Library Preparing for Used Book Sale on March 14

Library Preparing for Used Book Sale on March 14

“Little Shop of Horrors” Wowed With Music and Puppetry

Robson Ranch Ladies Social Club News

Fine Arts Guild Opens the House

Religion, July 2025

More to “Church” Than Meets the Eye

Pastor Larry Sundin Have you ever wondered, “Is there more to ‘church’ than meets the eye?” The first church service I ever attended as an adult was in 1981. There were three distinct impressions I took away from that first service. One, the music wasn’t of my generation. Everyone was singing these slow, plodding songs.…

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Features, July 2025

Living Retired: Syncing Your Device

Gary Chalk I am alone in my car parked in our driveway. I am attempting to do what the computer geeks call ‘Syncing Your Device.’ I call it ‘#%$%#!’ When I finish ‘Syncing Your Device’ I will be able to listen to my personal playlist, place and receive phone calls, read my text messages, and…

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Features, July 2025

Word of the Month: Cudgel

David Zapatka Friend and fellow bridge player, Susan, writes, “I recently read a new word, ‘cudgel.’ Would you research this word for your column?” Cudgel—cud·gel noun: A short, thick stick used as a weapon. verb: To strike or beat with a cudgel; metaphorically, to forcefully apply or exert something, such as pressure or influence Origin…

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July 2025, Features

Scams at an All-Time High in 2024

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…

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Generals, July 2025

Boxes and Labels

Rev. Donna Vande Kieft Do you ever have to stop and think while filling out demographic information when it comes to Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed? I have checked each one at one time or another in my life. And, it still feels like I could check all four because I am all four to some…

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