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Wicked souls love to make trouble; they feel nothing for friends and neighbors.. Read more

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She couldn’t believe that the man would have such nerve as to eat her cookies. So that she wouldn’t lose all of her cookies to this rude man, she slowly reached over, took a cookie, and ate one herself. To her amazement, the man continued to eat more cookies. Read more

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On the way down he grabbed a branch, which temporarily stopped his fall. He looked down and to his horror saw that the canyon fell straight down for more than a thousand feet. He knew that he couldn’t hold on to the branch forever, and there was no way for him to climb up the steep wall of the cliff. Read more

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Suddenly, from the darkness behind a rock jumped the biggest, meanest-looking grizzly bear they had ever seen! Standing squarely in front of them the bear beat his chest and roared like a lion, sending a terrible sound echoing off the walls of the cave. Read more

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I’ll never forget the sigh of relief offered up by the faculty as I crossed that stage! Does anyone else remember how tough it was being a teenager? The peer pressure? Trying to figure out which group you fit into? The awkwardness of asking someone out on a date?. Read more

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The teacher lifted it up and noticed that it was leaking a bit. She touched a drop of liquid with her finger and tasted it. “Is it wine?’ she guessed. “No” said the boy. She tasted another drop, “Is it Champagne?” “No,” said the little boy. “It’s a puppy!”. Read more

by Tim Farley
Last year, the YMCA distributed $1.8 million in financial support. More than $248,000 was distributed through the Midwest City YMCA, making it possible for children to have a safe place to learn and build confidence after school, families to reconnect... Read more

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A recent study revealed that 36 percent of those who have graduated in the last five years were “disappointed” with the low levels of responsibility that they were given in their first job. Read more

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Yes, this old editor who prefers chicken fried steak with extra gravy instead of nutritious salads and soup will participate in the Del City Wild 5K race. Bear in mind, it’s for a good cause as proceeds will benefit the Children’s Cancer Association.. Read more

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A young couple was doing pre-marriage counseling with their pastor prior to the wedding. During the final session, the bride-to-be confided to the pastor that she was extremely nervous about the big day and had been suffering from anxiety attacks for weeks. Read more

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“Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief.” Read more

by Tim Farley

Del City WILD 5K slated

The Del City Runs WILD 5K will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 at Del City High School, 1900 S. Sunnylane Road.

The one-mile fun run will start at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 5K at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association...

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When Wickline United Methodist’s senior pastor Mark Barnett died unexpectedly Nov. 9, a huge void was left at the pulpit and in the hearts of parishioners and old friends. Read more

by Eastword Staff
People’s Church in Midwest City is planning a unique, four-week Christmas season celebration Nov. 27-Dec. 18.
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