A funeral service for Ruby Bee Kern, 60, of Lakeside, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Hauser Community Church, 69411 Wildwood Road, in North Bend. Pastor John Adams will officiate.

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Bees are essential for the health of people and the planet. Honey and other products have medicinal properties, and the role of bees as pollinators makes them vital for food supplies. There are around ...