATE OPENING —

Full time position with benefits, some overtime. Apply in person

at Cloverleaf Feed, Stonewall, OK. (850) 265-9200

(7)

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR CLASS A CDL DRIVERS — Must be at least 23-yrs of age with 2-yr verifiable experience and clean MVR. Home Sunday and Monday. Pre-scheduled routes. 401K w/employer 50% match. Weekly pay. Health, dental, optical and life insurance. Pre-employment and random drug testing. Dunn’s Fish Farm, County Road 1660, Fittstown OK 74842 (580) 777-2202.

(7)

NEW AGE PROJECT is ac-cepting applications for a Site Manager at the Gerty Nutrition

Center. Position is Monday through Friday, must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs., have a courteous disposition, maintain participant confidentiality, pass a drug test, and have a clean driv-ing record. Applications can be picked up at the Nutrition Center or the office in Holdenville at 323 Broadway of America. Please send applications to:

New Age Project, Inc.323 Broadway of America

Holdenville, OK 74848

NEED A HOUSE OR ROOM PAINTED BEFORE T H A N K S G I V I N G O R CHRISTMAS? Call Joann at (580) 986-2185 or (405) 301-3727.

For SaleFOR SALE OR LEASE —

3 Bed, 1-1/2 bath brick home with double carport. Will consider trade for land of equal value. (580) 320-3266

(7)

FOR SALE — 2012 Impala LTZ. Leather, sun roof, loaded. Only 9,000 miles. Call (580) 310-4262.

FOR SALE — 2003 Chev-rolet Silverado 1500 LS 2WD Extended Cab, 5.3 L. 150,000 miles. Custom rims and tires. $7,000.00 Farmers State Bank, (580) 857-2402

SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM! Own land/Fam-ily land ZERO down. New and Repo homes. No Land? We have a home program for you. Don’t prejudge, E-Z qualify by phone. $1,000 furniture package with purchase. WAC. 405-631-7000 or 405-635-4338.

GOT LAND? 0 Down! Free 55” Plasma TV! NO LAND? Low Down! Se Habla Espanol. Call today 405-631-3200 wac

Garage SaleGARAGE SALE — 207 N.

Cleveland St, November 15 & 16. Friday 8 to 4; Saturday 8 to 12. 57” oak desk & hutch, glass top coffee table and end tables, Hoover vac, men & women clothes, Home Inte-rior, small appliances, fishing misc, Christmas misc, shoes, storage containers, cookbooks, new carpet cleaner, dishes, 27” RCA TV

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ESTATE AUCTIONSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - 10 A.M.

ATWOOD, OK3 Homes - 132 LotsAntique Furniture

Elwin & Erma Thompson

1-888-667-3523www.spitlerauction.com

Office Location - 3320 Hwy 75 - Horntown -(405)379-3888

Arthur ChiropracticAcupuncture & Herb Clinic

Specializing in NUCCA, Grostic & AcupunctureDr. L. Kay Arthur, D.C. Office hours

M&W 9 to 7T&Th 9 to 1

We now have our Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Health-Choice provider numbers and those patients can expect reimburse-ment within forty-five days.

Summer fun sometimes equals Spine InjuryInjuries from boating, tubing, wake boarding, skiing, jet skis, trampolines and wave runners can cause serious injuries to the spine like whiplash, sprain/strained muscles, torn ligaments and just plain knock you out of alignment. If you or someone you know is suffering from any of these inju-ries call us!

Sunday we gave thanks for all the blessings we have received during the year. Our quartet sang “Build My Mansion Next Door to Jesus” for the special. After the message we enjoyed our Thanksgiving Dinner in the fellowship hall.

Bro. Larry’s message was taken from 2 Peter 1:12-21 and entitled “Why the Bible is

so Important to Christians.” Scripture represents itself as “The Word of God.” No other book makes such a claim! All who read it will be impacted by it. Peter’s own testimony said that God is the author and that men were his instruments.

The Bible reveals the Son of God. The Old Testament pointed toward Jesus and the New Testament revealed Jesus. The Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to bring people to faith in the Son of God. It speaks to the people of God with power and authority. Eternity

is far too important to be left to chance. God chose to write it down.

The Bible provides us with an anchor for our faith. It holds us steady and firm. The Bible gives us direction for our lives. Love the Lord with all your heart. Love everybody else as much as you love yourself. Let the light of Jesus be seen in you.

During this holiday sea-son, count your blessings, and pray for all the problems that we face.

The Calvin High School Academic Team traveled to Mason, Oklahoma on Saturday, November 16th, to compete in the OSSAA Regional Academic Tournament. Twelve teams competed in Region 6 of the Class A tournament. It was a double elimination tournament with the top four teams advancing to Area. Calvin Students will be competing in the Area Tournament (date and location TBA). Team members are (left to right) Leland Bear, Damien Robertson, Patricia Spray, Calvin Clayton, Emma Craven, Blakely Tomlinson, Katy Canfield, Joe Adams and Jeremiah Wiley.

Atwood Nazarene

Thanksgiving traditions, both personal and generalized, were discussed by the Allen sorority members in attendance at the November 7th meeting. The group met in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church for their regular meeting.

Following the meal, furnished by hostess Brenda Johnson, a short business meeting was held. Items discussed included conducting a St. Jude’s bike-a-thon in the spring, attending the Carter County Craft Show in Ardmore, and the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner.

Then the ladies each told of their family’s Thanksgiving cus-toms and their plans for the upcoming holiday.

Those attending the meeting were Tammy Frederick, Jennifer Smith, Becky Boyd, Lyn Anderson, Cindy Davis, Brenda John-son, Joy Anderson, Sue Boyd and Marilyn Coulson.

Sorority Thankful

Monday - Thursday 11-8 • Friday - Saturday 11-9 Closed on Sunday

129 N. Milt Phillips, Seminole, OK

405-382-5700

Let us cater your church

outings and large parties!

Lip Lick’n Good

The Allen Masonic Lodge will be serving breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 23rd. The fundraiser will be held at the lodge on West Broad-way. A menu of sausage, biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns and coffee has been planned.

Cost of the meal is $8 per breakfast. Additional do-nations will be accepted and greatly appreciated.

Masonic Breakfast

LoansCOMMERCE FINANCE

122 S Constant - Ada, OK - (580)436-4123

Loans from $150 to $1000“Phone applications welcome!”

(580)436-4123

For Sale by Owner205 Oak Lane, Allen, Oklahoma

1646 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with double car garage, new roof in 2007, stainless steel appliances, New HVAC (3.5 ton) in 2012, 20x32 shop, RV cover, Hot tub, Privacy fence, on a 140x135 lot

Call (580)559-9303 for information

Gary Vinson

Heating & Air ConditionIce Machine

Sales & Service

(580)857-2239(580)467-3136

The Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma (ACCO) elected its 2014 executive board during the recent 2013 ACCO Fall Conference at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Norman. All 231 county commissioners are eligible to vote. Each officer will serve a two-year term beginning in January.

Roy Alford, Latimer County District 3 Commissioners, was elected president. He currently serves as vice-president and will succeed Muskogee County District 1 Commissioner Gene Wallace as presi-dent.

Gary Starns, Pontotoc County District 1 Commissioner, was elected vice president. He currently serves as secretary/treasurer.

Scott Hilton, Osage County District 2 Commissioner, was elected secretary/treasurer. He currently as ACCO District 1 board mem-ber.

“These commissioners were elected by their peers to represent their fellow commissioners and ACCO members for the next two years and I believe they will do an outstanding job,” said Gayle Ward, ACCO executive director. “They are committed to county government and to serving the citizens of their respective districts. Counties across Oklahoma are making good progress on a variety of public projects including bridge and highway issues, however there is plenty of hard work ahead. I am confident under the leadership of these individuals, county government will continue to actively contribute to the better-ment of Oklahoma.”

The Allen Little Dribblers are practicing hard on their routines to bring you the best in entertainment.

On December 13th, during half time of the girls’ game, the Kindergarten students will perform. On the 17th the 1st graders will take the court, also during half time of the girls’ game.

Little Dribbler Time!

Gary Starns Elected Vice-President of County Commissioners Association

Tosha Deatherige escorted her brother and sister-in-law Bobby and Vanessa Malone.

Shawn Rolen was escorted by his mother Shelly Rolen and was joined by Shawn’s friend Willis Rinehart.

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STOP Coalitiona sub-committee of Pontotoc County Turning Point/Systems of Care Coalition

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Kenneth Manuel, a home-town Allen boy who has been spending the last sev-eral decades in Texas, has returned home following his retirement as instructor with the 3770th Tech Train-ing Group at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. Mr. Manuel served as a civil-ian instructor for the past 34 years.

Allen is glad to have him and his wife, Brenda (Grif-fin) back, but even more remarkable is the legacy he leaves to assist US troops and others living and work-ing in areas where fresh water is scarce or unavail-able. The following article was recently published in the Wichita Falls paper about his invention . . .

“The most precious com-modity for the thousands of troops in Operation Desert Shield in Saudi Arabia is not guns and bombs and bullets, but water. Plain old pure water.

Making water on site from seawater is one means of ob-taining drinking water and a former employee of the city of Ada is a crucial part of that effort.

Now an instructor with 3770th Tech Training Group at Sheppard Air Force Group

at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Kenneth L. Manuel teaches Reverse Osmosis Water Purification courses in support of Desert Shield.

Manuel realizes the impor-tance of his job to the troops in the Gulf.

“I am happy that my job is very important to Desert Shield operations,” Manuel said.

Manuel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Manuel, Ada, is still teaching the course, which is not normally con-ducted during the winter months due to the equip-ment’s sensitivity to cold weather.

But thanks to the loan of a portable building from Tactical Air Command, the equipment can now be used for teaching year round. Some 40 classes will be conducted during the next year.

The demands of Desert Shield have force the pro-gram into a year round op-eration.”

A classroom at Sheppard AFB has been named for Mr. Manuel. This is the first time in their history that a living person has been honored in such a way.

Kenneth Manuel Invents Water Purifying System

Kenneth with his plans for his Osmosis machine.

The Allen Historical Society had some great help cleaning the park and getting ready to decorate for the Christmas Season. Kierra Howard and her daughters Malloree, Maycee and Maybree, Amber Ford and her daughters Lainey and Kaylee along with James Barlow worked very hard and we very much appreciate their help.