COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 30, 2020)

PHOTO OF THE WEEK (July 30, 2020)

Federal officers walk through tear gas while dispersing a crowd of about a thousand people during a protest at Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse on July 21, 2020, in Portland, Oregon.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Never, ever lose your childlike wonder

Welcome this week to the “front porch.” “And Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, ‘... Unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven’” – Matthew 18:1. I don’t watch the news anymore. Really.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s my birthday, and I’ll lie if I want to

I don’t like it when people lie. If they lie once, how do you know they’re not lying again? Lately, I’ve been thinking about what the definition of a lie really is. Is there some time when telling a lie is the best to do? And, is every lie a non-truth?

Flavor Fusion

FAMILY FEATURES – A distinctive and unexpected ingredient like rice vinegar is an easy way to bring faraway flavors to your favorite summer dishes. This pantry staple adds an Asian-inspired flavor to recipes of all kinds, from marinades to high-end meals.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (July 30, 2020)

THE FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE In order to minimize the impact of the Covid-19 virus, the library is closed to the public until further notice. All programs and room rentals will be cancelled.

Support native bees and enjoy the many benefits

Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well known but our native bees are also critically important. We can help our native bees and gardens by reducing or eliminating the use of pesticides and providing shelter as well as food and water.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (July 30, 2020)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 20 – 27

Duran, Jose, 61, DWI. Deal, Daniel, 29, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Castro, Andy, 28, robbery Felony 2. Gilliland, Howard, 73, DWI 3rd or more. Bluitt, Therion, 31, parole violation-man/del CS pg1 >=1g<4g Felony 2.

FERRIS ARRESTS: July 21

Silver, Henry, 77, assault-family violence.