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Community Voices

WRAP team promoting youth program

WRAP’s new youth program has taken off. At our Redwood WRAP office, we recently held a Parking Lot Party and Open House to get the word out about our youth program. We had Scotty Biggs BBQ food truck, Steph’s Gringa Tacos, Rise Nutrition, Maui Wowi, and MK’s Homemade Treats for food ...

Beware: Bad actors want to steal from veterans

Thieves are working aggressively to steal from veterans, veteran service organizations, veteran nonprofits and government agencies that work with veterans. It’s a numbers game. If they get one success out of 100 attempts, that’s worth their efforts. Don’t fall prey to their predator ...

New plumbing

I had some new, very personal plumbing installed recently. And no, I’m not talking about a bidet. I wish it had been as simple as choosing chrome or brass fixtures. My new plumbing is so personal that you can’t even see it. Part of preparing for my cancer treatments included the ...

Homemakers: Still prove important to family life

One of Glen Campbell’s famous songs celebrates an American icon and an ideal way of life from the 20th century. The “Dreams of an Everyday Housewife” is not his greatest hit of all time. That honor should probably go to “Rhinestone Cowboy.” Honorable mentions should definitely be ...

Top 10 reasons for going to church

I go to church. That put me in a solid majority of Americans when I was young. Now I’m in a mnority. The trend toward that significant shift began a few decades ago. It got a jolt during COVID when staying home became a preferred pastime for many. A lot of people blame a lot of things ...

Preparing for 2024-25 school year

As we gear up for the fall and the 2024-25 school year, several summer projects are underway, taking advantage of the time when school is not in session. One major project you’ll notice completed this fall is the renovation of the Middle School theater. Funded by Long-Term Facilities ...