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As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal. Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday parties and graduation ceremonies are finally happening in person.

At 90 years ‘Mr. G’ has worn many hats

Neighbor Grover sez if you answer your phone with, “Hello, you’re on the air,” telemarketers will quickly hang up. “Mr. G”—one William C. “Bill” Grusendorf—has worn a lot of hats in his 90 years. Yes, that “Mr.

Fall Music Festival is returning Oct. 2

Mark your calendars because October 2 The Fall Music Festival makes its return to Wolf Park after a year off due to COVID. Look for an announcement of this year’s bands soon because our town’s Cassie Caffey is in top secret contract negotiations as we speak. Will your favorites make the list?

LOOKING BACK

100 YEARS AGO... Hon. Cullen H. Thomas of Dallas, will deliver a patriotic address as the guest of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Watson surprised their little son Billie on his 10th birthday July 20 by giving him a surprise party.

Practice what you preach

I was in my office last week talking with a brother in Christ who I love a lot. We were talking about the pandemic and the shut down and how many churches are just now “reopening” restarting Sunday School, Wednesday nights, etc.

How do we get into heaven with a hamster?

How do we get into heaven? In Western, religious lore and literature, the image is almost universal. Saint Peter, who was promised “the keys of the kingdom of heaven,” stands at the pearly gates and greets or questions those who would enter.

We find our lost joy in the Holy Spirit

You don’t have to look far to find someone who has lost their Joy, it might even be the person in the mirror. Jesus said count it all joy when the devil comes against you.

Donation and thank you

The Rockdale Knights of Columbus continues its tradition of contributing to the community and caring for our neighbors in need.

Whinstone

While we’re all still on a high from the July 4th fireworks show that Whinstone provided, it’s a good time to make note of the good deeds this company, under the leadership of Chad Harris, has done for our town.

Beware the dreaded English contronyms

If you grew up with English as your first language you are lucky because it is very difficult to learn having so many quirks. And all these quirks can be confusing. One quirk is that English is filled with words that have contradictory meanings, or what is linguistically referred to as contronyms.