Be careful.

It’s a mother’s job to be cautious — and her duty to keep the world safe.

Look both ways when you cross the street.

Mothers have had an “alert” system long before George W. and his Homeland Security guards.

Don’t talk to strangers.

It starts the moment a woman finds out she’s pregnant — the caution flag is raised. A mother never lets her guard down.

Are you paying attention?

Shared but silent battle cry keeping Vets Club open

We can also thank the veteran for keeping the doors open to the Vets Club in Hillsboro, where — the Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise, providin’ the bread dough rises and the buns arrive on time — lunch will be served following the Veterans Day program Sunday.

While changes and improvements are subtle, but hardly abstruse, since the board of directors took over management of the business, friends of the club will be impressed while being customarily welcomed, made comfortable and accommodated when they visit Sunday. For years, decades even, the club has opened its doors after every Veterans Day and Memorial Day program in Hillsboro.

The noontime meal is far from seven course, yet it’s a time-honored tradition that members of the VFW and Legion  and their auxiliaries salute and embrace with pride. 

Sunday makes room for Veterans Day

The county will take time this weekend to thank its veterans.

And well it should.

Veterans Day is Sunday. Although some communities will celebrate Saturday or wait until Monday before they acknowledge the veteran, let the record show that Sunday is Veterans Day.

Monday, meanwhile, will be a day off for some. Good for them.

Hillsboro will find time Sunday morning to show its appreciation in thanking its many veterans.

Like our Memorial Day, Veterans Day in Hillsboro carries a special meaning for everyone, from the veteran to his or her family to the resident of the community who knows no veteran but who recognizes the significance of the day.