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One of my Social Media friends asked me “What do I do about these blisters that I got from walking?” That question brought back some painful memories.

In early fall of 2004, I went to Ohio to walk in the Columbus 10K Walk. It is the biggest event for walkers in this part of the world. I just had my picture on the cover of Walk Magazine and was a new expert in the field of completive walking. I had my WALKING STEP SHIRT and walking shoes and bright shorts, and that weird hat I had designed. I finished seventh in my age bracket. I left after the race in intense pain. I was a no show for the photo op and TV interview. I suffered in private and made no comments. The blisters on both feet were awful. I was hurting and embarrassed.

A “72-Hour Emergency Kit” is portable, has basic supplies and tides a couple of people over for 72 hours.

 It may take that long for local, county, state, and non-profit agencies to respond to a disaster or emergency. Until then, you’re on your own.

A commercial kit can cost hundreds of dollars. A truly comprehensive 72-hour kit requires a truck to haul it.

If you’ll settle for a smaller, homemade kit, you can make one for around $20. Here’s what you need:

• Carrying bag. Use eight grocery store plastic bags, stuffed to make two bags four layers thick. You could use a school knapsack or a backpack.

• 3 gallons of water per person, for three days. Carry the water in three 1-gallon plastic jugs. These weigh 25 pounds, and a kid’s little red wagon or suitcase with wheels could haul them. For two people, that’s 6 gallons or 50 pounds of drinkable water.

CANTON HERALD, July 21, 1949

Robert James Kellam, 17-year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kellam of Colfax, was injured in a highway accident near Garden Valley Sunday morning. He is completely paralyzed and may never move again his doctors reported from a Tyler hospital. X-rays and a full examination showed Monday morning that the youthful victim received a fractured neck and severe spinal injuries when the car in which he was riding overturned about 12:40 a.m. Sunday morning. (more on this lengthy article on microfilm)

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stanger of Ben Wheeler held open hours recently in observance of their 50 years of married life. The children and grandchildren attending the celebration were Miss Ruby Stanger; Mrs.

Jesus died between heaven and earth.

His feet not reaching to the ground,

The Earth is not worthy of his walking

But no other Savior could be found.

Jesus the Christ was destined

For Heaven at His birth.

As He died, He hang suspended

Between Heaven and the earth.

Heaven claims Him as the Savior,

Earth rejects Him one more time.

Heaven’s doors wing wide open

Remaking Heaven so sublime.

If God should show us Christ is worthy,

Would we surely ask Him in?

Or still claim our independence

Freely choosing a life of sin?

Jesus is surely God in Person,

He is author of fullest life,

Accept His offer of fullest pardon

Or dwell forever in joyless strife.

LB 2015

July 2 – 1:58 p.m. – 1700 block Dessert Willow – welfare check

July 3 – noon – 600 Big Rock – theft of property >=$50 and <$500

July 3 – 3 p.m. – 19000 block FM 17 – assault causing bodily injury family violence

July 8 – 1:45 a.m. – 400 block Judy Ln. – threats

July 11 – 12:26 a.m. – Arrest: Cortney Rae Carrizales, 23, Canton, theft of property >=$1,500 and <$20,000

July 11 – 1:50 p.m. – 400 block Hwy. 243 – traffic accident

Remember to love while keeping Christianity

Today, God’s true New Testament Church finds herself in a time that most thought would never come in America.  

The recent ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States has been thoroughly written and spoken about by people of every sector since the day of the ruling.  

The difference of thought is caused by the fact that most Christians hold to a Biblical worldview and the contrasting side of this issue holds to either a Theism, Naturalism, Secular Humanism or a Postmodern worldview. 

The last summer reading program for the year will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 24.

Mr. Blue Shoes will be the featured presenter.  The drawing for the grand prize along with other end of the summer program activities. Plan to be in attendance.  Bring your reading logs.

Canton Lions Club’s vision screening was deemed a success.  Twenty-seven children were screened for vision problems, and three were found to need further help from an ophthalmologist.   

The Lions who attended and administered the tests said they were grateful that most of the children tested in the normal range, but pleased that those who needed other care were detected. “It is worth all the time and effort that goes into these screenings if one child’s vision is improved,” said Jimmy Strickland, Immediate Past District Governor of Lions.

By Dan Flynn

In looking back over my service as state representative in House District 2, I have never had more contacts, questions, expressed concerns or outright rage concerning questions regarding the recent Supreme Court decision legalizing same sex marriage. 

My staff and I have had many of the same questions and, like you, we want answers.

You may recall in the regular session of the 79th Texas Legislature we approved a Resolution defining Marriage in Texas as being one of one woman and one man.  

I was a co-author of that Legislation. 

CANTON HERALD, July 14, 1949: Funeral services for John Rusk Kellis were held last Thursday afternoon at the Colfax Methodist Church. Interment was at the Colfax Cemetery under the direction of Eubank Bros. of Canton. Rev. Hooper Haygood of Canton and Rev. Frank Everett of Colfax conducted the services. Mr. Kellis was born Nov.  1, 1877, in Nacogdoches, one of four children of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Henry Kellis.

His two brothers, Lewis and Ollie Kellis and sister, Mrs. Bud Peel, preceded him in death. Mr. and Mrs. Kellis moved to Canton in 1906 when he was deputy sheriff during the administration of Will Gentry.

He served as deputy sheriff form 1905 through 1909. (More on this lengthy article on microfilm.)