Juanita Ridge Turns Messages for Youth Into Music

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From Sagging Pants to a Rap More from the VOICE Juanita Ridge has never considered herself a professional singer. But when she has something she wants young people to hear, sometimes saying it isn’t enough. So she puts it to music. ✦ If you like this story, please consider donating to support The Voice ✦ Ridge will release her newest song, “Drug Free Generation,” Oct. 3 during an event from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fairmount Coffee Co., 3815 E. 17th St. in Wichita. The song grew out of a simple anti-drug message Ridge began repeating years ago while working with students at Stucky Middle School....