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How about obeying laws? To the Editor: One last comment on ELCA allowing its churches to become sanctuary churches. Jesus is compassionate and forgiving. He tells us in the Bible to also be compassionate and forgiving. But nowhere in the Bible does he tell us to break the law. Elroy Geistfeld Lewisville Brew and BBQ coming up To the Editor: The Fairmont Rotary Club is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the Adventure Playground committee and MOSS to present the second annual Bourbon Brew and BBQ event on Oct. 5 at the sheep shed at the Martin County ...

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Block party went well To the Editor: Thank you to everyone in the Veterans Park neighborhood and our wider community who came to the first annual fall Veterans Park multi-block party. As with other multi-block parties, we were amazed and blessed by how the weather cooperated to warm those who gathered together Sept. 4. The park was filled with children playing games, youth spontaneously dancing to the music and area organizations sharing the news about what they do. Picnic tables were filled with friends, old and new, and families ate together sitting on the grass in the shade. ...

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Who is Jesus with? To the Editor: A recent letter to the editor in both the Fairmont Sentinel and Truman Tribune chastised the Evangelical Church of America for allowing its churches to become sanctuary churches. As a proud member of an ELCA church, I am tempted to respond with facts and passion and examples of Jesus’ compassion and empathy toward the less fortunate. Instead, I will simply cite the theme of last Sunday’s sermon: “Every time we use religion to draw a line to keep people out ... Jesus is with the people on the other side of the line.” Dave ...

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Feel blessed to live here To the Editor: We would like to thank the U of M Extension and Martin County Fair Board; our friends and family; and businesses and media for their outpouring of kindness and support when we were named Farm Family of the Year. We are humbled and blessed to live in Martin County. Thanks to all. Jon and Karen Helvig and family Welcome Some need help with housework To the Editor: In today’s world, many people are struggling to live a normal life in which they don’t feel overwhelmed by the demands that each day brings. Right here in Martin County, ...

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Actively seeking to facilitate crime To the Editor: In our country, we have what are called “sanctuary” cities and states. This is the name given to a city or state that follows procedures that violate law by sheltering illegal aliens. Police are not permitted to inquire about one’s immigration status or cooperate with ICE. New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco are just a few of the sanctuary cities. Colorado, California and Oregon are some of the sanctuary states. They have all been taken over by so-called left-leaning ...

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Thanks for support To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of Fairmont, many businesses, Chamber of Commerce, Sentinel and the outstanding school system for fantastic support of the many wonderful programs for our students. I’ve chosen to retire from coaching after 27 years but will always be there for the many young people and their families that I have been beyond blessed to coach. Because of the collaboration of many facets in this community, we are developing awesome contributing citizens with many thanks for your continued support. It ...