COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 11, 2020)

PHOTO OF THE WEEK (June 11, 2020)

A broken Statue of Liberty figure lies in a pile of shattered glass outside a looted souvenir shop after a night of protest on June 2, 2020, in Manhattan.

Florida protected its seniors from COVID-19 and New York failed. Here’s why

Florida has the largest percentage of seniors 65-years-old and older in its population most vulnerable to the Chinese coronavirus among larger states and second nationwide, at 20.5 percent, or 4.3 million.

HOPE FOR TODAY: Observations about Chauvin, Floyd and racism

Like millions of others, I watched the video of George Floyd’s death, which was a murder recorded live as it happened. After seeing it, I have prayed to the Lord God for George’s family in the loss of a son and brother.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Raccoon John Smith’s lesson from a log

Funny where the best lessons come from—a pandemic, perhaps, or maybe a good old-fashioned sit-down ‘talk’ with mama, or just from the famous school of hard knocks. The best lessons come from the most unusual sources, and they come when you least expect them.

OUT TO PASTOR: Will there be television in heaven?

If anybody can ask hard questions, the award has to go to the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. She knows how to ask a question and, more importantly, when to ask a particular question. On the other side of the parsonage, my expertise has been in not correctly answering questions.

OBITUARY: Robert Bruce Raeburn

Robert Bruce Raeburn, MSgt, USAF, Retired, Red Oak, Texas, passed away April 18, 2020 after a short aggressive battle with melanoma cancer. Born October 17, 1959, he entered the Air Force in 1977 upon graduation from Commack HS South, Long Island, New York.

How you can help protect wild birds in your yard

STATEPOINT – You may not think about it often, but wild birds use your lawn as a rest stop and place to call home. As you spruce up your lawn and garden for the season, there are simple steps you can take to protect them and help them thrive.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (June 11, 2020)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 2 – 4

Chapa, Jesus, 21, public intoxication. Carver, Haileigh, 23, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent Felony 3. Edgell, Dale, 25, MTR/poss marijuana under 2oz. Massey, Kayla, 20, aggravated assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2. Jones, Steven, 37, DWI 3rd Felony 3.