GO AHEAD, MAKE HIS DAY

FAMILY FEATURES – An entire day dedicated to dear ol’ dad may not be enough to show the depths of your appreciation, but a hug, a heartfelt thanks and some quality time (even from afar) are great places to start.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 18, 2020)

OP-ED: FUND THE POLICE!

The single most ridiculous and irresponsible policy idea that has been suggested in my lifetime can be summed up in three words: “Defund the police.” And yet, it is actually being discussed and debated as if there are pros and cons to it by those on the Left.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK (June 18, 2020)

People stand in front of the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct sign, spray-painted to replace “police” with “people,” as the protesters established what they call an autonomous zone while continuing to demonstrate against racial inequality and call for defunding of Seattle’s police, in...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: He was there, if only for a short time

Happy Father’s Day to all – and welcome to the “front porch.” My mind cannot help but go back to some special times this Father’s Day 2020, although I suppose it’s no different from all the years since 1967. But this week we go back, again – even as you will, too. And that’s a good thing.

OUT TO PASTOR: There’s something about a lazy summer afternoon

The past week was an unusually quiet week around the parsonage. It enabled me to do something that I have wanted to do all summer long. Nothing. I am not bragging or anything, but I can do nothing right up there with the best of them.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (June 18, 2020)

The Ferris Public Library is open for business! Stacey Lankford and I are thrilled to be able to welcome you back. Our new hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Friday – Sunday. We have new safety protocols to keep everyone healthy.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (June 18, 2020)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 9 – 12

Valek, Dana, 50, poss dangerous drug. Rogers, Agnes, 57, assault-family violence. Simon, Rosa, 22, public intoxication. Aliverde, Alexis, 24, DWI. Garrett, Andrew, 19, criminal trespass. Ledbetter, Karl, 59, fail to comply/register as sex offender Felony 2.

FERRIS ARRESTS: June 3 – 14

Stewart, Justin, 30, assault-family violence.