Bend’s first

First to be born in Bend’s first hospital, lifelong resident Marjorie Smith will turn 100 Sept. 14

By David Jasper / The Bulletin
August 25, 2009

At 99, her hearing isn't what it used to be, but ask Marjorie Smith what the secret is to living a long life and she's quick to answer: "Climbing stairs."

"You see, my apartment was over the store," she explains. "And every time, we had to come down the stairs and up the....

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