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Art by Marie D. of Santa Rosa High School, Artquest Program!


Eat Well & Prosper!


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Listen to Our Voices, A


Not-for-Profit for Foster Youth


by Dr. Anne Cowden


Santa Rosa, CA. ~ If you plant a seed, it will grow, if properly tended. I met such a seed, Iris, who has grown into a beauti- ful messenger of her heart and mind, helping foster kids from ages 16-24 transition with a new start in life. Iris, in the lan- guage of fl owers, means rain- bow. That gorgeous symbol is well represented at Voices. The older two-story Victorian home


Redwood Credit Union Races to Support Local Nonprofits


June 2015 • 2 Fun Facts & Trivia #1


Boston printer Benjamin Harris initiated the


newspaper in 1690, yet after only one issue, the newspa- per was banned because free speech was not yet guaranteed, and locals were upset at some of the newspaper’s reporting.


In which year did William Randolph Hearst buy the “New York Journal”?


Marvelous Folks


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Page 17 Super Wine Page 18 2 • June 2015 • UPBEAT TIMES There is no strong performance without a little fanaticism in the performer. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson


that houses this organization is fi lled with goodwill and kind- ness. There is activity every- where from people


cooking


in the upstairs kitchen to staff brainstorming in an offi ce to drop-in youth talking with staff and other visitors in the lounge area. It is very much a feel good place with great energy and joy. These young people ... continued on page 22


Santa Rosa, CA. ~ Three teams of employees from Red- wood Credit Union (RCU) re- cently participated in Human Race events held in Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino coun- ties. A total of 120 volunteers from RCU, including employ- ees, family and friends walked or ran in the races, raising funds for a variety of local non- profi ts. In addition to volunteer support and the Credit Union’s corporate sponsorships, RCU staff collected monetary pledg- es, held barbecues, auctions, raffl es and bake sales, bringing RCU’s collective contributions to nearly $25,000. Powered by local volunteer centers, the Human Race in- vites participants to collect pledges and walk or run a 3K or 10K course to raise money for the local nonprofi t of their choice. At the Sonoma County Human Race—the nation’s largest Human Race event—


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RCU’s team carried banners and fl ags celebrating this year’s “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” theme. The Credit Union’s mas- cot, Reddy the Redwood, ac- companied the walking teams at all three races, pausing to pose for photos and offer sup- portive high-fi ves and hugs to walkers and runners along the way. “Redwood Credit Union is always excited to participate in the Human Race each year, as it brings such strong support from all over the community,” said Mishel Kaufman, RCU’s Senior Vice President of Risk Management and team captain for RCU’s Human Race efforts. “RCU supports and participates in numerous fundraising events throughout the year, but the Human Race is unique in that it allows our staff to raise funds for whichever nonprofi t they are truly passionate about.” RCU supports non-profi ts


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The “New York Journal” started in 1895 and the newspaper became popu- lar quickly. Its circulation reached 450,000 in 1896.


A male emperor moth can smell a female emperor moth up to 7 miles away.


It takes


courage to grow up and become who you really are.


e.e. cummings by Paul Andrew Doyle


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