Letters to the Editor
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My name is Lynda Rutherford and I have lived in Canton for over 20 years. I’ve been a nurse in this area for about the same amount of time and I am always looking out for the elderly.
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Letters to the Editor
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“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery,” (Gal 5:1) The context of Paul’s exhortation is a gospel-destroying submission to the law as a means of justification. But as the gospel transforms everything, so freedom in Christ impacts our duty to obey civil government. The authority of civil government is limited, legitimate and binding only within its God-ordained sphere under God’s sovereignty and word. To bow to civil government’s unlawful edicts is no less to take on a “yoke of slavery.”
DPS encourages safety for Labor Day Holiday
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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages everyone to drive safely as they celebrate the unofficial end of summer during the long Labor Day weekend. The Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, looking for people not wearing their seat belts, speeders, people driving while intoxicated and drivers who fail to follow the state’s Move Over, Slow Down law, among other traffic violations.
TEACHER’S LOUNGE
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Not surprising, the 2021-2020 school year has kicked off to a rocky start. School is back in session in Texas, but some have been forced to return to virtual learning or close altogether because of a resurgence in COVID cases. Also not surprising, is what appears to be education administrators’ lack of preparedness for this unfortunate but not unexpected setback. I feel for the educators who are navigating this persistent uncertainty with care and professionalism. I also feel for the families and students who are the most affected each time public education must change directions. The losses are piling higher every day. I salute you all.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Dear Editor: We met a great Samaritan on the Old Bethel Road (VZCR 2301) on Tuesday, Aug. 31.
FAIL OR SUCCEED, BUT LET THEM CHOOSE
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You have seen it, surely. The tomboy mom who somehow gave birth to a princess daughter who despises the dirty outdoors, but loves makeup, and high fashion. Leaving the mother to wonder if two babies got swapped in the hospital. Confusing stuff sometimes.
OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
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Adversity is an unavoidable part of life. Death of a loved one, breakup of a relationship, malicious action by another, job loss, natural disaster, or any other undesirable event are all circumstances people encounter. Events happen that are beyond our control.
Successfully overcoming adversity is essential for a healthy life. Overcoming adversity builds mental strength, character and endurance. You develop in ways that would not otherwise be possible.
Quinn Minute
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Learning to read
Do you remember the books you read in first grade?
I sure do. And I fondly recall spelling tests, recess, flavored milk, and a girl name Lynne. I still drink flavored milk, but my wife tells me a recess with Lynne today is unacceptable.
The best part of school was the “Dick and Jane” stories that taught us to read.
LIFE AS A SHORT PERSON
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When you’re short, life can be difficult. You may think it’s sweet, being short; after all, short people are cute, right? Short people have a sense of humor, right? Short people are optimistic since they always have to look up, right?
