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Death by Children
Airport Santa is real
This is a true story. Normally, wild exaggeration is part of my job description. But not now. I’ve been sitting on this story since my daughter was 7, and now I’m finally comfortable telling the embarrassing, ridonculous, stupid truth: I believe in Santa Claus. We were headed out for the holidays. A young family, huddled […]
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Creating Smiles for 20 Years: Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of five children between the ages of five and 11 years old has at least one untreated, decayed tooth. The statistics aren’t much better for children between the ages of 12 and 19 years old, with one out of seven suffering from an untreated […]
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Make it a Special Occasion
Holiday Tree Hunting in the High Desert
With the holidays fast approaching, many Central Oregon families soon will be wanting an evergreen yuletide centerpiece for their home. Weather a visit to the national forest or to a corner lot fits the bill, this guide to finding the perfect timber (plus post-mortem options) should set everyone on their way to finding that ideal […]
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The 12 Days of Sustainable Living & Giving
The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most wasteful. Between gift packaging and shipping, increased travel and energy use, the holidays create a great deal of excess. In fact, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, resulting in 100 million extra tons of garbage each […]
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Up Earlier or Later
Bend-La Pine students will have new school start times next year
A number of studies on the adolescent brain have concluded that teenagers benefit from starting school later in the morning. That’s a primary reason behind Bend-La Pine Schools‘ recent decision to adjust school start times across the district. At its Oct. 9 Board of Directors meeting, Superintendent Shay Mikalson announced that start times for elementary and […]
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Families First
Bethlehem Inn provides crucial services for the community in its new building
Known as one of the few homeless shelters in Bend, The Bethlehem Inn has become a pivotal place to help families get back on their feet. The Bethlehem Inn began their Transforming Lives Together fundraising campaign only a few years ago, but since then they have raised more than $8.3 million. The money has gone […]
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Friendometry.com
The quest to end childhood loneliness
Ten years ago, Daniel Kriz envisioned a tool designed for kids experiencing childhood loneliness. Through his experience as a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Kriz noticed a lack of resources for children who were struggling to make friends and wanted to make a difference. Over the past year, the timing was finally right for this idea to […]
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Gearing up for That Holiday Madness
Who doesn’t love the glitter and smiles but dread the stress and expectations? We caught up with some local moms who shared their personal views on the highs and lows of the season.
Who doesn’t love the glitter and smiles but dread the stress and expectations? We caught up with some local moms who shared their personal views on the highs and lows of the season. Khara B. High: When the tree is decorated, and I place the last gift under it I get a moment to step […]
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A conversation with the Cowboy Carriage Driver, Ryan Moeggenberg
Why do kids love horses so much?
Why do kids love horses so much? I remember our family horse when I was a kid. She was a combination of having a bicycle that I didn’t have to pedal, having the trust of an animal similar to a dog and being huggable like a stuffed animal! How are kids today different than when […]
