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A few years ago, as they mused over their friendship with a sociable neighborhood crow, David Zopf told Denise Patton, “We should write a whole story about that bird, because nobody would believe it.” They never got around to it, but the story has come to light after all as Patton honored Zopf, who died in March, as a crucial volunteer at Mid-Columbia Senior Center.

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To the editor: I get them all the time and, even after having the number blocked to telemarketers, or whatever one wants to call this, the calls still come. I decided to play a game with the pests, and lately I have had fewer calls. When the phone rings and it is a nuisance call, here is what to do (Be sure the call is not a friend or anyone important. Be real sure):