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By Madeline Lau Looking up at a pint-sized yet buxom backwoods Barbie I began to weep. I say weep because they were subtle tears of utter joy, leaking from my eyes like liquid emotion. A dream was bei...

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Madeline’s Adventures: Someone to look up to

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My best friend in the world is one of the coolest people I’ve ever known. She’s super smart, super fun, really considerate and a great cook.

She’s been all over the world and is never afraid to venture into the unknown.

Western heritage author’s theme in books, real life

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Author Jane Kirkpatrick has a grasp of how to blend Oregon’s history with fiction that grabs the interest of readers.

More than 50 people came out in June to hear Kirkpatrick talk about the power of stories in everyday life as part of the Stayton Public Library’s seniors program, said librarian Pam Pugsley. The popular author also talked about living and ranching in Eastern Oregon, Pugsley said.

“Jane is a superior speaker,” she added. “I’m still getting comments on how good the talk was.”