Jeannie Salmon The Robson Ranch Paper Crafting members have been working this winter on cards for local animal shelters. The shelters can use the cards to thank new pet owners and folks who donate cash and items like food, blankets, towels, etc. Trudy Foslien dropped off approximately 70 cards to the Valley Humane Society. She…
Pastor Frank DeFusco The first reason for why prophecy matters, is found in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. That all scripture (including prophecy) is inspired by God, profitable for doctrine, tests us, corrects us, and instructs us how to live righteously; perfects us and equips us thoroughly unto all good works. Paul then goes on to say…
Tim Malone The Ripple Effect in Retirement refers to the positive and far-reaching impact that a retiree’s actions, mindset, and lifestyle can have on others—family, community, and even society—long after their professional career ends. It’s a metaphor for how one significant life change sends waves outward, influencing many areas of life. Just as a single…
David Zapatka Friend, word-lover, and bridge player, Jim Nulty, whose career path led him to Perth, Australia, offered this word from his overseas experience. Cobber cob·ber, noun. A cobber is an Australian and New Zealand slang term for a close friend, mate or companion. It is the equivalent to “buddy” or “pal” in American English.…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly FIFA World Cup tickets remain among the most heavily targeted assets for online fraud, with scammers exploiting global demand and limited availability. Each cycle, thousands of fans report losing money to fake listings, phishing sites, and counterfeit confirmations that only surface as fraudulent when entry is denied. Fraud typically…
Martin Bender In the darkness just before midnight on June 21, 1942, the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-25 surfaced from the Pacific Ocean close to the mouth of the Columbia River. I-25’s mission was to disrupt shipping, gather intelligence and probe America’s defenses. I-25’s deck gun was immediately aimed in the direction of Fort Stevens…
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Gary Potter Sarcopenia—what is this? Well, when you look in the mirror do you see less muscle mass? This phenomenon is known as sarcopenia, a rapid decline of skeletal muscle tissue as we age. It is also known as age related muscle loss. Along with the difficulty of opening jars or holding grocery bags, there…
Vera Cannella, Robson Ranch Singers Tour Coordinator A contingent of the Robson Ranch Singers departs for Washington, D.C., on May 21 to participate in choral performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the National Memorial Day Choral Festival, and the Memorial Day Parade. It’s all part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of…
Doris Betuel The haunting notes of the Native American flute stirs a person’s soul and invokes a feeling of peace and calm. Rosalyn Vier has been our leader in teaching the community residents to play the Native American flute. This year, she could not join us, but a few interested residents started an informal flute…