Dyslexia and family support highlighted in Karen's Commentary
Letter writer Gloria Lacy addresses dyslexia in her child Ryan and emphasizes the need for sustained support. The response cites IDA resources, NIH data, and IDA guidance, praising engaged teachers and parents and encouraging continued advocacy for learning differences.
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Ryan
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Blue Ribbon Moves Hearts in Norfolk Child Abuse Stand
A Norfolk grandmother tied a blue ribbon to her van in spring 1989 to symbolize a community fight against child abuse. Her grandson Michael Wayne Dickenson died from abuse, inspiring a message urging everyone to wear blue, share the meaning, and help protect children. The piece explains prevention as stopping abuse before it happens through family support, parenting skills, nonviolent discipline, and home visits.
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Bonnie Finney
Norfolk
Virginia
Bonnie
Michael Wayne
Bubba” Dickenson
Whitharral coach Andy Simpson earns Coach of the Year
Sumnerwood alumnus and Whitharral High School head basketball coach Andy C. Simpson is named District 5 coach of the year after guiding the Panthers to a 24 4 season and the District 5 A title. They fell to Nazareth in regional semis as Simpson also earns All South Plains Coach of the Year honor.
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Andy C. Simpson
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Panthers
Whitharral
Nazareth
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Amarillo
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Faithful in God’s threefold plan in marriage government and church
Pastor Tom Lewis urges Christians to honor God's institutions the marriage the government and the church. He asks if believers are faithful to vows to laws and to their church and reminds them to engage in politics while keeping the Word of God central. He stresses unity of home spouse and God and serving only where the church preaches and practices the Word.
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Fundamental Baptist Church
Tom Lewis
America
God
Christ
Stranger on horseback becomes cherished Wellington friend
In Wellington, a man riding in seeking shelter and food became a week long guest and helper, earning the nickname Phil Moore after a feature misname. He aided a moving family, shared wildlife appreciation, and embodied neighborly care, then departed as a valued friend.
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Sheri Barton
Quail
Don Hall
Don
Glenn
Wellington
Phil Moore
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