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Address
19158 Currier Drive
19187 Gateway Loop
19209 Cartwright Court
19349 Alianna Loop
19355 Alianna Loop
19361 Alianna Loop
19367 Alianna Loop
19372 Alianna Loop
19385 Alianna Loop
19391 Alianna Loop
61312TetherowVista Drive
61338Triple Knot Rd
61381 Bonneville Loop
61594 Hosmer Lake Drive
61365Triple Knot Rd
61337 Kindle Rock Loop
List Price
$2,800,000
$1,225,000
$1,995,000
$1,399,990
$1,499,990
$1,399,990
$1,499,000
$935,000
$1,499,990
$1,350,000
$1,399,000
$975,000
$2,800,000
$375,000
$1,125,000
$999,000
Sale Price
$2,425,000
$1,252,061
$1,782,000
$1,399,990
$1,499,990
$1,399,999
$1,499,000
$865,000
$1,499,990
$1,360,000
$1,350,000
$1,000,000
$2,650,000
$320,000
$1,135,000
$975,000
Sold Date
9/3/2020
7/2/2020
6/22/2020
3/27/2020
9/11/2020
2/28/2020
3/27/2020
7/15/2020
7/7/2020
12/4/2020
11/6/2020
11/6/2020
6/22/2020
9/3/2020
1/5/2021
12/4/2020
DOM
268
69
92
279
150
0
307
357
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60
0
4
21
544
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0
Beds
4
3
4
5
5
5
5
3
5
3
3
2
3
0
2
3
Baths
4
4.5
4.5
5.5
6
6
5.5
3.5
6
3.5
3.5
2.5
3.5
0
2.5
3.5
Square Feet
4,290
2,856
4,348
3,884
4,071
3,884
4,074
2,757
4,071
3,046
2,624
2,336
3,231
0
2,367
2,863
Status
Sold
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Each publication you will see is unique to your neighborhood,
and the publication will reflect who you are as a community. A
typical publication will include social event information specific
to the residents of Tetherow, upcoming meeting information,
activities and club information, business information, pictures,
personal stories, and articles (mostly written and photographed
by your neighbors), along with other information specifically
tailored to your neighborhood.
Along with the magazine, we will host exclusive events
to bring the community together. If you would like to be
included in special invitations to restaurant reviews, spa events,
and other local hiking & biking activities, please email me at
Lindsay.resendez@n2pub.com. We will communicate
events in the publication and you can rest assured we will not
share your personal data or emails. The events and publications
are designed to increase social connections between residents
and to develop a true sense of community.
Finally, I’d like to personally thank all of our business sponsors
who partnered with us, making the magazine free to all residents,
as well as the many residents who contributed to the first issue.
Just know that High Desert Living would not exist without you!
I look forward to meeting each of you in the near future!
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My name is Lindsay Resendez. I am the owner and publisher
of High Desert Living. My team and I are pleased to bring you
the first High Desert Living magazine and hope you enjoy this
monthly publication.
My company, N2 Publishing, is the leading provider of specialty
publications for residents of exclusive communities across the
nation. Our objective is to turn neighborhoods into communities
with our monthly neighborhood magazines. Locally, we produce
magazines for Northwest Crossing Living and Broken Top Living.
This publication is a social newsletter, and it is designed to reflect
the social activities and interests of the residents of Tetherow.
We are not associated with your HOA; therefore we will not be
the “voice” of your HOA, property manager, or developer. If you
have questions regarding anything that involves the HOA, please
contact them directly. N2 Publishing will be responsible for the
layout of the magazine, as well as selling ad space to local busi-
nesses to cover the costs of printing and mailing.
High Desert Living is being provided free of charge to you as a
homeowner, as the cost of producing, printing, and mailing each
newsletter is covered by the wonderful advertising partners
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tisers to ensure that they can provide the types of services that
you may need or want as a homeowner. If you currently utilize
a business that does excellent work, please let us know, as they
may want to reach out to your neighbors as well. Also, if you
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High Desert Living Would Like To Thank Our Entire Staff and Our Resident
Contributors For Their Valuable Contributions To The Magazine
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Robin Wetherbee
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inspirational residents
Living a Life Out of This World
Labor and Delivery. After moving to Oregon, she decided to continue
helping families with big decisions and is now a Real Estate Broker
with EXP Realty. She is passionate about helping people find their
dream home. The Bend community certainly provides great opportu-
nities for her to connect families with their desired lifestyles.
Currently, Jim continues traveling
the world at a much lower alti-
tude. He loves helping companies
that work in dangerous envi-
ronments be successful by using
thirty Techniques of Operating
Excellence, techniques that they
developed at NASA. He has described these principles-based
techniques in a book, Controlling Risk—In a Dangerous World.
Published in 2017, Capt. Jim Wetherbee, USN, Ret. has written
how to predict and prevent the next accident and improve perfor-
mance and productivity in hazardous operations, business, and
everyday life. “Organizations and people in day-to-day activities
can prevent all accidents and work with higher quality to achieve
more by embracing these techniques.”
Thank you, Jim and Robin, for sharing your incredible journey
with us. We are so honored that you were part of our “launch”
into Tetherow as High Desert Living. We look forward to connect-
ing with you more as you enjoy your life in Tetherow!
Know someone who inspires, makes a difference or gives back?
Let us know, we would love to feature them! Submit all content to
lindsay.resendez@n2pub.com.
We welcome you all to our first residential article
featuring an incredible resident, Jim Wetherbee,
sharing his tales from high above and down below.
Jim was raised in Huntington Station, NY, on
Long Island. Since the age of 10, the only thing he
wanted to do was fly in space. He studied aero-
space engineering at the University of Notre Dame,
graduating in 1974. Since he never wanted to have
a desk job, he joined the US Navy to learn to fly.
He spent two cruises in the Mediterranean Sea,
flying the A-7 Corsair from the aircraft carrier,
USS John F. Kennedy. He tested the F/A-18 as a
Naval Test Pilot and was accepted into the tenth
class of astronauts at NASA in 1984. During his 20
years at NASA, he was the Director of Flight Crew
Operations and flew six missions in space. Five of
those missions were as commander and is the only
American to have commanded five space missions.
Jim feels very fortunate he was able to do the only thing he’s ever
wanted to do and has two takeaways from his career with NASA.
First is to find your passion, whatever that may be and DO IT.
Second is to always listen to your wife. Jim’s wife, Robin, encour-
aged him every step of the way and to literally reach for the stars.
Robin and Jim have lived
in Tetherow for about
five years. Robin followed
Jim throughout the world
during his career, includ-
ing Houston, London, and
Anchorage. “Her job was
much harder than mine, as
she had to watch me launch
on six rockets. I always told
her she could choose where we live after we (semi) retired.”
Some requirements to where Robin wanted to live were having
four seasons, a place surrounded by water and snow sports and
view of the mountains. “She chose Bend and we love it here!”
Since they live on a golf course, Jim decided he should learn how
to play. “The mental challenge is very similar to the concentration
required to rendezvous and dock successfully with the International
Space Station, traveling at 17,500 mph, with the minor exception
that you won’t die if you hit the water on the 13th hole.”
While at NASA, Robin became a Registered Nurse, specializing in
Photo Credit: NASA | Floating in the Commander’s seat on Endeavour, mission STS-113. The earth is visible
through the window, 250 miles below.
Photo Credit: NASA | Jim’s fifth landing on
Endeavour, STS-113, at the Kennedy Space
Center on 7 Dec. 2002.
MEET CAPTAIN JIM WETHERBEE,
U S N a v y ( R e t i r e d )

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BATTLING
MENOPAUSE
Using Fitness & Nutrition
By Shannah Werner | Tetherow Resident and Owner of BoXIT Fitness
• Improve Your Health
& The Family’s
• Strengthens your body’s
immune system naturally
• Acupuncture reduces stress,
anxiety, & depression.
• Sessions give relief from
acute & chronic pain from
wear & tear and injuries,
including headaches.
• Acupuncture increases gut
health, digestion function,
sleep regularity and allergies.
Dr. Megan Carmichael
DACM, LAc
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Menopause: The time in a woman’s life when
her body changes (again), weight gain is near
impossible to stop, emotions swing like a Foucalt
Pendulum, and every night she wakes up soaked in
sweat even when the temperature is 70 degrees.
While the hormone changes are inevitable, there
are ways to combat or at least minimize the symp-
toms of menopause.
Nutrition
Not only do hormones cause weight gain during
menopause, but the simple fact is that our metabolism
slows down every year as we get older. Certain foods
may also exacerbate symptoms such as hot flashes,
night sweats, mood swings and, of course, weight gain.
The most common culprit is sugar. To help mitigate
symptoms during menopause, reducing the intake
of sugar is important. In addition to sugar, alcohol
(which gets metabolized as sugar), and starchy car-
bohydrates (again, gets metabolized as sugar) should
also be reduced. Even though women may feel the
need to drink alcohol to cope with the
mood swings, the body converts the
alcohol into sugar, exacerbating the
symptoms, thus a vicious cycle.
Another important thing to consider
as women start to go through meno-
pause is the loss of bone strength.
Foods and supplements containing
calcium and vitamin D are even more
important as estrogen levels drop
during menopause to prevent or
reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
To counteract the mood swings and
fatigue, women in menopause should
make sure their diets contain plenty
of B-6 and B-12 to help with serotonin
levels and overall energy levels.
Do:
· Eat plenty of plant-based foods
(fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes)
· Avoid excess sugars (starchy carbs,
sweets, alcohol)
· Eat lean meats
· Increase Vitamin D, Calcium and
B-Vitamin intake
Exercise
Another way to fight back against the
symptoms of menopause is through
consistent exercise. As mentioned
above, dropping estrogen levels cause
bone loss and strength training is a
great way to at least maintain or slow
the loss of strength and bone density.
Performing one to two days a week
of strength training is beneficial both
in building muscle mass, improving
metabolism and reducing the symp-
toms of menopause.
In addition to strength training, car-
diovascular or aerobic exercise is also
important for women going through
menopause. The combination of
resistance and cardiovascular training
will help minimize weight gain that
usually occurs during menopause as
well as hopefully stimulate weight
loss after menopause.
And, if anything, consistent exercise
during menopause helps with the
emotional ups and downs experienced
during this time.
While menopause can turn a woman
into a wild animal prone to a flaring
temper with an internal furnace burn-
ing inside her body at the same time
leaving her crying at a sappy commer-
cial and sleepless from night sweats,
the benefit of eating a balanced,
variety of food, lots of fruits and veg-
etables, minimizing sugar intake and
getting consistent exercise will help
women win the battle and tame the
beast known as menopause.
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pet of the month
By Natalie
Vandenborn,
Tetherow
Resident
Chase, an 11-year-old Cockapoo, joined the
Vandenborn family of Natalie, Taylor and Jesse on
Thanksgiving 2010 as an early Christmas present.
He has definitely been a gift that keeps on giving!
Chase was born in Christmas Valley. Natalie
searched online and fell in love with him instantly,
bringing Chase home at six weeks. When they
brought him home he “chased” Jesse around the
yard. Jesse was 6 years old at the time and named
him Chase right then and there. Some of Chase’s
favorite things are the color blue and Ham as a treat.
The Vandenborn family and Chase have lived in
Tetherow for six years and Chase’s favorite place to
hang out in Bend is right on mom’s knee watching TV.
In fact, he nestled himself in the brand new leather
chair purchased from Bend Furniture and Design after
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getting it delivered. Now, he has claimed that chair to be his and he is
the only one who sits in it. On a scale of 1-10 of how spoiled Chase is,
they give him a 10. He is definitely loved and part of the family.
The Vandenborns like best that Chase is sweet, doesn’t shed and
gives the best cuddles ever. “He is so sweet, loving and always
brightens your day. Unconditional love!”
Chase has certainly shined as our first
precious pet of the month! Thank you,
Natalie, Taylor and Jesse, for letting
us capture his sweet personality and
share his loving story. Thank you,
Megan of Dog Pack Collars, for outfitting Chase in a new spring,
squirrel collar. It suits him well!
MEET CHASE

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meet
your
neighbors
Photos by
Em’s Lens
Photography
We moved in 2017 with the intention
of building a home and had always tar-
geted Tetherow. While we were plan-
ning and building, we lived right down
the street at the Reserve at Broken Top.
COVID-19 and the fires in 2020 caused
some delays, but we moved into our
new home in Tetherow in October.”
Sam has been in software sales for 20
years, graduating from UCLA study-
ing Math and Applied Sciences. Sarah
attended Nursing School at Golden
West College in Huntington Beach,
CA, and was a critical care nurse. She
has her own Birth Doula business
here in Bend; Loving Hands Doula
Services. Lexi is a sixth-grader at
Cascade Middle School and is a com-
petitive gymnast at OOA. All three
boys attend Miller Elementary with
the oldest, Isaac, in fifth-grade. Isaac
is an avid basketball player but has
also recently picked up golf. Micah
is a second-grader and runs like the
wind, enjoying soccer. The youngest,
Noah, is in first- grade and loves to
work out with Sam (dad), play soccer
and has also picked up golf.
If you would like your family to be featured, or would like to nominate a
neighbor to be featured in an upcoming issue of High Desert Living, please
reach out to lindsay.resendez@n2pub.com.
Sam and Sarah Rafail, their four
children, Lexi, 12, Isaac, 10, Micah,
8, Noah, 6, dog Bowie (named after
David Bowie) and two bunnies, Barley
and Basil, have happily been residents
of the Tetherow community since
October 2020. They decided on the
North 40 because of the unobstructed
views of the mountains, proximity to
the schools/trails and central location
for getting around in NW Bend.
Sam was born in Iran and moved to
LA when he was 3. Sarah grew up in
Vancouver, Washington, and moved
to Southern California in 2000
where she met Sam. They started
their family in Orange County
(Laguna Beach and Newport Beach)
before moving to Bend in 2017.
“We joined some friends for a road
trip to Bend in the summer of 2016
and fell in love with Bend. We knew
this would be a great place for the
kids to grow up and appreciated
everything Bend had to offer, so
we decided to leave the beaches of
Newport Beach for the High Desert.
that don’t quite appreciate it yet.
However, some family traditions
that are appreciated are New
Year’s Eve “minute to win it” games
and the annual Christmas Eve drive
around to look at lights. They enjoy
community involvement where Sam
volunteers as a basketball coach for the
Parks and Rec and plans to help with COBA
and other basketball programs in the area. Sarah owns her own
Birth Doula business and is actively involved in educating and
supporting expecting parents. Sarah also spends a lot of time vol-
unteering at Miller Elementary. The kids are animal lovers and
volunteer at animal sanctuaries around Bend as well.
Looking forward to this summer and being from Newport Beach,
their vacations are planned around anywhere that has great
beaches. They are also hoping to travel to Brazil later this year.
The Rafails love Tetherow and are so happy more families are
sharing the love stating, “It’s great to see all the families with
kids moving into our neighborhood and our street.”
Thank you, Rafail family, for being a part of our first issue of High
Desert Living. We feel fortunate to have you as our first family and
look forward to watching you all grow and enjoy life in Tetherow.
Favorite family activities include
standup paddle-boarding, disc golf,
family hikes, mountain biking, float-
ing the river, riding bikes around to
nearby parks like Discovery Park
and enjoying the Tetherow pool. “We
designed our house with entertaining
in mind and love having our friends
and neighbors over (once that’s a
thing again).” In the family, there
are two meat eaters, two picky kids
and two vegetarians which make
for interesting times at dinner. “We
typically eat together at home most
nights and are looking forward to
summer BBQs.” When they don’t
eat at home their favorite local
restaurant spots are El Sancho for
tacos, family takeout at The Row and
Active Cultures, and Currents at the
Riverhouse for date nights.
You will often find the Rafail family
enjoying their pool/hot tub, working
out and chilling at home. They are
die-hard Lakers fans and root for the
Rams and Dodgers as well. They lis-
ten to strictly house/electronic music
in their household, except for the kids
RAFAIL FAMILY
SAY HELLO
TO THE

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business
sponsor
spotlight
QUALITY & INTEGRITY IS THEIR
PRIORITY IN EVERY PROJECT
By Aaron Ribble, Owner of Buffalo Ridge Builders
The story and creation of Buffalo Ridge Builders
began in 2018. Aaron Ribble, operator and owner,
is a native of Bend, Oregon. Growing up in Bend,
Aaron has experienced the growth and under-
stands what materials to use in Central Oregon’s
ever-changing climate. He has over 20 years of
experience in the building industry and has worked
for numerous companies, watching and learning
about all facets required to bid a job to completion.
He believes in holding integrity as a priority on
ALL jobs Buffalo Ridge Builders takes on. Aaron
was growing more and more frustrated working for
companies that weren’t delivering quality prod-
ucts but charged top dollar for their work. Thus,
he decided to start his own business and Buffalo
Ridge Builders was born. He believes in meeting the
clients’ needs with care and attention by providing
great service and quality details.
“At Buffalo Ridge Builders we constantly raise the
bar, think big, anticipate client’s needs and never
stop learning. We earn our reputation, one project
at a time, by delivering what we promise – each
detail, every project, every time. We take respon-
sibility for our work and value our ability to honor
our commitments.”
Buffalo Ridge Builders has a total of five employ-
ees and is ever-growing. Aaron’s vision for Buffalo
Ridge Builders is to be recognized as a top builder/
remodeler with great customer service, finishing
each project with a more-than-satisfied home-
owner, knowing each project was thoroughly
thought through for the client with integrity and
the utmost attention to detail no matter the project.
“We take the time to consult with each and every
client to make sure the project is everything they need
and want. We go above and beyond when doing our
research for clients, giving them information to help
them achieve all they are looking for with their project. No project
is ever too complicated or small. We can do it all and make sure it’s
done with the focus on making it happen for the client in a timely
manner with quality materials and craftsmanship.”
Buffalo Ridge Builder’s advice to homeowners:
When choosing a general contractor you’ve got to do your
research. A general contractor has the ability to take your home
that you’ve worked tirelessly for and turn it into the place you
come home to at the end of a long day to relax and
unwind- or turn that same home into another added
stress. Be very selective in whom you choose.
Your next project is a call away!
Contact Info:
541-977-1824
www.buffaloridgebuilders.com

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Meet Dr. Mike Longlet and Dr. Eric Alston. Two compassionate dentists
who are committed to helping you smile for life. At Mill Point Dental, the
foundation of our practice is technology. Instead of making decisions
without evidence, we will ensure you have as much information as possible
so you can feel confident you’ve made the best treatment choice.
Your long-term health depends on it.
It is our commitment to you and you deserve the very best.
There are countless
reasons to smile.
Confidently share yours.
There are countless
reasons to smile.
Confidently share yours.
775 SW Bonnett Way | Suite 100
Bend, OR 97702
541-388-0078
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By Ryan
Blakely |
Owner of
Desert Sun
Landscape
2. Clean up bed areas, prune shrubs and perennials as needed.
3. Dethatch and aerate turf areas. This combats soil compaction
and allows nutrients to easily reach the roots.
4. Fertilize lawn and plants per their specific needs.
5. Start your weed control routine!
6.
Activate irrigation: Thoroughly inspect sprinkler heads and
nozzles for damage and check the coverage of lawn zones.
Inspect drip emitters and set the controller for the appropriate
watering durations.
7.Add new mulch: This not only freshens the look of your land-
scape but it also helps control weeds!
We wish you a happy and successful spring season!
LANDSCAPE SERVICES
• Full service landscape installation
• Customized landscape maintenance plans
• Irrigation activation/ winterization
(541) 408-6309
BendLandscapes.com
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We work closely with your design to create a
beautiful and sustainable outdoor space.
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In many areas of the country, spring brings the
much anticipated warmer weather. However,
Central Oregon springtime can be unpredictable
and present challenges when it comes to your
landscape in the High Desert. How you approach
your landscape in spring determines the quality and
beauty of your yard for the rest of the season.
Here are some helpful tips to “spring” your land-
scape into action:
1. Inspect your yard for any winter damage (ie;
damaged plants, trees, snow rot in turf...)
Is Your Landscape
Ready For Spring?
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Polished Concrete
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S U S T A I N A B L E
tetherow financial fitness
Provided by Joseph Mansfield
When planning for the future, be aware of the common errors
that can derail your retirement plans. This is part 1 of 2 parts (to
be continued next month):
Understand your options:
Making retirement planning mistakes at any time, but especially
when there’s economic uncertainty and market volatility, can
create difficulties in achieving your long-term goals. Here are five
common, and potentially costly, errors you’ll want to avoid.
Mistake #1: Getting out of the market after a downturn
When the market takes a big hit, you may be tempted to sell invest-
ments in your retirement portfolio and hold the proceeds in cash. If
you do, you’ll likely miss the gains if the market turns around.
Consider taking a long-term approach by keeping a strategic mix of
asset classes in your portfolio: stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives.
The combination that’s right for you will depend on a variety of
factors, including how comfortable you are with market volatility
(risk tolerance), what you’re investing for (objectives), and how
long before you’ll need to tap into your accounts (time horizon).
At least once a year or whenever there are dramatic changes in
the markets, consider rebalancing by checking your accounts to
see if market activity has shifted your investments away from
your desired asset allocation. If it has, you may want to buy and
sell investments to bring your accounts back into alignment.
Mistake #2: Not taking full advantage of retirement accounts
Consider contributing up to the maximum allowable amount into
your qualified employer-sponsored retirement plan (QRP), such
as a 401(k), 403(b), or governmental 457(b) plan. This can help
fund your retirement as well as reduce your taxable income.
If you are unable to contribute the maximum amount and your
employer offers a matching contribution program, try to contrib-
ute at least as much as the match—otherwise, you are leaving
free money on the table.
Mistake #3: Buying too much of your company’s stock
If your employer’s stock is an investment choice in your 401(k),
you may want to consider keeping your allocation to no more
than 10%. With your salary already tied to your company’s
fortunes, you may not want a sizable part of your retirement
savings to be similarly dependent.
Thisarticlewaswrittenby/forWellsFargoAdvisorsandprovidedcour-
tesyofJosephMansfield-FinancialAdvisorinBendat541-633-1927.
Investments in securities and insurance products are:
NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY
LOSE VALUE
Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo
Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer
and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.
© 2020 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.
Avoid These
Retirement
Mistakes
PART 1 OF
2 PARTS

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Types of Articles
You Will See In
This Publication
Precious Pets – Here is an award winner! If you have a pet and
want them to be famous, just get them in the “Precious Pets”
section. Pets are our pride and joy, so let us know who they
are and who you are! Past famous animals have been turtles,
rabbits, birds, horses, dogs, cats, a pig and much more, so have
fun with this one.
Taste of Tetherow– This is where you can let some of your cook-
ing secrets out to the public! All that is required are the ingredients
and preparation advice, but a photo is always nice, too! This really
spices things up a bit from the ordinary mac and cheese.
Athlete Spotlight – Whether you are 4 or 40, a ballerina or a
football player, this section is for you! Sports are a big part of
most people’s lives, and we would like to highlight some great
athletes from the neighborhood.
New Arrivals – This is a new section designed to welcome new
babies into the neighborhood, as well as congratulate those proud
parents and grandparents. Please include basic birth information
along with those precious baby photos!
Inspirational Resident –We want to recognize the hardwork-
ing, the life-changers and the ones who give back and make a
difference. Are you passionate about a local charity or cause? Tell
us how you got involved and why it’s important to you. We love to
share uplifting stories of Tetherow residents giving back or just
wanting to help make the world a better place.
Travel Tales – If you or anyone you know has gone on a vacation
and would like to share their experiences, then this is the place to
be. This gives your friends and neighbors the chance to feel your
experience and see if it would be a good fit for their own vacation!
Pictures can be included, as well.
If you would like to be a contributor of High Desert Living, please email
Lindsay.resendez@n2pub.com
Pictures – We love pictures! Parties, graduations, family events,
kids playing, holiday gatherings and more! One of the best parts
about your new newsletter is the involvement of residents. Pictures
are an easy way to connect with your neighbors and bring them joy.
Digital photographs with high-quality capability are the way to go
here — the more pixels, the better! Simply send an attachment of
the pictures in an email to Lindsay.resendez@n2pub.com.
Family Spotlight – This is where we get to spotlight one of the
neighborhood families each month. Have you always wished you
knew your neighbors better? Well, here is a great way to get to
know them. Each family is able to tell us whatever they would
like, but some popular questions to answer include: How long
have you lived in the neighborhood? Where is your hometown?
What’s your education? What are your hobbies and interests?
What is your career?
Around Tetherow – Let us know what’s going on! Whether you
are playing in a golf tournament, swimming competitively, celebrat-
ing a milestone birthday or anniversary, enjoying the holidays, or
simply getting together with neighbors, we want to hear about it.
Young Achievers – This for the ages 0-17 and a great way to
showcase your kiddo doing what they love, of course, with a
smile! Let us congratulate them for a big achievement from the
first hole-in-one, volunteer work, music, theater, graduating
and getting a first job in these crazy times or just simply wish-
ing them a happy birthday.
Family Spotlight – This is where we get to spotlight one of the
neighborhood families each month. Have you always wished you
knew your neighbors better? Well, here is a great way to get to
know them. Each family is able to tell us whatever they would
like, but some popular questions to answer include: How long
have you lived in the neighborhood? Where is your hometown?
What’s your education? What are your hobbies and interests?
What is your career?
Since this magazine is exclusively about you and your neighbors, we want and need your involvement. Please take a few minutes
to get acquainted with the types of articles we normally include in the publication. If you have any other article or story suggestions,
please email me; I would love to hear from you! If you or a family member would like to be featured in any of the stories, email me at
Lindsay.resendez@n2pub.com, and I will send you the simple details to submit the information.

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