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‘We’re Still Proceeding and Carrying On,’ Says City Manager Melissa Bethel By Andrea Hine, Editor

“Initially, it felt as if I were being fed information through a fire hose, such was the volume of communication from government colleagues – 100 emails within the first 24 hours after Oregon’s official shutdown,” recalled Melissa Bethel, La Pine’s city manager. Known for being level headed and calm even in difficult situations, she said that “at the beginning, there was some hesitation among us as states were doing different things under these new circumstances. We continually had to ask ourselves, ‘what does this mean?’ and “what do we do now?’ “Adding to the pressure was that Oregon was close to ground zero -- as the pandemic in this country started in a nursing home outside Seattle -- so what we did was followed closely by other states in terms of adopting protocols. “City managers in Central Oregon have always had a network,” noted Bethel, “but I would estimate that the amount of communication among us has doubled. Weekly calls, for example, take place with other city managers, senators and congressmen marked by lots of ideas and brainstorming. And we rely heavily on our state government liaison, who has the governor’s ear and is a direct pipeline for

expressing our legitimate concerns such as gaining access to federal subsidies. “In the early days of the shutdown, there was no consideration of how social distancing would affect public hearings, which are an integral element of how cities function. For example,” she continued, “planning commission meetings must be open to the public. We’re also still under state mandates to process certain applications within 120 days – and again, this includes having public hearings. In addition, public participation is required during the process of yearly budget approvals.” Bethel admitted that “there is still a bit of trepidation in terms of planning the City of La Pine’s annual budget – as we don’t know what state revenues will be available. (Fifty percent of the town’s general fund comes from this source.) Other considerations include how many businesses will survive, and whether or not residents will be able to pay their property taxes. So we’re looking at past figures and trying to project forward very carefully and conservatively.” Bethel emphasized that “all city projects – such as the transit center, Finley Butte sidewalk construction, and water/wastewater improvements – continue to move forward, and we’re putting out bid requests on schedule. In addition,

You’ve Got to Be Kidding • A customer shopping at La Pine’s Ace

Hardware needed to use the restroom, but quickly emerged to inform a nearby sales associate that, “there’s no toilet paper in there.” Responded the associate, “someone stole our supply.” • A 26-year-old man walked into a Walmart in Missouri, proceeded to lick a row of deodorants on a shelf, and posted the video online. The prank turned into a serious police investigation, and he was charged with making a terrorist threat in the second degree, a felony. • A woman marched into a grocery store in Pennsylvania and started coughing and spitting on cases of fresh produce, baked

goods and meat. Over and over she declared that “I have coronavirus, you are all going to get sick,” before attempting to shoplift a 12-pack of Coors Light. The food all had to be tossed, for a loss of about $35,000. The woman was arrested, and faces four felonies – including two counts of terrorist threats, and one count of threats to use a “biological agent.”

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“Even though the doors of City Hall may be shut, we’re working as hard as ever,” said Melissa Bethel, city manager. Jack Obrist, who heads the Public Works Department, and colleague Justin Harrison prove the validity of her comment as they discuss the multimillion dollar water and wastewater system improvement project.

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United Way Awards $10,000 to Three Local Nonprofits

Colleen Scott (left), a member of United Way of Deschutes County’s board of directors, presents a check for $2,500 to Jamie Donahue, manager of the Senior Activity Center. A second check for $2,500 was awarded to La Pine’s St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, while $5,000 went to Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver. Through its Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund, United Way has

already distributed $97,000 to 23 local and regional agencies – including the above – that are meeting the emergency needs of our community’s most vulnerable populations.

Social Distancing May Have Averted 70,000+ Infections in Oregon

Strict social distancing measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus may have averted more than 70,000 infections in Oregon, according to an analysis released by state health officials. “Our collective efforts are working,” said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state’s epidemiologist. (Source: The Oregonian)

DCSO Offers New Online Reporting Tool

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is now offering an online reporting service that allows residents to file non-emergency reports online. The service can be utilized to report a minor traffic crash, theft, criminal mischief, or a vehicle break-in. People can also submit a crime tip, request extra patrol at a specific location, or complete a vacation check request. The DCSO emphasizes that this service should not be used for any

crime where a known suspect has been identified or for in-progress crimes or emergencies. To file an online report, visit www.sheriff.deschutes.org and follow the link to File Online Report. For crimes or incidents not listed on the webpage, call non-emergency dispatch at 541.693-6911 and speak with a deputy.

‘The Bottom Line Is That We Need Dollars – And We’re Asking the Community to Support Us,’ Explains CEO of La Pine Community Health Center On ‘Central Oregon Daily News’ Segment

By Staff Writer “It’s safe to come to our clinics because of how we have acute care separated from primary care,” emphasized Charla DeHate, chief executive officer of La Pine Community Center (LCHC). “Yet because some patients are afraid of entering our facilities, the impact on income has been severe, and we’re reaching out to the community for help.” As reporter Eric Lindstrom of “Central Oregon Daily News” prefaced on a recent broadcast, health care providers, clinics and hospitals are far from immune to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “With just the little bit that was going on in February in Central Oregon, LCHC had a 10% drop in patient visits. This increased to 45 percent in March and 53 percent as of mid-April. This drop in patient visits equates directly to our income,” said DeHate. “Yet we have not laid off or furloughed any of our 74 employees – and are exhausting every last option to keep our facilities and “With just the little services fully staffed,” she continued. “With so bit that was going many having lost their on in February in jobs, people need our Central Oregon, programs – such as outLCHC had a 10% reach, behavioral health, drop in patient vis- food vouchers and its. This increased transportation – more than ever.” to 45 percent in As a federally-qualiMarch and 53 fied health center, LCHC percent as of middoesn’t receive 100% April. This drop of its income from the in patient visits government – a common equates directly to misconception, said reporter Lindstrom. “In our income.”

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LCHC’s case, only 20 percent is provided – and with operating costs of $650,000 a month and with the drop in patient visits, that means we’re only going to receive about 50 percent of the income needed to continue operating at full service,” DeHate noted. Lindstrom pointed out that as revenue streams dry up, LCHC’s expenses have increased. Costs for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) alone have gone up 85 percent over last year. “The bottom line is that we need dollars,” emphasized DeHate, “so we’re reaching out to the community and asking for support.” Concluded Lindstrom, “La Pine Community Health Center continues to forge ahead. Let’s keep it that way.”

Ways You Can Support LCHC No donation is too small -- any amount is appreciated and will make a difference. Online: www.lapinehealth.org/support-fund Check: Please make check payable to La Pine Community Health Center, Covid-19 Support Fund, and mail to La Pine Community Health Center, Attn: Covid-19 Support Fund, P.O. Box 3300, La Pine, OR 97739 If you have any questions, please get in touch with one of our Support Fund team members: Courtney Ignazzitto, executive assistant and public relations specialist -- cignazzitto@ lapinehealth.org; Charla DeHate, chief executive officer -- cdehate@lapinehealth.org; or Allan Flood, grant writer -- aflood@lapinehealth.org. (La Pine Community Health Center is a 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 26-3084386. All donations are tax deductible.)

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La Pine’s Community Kitchen Responds to Greater Need – As Do Its Supporters By Andrea Hine, Editor

Community Kitchen ‘Is Feeding So Many More People Now’

“The number of bag lunches Community Kitchen served went up 68 percent in one week from the week before – to 608 – while 170 food boxes were prepared. I anticipate that as time goes on, there will be greater and greater need for the food we provide,” predicted Sharri Dempsey, general manager. In addition to coping with more demand as Covid-19 devastates the economy and millions of people lose their jobs, Community Kitchen (CK) faced another huge obstacle. “A kitchen fire occurred when a sensor in the oven went bad, resulting in black soot throughout the building and a lingering odor for the next week,” Dempsey explained. “We moved everything out to the pantry area, which became the new distribution point for both lunches (served Monday – Friday) and food boxes (available Tuesday and Friday). “We’re installing a new stove (after having the electrical rewired), and look forward to being able to prepare hot food again for lunches, but the pick-up location will remain the same,” she said. “And, as before, our volunteers will be here by 7:30 a.m. to start preparing the meals.” Never one to focus on the negative, Dempsey recounts that despite the privations caused by the pandemic, “we’ve received some of our best donations ever, including $2,000 from the Sunriver Women’s Club, $3,500 from United Way, and $2,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation.” In terms of individual contributions, typically ranging from $10 to $500, “75 percent of the checks are from new donors -- and from as far away as San Jose and San Diego, California, and even one for $500 from Wisconsin. People know that CK is feeding so many more people now, and every penny counts.”

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“I don’t cry when I’m hurt,” said Sharri Dempsey, Community Kitchen’s general manager, “only when I’m happy. And tears were streaming down my face in front of this poor young man.” Dempsey’s unstoppable expression of emotion began with a phone call from someone she had never met -- Kodiak Malmstrom, principal broker/owner of Kodiak Commercial Real Estate in Bend -- asking “what can I do to help?” Dempsey responded with a question of her own. “Do you think you could afford 500 clamshell containers for food distribution?” When Malmstrom subsequently arrived to present her with the clamshells, Dempsey thanked him and turned to go up the ramp leading into Community Kitchen. “Wait a minute, I have something else for you,” he said and presented her with a check for $5,000. “Tears began streaming down my face, and I was speechless with gratitude,” Dempsey recalled. “That’s when this man called Kodiak told me that “I just love La Pine.”

‘Sunriver Resort Has Been So Wonderful’

Silver linings seems elusive as the novel coronavirus sweeps the globe, leaving countless casualties in its wake. La Pine’s Community Kitchen has experienced one of those silver linings as donors come forward to help the organization in this time of increased need. After Sunriver Resort temporarily suspended all operations, Sharri Dempsey got a call from the resort’s director of purchasing. “Hundreds of pounds of good food couldn’t be sold by a primary supplier to its restaurant customers, whose operations were also closed, and we were chosen to receive the bounty – which included potatoes, prepared hash browns, liquid eggs, eggs, and half and half. How incredibly thoughtful that was.” There was so much food, explained Dempsey, Community Kitchen’s general manager, “that we, in turn, donated to the Senior Center what it could use,

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68th Annual Meeting No In-Person Annual Membership Meeting Will be Held Dear Member: The Board of Directors of Midstate Electric Cooperative (MEC) has changed how the co-op will hold the 2020 Annual Meeting of its membership. In compliance with the Governor’s mandates limiting travel and meetings to protect citizens from the COVID-19 virus, there will be no in-person meeting of the membership that had been scheduled for May 9. MEC’s bylaws require a meeting of the membership in April or May and an election of the Board of Directors. For purposes of the election, MEC will hold a limited meeting after the regular Board of Director meeting on May 26. Board elections will take place by mailed-in ballot only. Ballots will be sent to the membership in May. Ballots returned by the morning of May 26 will be counted. In lieu of the traditional in-person gathering of the membership, the counting of the ballots for election of the Directors will take place after the regular Board of Director meeting in May. The results of the election will be posted on MEC’s website. The Annual Auditor’s Report will be published in the Ruralite Magazine. There will be no other business matters or actions taken at the limited annual meeting other than those necessary for the election of the Directors. The entire Board is deeply saddened to have to cancel the public gathering portion of our Annual Meeting for the first time in our cooperative’s history. It’s a tradition we look forward to each year. We encourage all members to stay home, stay safe and to keep our democratic processes strong by voting for your Board of Directors by mail. Thank you, Vic Russell, Secretary-Treasurer

Community Kitchen volunteers arrive by 7:30 a.m. to begin preparing the day’s lunches.

and also gave some to a shelter in Bend. In addition, we’re making 60 lunches a week for a local church that is helping feed its elders. When we’re blessed with something, we share with everybody we can.” And there’s more. Sunriver Resort’s Managing Director, Tom O’Shea, subsequently phoned Dempsey and told her that ‘I’m going to challenge our owners to bring in money.’ “He called back a few days later, having raised $13,000, and ended up with a total donation of $18,250. He could have gone anywhere,” she noted. “I don’t know how we are so blessed.” When asked if she was sitting down when O’Shea called the second time, Dempsey affirmed that she was. “I’m 74 years old, so I sit down whenever I can. Sunriver Resort has been so wonderful, and I’m very, very grateful. What humane, wonderful and loving people.”

FINANCIAL $ Focus by Bob Cox How Should You Respond to Market Declines? The coronavirus crisis has unsettled everyone, as we think about the health of our loved ones. And as an investor, you might also be worried about your financial future given the decline in investment prices. How should you respond to what’s happened? First, enjoy the benefit of having time on your side. The younger you are, the more opportunities you have to overcome the periodic drops in investment prices, and your investments have time to grow. You might also want to invest systematically by putting the same amount of money at regular intervals into the same investments. This strategy can help you reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio, although it can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

And it can give you a sense of investment discipline, though you’ll need to consider the ability to continue investing when share prices are declining. Finally, regardless of your age, keep focusing on your long-term goals. It can help you avoid hasty, ill-advised decisions during times of stress. As you navigate the financial markets, you’ve got a long road ahead. But by following these suggestions, you may find the journey less stressful. Bob Cox, Financial Advisor Edward Jones Investments 16345 6th St. #101 La Pine, OR 97739

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Please Be a Good Neighbor – Little d Technology Stays Open While Obey the Prohibition Against Adapting to Changed Circumstances – Outdoor Debris Burning ‘Our Customers Need Us’ By Staff Writer Although outdoor debris burning has been prohibited in Deschutes County since April 10, the La Pine Fire District (LPFD) continues to regularly receive 911 calls about residents who are not following the directive. To reiterate the reasoning behind this action, smoke from fires during the current pandemic may result in the following negative consequences for the public and first responders: • Smoke inhalation can cause upper respiratory symptoms, which could be incorrectly attributed to Covid-19, leading to unnecessary concern. • Exposure to smoke and other forms of air pollution may increase the risk of contracting infectious respiratory disease such as Covid-19, increase the severity of existing respiratory infections, and worsen underlying chronic respiratory conditions. Medical experts just don’t know at this time. • First responders and other emergency services are operating at a reduced capacity and have limited resources to respond to outof-control burns – which have already happened this year. Covid-19 affects the respiratory system. Fever, cough and difficulty breathing are the most common symptoms. While some people with Covid-19 are hospitalized, most patients recover at home, where smoke from a nearby outdoor burn could worsen their condition.

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After being open since last October, giving people ample opportunity to burn outdoor debris, those items that can be delayed include: debris burning around one’s property, burn barrels, industrial burning, slash and forest burning, and agricultural burning that would impact neighbors and can be delayed. According to Chief Mike Supkis, “small campfires and BBQs – with cut firewood and/or charcoal (which limits smoke and sparks) are O.K. and not affected by this directive.” He added that “although we have no estimate of when other types of burning will be allowed again, it’s important to weigh possible effects on the wider community before choosing to burn. Please be a good neighbor.”

“For the longest time, I was troubled over whether or not to keep Little d Technology open,” said owner Kathy DeBone, “and finally decided to do so because our customers need us. Now more than ever, cell phone service is essential.” She is shown with a customer service award given annually to Celluphone’s top U.S. location.

“In addition to customer service, which is always primary at Little d Technology, our top priority now is safety,” said owner Kathy DeBone. “By the time our doors open in the morning, everything in the store has been sanitized and cleaned. We’ve installed plexiglass shields at the point-of-sale counter, and in front of Daniel’s servicing and troubleshooting area. “We also try to help customers outside when we can,” she continued, “and give them the option of paying their bill remotely, or coming into the store if they need our assistance. “For the longest time, I was troubled over whether or not to keep Little d Technology open,” said DeBone, “and finally decided to do so because our customers need us. Now more than ever, cell phone service is essential. “However, to strike a balance, we are operating only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – and closed on Wednesdays and during weekends – which is one less day a week than before. This reduces the time our employees are potentially exposed to Covid-19.” As DeBone emphasized, “it goes without saying that we wear masks, and encourage our customers to do the same. Masks help protect you and others, and show respect – that you care about the safety of the community. “Although many people now have the option of working from home, I do feel thankful coming in here,” she added. “And I believe that in spite of the innumerable negative aspects of the pandemic, which can be overwhelming, the current situation gives us a chance to slow down – and to reevaluate our lives and what is really important. That’s a blessing.”

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Central Oregonians are staying home to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 – which presents an opportunity to prepare for the fire season and take advantage of free yard debris recycling from May 9 – 24 at Knott Landfill and local transfer stations such as the Southwest Transfer Station just north of La Pine (open Wednesday – Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or the Sunriver Compost Site (Friday & Saturday, May 15 & 16). Residents are asked to wear masks when dropping off their yard debris, and to keep an appropriate physical distance between themselves and other vehicles. Items that can be dropped off include grass clippings, brush, plant prunings, pine needles, weeds, trimmings and branches, stumps or trees (no larger than 12 inches in diameter). Not accepted are rocks, lumber, metal, trash or plastics of any kind (including plastic bags), sod or dirt. (Visit the FireFree website at www. firefree.org for more information about preparing your property for wildfire season.)

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Anonymous Donor Purchases ‘It Was Well Worth Every 500 Meals From Hair I Pulled Out of My Head,’ Aunt Bernie’s Hawaiian Grill Contends Newly-Published La Pine Author

By Staff Writer As Arielle Brumfield reported on a recent KYVZ news segment, “one thing remains true in Central Oregon, and that’s when facing hard times, the community comes together and lends a helping hand.” An anonymous donor in La Pine came to Bernie and Evan Koizumi, owners of Auntie Bernie’s Hawaiian Grill food truck, and purchased 500 meals. The couple then began distributing free lunch and dinners to veterans, first responders, health care workers and those in need. Currently parked by the La Pine library, the food truck attracted such a high turnout on a recent Wednesday that the food ran out at lunch. But not before the owners were able to serve 72 plates of authentic and homemade specialty items to Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies, and some medical professionals. “It all about giving. It’s all about coming together as a community and just helping,” Bernie Koizumi said. “The anonymous donor who bought the 500 plates came into our life at the perfect time. Because we are struggling, like everyone else, and this generous person gave us a stepping stone. Now we can jump on and give free plates as well.”

Reporter Brumfield ended the segment by saying that Evan and Bernie Koizumi are asking that, if possible, others also “pay it forward,” so they can feed someone else.

Evan and Bernie Koizumi, owners of Aunt Bernie’s Hawaiian Grill food truck, are shown while serving meals at Thousand Trails last summer. The couple works 12-hour days that include prepping and preparing such specialty items as ahi poke bowl, sukiyaki beef bowl, chicken katsu, and garlic shrimp from a large rotating menu.

Disconnects and Payment Assistance MEC has suspended late fees and disconnection of service for both our standard and prepaid member accounts. Members will still be responsible for paying for the energy used but will have time to work with us during this difficult time. If you are having trouble paying your bill, please call us at 541-536-2126 for available options including community assistance programs. In the spirit of the community working together, members wanting to help others affected financially by the COVID-19 can contribute to MEC’s Relief Fund by giving us a call. These funds help members that are having trouble paying their power bills.

By Andrea Hine, Editor “The whole journey has been such an honor,” said Michele Hoffman, who has spent the past two years co-writing a book about a quilt she made to celebrate fellow Vietnam War veterans. “I never imagined any of this.” The saga began in north central Texas near Dallas – the location of a training site used by pilots of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed “Huey”) helicopters used in combat operations. Eager to build a National Vietnam War Museum nearby, the co-founders told Michele and her husband Dan about their plans – and she immediately offered to make a quilt that could be raffled off to raise funds. Not the typical patchwork variety – “that’s not what I do,” Hoffman emphasized – but one consisting of pictures donated by friends who had served in Vietnam. “As many of them don’t want to remember or talk about that time, it took a lot of gentle nudging,” she noted. Hoffman also started researching about the transport vehicles – helicopters, planes and ships – that had been employed in Vietnam. “I found so many cool pictures that I couldn’t leave any of them off, which resulted in an 8 x 10-foot quilt – the biggest I’d ever made.” “We have a problem,” said one of the museum co-founders after receiving a photo of Hoffman’s finished quilt. “We can’t raffle it off after all -- because we want the quilt as a permanent exhibit. It will be

here as long as the building stands.” “I started crying,” Hoffman admitted, “and then suggested that the museum auction off the right to name the quilt – which raised $2,500.” But there’s more to the saga, as Hoffman decided that she needed to write a book to tell the individual stories of the people whose photos are shown. “It’s very fact based,” she explained, “but without any of the bad stuff.” Hoffman gave the example of a man who flew C130s (huge turboprop aircraft that transported troops, medevacs and cargo) and whose base in Thailand – where mud stood six feet deep -- had been named the Rose Garden (as in the song “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden”). “To me, this name reflected how people in horrible conditions could find something positive or humorous to keep them going day by day.” Hoffman and her co-author, Sanna Messinger Roling, were assiduous in their research – insisting, for example, that the military terms they used not be changed to reflect modern technology. “We were too darn stubborn to give up, and would take turns being strong when the other was frustrated.” When Hoffman finally received her first copies of the finished book – titled “The Quilt: Dedicated to All Who Served With Honor and Pride” – she knew that the determination to persevere “was well worth every hair I pulled out of my head. I never thought I was capable of this – it has been the most amazing thing in my life.” (Hoffman and Roling decided from the start that they would take no money from sale of the books, which will be available at the National Vietnam War Museum or by calling 940.325-4003 for a copy, which costs $29 plus shipping).

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30-Year La Pine Resident Turns to Making Masks During Pandemic

After fashioning masks for hospital By Staff Writer “I’m sitting here at high risk in terms workers, which were “extremely labor of my age and health status. I’m asthmat- intensive,” our common-sense advocate ic, had pneumonia twice, and know it’s turned her talents to a simpler rendition. not advisable for me to go out. So I de- A box full of sewing supplies that she cided to make masks. Constructed out of picked up at a garage sale several years terrycloth and seam bindings, they’re not ago for $2 proved crucial to this new enpretty, but they’re pretty effective. They terprise. “After taking a piece of paper work.” to draw measurements of 8 inches by 9 Continued the long-time female resi- inches, I use very thick terrycloth towels dent, who prefers to remain anonymous, to create the masks, which have a fold in “I’ve always been involved in communi- the middle and seam bindings at the ends. ty-based work – both as a drug & alcohol And they’re easy to wear and to wash. counselor, and as an employee with the “I want to encourage local merchants North Klamath County School District. I to offer them to drive-by customers, and know that the only way to beat this terri- have also dropped off a supply at La Pine ble disease – in addition to frequent hand Community Health Center. I’ll keep sewwashing and sanitizing – is through social ing masks if people will wear them. And distancing and wearing a mask when you as I said, ‘they’re not pretty, but they’re go out. pretty effective.’” “It’s amazing how many people still aren’t aware of what they need to do,” said the Good Samaritan seamstress. “When my son recently went out to do my grocery shopping, a woman in the checkout line LARRY RUSSELL was touching and Commercial Fleet Sales hugging everyone. Cell 541-610-9614 ‘Don’t touch me,’ email lrussell@robberson.com • www.robberson.com my son ordered, 2100 N.E. 3rd Street, Bend, OR • 541-382-4521 ‘and back up. See that X marked on the • RESIDENTIAL floor? That’s for you. • COMMERCIAL If you don’t follow • RECYCLE DEPOT these rules, I could • DROP BOX SERVICE go home and kill my mom.’” 51420 RUSSELL ROAD P.O. BOX 2669 • LA PINE, OR 97739 Phone (541) 536-1194 Fax (541) 536-9507 www.WildernessGarbage.com

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Bob Seidenberg, past president of Band of Brothers, adopted Covid-19 guidelines early on – so much so that he took it upon himself to educate two oblivious customers during a recent shopping expedition to Walmart. Garbed in mask and gloves, he proceeded to the self-checkout aisle with his groceries,

but had to contend with the couple’s standing just a foot or so behind him. “Please move back,” he requested politely several times – to no avail. Even more aggravating, they scoffed that “you can’t make us,” and stood their ground. Having finally had enough, Seidenberg pushed his cart back several feet toward the two people, purposefully checked out his last few items very, very slowly, and warned as he was leaving: “you don’t want to mess with a veteran. With my mask and gloves on, you’ll never be able to identify me or track my fingerprints if I decide to escalate matters.” Good job, Bob.

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LPHS Senior Darian Wilson Awarded $20,000 Scholarship By Staff Writer

“This is nothing short of life changing,” said graduating La Pine High School senior Darian Wilson when interviewed by “Central Oregon Daily News” about his being chosen as a Dell Scholar -- one of only 500 students in the U.S. to be selected. “I still can’t believe it.” Along with the prestigious honor comes a $20,000 college scholarship, a new laptop, and a $500/year stipend for textbooks. Wilson plans to attend the University of Oregon, where he’ll study psychology and possibly business. “My end goal is to become a criminal defense attorney,” he told reporter Meghan Glova. “It’s my passion.” Active at LPHS in AVID, the Multicultural Club, and the National Honor Society, Wilson is also one of eight students in Oregon to receive a $16,000 scholarship from “I’m so happy that it happened,” Wilson addStanford Children, which “honors outstanding students who have ed, “and that I’m lucky enough to receive these awards.” overcome the odds.”

Message from General Manager Dave Schneider Midstate Electric Cooperative continues to monitor and follow the advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and our state and local government in protecting one another from contracting and spreading COVID-19. We are implementing lessons learned from others to slow the spread of the virus.

Lobby Closed to Public In response to the Governor’s actions to contain the spread of COVID-19, we have closed our office lobby to the public, but rest assured we are still open for business. COVID-19 may necessitate changes in how we interact, but it will not change what we do. Line crews will still respond to outages, work will continue with service orders, bills will still be processed and mailed, and you can still speak to our employees regarding any questions or concerns about your bill or service by calling 541-536-2126. Although our payment kiosk and drop box are available at the office, I would encourage you to consider other payment options to avoid leaving the safety of your home. Payments can be made by calling 541-5362126 option 2 or by managing your account via SmartHub (standard billing) or MyUsage (prepaid billing) on our website, www.mse.coop. If you need help, give us a call and one of our member service representatives will walk you through it.

Keeping the Lights On The key to keeping the lights on is healthy employees. We are thankful no one at MEC has tested positive for COVID-19. We continue to follow preventative measures to decrease the risk. The line crews have been separated from other employees and even from each other to limit possible spread of the virus. Crewmen have been assigned to permanent crews and are reporting to separate locations at the headquarters facility or taking trucks home at night and reporting directly to the job site. When not enough company vehicles are available to ensure the CDC recommended social spacing, crewmen are being paid mileage to use personal vehicles. Separation of the office employees for social distancing has taken place. To the extent possible, employees are working from home. For employees unable to work from home due to technical and corporal limitations, we have established working areas per CDC guidelines, and cleaning and sanitizing procedures have been increased. Please take care, stay well and know that we will continue to operate and provide the highest-quality service possible. Thank you for your continued support through this difficult time. We will keep your lights on.

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So What Does the B.S. Really Stand For? By Staff Writer “I don’t want to have another business,” declared Robin Mirrasoul to her husband Marc back in 2005, after successfully running two of them -- one of which had been sold after 10 years to a Fortune 500 company attracted by its annual revenues of $1 million.

Robin and Marc Mirrasoul spent four years traveling among the San Juan and Golf islands in Washington, financed by the sale of a business to a Fortune 500 company attracted to its annual revenues of $1 million. “We played really hard,” she admitted. Fortunately for La Pine, Mirrasoul reconsidered, having lived for the previous four years on a 41-foot power boat with her husband, financed by the Fortune 500 sale. “We played really hard,” she said, “traveling among the San Juan and Gulf islands in Washington, which was on my bucket list.” Nostalgic for home, the couple returned to La Pine after their adventure, and Mirrasoul started volunteering with two organizations dedicated to serving the local small business community -- the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Opportunity Knocks. Her hope was to eventually be offered a job, but a musical instrument intervened and changed her plans.

“Marc tried to ship an electric piano across the country, which necessitated three trips into Bend,” recounted Mirrasoul. “‘That’s it,’ he told me with exasperation. ‘We need a mail and parcel center here in town.’” Despite her initial reluctance, the fates took a hand. The couple was able to sell a property they owned in Portland, which provided funds to purchase their current building. A business in Newport was willing to sell her mail boxes it was no longer using – a critical element. “If I can buy them for $500, Mirrasoul thought to herself, “that will be a sign.” The price ended up being $100. “This isn’t funny, God,” she said, acknowledging the inevitable. The building the Mirrasouls purchased in 2005 had housed a new and used bookstore since the early 1990s, and a caveat in the sale was retaining that aspect. The challenge became deciding on a name that reflected both

the “old” (books) and the “new” (mail and parcel services). “One day, I was talking in frustration with my accountant about the difficulty of doing this,” recalled Mirrasoul, “and uttered the expletive that is abbreviated b.s. “We both cracked up, realizing that those letters could also represent ‘business services.’” And so Books, Boxes & B.S. was born. Wouldn’t you know it, but right about this time Mirrasoul was offered a job with both the SBDC and Opportunity Knocks, and worked with these entities for three years while also getting her fledgling business off the ground. “It was definitely a challenge” she acknowledged, “but it was fun.” Mirrasoul emphasized that “I’ve been so incredibly fortunate with employees. Kim has worked here for 20+ years, and really is the face of the business. She does an outstanding job. Marni, who came on board three+ years

“It was my dream boat – the boat and the husband, too,” said Robin Mirrasoul in describing the 41-foot power vessel that she and Marc lived in for four years.

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ago, is also an invaluable asset. “Typically, my other employees are young and just out of high school, and see the job as a stepping stone,” she said. “I consider it’s my responsibility to teach and grow them so they’re on the right track for future success.”

Sign at Books, Boxes & B.S. Helps Separate and Guide Customers

As part of “making sure that my employees are as safe as possible so we can stay open for the community,” Robin Mirrasoul, owner of Books, Boxes & B.S., has put “a large standup stop sign at the entrance with arrows that help separate people and provide directions for our various services. We also have plexiglass in front of our tills, and employees wear glasses and masks, and sanitize pens after each use.”

Second Rethink Food Waste Challenge Kicks Off May 11

The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project seeks participants for its second Rethink Food Waste Challenge designed to help people reduce their wasted food at home. The challenge is scheduled for May 11 – June 14. Forty percent of food is wasted throughout the chain: at the farm, in transport, at grocery stores and other distributors, at restaurants, and at the household level. The challenge will focus on the household level where a quarter of what people buy ends up in the trash. The challenge asks participating households to weigh or measure and record their cumulative wasted food each week for four weeks. They will then receive small tips to change their habits to waste less. Weekly prize drawings will help prevent wasted food such as glass and stainless-steel food storage containers and reusable beeswax food wraps, and award a $100 gift card to the grocery store of the winner’s choice. Two grand prize drawings will award $250 worth of farm bucks to a local farm for those who complete the whole challenge. Participants will also feel good about making changes in their own lives that will help their greater community. The Rethink Food Waste Challenge is made possible through a partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste and our local garbage and recycling service providers. Learn more and sign up for the Rethink Food Waste Challenge, go to www.RethinkWasteProject.org/Challenge

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‘When Our Entire Community Comes Together on a Project Like This, We Are All Winners’

Quilters and sewers quickly came to the rescue of local care providers. Diana Hergenrader, executive director for Heart ‘n Home Hospice, said that “I had no worries when I saw the urgent request for fabric masks for frontline staff at a local business. I knew our volunteers could ‘get it done.’ They have put in many hours sewing to help our community stay healthy. We definitely have mask-maker heroes in La Pine.” Barbara Brown, one of the mask creators, had a stash of fabric for future quilting projects. “I had all the supplies to make, measure, cut and sew with matching thread,” Brown noted. “It took me a while to get into the groove of assembly line production. I figured it out, and have seen 2 a.m. a few nights to keep up with demand.” “I had supplies and my machine was begging for something to do,” added Jackie Koski. “There is nothing unique about my masks except that each one is a labor of love, and I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day.” The mother-daughter team of Tammy and Jamie Murphy has spent well over 40 hours creating and distributing masks but both adults and children. “It has been a lot of fun to work with my daughter. The project keeps us busy and feeling like we are making a difference. We wear our masks when we go out for necessary trips.” Kathee Young was going to send her masks to Bend, but when learning there was a need in La Pine, she reached out to local businesses and distributed them around town. “We need the masks here in our commuB U I LT T O A H I G H E R S TA N D A R D nity to help keep people safe,” said Young. When our entire community comes together on a project like this, we are all winners. Thanks go to a Facebook group called Central Oregon Emergency Masks for using supplies such as these to create H I G H E R S T A N D A masks RD that help protect workers in the medical field and in caregiving facilities.

By Theresa Hane, Contributing Writer We usually think of Easter bonnets during April, but this year was unique as the La Pine community started making face masks instead. A Facebook group called Central Oregon Emergency Masks was started once it became clear that masks would be needed to protect workers in the medical field and in caregiving facilities. A pattern was sent out to the group from St. Charles with several versions. A U-tube video helped people who have never sewed learn how to make them.

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1,000 hospital beds, complete surgery suites, and the necessary personnel to relieve the burden on local hospitals in New York and Los Angeles. Many of our local citizens are seniors and veterans with limited ability to obtain the basics needed to survive. The La Pine chapter of Band of Brothers has been busy working behind the scenes helping to provide for the needs or our veterans and the community as a whole. One veteran was facing eviction due to the sale of the property he was renting. The Band of Brothers worked diligently and was able to find him a residence to rent -preventing yet another homeless veteran. One of our members is facing a multitude of medical issues. His Brothers have been bringing him groceries, transporting him to medical visits, and providing him with the brothership he needs to get through this difficult period. Some members have been making grocery runs for veterans and non-veterans alike. Others have been making cloth masks for the community. Vehicles donated to the group are being made serviceable to be given to those lacking transportation. Firewood has been donated and delivered to those who needed it in order to keep their heating bills down. As veterans, we have acquired the ability to assess the situation, improvise utilizing available resources, adapt to ever-changing situations, and eventually overcome the obstacles put in our path. Be safe, maintain your social distances, and thank a veteran. They give as much at home as they did on the battlefield for you.

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North Klamath County Towns That Weren’t By John C. Driscoll, Contributing Writer

Railroads were the reason for the platting of North Klamath County’s towns that never were. Locations for each of the towns were selected based railroad surveys and the rights-of-way railroads had established – but none came close to realizing the claims made for them by their promoters. Two would-be towns were platted adjacent to Beaver Marsh. One of them, Crater, was platted in June 1910, but plans never progressed beyond this point. Two months later, Central Oregon Improvement Company filed the plat for a second town, Wakefield, named after himself by the man who surveyed it. No building was ever built on the site, and the townsite’s plat was vacated in February 1939. The plat for Crescent was also filed by the Central Oregon Improvement Company in April 1910. At the time, Odell, a settlement with a post office, had already been established there. This settlement then became Crescent after it was determined that the name “Odell” was already in use by an established post office. Two other townsites were platted in the same vicinity and around the same time. In 1911, Joseph Ringo platted Lonroth, which was located approximately 25 miles southwest of Crescent on the anticipated route for the Southern Pacific’s Natron Cut Off. Ownership of the site passed from the Hunter Land Company to the Oregon Land Corporation, but the plat wasn’t vacated until November 1969.

Corral Springs, 18 miles southwest of Crescent, was located on land that Klamath Basin Land Company sold to the Central Oregon Improvement Company in June 1910. L. F. Wakefield surveyed the site in August 1920, and the townsite’s plat was approved in January 1912. The town never developed any further. Factors that promoters for these townsites couldn’t have anticipated or controlled are the primary reasons they never flourished. The two that survive, Crescent and Beaver Marsh, existed prior to their arrival of the platting firms. Crescent’s longevity seems to have resulted from its location at a junction, ranching, logging activities at Shevlin and Mowich and, ultimately, because Gilchrist Timber Company built its mill, town and railroad adjacent to it.

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North Klamath County Carries On By John C. Driscoll, Contributing Writer

Despite concerns and restrictions, residents and businesses in north Klamath County are adapting to Covid-19 restrictions, and carrying on as best they can. As of April 20, there have been no cases of the coronavirus here, although a total of 33 cases were reported for the county as a whole – none of which have been fatal. Most of the individuals who contracted Covid-19 (20 of the 33 cases) are female, while the majority (19 out of 33) were 49 or younger. The age group 30-39 had the most cases. To date, only five of the 33 individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 have required hospitalization, while 19 have already recovered. In Klamath County, as has proven to be the case in Oregon and the rest of the country, novel coronavirus cases are concentrated in areas with high population density. North Klamath County businesses that remain open have adjusted their operations to conform to social distancing and other Covid-19 requirements. The Shell gas station, located in Crescent, allows no more than five customers at a time inside the building. The Chevron station and Pilot Truck stop, both located in Chemult, are open -- as is the service station at Crescent Lake Junction. The Mohawk Restaurant and the Gilchrist Deli remain open for take-out orders. The Big Foot Tavern has closed. Area lodging establishments remain open, although they have seen fewer visitors. As this is the time of year when visitors start to come into the area, lodging and dining establishments have been ex-

tremely hard hit by Covid-19 restrictions. The Gilchrist Grocery and Gilchrist Liquor store remain open. Sneeze screens have been added, social distancing rules are enforced, and shelves remain stocked. The Dollar General also remains open. The Gilchrist, Chemult and Crescent post offices all report that mail volumes have increased. Packages comprise the bulk of the increase. The post offices have added sneeze screens and are enforcing social distancing rules. Work on the Crescent Sewer continues as do highway improvement projects. Work crews have adjusted operations to accommodate social distancing rules. Gilchrist students are using distance learning to complete their studies for the remainder of the year. North Klamath County is coping with Covid-19 and looking forward to the end of its related restrictions.

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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush a 12-inch pizza pan with olive oil. Sprinkle pan with 1 T. cornmeal. Place zucchini in a colander and press with paper towels to remove excess moisture (should be 2 cups packed after draining). In a bowl. Combine the drained zucchini, 1 cup of the cheese, and the next 5 ingredients (through garlic). Spoon onto prepared pan; press to an even thickness. Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly and loosen crust from pan with a spatula. Spread pesto (or pizza sauce) on crust. Top with chicken, sweet pepper, olives and, if using, sautéed mushrooms. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees. Bake 10 minutes more. Cut into wedges, and serve. (Source: Pasta & Pizza)

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Sunriver Women’s Club Covid-19 Emergency Fund Supports Local Nonprofits Knowing that Covid-19 could mean extinction for many nonprofits, the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC) has initiated an emergency fund in recognition that they will need the support of the community more than ever to meet increased demand without jeopardizing their future stability and ability to serve south Deschutes County. Members of the Covid-19 Nonprofit Emergency Fund committee, reaching out to local nonprofits, learned there was an immediate need for food for seniors and our vulnerable families. Many agencies had seen the need for meals double, so disbursements were authorized for the La Pine Community Kitchen to support the purchase of additional food and to-go products; the Council on Aging of Central Oregon for Meals on Wheels; and the La Pine Senior Activity Center to support to-go meals and a new delivery program. Based on assessment of emerging needs, the SRWC raised its fundraising goal to

$15,000 and reached out to other organizations and individuals to help raise funds. The Sunriver Men’s Club and Sunriver-La Pine Rotary jumped in with donations. As the closures continue, continued support for agencies that are providing food, rent assistance and other critical services will be necessary. Check the https://www.sunriverwomensclub.com for updates on additional disbursements from the COVID-19 Nonprofit Emergency Fund. In addition, the SRWC identified a need for masks in the medical community and supplied 76 masks to St. Charles Hospice and 25 to the Deschutes County Health Department. The SRWC also felt, as a service to the community, that supplying masks to the Sunriver Fire and Police Departments was appropriate. Both departments have been extremely grateful. This project could not have been possible without a team of seamstresses, individual member contributions, and a large donation of fabric from one of the club’s members.

Rotary Fosters ‘Love of Reading at an Early Age’ Through ‘Gift of Literacy’ Project

I always start with aromatics. Use a large pot and add 1 cup of chopped onions, ½ cup chopped celery and ½ cup carrots. Simmer with water to cover until tender. Now you have your base. Boil potatoes, cool and chop It’s easy to make rolls out of this recipe by into ½ inch dice. forming the dough into 1 ½-inch balls, letting them rise, and baking them for 20-30 minutes Add the potatoes until the pan sizzles on the bottom. An egg wash to your aromatics. I makes ‘em shine. add garlic, dill, salt and pepper. Then 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast pour in 1 quart of milk and mixture; pour into flour mixture 3 tablespoons of butter and and beat until smooth. Stir in simmer. Adjust seasonings enough remaining flour, 1/2 and serve. You can add cans cup at a time, to form a soft of clams or canned corn for dough. chowders. Another option is to • Turn onto a floured surface; thicken with cornstarch or flour knead until smooth and in the milk. elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast

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a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. • Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in two greased 9” x 5“ loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. • Bake at 375° until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

“When books were delivered to the first graders last year, you could see the joy on their faces,” recalled Laurie Henberg, past president of the Rotary Cub of Sunriver-La Pine, in recounting the finale of an annual project called “Gift of Literacy.” A collaboration among two Rotary clubs (Bend and Sunriver-La Pine), the Bend-La Pine School District, and the Deschutes County Library, the effort begins when eight books are chosen by a committee consisting of library and school district staff – “each of which is hardcover and beautifully illustrated,” she described. First grade teachers from Three Rivers, La Pine and Rosland elementary schools – as well as participating schools in Bend – each receive a complete set of the books, which are read to their students – and discussed – during the course of several months, ending in January. A total of 148 first graders in Southern Deschutes County are involved. “After this exposure to all eight books, each student is then asked to choose their favorite among them,” Henberg explained. “The CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

Tim Broadbent, principal of Three Rivers School in Sunriver (one of three elementary schools benefiting from the “Gift of Literacy” project), accepts a box of books for first graders being delivered on behalf of the Rotary of Sunriver-La Pine by past president Laurie Henberg.

Happenings April Play Day: Cancelled, but please visit our facebook page for our virtual contest! May Play Day: TBD based on current recommendations Open Rides: $20 haul-in fee per trailer for 2-3 hrs of private ride time. La Pine Rodeo would like to take this opportunity to thank our loyal fans, sponsors and other supporters. In light of the current COVID-19 situation, our activities and events may change on short notice based on the current government and health recommendations. Please refer to our Facebook page for the most current up to date information. If you do not do Facebook, please feel free to e-mail us. Again, we would like to thank you for your support. Stay safe and healthy.

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Go Ahead and Exercise Outside, Says the CDC

After weeks of restricted activities, and the arrival of spring to Central Oregon, we’re all craving fresh air and wide open spaces. But social distancing guidelines don’t have to mean being cooped up inside. Whether you’re aching to run for miles or simply want to walk around the neighborhood, getting outside is still likely to do you more good than harm, even during the Covid-19 outbreak. By following these guidelines, including tips from the CDC, you’ll stave off both cabin fever and coronavirus. It’s still perfectly safe to step outside and get moving, provided that you’re healthy and aren’t part of a high-risk population. In fact, the CDC recommends physical activity as part of its guidance on staying well. “Create a menu of personal self-care activities that you enjoy,” they write, including advice to “exercise regularly.” Physical activity is also proven to boost the immune system. One 2018 meta-analysis found that moderate exercise can “enhance immune defense activity and metabolic health,” making you healthier overall.

Keep six feet away from others. Going outside isn’t a free-for-all, though -- the CDC warns that you should maintain at least six feet of distance between you and others. Choose areas that you know won’t be too heavily populated, including parks, trails, and even empty neighborhood streets. Seeing other people isn’t a bad thing; just maintain at least a six-foot radius and keep walking or running like normal.

Skip the mask. Healthy exercise requires plenty of access to oxygen, and wearing a surgical mask or N95 respirator makes it much harder to breathe. Even normal activities can make this equipment “hot and uncomfortable,” according to the CDC. Now imagine trying to breathe through one while hiking up a hill -- seems horrible, right? Evidence shows that masks are not a perfect line of defense, anyway -- and might even make you more susceptible to infection, thanks

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City Hall remains open fulltime, and all our personnel are accessible by phone calls. “We’re trying to keep people updated through our website and Facebook,” added Bethel. “At the same time, we realize that other avenues such as virtual town hall meetings probably wouldn’t work here -- as La Pine is a very social, get-to-

gether-in-person town. That’s one of its greatest strengths – and also presents a challenge in adapting to this new reality. “I’d like to reassure everyone that we’re still proceeding and carrying on,” Bethel concluded. “Even though the doors of City Hall may be shut, we’re working as hard as ever – if not putting in even longer hours – to get the job done.”

to a false sense of security. For now, the CDC also “does not recommend the routine use of respirators outside of workplace settings.” Leave the mask behind and enjoy the fresh air instead. Use best disease prevention practices. The best way to prevent coronavirus after venturing outside is still to obey tried-andtrue public health measures. Wash your hands. Avoid touching your face. Disinfect frequently

used items and surfaces as much as possible. Although you’ve probably heard that advice plenty of times, it still bears repeating, especially after leaving your home. With the right precautions, exercising outside is one of the best ways to feel better during a stressful time. We could all use a little relief right about now. (Source: Prevention)

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Deschutes Library then orders multiple copies according to the selections that have been made, as financed by the participating Rotary organizations. “The first graders aren’t necessarily told what happens after casting their votes, making our subsequent delivery of books to their classrooms a surprise,” she continued. “Each book comes in an individual book bag, complete with a book plate label on the inside where the student can write his or her name. “It’s a fabulous way to foster love of reading at an early age, with the hope that the students will become lifelong readers,” said

Henberg. “The project took place this year under unique circumstances, and in adherence to safe distancing guidelines, we were met at the front of each school by the principal or a staff member when dropping off the boxes of books,” Henberg noted. “It is my understanding that schools are providing drive-up opportunities where parents can pick up the books for their children, as well as other supplies. “We hope that receiving these books will be a big, bright spot for the students, and give them something tangible and happy that they can carry through the spring and summer.”

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