School Districts are empowered to enact appropriate security measures to protect their students

I know parents are asking themselves this question today: As a parent concerned about the safety of my child at school how do I get involved? I know many are feeling helpless to effect change.

Our High Calling

Friends, I don’t know how to begin. I have been roiling inside since last Tuesday, when I heard of the truly horrific tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Merely opening social media has made me physically ill a few times.

Faces & Places

“Someone somewhere is doing what someone somewhere said can never be done” ~Nicky Verd Courage is the wings that carries dreams; mix a little faith with it and boom, you’ve got a legacy that will last for a lifetime.

WRITER'S CORNER

Dear Lord, Help me to embrace the day to know that you are good to all your creation make my heart rejoice Knowing I am not alone. You are with me. When I feel down I know if I am in your presence I am brought back to life with the sound of your voice I am revived.

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

Listen with the intent to understand, Not Respond "The Key to being a good listener is tho know when to be silent. It takes a lot of effort to do this, especially when you're very passionate about the topic being discussed, but we must hear what the other person is saying.

USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract

May 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) participants who are in the final year of their CRP contract to request voluntary termination of their CRP contract following the end of the primary nesting season for fiscal year 2022.

Old Glory News

Well, last week I left Texas for a few days so we skipped the news, did you notice??? I hope everyone is having a great memorial weekend, have fun but stay safe. The wind is crazy, I don't believe it will ever slow down. I was so glad we got a shower of rain, but the wind takes it all away so soon.

Strawberry-Halva Shortcakes

BISCUITS 1 large egg ¼ cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla extract ¼ cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing 1¾ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup granulated sugar 2½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt ¼ tsp. baking soda 6 Tbsp.

Happy Birthday!

May 30th • Cooper Hampton will be 9 yrs old today! • Adrian Rodrigues turns 14 today! • Quentin McLaury • Kayla Currier June 1st • Clara Toliver is 92 years old today! Happy Birthday!

Local vets honored in Quilt of Valor Ceremony

Two members of the Fisher County Law Enforcement Community and veterans of wartime service were honored this week, each receiving a Quilt of Valor at a ceremony on Wednesday.