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My dentist up at the VA Hospital had me in his chair the other day and started talking about my options on long term care of my teeth. He mentioned the fact that I was nearly 85 and then spent a few moments giving me a long searching look. “Well, you look like you might live a little longer, so we’ll go ahead and try to fix this other tooth.” I was torn by various emotions as I said, “Well, my mom lived to be 97 and I had one relative to live to be 122 years old.” The dentist gave me his best “Liar-Liar Pants on Fire” look before turning around and looking for another one of those torturous tools that dentist use with such glee on their victims. Actually, my mom did make it to 97 and would have lived longer if she had taken care of herself.
Read moreRocky Top Winery will be hosting a Paint Party Fundraiser to benefit Cassi Elliott and assist her with medical expenses. Cassi has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Read moreAllen Chamber of Commerce will have their annual banquet on Tuesday, March 3 rd , at 7:00 pm, in the Allen School cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased from the Allen Advocate or Charles and Betty Speir, the cost of tickets are $10.00.
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I watch young people protesting first one thing and then another. They seem to be always looking for a cause. So many of them seem to be filled with bitterness and hatred despite the fact they are living in the greatest country on earth and are blest beyond measure.
Read moreAllen will be hosting the District Basketball Tournament with first games this Friday, February 21 st . That evening will see Tushka Tigers take on the Colbert Leopards. The ladies will tip-off at 6:30 pm, followed by the boys’ game.
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Twelve seniors were honored Tuesday evening, February 18 th , in a pre-game ceremony thanking them for their contributions to the Allen Mustang Basketball programs. These seniors have not only participated in basketball but also many other activities at Allen Schools.
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