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In the kitchen with: Windflower Farm

June 18, 2013 4:00 am

Before the sun rises, Gigi Meyer has already had her first cup of coffee and is out the door to check on her 20-acre Bend-area....MORE

Garden

Lovely, hardy catmint

June 18, 2013 4:00 am

The first plant my eyes rest on when I open the sliding door is Walker’s Low Nepeta racenosa. I know what you’re saying, “Oh my, catmint?"I don’t cut back the arching dried branches in the fall, which is a plus on the rare winter days when we experience the frosty beauty of a hoar frost. On the majority of winter days, I consider the branches as architectural interest. Who ....MORE

Back-of-the-box lasagna is reliable, and worth it

June 18, 2013 4:00 am

Liz Williams, of Newton, N. C., wanted help finding a recipe for making baked lasagna that she had lost. She said the recipe came from a box of pasta she was using probably around 20 years ago, and it was the best lasagna ever. Back-of-the-box recipes ....MORE

Egg salad can be low in calories and carbs

June 18, 2013 4:00 am

Here’s a quick egg salad sandwich that takes minutes to make and won’t break your calorie or carbohydrate bank. Olives and red peppers are ingredients associated with the sunny Mediterranean countries. They add zing to this quick egg....MORE

Cook Q&A

Olive oil isn’t always like the others

June 18, 2013 4:00 am

Q: I was making brownies from a mix that called for vegetable oil. The only oil I had was olive oil. The brownies came out OK, but I wondered if there are times when you shouldn’t use olive oil. A: Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat and....MORE

Put some Greek culture in your cooking

June 18, 2013 4:00 am

We spoon up so much yogurt at breakfast, lunch and dinner that we spent $7.3 billion on the tart stuff last year. Its creamy texture and good-for-your-gut benefits are draws. So are the varieties: full fat, nonfat and low fat; organic and conventional; honey sweetened or plain; fruit on the bottom or swirled throughout. Among these cultured denizens of the dairy case, it’s Greek yogurt....MORE

‘Cooking under pressure’: when that’s a good thing

June 18, 2013 4:00 am

Easy, speedy and made in a single pot: That’s what we call a dinner triple threat. One way to achieve the mealtime trifecta is to use a pressure cooker, which utilizes steam and a tightly sealed lid to create a high-pressure environment that accelerates the cooking process. It’s like pressing fast-forward on your favorite dishes: Most can cook in a third of the time they would need in....MORE

Would-be parents turn to social media to adopt

June 17, 2013 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Five months pregnant and unsure what to do about it, Sesa Juliana was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook....MORE

Northwest Travel

Renaissance city

• Tacoma — with maritime, alpine and urban attractions — is not the city you think it is

June 16, 2013 4:00 am

TACOMA, Wash. —I mentioned to a friend recently that I was going to visit Tacoma for a few days. Her response was almost....MORE

Scientists devise tiny ‘net’ to catch and kill bedbugs

June 16, 2013 4:00 am

MELVILLE, N. Y. — A team of Long Island, N. Y., scientists and entrepreneurs have developed a new way to kill bedbugs, using ....MORE

Reporter-turned-author visits Bend

• Erik Larson best known for ‘Devil in the White City’

June 16, 2013 4:00 am

Be advised: It’s usually not a good idea for a writer to fall asleep while talking with his long-winded editor. Except, that is, if you’re Erik Larson. In his case, it worked out pretty well when he dozed off. The reporter-turned-author of historical tomes such as the massively successful “Devil in the White City," about a serial killer and the Chicago World’s Fair, and the ....MORE

History museum offers tours, walks

June 16, 2013 4:00 am

A new schedule of heritage walks and museum tours is available at the Des Chutes Historical Museum, 129 N. W. Idaho Ave., Bend, through Sept. 6. The events are included with museum admission. Tuesdays — Heritage Walk: Early Days of Bend, 11 a.....MORE

Redmond concert series begin soon

June 16, 2013 4:00 am

Two free outdoor concert series will kick off in Redmond parks in the next 10 days. First up is Music in the Canyon, held at American Legion Community Park, 850 S. W. Rimrock Way. It begins Wednesday with the longtime local country band Countryfied,....MORE

Spend time with kids at these fun camps

June 16, 2013 4:00 am

Summer camp isn’t just for kids. Here are five places where the whole family can join in the fun.1. Cheley Colorado Camps, Estes Park, Colo. In a stunning location near Rocky Mountain National Park, grown-ups and kids come together for an....MORE

My big fat Disney wedding

• Getting married at a gigantic theme park can be an enjoyable and relaxing event

June 16, 2013 4:00 am

CINCINNATI — I’ve never been what you’d call a girly girl. I was an athlete growing up, not a cheerleader. I started my career as a sportswriter. I own vastly more yoga pants and hoodies than cocktail dresses. My dream addition....MORE

Mexico’s Mazatlan is getting its mojo back at long last

June 16, 2013 4:00 am

MAZATLAN, Mexico — The atmosphere in the Plaza de Toros, hot in the afternoon sun, crackled like popcorn, leaving visitors....MORE

Vacation apps

Keep an eye on your travel buddies

June 16, 2013 4:00 am

Summer is for family vacations, share houses at the beach and theme park outings with friends. But how to keep track of a big group of travelers without a flurry of texts and calls? Are the children at the pool or the arcade? Who is already on the....MORE

Volunteer search

June 15, 2013 4:00 am

Volunteer Search is compiled by the Department of Human Services Volunteer Services. The organizations listed are seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. To see a full list, and for additional information on the types of help needed, go online to ....MORE

Library night at Elks game

June 15, 2013 4:00 am

June 26 is Library Night with the Bend Elks. Baseball fans and book lovers are invited to celebrate during the Elks game versus the Corvallis Knights at 6:30 p. m. Find out about the Deschutes Public Library’s summer reading program and win free ....MORE

Losing Dad, so soon after Mom

June 15, 2013 4:00 am

My sister and I took our positions in the funeral home’s family room and greeted hundreds of mourners who had come to pay their respects. Everything seemed as it had four months earlier at our mother’s funeral. The ubiquitous tissue....MORE

Museum will be free for dads

June 15, 2013 4:00 am

Fathers can visit the High Desert Museum for free Sunday, which is Father’s Day. Sunday also marks the last day for the museum’s exhibit on John Muir, “Nature’s Beloved Son: Rediscovering John Muir’s Botanical....MORE

Cystic fibrosis walk is today

June 15, 2013 4:00 am

The Central Oregon Great Strides walk begins at 10 a. m. today at Sam Johnson Park in Redmond. The event is a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which works to find a cure for the disease and to improve the quality of life for those who....MORE

Basket weaving at Smith Rock

June 15, 2013 4:00 am

Arts Central will host a free Karuk basket-weaving demonstration at 10 a. m. today at Smith Rock State Park near Terrebonne. The event is one of several Arts in the Parks events taking place around the state this summer. Master artist Wilverna Reece,....MORE

Voices of faith

Can we laugh at God?

June 15, 2013 4:00 am

Rev. Justin Hoye, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church:Yes, we can. Should we? Not if it is a prideful laughter that boasts of one’s willful obstinacy. God humbles the haughty laughter. But what of a gentler laugh?Laughter can indicate an....MORE

Religious services

June 15, 2013 4:00 am

Antioch Church: Sr. Pastor Ken Wytsma; “The Paradox of Sacrifices," as part of the series, “Paradox"; Sunday at 9:30 a. m.; Redux Q-and-A after the service; Bend High School, 230 N. E. Sixth St., Bend. Bend Christian Fellowship: Bill....MORE

Pet calendar

June 14, 2013 4:00 am

EventsAlpaca festival: Car show, motorcycle show and chili cook-off benefiting BrightSide Animal Center; free; 10 a. m.-4 p. m. Saturday; Crescent Moon Ranch, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Terrebonne. 541-923-2285 or http://brightsideanimals. org/events/alpaca-....MORE

Mr. D is a family man

June 14, 2013 4:00 am

Meet Mr. D, an active 8-year-old Siberian husky mix. He loves to go on hikes and walks, playing with toys and the company of other dogs. He also enjoys being around adults, children and cats. If you would like to meet Mr. D, or any other animal....MORE

Master of reinvention at 94

• Scientist Dick Post full of ideas, energy

June 14, 2013 4:00 am

LIVERMORE, Calif. — At 94, Dick Post is the oldest scientist Lawrence Livermore Laboratory has ever had. And he may be the....MORE

Keep your joints movin’, not achin’

June 14, 2013 4:00 am

You’ve probably seen people a decade or so older than you, who move stiffly and slowly, complaining often about aching joints. It’s frightening. Will that be YOU in 10 years? Here’s the good news: It doesn’t have to be.....MORE

Parking garage crash victim dies

June 13, 2013 4:00 am

A Powell Butte man died Wednesday at St. Charles Medical Center, two days after his car fell from the second story of an east Bend parking structure, according to police and hospital authorities. Richard Marsellos, 87, lay in critical condition at....MORE

Sisters parks director resigns

June 13, 2013 4:00 am

Anne Heath, executive director of the Sisters Park & Recreation District, has resigned, the district announced Wednesday. Heath and her husband, Alan, are moving to Eugene, where he will work for the U. S. Forest Service for the Willamette....MORE

Region's population aging

June 13, 2013 4:00 am

Central Oregon's population got a little older in the last two years, new data from the U. S. Census Bureau show. All three....MORE

TV spotlight

Where rehab meets reality TV

June 13, 2013 4:00 am

Around dusk on Feb. 17, Dr. Drew Pinsky was sitting at the computer in his hillside home in Pasadena, Calif., when he received an ....MORE

Study

Research suggests benefits of a vegetarian diet — years added to your life

June 13, 2013 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Can a vegetarian diet add years to your life?A new study suggests the answer could be yes. After examining the health records of 73,308 people for an average of nearly six years, researchers discovered that vegetarians were 12....MORE

Volunteer Search June 15, 2013

June 13, 2013 3:31 pm

SeniorsAARP needs Tax-Aide volunteers to help taxpayers prepare basic tax returns. Free training provided. Contact: www. aarp. org/money/taxaide or 888-687-2277. ASPEN RIDGE ALZHEIMER’S ASSISTED LIVING AND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY needs volunteers....MORE

Find pickled perfection

June 13, 2013 4:00 am

Pickles are created in cold-water brine with salt, vinegar, sugar and spices. Because pickled fruits or vegetables aren’t heat-treated, their nutritional value stays intact. And the fermentation process produces probiotic bacteria, which....MORE

Running

Train drain: Get more by doing less

June 13, 2013 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Shortly after Matt Ancona started running to lose weight, his competitive nature kicked in. He ran a marathon,....MORE

Nutrition

Caffeine and kids: Is it a safe mix?

June 13, 2013 4:00 am

Caffeine-infused waffles and maple syrup are being promoted as energizing alternatives to a morning mug of coffee. But the recent....MORE

Hepatitis outbreak spreads

June 12, 2013 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix produced by an Oregon company and sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states. The CDC....MORE

Volunteer Search June 8, 2013

June 12, 2013 10:31 am

SeniorsAARP needs Tax-Aide volunteers to help taxpayers prepare basic tax returns. Free training provided. Contact: www. aarp. org/money/taxaide or 888-687-2277. ASPEN RIDGE ALZHEIMER’S ASSISTED LIVING AND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY needs volunteers....MORE

Birthdays History

Today

June 12, 2013 4:00 am

Highlight: In 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers, 37, was shot and killed outside his home in Jackson, Miss. (In 1994, Byron De La Beckwith was convicted of murdering Evers and sentenced to life in prison; he died in 2001.)In 1776,....MORE

Garden

A few 'wow' flowers for Central Oregon

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

It would be nice if adding color to a Central Oregon garden were as simple as painting the roses red. In the High Desert, where....MORE

Food

Give your father the gift of food (or the stuff to make it himself)

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

If your father is a foodie, then Father's Day gift giving is a piece of cake. There's an infinite number of food-related gift options for dads who like to cook, grill, eat, brew or just quaff a pint now and again. We checked in with four local food dudes to get some fun and interesting “eat, drink and be merry" ideas for Father's Day presents. Our experts are: Jaime Aguirre, co-owner of....MORE

Egg salad: A diabetic’s quick fix

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

Here’s a quick egg salad sandwich that takes minutes to make and won’t break your calorie or carbohydrate bank. Olives and red peppers are ingredients associated with the sunny Mediterranean countries. They add zing to this quick egg....MORE

Home

Do it: Installing cabinet knobs

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

Cabinet hardware is often referred to as “jewelry" for a room. The knobs and pulls add an artistic, finishing touch to....MORE

Secrets to a healthy advance meal plan

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

Looking to get a bit healthier and lose a few pounds?One reader says he tries to cook something on Sunday or Monday that can be taken in his lunches all week but finds that doing this often makes him eat less healthfully. Things like casseroles are....MORE

Cook Q&A

Worrying about blue garlic, fake filets

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

Q: I made a batch of pickled dill beans. Instead of the regular garlic, I bought a head of garlic with big cloves. I had to cut the cloves in half. Now they’ve turned blue. Are the beans still safe to eat?A: Blue garlic in green bean pickles....MORE

Even well-dressed salads need a little bling

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

Turn an “oh" at the mention of salad into an “Oh!" with a little imagination and not much effort. Even the best-....MORE

Stokes’ asters: showy perennials loved by butterflies

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

Stokes’ asters have always been among my favorite native perennials, though I have typically only grown them in small drifts of five to seven plants. I’ve got more than a hundred. They are an absolute knockout, and the American lady butterflies are finding them to be a real feast. Striking blue flowers and fiery orange butterflies is a combination that is hard to beat in any garden.....MORE

Gardening tips: tomatoes, moonvines, bean seeds

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

• Give tomato plants the elbow room they need to flourish. Even with stakes or cages to hold them up, indeterminate varieties should have 24 inches of room on each side to avoid crowding. Removing the “suckers" that emerge in leaf....MORE

Ways to prevent woodpecker nests

• Plus, the Presto Patch for drywall, and Country Living’s ‘Big Decorating Ideas’

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

Q: Last summer, birds made about a 3-inch hole in my home’s wood siding. I found someone to plug the hole, but this spring the birds made another hole in a different place for their babies. Is there any remedy that you know of to stop this destruction?A: Once the young birds have left the nest, plug the hole with wood putty. Then you can try one or a combination of deterrents to keep the....MORE

Keeping your produce fresh, flowers alive and ivy dead

June 11, 2013 4:00 am

Q: I buy my greens at the farmers’ market, but it’s open only on Saturday. How can I make the greens last until my next visit?A: Farmers markets are great for buying fresh and local produce — but their usual once-a-week schedule can require a little extra know-how so that you can stock up without finding your food wilted at the end of the week. After bringing home your purchases, ....MORE

Northwest Travel

Oregon ghost towns

• Many tiny communities have faded from existence, but not all

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

LONEROCK — Time is a concept that we don't understand so much as experience. When my thoughts drift to the not-so-distant....MORE

Group plans tours of Pole Creek Fire devastation

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

Small forest fires used to be fairly common in the lower altitude pine forests that stretch between Bend and Sisters. Every few....MORE

Prayers for an ailing Nelson Mandela

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

Worshippers of a church group pray for former South African President Nelson Mandela on a hill overlooking Johannesburg on....MORE

Yesterday

Building of Bend mill anticipated in 1913

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

100 YEARS AGOFor the week endingJune 8, 1913Brooks believes mill will be started this summerThe results of the annual meeting of The Bend Company, completed here last night, of greatest interest to local people are the announcements that Dr. Brooks, ....MORE

Where creativity lives in Cape Town, South Africa

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

It was already late afternoon when I arrived in Observatory, but the inner-city neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, was only ....MORE

Did you hear?

USDA has ideas on food waste

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

Americans throw away more than a third of the food they buy — that’s almost $400 a year per person, or more than an average month’s worth of groceries. In 2010, an estimated 133 billion pounds of food from U. S. retailers,....MORE

Birthdays Happenings History

Today

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

Actress Mona Freeman is 87. Comedian Jackie Mason is 85. Media analyst Marvin Kalb is 83. Actor Joe Santos is 82. Sports commentator Dick Vitale is 74. Author Letty Cottin Pogrebin is 74. Retired MLB All-Star Dave Parker is 62. Mystery author....MORE

Ripley's Believe it Or Not

Macabre museum gets a family-friendly makeover

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — A gruesome photo gallery of men and women impaled by arrows, augers and pipes is gone from the Ripley’s ....MORE

Family fun could erupt at any moment

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

For an update on ash, lava, steam and smoke, visit a volcano. These destinations provide a multifaceted opportunity to get outside and learn more about planet Earth.1. Mount St. Helens, Washington. On March 20, 1980, an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude....MORE

Discovery

Confirmed: Lincoln could count

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

And then some. The 16th president’s wisdom belied a lack of formal education, but notebook pages authenticated as his suggest he may have spent more time in school than usually thought. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Two notebook pages recently authenticated as belonging to Abraham Lincoln show that the 16th president, who was known to downplay his formal education, was no slouch. Illinois State....MORE

Alto Moncayo’s red wine is a perfect match with steak

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

The coals are hot. The big steak sizzles as you put it on the grill. What are you going to drink with that? A big brawny red from Spain, Alto Moncayo’s Campo de Borja Garnacha. The color is a gorgeous deep ruby, the aromas raspberries and....MORE

Urban planning lecture set

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

A free lecture at 6:30 p. m. June 18 will explore sustainable land use and development choices by cities. Simmons Buntin and Ken Pirie, authors of “Unsprawl: Remixing Spaces as Places," will speak at the Discovery Park Lodge, at 2868 N. W.....MORE

Tour of kitchens fundraiser planned

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

The Assistance League of Bend will host the Kitchen Kaleidoscope tour of kitchens in Tetherow on June 22. Local chefs will prepare food and offer it to those on the tour. The event also includes local vendors and artists who will sell home products.....MORE

Farmers market starts June 25

June 9, 2013 4:00 am

For the second year, the Brookswood Meadow Plaza in southwest Bend will host a farmers market, staring June 25. The market will take place from 3 to 7 p. m. Tuesdays through Aug. 27 at 19530 Amber Meadow Drive. It will feature more than 30 vendors,....MORE

Volunteer Search

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

Volunteer Search is compiled by the Department of Human Services Volunteer Services. The organizations listed are seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. To see a full list, and for additional information on the types of help needed, go online to ....MORE

High school student is on cloud 9

• Impoverished teen achieves 9 full-ride offers to elite universities

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Lloyd Chen can’t afford the $70 for a high school yearbook. His family can’t pay for a....MORE

Exhibit highlights baseball in Bend

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

The Des Chutes Historical Museum will explore the history and love of baseball in Bend in a new exhibit called “Diamonds in the Desert: Baseball and Bend, 1900 to Present," which opens today. The display highlights new gifts to the....MORE

While one city honors its fallen, others fill in

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

In Texas, Houston and Dallas often compete symbolically for which city is the best. But when it comes to emergencies like last week’s disastrous motel fire, those differences are replaced by a common feeling of grief for those who died in the....MORE

Religious Services

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

To submit service information or announcements for religious organizations, email bulletin@bendbulletin. com or call 541-383-0358. Antioch Church: “Paradox of Worship," as part of the series, “Paradox"; Sunday at 9:30 a. m.; Redux Q-and-A....MORE

Discovery

Long-term memory restored to lab mice

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

The University of California-Irvine researcher who made the find says it suggests a potential gene therapy for humans. SANTA ANA, Calif. — University of California-Irvine neurobiologists have discovered a protein complex in neurons that is....MORE

Cutting edge

University takes on taste challenge: Army MREs

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

RALEIGH, N. C. — A ready-to-eat Army meal can survive a 1,200-foot parachute drop and stay fresh for up to three years — only to go straight into the trash can if it doesn’t appeal to a soldier’s taste. That’s a problem....MORE

History Happenings Birthdays

Today

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

— From wire reportsHighlights: In 1953, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that restaurants in the District of Columbia could not refuse to serve blacks. Eight tornadoes struck Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, killing 126 people,....MORE

Picky Bars pick new flavors

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

Bend nutrition bar company Picky Bars has raised $26,000 through an online crowd funding campaign. The company is using $10,000 of those funds to produce its newest flavor snack bar, “Runners High," according to a news release. It’s a....MORE

Target rolling out organic brand

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Target Corp. is planning a new organic and natural store brand as it works to rev up its grocery business. The big-box retailer said the new brand, called Simply Balanced, will start with drinks and snacks like corn chips on Sunday.....MORE

Quilt guild seeks former members

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

Former and current members of the Mt. Bachelor Quilters’ Guild are invited to celebrate the group’s 30th anniversary on Monday. The group will host a historical celebration and offer past and present members a chance to reunite. The....MORE

Student concert on tap for Sunday

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

The Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program will present a concert by 12 scholarship recipients at 7 p. m. Sunday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 18143 Cottonwood Road, Sunriver. The scholarship program supports middle....MORE

Support Groups

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

The following list contains support group information submitted to The Bulletin. Submissions must be updated monthly for inclusion. To submit, email relevant details to communitylife@bendbulletin. com. Abilitree Peer Group For Persons Affected by a....MORE

J.C. Penney launches new home department

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

J. C. Penney wants you to come home. The struggling department store this week launched its newly revamped home departments in 500 of its 1,100 stores, which feature splashy displays of new lines by designers and celebrities like Jonathan Adler,....MORE

Birthdays History

Today

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

Highlight: 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposed to the Continental Congress a resolution stating “That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the....MORE

Milestone

From ‘a child of the House’ to longest-serving member

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — In an institution where seniority has long been prized, Rep. John Dingell of Michigan is about to set a new....MORE

Oregonians testify in D.C. about hard times

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Three Oregonians who were featured in the HBO documentary “American Winter" about struggling families in the economic downturn told their stories on Capitol Hill Thursday.“We are the working poor. We are people who get ....MORE

Adopt Me

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

Meet Ella, a gorgeous 5-year-old snowshoe mix. She is missing a leg but moves around well. She is very affectionate and would....MORE

Pets Calendar

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

EventsAlpaca festival: Car show, motorcycle show and chili cookoff benefiting BrightSide Animal Center; free; 10 a. m.-4 p. m.; June 15; Crescent Moon Ranch, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Terrebonne. 541-923-2285 or http://brightsideanimals. org/events/alpaca-....MORE

Moving abroad, and working there, too

• More stretch their retirement pennies in other countries

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

When Patrice Wynne shuttered her independent bookstore, Gaia, in Berkeley, Calif., and retired, she knew three things. She wanted ....MORE

5O-Plus Activities Calendar

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

ToDAYBend Knit-up: $2; 10 a. m.-noon; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 N. W. 14th St., Bend; 541-728-0050. Bingo: 6 p. m.; American Legion Post No. 44, Redmond; 541-548-5688. The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 12:45-4 p. m.; 40 S. E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-....MORE

How to die: Our parents’ final lesson

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

It is said that our parents’ final gift is this: They teach us how to die. Aging experts predict that end-of-life care, as....MORE

Briefing

Boomers have less debt

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

Seventeen percent of Americans who are 55 or older have overdue medical bills, according to a survey the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Industry Education Foundation released last week. That’s lower than the rate of overdue....MORE

Briefing

Elder abuse bill moves forward

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

A bill seeking to add attorneys, chiropractors, optometrists and members of the Oregon Legislature to a list of people who are required to report elder abuse passed the Oregon House of Representatives on Monday and is now on its way to Gov. John....MORE

Most older baby boomers retire by 66, survey finds

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

Are baby boomers going to stay in the workplace, or get out as soon as they can? It all depends on whom you ask. According to a recent survey by the MetLife Mature Market Institute, more than half of the oldest baby boomers — those born in 1946 ....MORE

Summer Reading Program

Can you dig it?

• Regional libraries celebrate reading with events for kids of all ages

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

All summer, Central Oregon libraries are offering fun activities for kids of all ages. This year's theme is “Dig into Reading," which means the libraries are focusing on all things dirt-related from dinosaur bones to construction equipment. Adults, too, can get in on the action (see “Adult Summer Reading Program," Page E3). Heather McNeil, the youth services program manager for the....MORE

Ex-speaker Lundquist remembered in Salem

June 6, 2013 4:00 am

SALEM — Barbara Lundquist remembers when her husband was first elected to the state House of Representatives and the two of them walked through the Capitol's front doors.“Oh my gosh, we get to work here," she recalls thinking. The two worked side-by-side as her husband became speaker of the House after only one term. Lynn Lundquist died in April of an aneurysm while sitting at his....MORE

A taste of summer

June 6, 2013 4:00 am

Enjoying the fresh fruit, 22-month-old Helen Vance, left, hands her mom, Jackie Vance, both of Bend, an organic strawberry from....MORE

Late-night snacking only good for sumo wrestlers

June 6, 2013 4:00 am

My friend Madelyn sends me periodic requests to address her issue of late-night snacking. She wonders if this habit may hinder her efforts to lose weight. Indeed it may, say researchers. And they blame it on our circadian rhythm — our....MORE

Better choices

Lamb can be a healthy, flavorful choice for dinner

June 6, 2013 4:00 am

Don’t overlook the lamb when looking for lean meats on the menu. A 3-ounce serving of lamb has only 175 calories and meets the Food and Drug Administration’s definition for lean. (According to FDA guidelines, a 3½-ounce portion of lean meat must have less than 10 grams of total fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat and 95 milligrams of cholesterol.) Besides being an excellent source of....MORE

History Birthdays

Today

June 6, 2013 4:00 am

Highlight: 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on “D-Day," beginning the liberation of German-occupied western Europe during World War II. In 1513, troops of the Swiss Confederation defeated the French in the Battle of....MORE

Nutrition

Gluten-freedom

• Celiac disease sufferers, others can easily avoid the protein at home, but eating out can be a challenge

June 6, 2013 4:00 am

For more than 20 years, Kristine Kidd tasted what came her way as the food editor at Bon Appetit magazine. But she never felt....MORE

Medicine

Choking: Easily prevented, but quickly tragic

June 6, 2013 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Fred Y. Sasaki put on a red tie and his gray suit. He was not a man who typically dressed up, but tonight was....MORE