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EDITOR:
Greg Alexander
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Jennifer Colton
Virginia Justice • Roberta Lavadour
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Rachael Owen, Catching Violet Photography
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Contents
November 2017 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 3
Good nutrition is vital
for growing brains .....................4
Teens and drones fly high .......... 5
Parenting tips from Mom ........ 7
Neighborhood happenings .....11
Set some boundaries for first-
time grandparents .................. 13
Guns in the house requires
some family discussion ........... 15
Kid-friendly calendar .............. 8
ON THE COVER:
Pendleton High freshman Josiah Bork
enjoys a clear fall day flying his quadcopter
outside before the rainy weather sets in.
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The IMESD celebrates public education and honors all education staff in our
18 component school districts in Baker, Morrow, Umatilla and Union counties
in recognition of
American
Education Week
November 13-17, 2017
Thank you for your commitment every
day to provide students in eastern
Oregon a quality education.
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