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No Easy Answers

Sometimes there are no easy answers as much as we would like to have them. When a family member or friend dies unexpectedly, we cannot help but want answers. We mourn in disbelief when we see random acts of violence perpetrated on the innocent among us and ask why such things happen. We shake our heads at the nonsensical affronts to basic intellect and marvel at such utterances when we hear people say ridiculous things like, “That’s my truth”. Even the truth is no longer easy. Easy answers are not always available in church issues as well. This perhaps explains…

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Disc golf a growing sport in Havasu

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Disc Golf Open Tournament was a hit this past weekend. Many spectators headed over to Sara Park to witness several divisions compete in the ever-growing sport.   The Lake Havasu City Open was a two-day event that began on Saturday, February 3 ending on Sunday, February 4 at the permanent disc golf course located just past Sara Park’s dog park. With a 150 players from all over the southwest, competitors tossed their way into first place for their divisions and played one round of 24 holes.   The Lake Havasu City Disc Golf Club was…

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How US prison labor supports many popular food brands

In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to U.S. prisoners wind up in the supply chains of a dizzying array of products from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola. They are on the shelves of most supermarkets, including Kroger, Target, Aldi and Whole Foods. Here are takeaways from the AP’s investigation: PEOPLE OF COLOR DISPRORTIONATELY AFFECTED The U.S. has a history of locking up more people than any other country – currently around 2 million – and goods tied to prison labor have morphed into a massive multibillion-dollar…

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How US prison labor supports many popular food brands

In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to U.S. prisoners wind up in the supply chains of a dizzying array of products from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola. They are on the shelves of most supermarkets, including Kroger, Target, Aldi and Whole Foods. Here are takeaways from the AP’s investigation: PEOPLE OF COLOR DISPRORTIONATELY AFFECTED The U.S. has a history of locking up more people than any other country – currently around 2 million – and goods tied to prison labor have morphed into a massive multibillion-dollar…

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Brady part of teams that placed at nationals

The University of Alabama All-Girl and Coed cheerleading teams each placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney World in Orlando January 14. The Dance Team earned a spot in the D1 Jazz finals that same weekend in Orlando and placed eighth and ninth in the Gameday Dance semifinals. Irelyn Brady of Lake Havasu City is a member of the All-Girl team. The three-day competition took place at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports with teams from across the country at all levels participating in the event. Teams were judged based on stunting, tumbling skills, crowd-leading abilities and…

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Rummage sale kicks off Booster Club fundraising

LAKE HAVASU CITY – If you’re someone who is all geared up for some early Spring cleaning, you’re in luck. The Lake Havasu High School Band Boosters Annual Rummage Sale is still accepting donations, and it’s for a good cause!   Fundraising for the band happens throughout the year, and this would be the start of it.  The high school’s band rummage sale is now accepting gently used items that are functioning such as electronics, furniture, clothes, and much more. Donated items can be brought to the high school’s band room where they will be kept in the band’s trailer located outdoors.   Pickups are allowed…

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