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On call 24 hours a day, the five Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office K9 han- and Deputy Ben Bartness. Not pictured is Deputy Donny Patterson who, dlers shown here consist of (from left to right) Deputy Stacy Crawford, with the newest K9 team member Copper, was in training to perfect skills Deputy Michael Mangin, Deputy Keith Slater, Deputy Jeremiah Johnson, in finding lost and/or missing persons. See article on page 4.
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Bulletin Editorial Endorses Park & Rec Tax Levy on May 19 Ballot Asking voters to approve a money measure in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be risky, but directors of the La Pine Park & Recreation District have decided to keep their five-year local option levy request on the May 19 primary election ballot. It’s worthy of the support of the roughly 9,500 voters who live within district boundaries. District taxpayers currently pay 30 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, or about $5.33 per month on a home with an assessed value of $200,000. The assessed value is a value set for taxing purposes; the real market value, which also appears on property tax statements, is what the county assessor’s office believes the house could be sold for. It’s generally higher than the assessed value. If the local option levy is approved, the same homeowner could expect to pay an additional $4.50 per month to support the district. The money would be put to good use.
The district has a list of maintenance projects it needs to do, including making district facilities such as baseball fields and the community center accessible to the handicapped. Too, the money would allow programs to expand so that more kids could be involved in its sports and after-school programs. Programs for adults, which range from Tai Chi to pickleball to country line dancing and veterans’ groups, also would be able to grow. Deren Ash, a member of the district’s board of directors, recognizes there’s a risk in asking voters to raise their taxes even a little during the pandemic. But, he notes, tax bills won’t go out until October and by then, he believes, the economy will have recovered. Voters should keep that in mind in May when they decide the levy’s fate. And if it fails, the district should plan to try again in the near future.
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St. Charles Erecting Surge Tents in 4 Locations – Including La Pine
St. Charles Health System announced that it is erecting surge tents to care for symptomatic patients in four of its locations – including outside the La Pine Immediate Care facility. Other sites are Bend South Immediate Care, Bend East Family Care Clinic and the Redmond Family Care Clinic. “Given the highly infectious nature of this virus, we are trying to limit any exposures and interactions between patients and providers by delivering services at curbside or remotely whenever possible,” said Dr. Robert Ross, medical director for St. Charles Medical
Group. “That means registering, getting a history, and updating information in advance over the phone, then determining what interaction is absolutely necessary.” St. Charles has also set up ways for patients to call, video chat or visit electronically through MyChart portal. Currently, the only patients being tested for COVID-19 are those with symptoms of fever, cough, difficulty breathing, underlying health conditions, and those who are hospitalized. (Source: Bulletin)
No Plans for National Quarantine or Martial Law
Despite what you may have read in a text message or on social media, there are currently no plans for a national quarantine, let alone martial law. Rumors of a military-enforced national lockdown have been debunked repeatedly by state and federal authorities who say their re-
currence shows why it’s vital to find reliable sources of information. See article on page 6 titled “Advice From LCHC on Obtaining the Right Information – But Not Too Much of It” for names of reliable health authorities.
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Online Access to Library Resources, Starting With Children’s Activities
By Colleen Scott, Contributing Writer Since we are all in the same dilemma, trying to find things to do indoors for ourselves and our family members, I decided to check out the Deschutes Public Library website, deschuteslibrary.org. My first goal was to focus on activities for children, since I can only imagine how difficult it is for families to stay busy over a long period of time while remaining isolated. I was pleased to find that on the main library website (no library card needed ), if you click on “Kids, Books and Reading, Storyline Online,” and then select a book and reading vehicle (I chose YouTube), a wonderful person will appear to read your children any book they choose. Another child-friendly indoor activity is the Creativebug button. Go to “See Latest Classes Here,” and choose “Kids.” There are numerous activities for children to keep them busy in new and fun ways. In addition, a variety of Creativebug activities exists for adults
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under a different tab. While visiting the Public Library website, I decided to download a movie to my computer by clicking the “Using Your Library From Home” button. The movie I selected was on my computer immediately for a three-day viewing period. I could also easily download eBooks, music, audiobooks, television shows and magazines. I have highlighted only a few of the resources available from the Deschutes Public Library as just another reminder of how wonderful our library system really is, and how you can spend hours exploring the many resources available to the entire family.As a final note, no avenue exists for obtaining a library card if you don’t currently have one, but people are urged to leave their name and email address so they can be contacted once the libraries reopen. If you have any questions about accessing or using any of these resources, please get in touch with the library through phone, email or chat.
You’re Washing Your Hands – Don’t Forget to Clean Your Cellphone
Hopefully, you’re washing your hands countless times a day to try and ward off COVID-19. Also important is washing your phone – an extension of your hand and breeding ground for germs – as scientific tests have shown that the virus can live for two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. The CDC recommends cleaning all “high-touch” surfaces daily, including phones, keyboards and tablet computers. Cleaning your phone, if done improperly, can damage it, so you want to avoid getting moisture inside or scratching the surface. START by turning off the phone and unplugging all cables. DON’T spray cleaners directly on the surface, and don’t dunk the device in cleaning solutions. DON’T spray it with compressed-air
St. Charles Health System and Deschutes County Health Services have joined together in opening a phone line to answer questions from the public about COVID-19, and provide up-to-date information and resources to help address this evolving issue. Staffed by caregivers and county health services professionals, the phone line is free to access, and open to individuals in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. Call 541.699-5109 Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Health Authorities Urge Public to Get Outside
Although traveling is discouraged, and local ski resorts are closed, getting outdoors is important and safe as long as you follow CDC guidelines and take into account risks associated with your individual health conditions. Go for a walk or a hike with family – including the dog. Avoid playground equipment. Some wildlife areas in Central Oregon continue to be open for day use such as fishing, wildlife viewing, hunting and hiking. (Normal hunting and fishing regulations are in effect.) Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed wildlife areas to overnight
camping, and state park overnight camping is suspended. Whatever you do, use caution knowing that our emergency responders are already very busy. Central Oregon Emergency Managers, and the cities of Bend and Redmond, urge everyone to be smart and vigilant in the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Public health is literally in your hands. If we take individual responsibility while looking out for each other, we have a better chance of reducing the spread of this pandemic. (Source: Central Oregon Emergency Information Network, www.coemergencyinfo. blogspot.com)
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At this time, the annual meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2020 at the La Pine High School. We will be closely monitoring recommendations and requirements from the CDC, Oregon State Health Authority and County Health Services in reference to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic prior to the information being mailed. The status of the annual meeting will be addressed at that time.
Oregon Institutes New Price-Gouging Hotline One store advertised hand sanitizer at $60 a bottle. Another was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt. Chain stores advertised $26 thermometers and face masks at the “everyday low price” of $39.95 a pair, while a convenience store touted toilet paper at $10 a roll next to a sign reading: “This is not a joke.” Across the country where lines are long, some shelves are empty and patience is thin, authorities are receiving a surge of complaints about merchants trying to cash in on the coronavirus with outrageous prices, phony cures and other scams. An Associated Press survey of attorneys general or consumer protection agencies nationwide found reports already exceeding 5,000, with hundreds more arriving daily. And Oregon is not immune. Two recent consumer complaints include a pharmacy that is allegedly charging $22.99 for toilet paper (whereas the same brand and size typically sells for $9.99 - $12.99 at the same establishment); and a Central Oregon grocery store that allegedly sold two bottles of rubbing alcohol for $4 each (compared to the normal price of $1), and marked up a disinfectant cleaner from $3 to $9.99. As the attorney general of North Carolina criticized, “it is inexcusable to prey on people in a vulnerable time to make a quick buck.” In response to this situation, and as authorized by Oregon law, Governor Kate Brown has issued a declaration that will allow the state’s attorney general to take action against any business or online vendor who upsells the price of essential consumer goods (such as toilet paper or cleaning disinfectant) by more than 15 percent.
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By Andrea Hine, Editor “Pick the most annoying dog around, the other five, also assigned to the Patrol type that chews through walls but has more Division, consist of K9 Masa and Deputy drive and focus than you can imagine.” Add Ben Bartness, K9 Ares and Deputy the right genetics, and the dog might be Michael Mangin, K9 Brolo and Deputy among the rare five percent of candidates Keith Slater, K9 Molly and Deputy Stacy chosen as a law enforcement K9. Crawford, and K9 Copper and Deputy This description comes from Deputy Donny Patterson. Jeremiah Johnson who, with his partner As the deputies explain, police dogs Ezel, comprises one of six Deschutes are specifically trained to assist law County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams. The enforcement personnel in two areas – patrol and detection – with duties that can include searching for drugs, locating lost and/or missing people, finding crime scene evidence, and capturing wanted criminals. Three of the DCSO K9s have been cross-trained in both categories, which “is a huge asset and gives us ‘more bang for the buck,’” said Deputy Stacy Crawford, lead trainer. “A dog’s ability to smell is 100 – 1000 times greater than that of humans,” he continued. (For one thing, canines possess up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to our six million.) Deputy Ben Bartness and Masa comprise one of three K9 teams that are dual-certified in both tracking and apprehension, as well as narcotics detection. Bartness emphasizes that “the K9’s ability to focus solely on the job at hand without being distracted is critical” – citing an instance when he and Masa, while tracking down a suspect, encountered five huge dogs at a fence line who began barking ferociously. “Masa remained focused and controlled.”
Midstate Electric Cooperative COVID-19 News Release Midstate Electric Cooperative is closely monitoring the developments of the Coronavirus COVID-19 and taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our employees and members. In response to the Governor’s actions to contain the spread of the COVID-19, MEC shut lobby access to the public on Tuesday, March 17. The office will remain closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Employees will be available to provide assistance by phone at 541-536-2126. In support of our members impacted during this time, MEC is temporarily suspending late fees and disconnections. Members having difficulty paying their electric bill are asked to call 541-536-2126 so we can work with them to set up a payment plan. Alternative payment options are: • Automated payment system, 541-536-2126 option 2 • By mail, MEC Payments, PO Box 127, La Pine, OR 97739 • Kiosk at the front entrance of the headquarters office • Payment drop box to the west of the headquarters office • Payment Portals, SmartHub (standard billing) and MyUsage (prepaid billing) located at: www.mse.coop We apologize for any inconvenience to our members; our focus is to maintain a healthy workforce to ensure that business critical operations continue without interruption. We ask for your patience and understanding as we take steps to protect the health of our communities. If you need to report an outage, you can continue to call our 24-hour outage line at 800-752-5935. We will keep members updated on the most recent impact of COVID-19 on our website: www.mse.coop and on our social media pages.
Shown during a training session are (left to right) Deputy Jeremiah Johnson (with K9 Ezel), Deputy Michael Mangin (with K9 Ares), Deputy Stacy Crawford (with K9 Molly), Deputy Ben Bartness (with K9 Masa), and Deputy Keith Slater (with K9 Brolo).
Deputy Stacy Crawford, lead trainer, has been with the K9 unit for 12 years. Shown with his partner Molly, who is used solely for drug detection, Crawford explains that “the dogs live with us even after being retired due to non-recoverable injuries or reduced physical capabilities when they can’t do the job any longer. Their working life averages 6-9 years.”
FINANCIAL $ Focus by Bob Cox It’s Not Easy, But Look Past the Market Selloff These are challenging times. You want to protect your family and community from the coronavirus. And as an investor, you’re wondering how to respond to the large declines in investment prices. First of all, don’t panic. The current market selloff seems to be driven more by fear and panic than by any economic or financial reality. In fact, the overall financial and investment environment contains some favorable conditions, such as low unemployment, a stronger housing market and low interest rates – now even lower after recent cuts by the Federal Reserve. Once the health crisis has been resolved, these factors could lead to a quick rebound in investment prices. In the meantime, review your invest-
ment strategy to make sure it’s aligned with your risk tolerance. And remember, you’re investing for goals that may be decades away, so there’s time for the markets to recover. Finally, if your portfolio is out of balance or in need of certain assets, look for buying opportunities. With patience, discipline and a long-term perspective, you can make it through this period – and end up well-positioned for a positive future. Bob Cox, Financial Advisor Edward Jones Investments 16345 6th St. #101 La Pine, OR 97739
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They’re able to detect residual odor on clothing, and actually ‘smell in stereo,’ differentiating layers of odor, breaking out a substance’s ingredients, and distinguishing between different kinds of drugs. These highly-trained canines could detect narcotics even if a steak is being cooked right next to them.” The DCSO K9 teams, which are on call 24 hours a day, also devote a significant amount of time to ongoing training, both individually (on almost a daily basis), and weekly with other K9 teams in Central Oregon that include the Bend and Redmond police departments, as well as the Bureau of Land Management (which has a K9 “on staff”) and the state police. According to the deputies, K9s must remember both verbal clues and hand gestures. Not only the K9, but also its “The K9s are trained to sit in front of a suspect, and not attack unless the person moves,” said Deputy Slater.
Deputy Mangin, the newest K9 team member, is shown with his partner Ares, a 3 ½-yearold German Shepard who previously worked with the Eugene Police Department. After successfully completing his own training, and heading out with Ares on their first assignment, Mangin thought to himself, “holy cow, I actually made it. Now I’m being put into the real world. The dog was fine.”
handler/partner, go through a long process of training to ensure he will train the dog to the best of its ability, and will have complete control over how much force the dog should use against a suspect. In addition, all the DCSO K9s are swimmers – a key distinction between “country dogs” and those used in urban environments. Another difference is that in urban areas such as Los Angeles, dogs need the ability to track on hot asphalt, which wouldn’t be applicable in Central Oregon where the K9 teams are out in dirt and sagebrush. “The two most common misconceptions are that the dogs are aggressive, and that they become addicted to the drugs they track,” said Deputy Johnson. “While the K9s have an abundant amount of drive, they are both social and friendly, and can be around people. However, when needed, they can pin a suspect on the ground so he can be taken into custody – which lowers our need to use force, and is safer for everyone. “I’ve captured 100+ suspects, and witnessed how a K9 can stop a person in his tracks and bring the situation under control,” he added. “At the same time, the dog can be called back by his handler if, for example, a child suddenly appears.” “While you can call a dog back, you can’t call back other types of force we utilize,” concurred Deputy Slater. To the K9s, specified the deputies, “training is all a big game – but they know the difference between training and the ‘real thing.’” And they love their jobs. As Deputy Slater summarized, “they are loyal and have the drive to be with us.” In return, said Deputy Mangin, “the K9 is a high-liability tool, and you have to be responsible for – and to – your partner.”
“To the K9s, training is all a big game – but they know the difference between training and the ‘real thing,’” Deputy Slater emphasizes. “It takes some 700 repetitions to teach a specific action.”
Having finished the training exercise, an unharmed Deputy Slater comments that “after 10 minutes in the bite suit, you’re drenched in sweat.” (Note that he’s still smiling, testimony to his undaunted team spirit.)
This specially marked K9 vehicle comes equipped with a potentially life-saving feature. As described by Deputy Mangin, “a Batmanlike button on the deputy’s belt can be used in situations where, for example, a person pulled over in a traffic stop becomes belligerent and starts assaulting the officer. When the button is pushed, the passenger door opens, and the K9 can rush out to his defense.”
Obstetric and gynecologic appointments now available in La Pine St. Charles Center for Women’s Health now offers obstetric and gynecologic care closer to home—at St. Charles Family Care in La Pine. A nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife is available to provide obstetric care, well-woman exams, contraceptive management, menopause treatment and other services pertaining to women’s health.
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‘We Will Not Shut Down or Close Our Doors,’ Vows CEO of La Pine Community Health Center By Andrea Hine, Editor
“We believe it is our mission and responsibility to take care of our patients, employees and community – especially at a time like this, and especially those patients with chronic conditions that make them more susceptible to COVID-19. If their conditions end up worsening because of something we could have taken care of, they may well end up in the hospital – or worse.” Charla DeHate, chief executive officer of La Pine Community Health Center (LCHC), continued by emphasizing that “as the only local care provider that has everything to offer, we intend to remain open but, for everyone’s safety, are operating with increased caution. “For example, we’re working hard to minimize exposure. And by not bringing people inside as much as possible, and instead treating them at curbside, we’re able to better control this exposure. At the same time,” she said, “patients who need to come into our facility for regular care can feel safer and more protected.” Other measures include “urging our patients to call ahead so we know in advance the best way to treat them,” said DeHate. “We’re seeing lots of patients with colds or flu who would usually ride out these illnesses without seeing a doctor. As a result, when people come in with typical symptoms, the first thing we do is administer a flu test to rule out something more serious.
“At every opportunity, we reinforce the importance of adhering to good hygiene habits,” she added. “First on the list is washing your hands or, when soap and water isn’t available, using hand sanitizer. Don’t feel embarrassed to tell people if they’re not following these guidelines.” At La Pine Community Health Center, DeHate continued, “we have a good supply of masks and gloves. Given a temporary shortage of gowns, however, we’re ready to resort to paint suits or even 30-gallon garbage bags – whatever it takes to create a physical barrier between the patient and our employee’s clothing and skin, and still take care of people. We’re here to help. “I’m so proud of our employees for stepping up and being there for our community during this unprecedented health crisis,” said DeHate. “LCHC’s management meets daily to review and modify work flows as needed. We’re adapting by the hour in trying to keep focused and do what’s best for our patients and for each other. “Unbelievably,” shared DeHate, “I’ve been asked if I’m going to work from home, a question that leaves me stunned. On the contrary, I make a point of walking through the waiting room and halls multiple times each day – I’m not going to be an absentee leader. Like all our employees, I’m tired, but I’m here.”
Advice From LCHC on Obtaining the Right Information – But Not Too Much of It Misconceptions and falsehoods are widespread. One governor in the Midwest claimed, for example, that if people contract COVID-19, they will die. In another state, someone drank Clorox from the bottle to kill bacteria – and could easily have killed himself. To ensure that you’re not being misled, moderate the amount of time spent listening and watching the news. Besides hearing possible inaccuracies, trying to absorb too much information only adds to existing anxiety. Instead, rely on health authorities such as CDC, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Deschutes County Health Department. Another option is monitoring LCHC’s website and Facebook page for updates. A further source of information is the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network (COEIN), whose purpose is to collect, coordinate and distribute timely and accurate information. COEIN includes Deschutes County Health Services, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Health System, Crook County Health Department, Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Health Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, tri-county public schools, City of Bend, Bend Police, Bend Fire & Rescue, and others. Daily situation updates are available via email at http://bit.ly/COVID19UPDATES
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chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or lung disease; have a history of respiratory ailments; or whose immune systems are depleted. “It’s the really simple things that matter in preventing the spread of COVID-19,” he added, “such as washing your hands often, covering a cough or sneeze, and not touching your face. And if you have any of the coronavirus symptoms, just stay home with your favorite cold medicine to reduce the risk of others being exposed.” Plus, he noted ruefully, “what made me unpopular in high school – being introverted – has now become a top survival skill. Who knew that keeping my distance from others would come in handy so many years later?” According to Supkis, “another salient factor that hasn’t received as much attention is this virus’s susceptibility to UV light. That’s why so many of its first victims were passengers on cruise ships – where they were packed in with others, and living in small quarters without windows and natural light. So open your shades, and let the sunlight in. I’m serious. “The situation we’re facing,” he emphasized, “despite its uncertainties, isn’t out of our control. My best advice is to follow the guidelines of our health authorities, and get lots of rest, eat in a healthy • RESIDENTIAL manner, exercise when possible, and try to re• COMMERCIAL • RECYCLE DEPOT duce stress – basically what we used to do 100 • DROP BOX SERVICE years ago. “And although there aren’t any perfect answers yet, and mistakes will be made along the way, remember this. If a coach calls the wrong HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-4pm play, his team doesn’t run off the field. If a batFri. 8am-1pm tle isn’t going well, soldiers don’t quit fighting. SERVING LA PINE, GILCHRIST, We have to have faith in our fellow man – and CRESCENT, CRESCENT LAKE JCT. we’ll get through this together.” & CHEMULT
By Andrea Hine. Editor “These are scary and unsettling times,” acknowledged Chief Mike Supkis of the La Pine Fire District, “and every day we’re learning something new about COVID-19, which adds to the confusion and uncertainty. But uncertainty in the face of this constantly changing situation is understandable, and it’s O.K. “Looking back, society has gone through catastrophic events before – the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and even other major virus outbreaks in the past 50 years such as SARS, H1N1, MERS and Ebola – and survived. “And historically,” he noted, “the United States has proven time and time again that when we need stuff (be it armaments for World Wars I and II, or heat-resistant metals for the space program), we can produce the materials. Just as European cosmetic giants have recently changed their production lines to manufacture masks instead of mascara, don’t discount this country’s adaptability and strengths. We’re going to figure this out. “Our job should be trying to protect the most vulnerable, at-risk people among us,” said Supkis, “including those who are older than 65; have serious
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Dinner and … Toilet Paper?
A Portland pizza joint is offering a special that would be bizarre under normal circumstances. Included with a $15 pizza of any size is a roll of toilet paper – or two birds, one stone as the saying goes. Patrons can pick up their food, along with this newly hot commodity, either inside the restaurant or by pulling up curbside. It wasn’t immediately clear how long this $15 deal will last.
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The Newport Police Department, as posted on Facebook, begged residents not to call 911 if they run out of toilet paper. “You will survive without our help,” said the post. It continued by suggesting that if residents do run out of this suddenly-hoarded commodity, they can get creative – as many people in history have done – even using the natural resources that abound in the region. “Be resourceful. Be patient. There is a TP shortage. This too shall pass.” (Source: The Oregonian) RECREATIONAL • MEDICAL
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Columbia River System Operations Draft Environmental Impact Statement The Columbia River System Operations Draft Environmental Impact Statement (CRSO DEIS) was released on 2/28/2020. The statement rejects the potentially disastrous removal of the four Lower Snake River Dams (LSRD) and recognizes the vital role the dams play in Oregon’s clean and reliable energy system. The CRSO DEIS was completed due to a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review being ordered by Federal District Court Judge Michael Simon to specifically study the breaching of the four LSRD. NEPA requires a balanced look at fish & wildlife, socioeconomics, and the environment. The DEIS found that while salmon would do better without the dams in place, the benefit to fish is uncertain, while the societal costs would be extreme. The study found that breaching the LSRD would double the risk of region-wide blackouts; add 3 million metric tons of carbon to the atmosphere each year from electricity production (assumes the lost generation is replaced
with natural gas-fueled power plants); increase power costs by $1 billion annually and raise residential utility bills by 25% or more (assumes the lost generation is replaced with a carbon-free portfolio, such as wind, solar and batteries); reduce our ability to safely add new wind and solar power to the grid; and will cost $457 million in social welfare as the result of lost irrigation and farm laborer jobs. The 45-day public comment period ends on 4/13/2020. Midstate Electric Cooperative looks forward to taking part in the comment period to maintain our role in providing clean, reliable and cost-effective hydropower for our members. MEC will likely need to call on our ORECA-Action grassroots members to help with our message. If you are not an ORECA-Action member, please join today at ORECA-Action.org.
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Local Amateur Astronomer Co-Authors Solar Eclipse Science Report
Capturing the total solar eclipse that took place on August 21, 2017, this visual shows the sun’s corona and diamond. Richard Lighthill, a La Pine resident since 1998, is a co-author of the first scientific publication from the Citizen Continental-America Telescopic Eclipse (CATE) Experiment of the total solar eclipse that took place on August 21, 2017. The aim was to collect photographic data on the inner corona of the sun, which is only possible during this rare occurrence. The publication “Acceleration of Coronal Mass Ejection Plasma in the Low Corona as Measured by the Citizen CATE Experiment,” was written by lead astron-
omer Matt Penn and has just now been published by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. The CATE Experiment involved scientists, amateur astronomers, students and volunteers tracking the sun using 68 identical telescopes, software and instrument packages spaced along the eclipse’s 2,500-mile path. Observation sites were situated in Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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St. Vinnie’s Welcomes New General Manager By Staff Writer
Although St. Vincent de Paul has a new general manager, Ed Croker, he’s far from unfamiliar with the organization and its leadership needs. In addition to bringing his construction background expertise to the job, Croker benefits from the “inside knowledge” his wife Joy has accumulated during her 17-year involvement with St. Vincent. As he explained, “Joy has worked in almost all the organization’s positions, including manager of the thrift store, and frequently delegated ‘honey-do’ tasks to me as the organization evolved. She was privately concerned about me becoming involved in that important part of her life,” admitted Croker, “and didn’t want me to ‘rock the boat’ by changing St. Vinnie’s too radically.” Joy Croker’s wifely trepidation wasn’t shared by Heather Loomis, thrift store manager, and Jamie Smith, manager of the social services side, who “had a long list of things that needed to be done. We kind of overwhelmed this poor gentleman.” A self-described “hands-on person,” Ed Croker had already seen that an immediate priority is repaving the parking lot in front of the social services building. Also on his list: replacing fluorescent lights in both buildings with LED fixtures. “They’re better, brighter and cheaper in power usage, and the money saved will pay for the change in only 2 ½ years. We’re doing a fine thing,” he said. “Ed isn’t just a talker – he’s a do-er and a go-getter,” praised Loomis. Whatever other changes are in the works, replacing the two St. Vincent man-
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Ed Croker, general manager of St. Vincent de Paul, is shown with Jamie Smith (center), social services manager, and Heather Loomis, manager of the thrift store. When coming aboard in his new position, Croker was given “a long list of things that needed to be done. We kind of overwhelmed this poor gentleman.” agers isn’t one of them. Croker described Loomis as “the best fireman I’ve ever met. She puts out 30 fires a day.” As for Smith’s role, “people have no concept of the intricate operations she heads – from obtaining grants to ensuring that food is safely handled and distributed. No one has ever gotten sick. Jamie is the exception to the saying that ‘no one is irreplaceable.’” On the opposite side of the equation, “we need volunteers like crazy,” said Croker, “especially since both St. Vincent and La Pine are expanding. We operate with a very low profit margin, and wouldn’t be able to stay in business without the help and energy of our volunteers.” “We need more muscle for the thrift store, especially in terms of lifting furniture and appliances,” Loomis interjected. “And while we’re grateful for the experience retirees bring to the job, what’s sometimes missing is the requisite physical strength. “Volunteers also have to be reliable,” she continued. “I always ask ‘what works best for you in terms of days and hours?’ and – having also expressed my needs – set the store schedule accordingly.” “People working off community service obligations are welcome as volunteers,” added Croker. “It helps us out and, as a board member said, ‘gives them the opportunity to get credit toward their purgatory time.’” Asked to candidly admit how she felt about Croker coming on board, Jamie Smith admitted that “although change is always a little uncomfortable, I feel that St. Vincent is going in a really good direction. I’m absolutely thrilled to be working with him.” Solutions for puzzle on page 17
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‘Help Make La Pine Healthy and Vibrant’ Is Modus Operandi for Highlander Motel Owners By Andrea Hine, Editor
“We’re part of this community, so we want to give back and help make La Pine healthy and vibrant. All of us have to succeed as a whole,” said Jeannine Earls who, with her husband Brian, are legendary for their generosity in helping those in need. What’s not as well-known are the challenges and rewards the couple have faced since purchasing Highlander Motel 10+ years ago, and turning it into a destination described by Trip Advisor as “the best place in the area to stay.” Brian Earls knew the previous owner, Orren Robinson, since he was 12 years old and started mowing his lawn. The relationship grew closer, and “Robinson even helped finance my college education,” which earned Earls a degree in economics, business administration and accounting. By the time Robinson offered to sell the Highlander operation, which includes an adjacent gas station, Earls had already been managing it and “dealing with the hurdles of running your own business. In retrospect,” he said, “I guess that I just couldn’t tear myself away from the place, even after receiving another job opportunity. But going to college paid off, as I use the skills learned there, especially accounting and marketing, all the time. I wear many hats.” Describing the challenges inherent in owning a motel, Earls first mentions “getting awakened in the middle of the night by people wanting a room. We could turn off our vacancy sign, but never do. Also, Jeannine and I are kind of tied down in that we’re never ‘off,’ and there’s no separation between our professional and personal lives. Even something as simple as doing yardwork or taking a nap can be interrupted as we always have to answer the phone, although technology makes that aspect easier. “On the plus side of living and working at the same place is that I saw my kids a lot,” added Earls. “Our
youngest son Jace even worked with me from a very young age. I’d put him in a back pouch, and he’d be with me while I was pumping gas or plowing snow with our tractor.” “The best part is that we’ve met a lot of good and interesting people,” the couple agreed. “Some guests have become our friends, which is neat, and book with us again and again, so we’ve been able to watch as their families grow up and vice versa. It’s very rewarding.” This loyalty is evident with both the motel and gas station, which Brian Earls attributes, at least in part, to the fact that “we’re one of the last few locally-owned-and-operated gas stations and motels in town, as opposed to being part of a chain.” This ethos translates into their decision-making. As Jeannine Earls emphasized, “during the 2017 solar eclipse, for example, we saw no reason to gouge as others did. We don’t raise our prices during the tourist season either – but charge the same whether it’s January or July. We don’t look to be greedy or make money for free, but work very hard for what we have.” The Earls admit that, in terms of charitable donations, “we’ve changed how we give over the years, and have established better boundaries.” For example, the couple accepts vouchers from St. Vincent de Paul rather than donating propane and showers for those in need. “Everyone deserves to be warm and clean, but now we let St. Vincent do the vetting – which is a win-win for us all.” “From a utopian perspective,” said Brian Earls, “we would hope that the people getting help today will be the ones giving help down the road.” His decades-long coaching of local youth teams in track and cross-country is part of that vision. “In addition to sports, I’m also there coaching the kids for life, and encouraging them to think differently and break the cycle of poverty they were born into.”
Local Praise for Generosity of Highlander Motel Owners Jamie Smith, manager of social services at St. Vincent de Paul, said that the Earls “have always been very wonderful, and helped our clients in many ways. They have used our voucher services that provide propane and gas for years, and have provided hundreds of outreach showers for clients in our community at no cost. They are amazing assets.” Added Lori Henry, whose efforts on behalf of local groups and events are long-standing: “In my opinion,
Brian and Jeannine Earls pose with their 10-yearold Golden Retriever, Highlander (what else?), who “thinks that everyone should pet and play with her. She has always been this way.” Jeannine Earls describes the couple’s division of responsibilities when approached by those requesting donations: “It’s bad-cop, good-cop when we refuse – and I’m known as the bad cop.”
Jeannine and Brian Earls are the heart of La Pine and the most generous couple I know. From school activities and fundraisers to the homeless, Toys for Tots and community events, they embrace their community.” Aiden, a young man and gas station employee who has lived with the couple for three years, volunteered that “Brian likes to help people out, and probably gives too much. He’s just a really good guy.”
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A Veteran’s Point of View By Bob Seidenberg, Contributing Writer
This Too Shall Pass As I write this column, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is racing around the globe and temporarily changing our way of life due to its destructive potential. The disease first appeared in Wuhan China during November 2019. To date, more than 553,000 cases have been confirmed in at least 177 countries and territories with major outbreaks in Mainland China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, and the United States. The history of the world is littered with other pandemics or potentially end-of-the-world events. Plagues ravaged Europe during the Middle Ages; the first colonists spread smallpox to the Native Americans, nearly eliminating their race. Modern 20th and 21st century timelines are rife with similar catastrophes. During the Cold War of the 1950s and 60s, we lived on the brink of nuclear warfare and annihilation. The risks were so concerning that fallout shelters covered the nation. I remember yellow signs posted around the city as well as fallout drills in school. The Cuban Missile Crisis was probably the closest we ever came to a nuclear confrontation and mutual destruction with the Soviet Union. Since the millennial celebration, there have been viral attacks and crises nearly every two years. The SARS virus that attacked the world in 2002-2003 is a variation of COVID-19. The Avian (Bird) Flu made its way through the populations during the early to middle 2000s. The H1N1 pandemic emerged in 2009
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Engine No. 204: First & Largest in Its Class to Be Built for a Logging Railroad
By John C. Driscoll, Contributing Writer
Engine No. 204, built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works at Eddystone, Pennsylvania, was the first and largest in its class to be built for a logging railroad, The locomotive had a 2-6-2 wheel arrangement for maximum power and strength, and an engine weight of 142,100 pounds, of which 112,500 pounds were carried on the drivers. The locomotive’s 20” x 24”-inch cylinders, 48inch drivers, and 160-pound-per-square-inch steam pressure yielded 27,200 pounds of power for traction. Engine Number 204 burned coal, and its tender carried 4,500 gallons of water. Selected for use by Klamath Northern Railroad, Engine No. 204 first served the Gilchrist-Fordney Timber Company, followed by the Gilchrist Timber Company. Master mechanic Walter Smallwood and his crew rebuilt the locomotive, converting its fuel supply from coal to oil. The tender was equipped with fire-fighting equipment and provided with new brass fittings. The Gilchrist Timber Company name was emblazoned on the tender’s side with Gilchrist Brown aluminum paint, which was also used on the smoke box, stack, and for striping and all other lettering. Once Walter Smallwood and his crew had
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completed their overhaul, the locomotive was remanufactured. After departing from Laurel, Mississippi, in March 1938, Engine No. 204 traveled on the Southern Pacific Railroad from New Orleans to San Bernardino, north through the San Joaquin Valley to Klamath Falls, and then on to the junction of Southern Pacific Railroad and Klamath Northern Railroad – reaching its destination in April. Throughout the trip, because of its colors, Engine No. 204 attracted considerable attention. Throughout the next 18 years, the locomotive hauled 10 to 12 lumber-laden boxcars out to Gilchrist Junction, then brought back empty boxcars and the occasional tank car of gasoline for Crescent Oil Company. It wasn’t possible to turn around Engine No. 204, as no turntable had been constructed at the Klamath Northern Railroad’s locomotive house. As a result, the locomotive always faced towards Gilchrist Junction, and always traveled backwards on its return trip to the mill. Engine No. 204 was sold in 1955, but its tender still serves the Klamath Northern Railroad as a snowplow.
By John C. Driscoll, Contributing Writer
Train travel is an attractive alternative to travel by car or air -- one reason being how relaxing it is. Passengers watch the scenery, not the pavement and other drivers, and can easily disembark and explore when the train stops at stations, which are usually in the center of town. I’ve taken a variety of short and long-distance trips by train, most recently a day trip to Eugene from Chemult, and an eight-day trip best described as a rail cruise from Chemult to Sacramento, Chicago, New Orleans, Los Angeles and back to Chemult. I’ve found that Amtrak’s website is best
for booking short trips, while using its customer service personnel – who are located in the United States – is advisable for longer journeys to help plan connections and identify all discounts that you are eligible to receive. Booking can include en route delays, as well as rental cars and lodging. Train accommodations are divided into first class and coach. For short trips. coach works very well, as the seats are nice and the views superb. For overnight trips, my preference is to travel first class, where options include room and roomette. For my most recent trip, I booked a roomette, which includes two chairs, two beds and a table. Each sleeper car has showers and bathrooms for roomette Snow Mobiles Rooms Snow Plow Install passengers. include a private bathroom and can accommodate three adults. Meals and priority boarding are two of the perks of first-class travel.
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The locomotive, selected for use by Klamath Northern Railroad, hauled 10 to 12 lumber-laden boxcars out to Gilchrist Junction, then brought back empty boxcars and the occasional tank car of gasoline.
The tender of Engine No. 204 was emblazoned on its side with the Gilchrist Timber Company name, and painted Gilchrist Brown – which was also used on the smoke box, stack, and for striping and all other lettering.
I’ve always found that meals on the train are very good. Options are the dining car or the café. In the dining car, a restaurant on wheels, meals are superb and prepared on the train. The café specializes in sandwiches, beverages and snacks. I was rarely without cell reception or in-
ternet access, and used my phone as a mobile hotspot for my laptop. Be aware, however, of your data plan beforehand. The train is a great way to see the country, especially if you approach it as if you were taking a cruise. The journey is as important as the destination.
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Sunriver Books & Music By Deon Stonehouse, Contributing Writer
Book Clubs are a fun way to get together with other readers and talk about interesting books. We have a great group of readers, at every Book Club meeting I come away with a new appreciation for the story and new insights into plot twists or character. Book Clubs meet at 6 P.M on Mondays, everyone is welcome. April 13 the Mystery Book Club discusses When Will There Be Good News by Kate Atkinson. Dr. Joanna Hunter is living the good life, a beautiful house in an upscale neighborhood, a career she is good at, a handsome husband, baby son, and devoted German Shepherd dog, Sadie. It looks like a rosy life from the outside, but there is sadness in Joanna, she was marked by her past. When Joanna was six years old, walking along a country road, she witnessed her family being slaughtered. Her mother, baby brother, sister, and the family dog, all dead. Joanna’s father was not present thus survived. Joanna doesn’t like to talk about the past, but its mark is clear in the occasional sadness of her gaze. Reggie has her own secret tragedies. She lives alone, is sixteen but looks about twelve. Her brother Billy took to a life of crime early and enthusiastically. Reggie knows nothing about babies, but interviews for a position caring for Dr. Hunter’s baby. Amazed that she got the job, Reggie loves the baby and Dr. Hunter, they are the family she wished she had. So, she does not tell Joanna about her tragedies because she would do anything not to increase the looks of sadness that
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come over Dr. Hunter unbidden and unexplained. Jackson Brodie is in several of Kat Atkinson’s books and I hope she continues writing about him because he is one of my favorite characters! Jackson has been a lot of things; soldier, cop, private investigator. He likes women, he truly does, he just has trouble understanding them, although heaven knows he tries. When events intersect in the lives of these characters, Jackson will be there, a bit beaten up, but willing to give his all to see that good people are protected from evil. Strong female characters are generally found in Kat Atkinson’s writing. She is best known for her literary fiction; Life after Life, Transcription, Behind the Scenes at the Museum and others. Fiction Book Club meets April 20. Every April the Deschutes County Library brings the community together for a county wide read, A Novel Idea. This year’s selection is When All is Said and Done by Anne Griffin. Maurice Hannigan, an 84-year-old widower, sits in a bar in small Irish town raising a toast to the five people who have been important to him, remembering all he has been and will never be again. Through his reminisces of the five people and their impact on his life, he shares his joys and secret tragedies. The Deschutes County Library does a great job of putting on events relative to the story throughout the month culminating with a grand author event. Check their website for the schedule. https://www.
deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/novelidea/ Due to the coronavirus, this year’s events may be cancelled or changed, check with the library. April 27 Non-Fiction Book Club discusses Tightrope; Americans Reaching for Hope by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn. While the top 1% reap ever greater rewards there is a segment of our country falling farther and farther behind, finding the American Dream beyond their grasp. Nicholas Kristoff grew up on a farm in Yamhill, Oregon. The children riding on the number 6 bus with him share an oftentragic trajectory. Nicholas kept in touch with the children and families he knew as a child, they give a human face to the problems facing many Americans. Although rural Oregon is a focus of Tightrope, it is not the sole area examined as Kristoff and WuDunn explore what has happened in America. There is the story of a Veteran in Baltimore whose
injuries resulted in prescriptions for pain killers leading him into addiction and a downward spiral. There is the prison program for women addicts that actually works, helping the women to rejoin society and live productive lives. The book ranges across America, always returning to Oregon, as it tells how addiction, family violence, factories closing, and a host of issues lead to poverty and despair for far too many people in such a rich land. There is an intimacy and urgency in the writing that takes complex issues and makes them understandable in an empathetic way. It does no good to tell people to pull themselves up by their bootstraps when they don’t even have boots. Tightrope is a great discussion book, giving the reader a lot to think about and showing a way to a more equitable future. Please check our website: https:// www.sunriverbooks.com/ for changes or cancellations.
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In light of Governor Brown’s declaration regarding veterinary offices, we will be limiting our surgeries to emergency procedures only. We will not be scheduling routine dental cleanings, spays or neuters for at least the next several weeks. If your pet is sick, injured, or in need of vaccines or any other care, we are open and available to schedule appointments with the following adjustments to our standard operating procedures. Per recommendations from the CDC, we are taking additional precautionary measures to limit human-to-human contact, thus limiting potential spread of this virus. The following will remain in effect until further notice: • Upon arrival at the clinic, we ask that all clients remain in their vehicle and call us from their cell phone. (Make sure to bring your cell phone and charger.) • We will go over all history, symptoms, concerns or questions you have regarding your pet over the phone. • A veterinary assistant will collect your pet from your vehicle and bring them into the clinic for Dr. Bohard’s examination.
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Food & Recipes
Easy Ways to Use Left-Over Easter Eggs Hard-Boiled Egg Casserole Meatloaf Stuffed With Hard-Boiled Eggs, Parsley and Breadcrumbs Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 2 tbsp. bread crumbs Garlic, minced 3 cloves 1 onion, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten ¼ t bsp. salt and spices, or to taste 2 hard-boiled eggs 3 tbsp. parsley, chopped 3 tbsp. BBQ sauce 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, beaten egg. Season with salt and spices to taste. Using your hands, form meat mixture on a sheet of parchment paper into a rectangle. Top it with halved hard-boiled eggs and chopped parsley. Form a meatloaf, pinching meat together and place in a lightly greased loaf pan or place in a baking dish. Brush meatloaf with BBQ sauce and bake in the drizzled with oil baking dish for 45-60 minutes. Enjoy your meal. (Source: Best Recipes)
Make sure to include this easy dish on your menu -- it’s a great way to use up leftover hard-cooked eggs. The casserole is perfect for fixing up the night before, if you leave off the potato chips. Right before putting it in the oven, sprinkle the chips on top. Ingredients: 10 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped 1-1/2 cups diced celery 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper 1 t easpoon finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup crushed potato chips
Directions: In a bowl, combine eggs, celery, mayonnaise, nuts, green pepper, onion, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour into a greased 11” x 7” baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and potato chips. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until heated through. (Source: Taste of Home)
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Celebrating Easter Together Hard-Boiled Egg and Pea Salad Have lots of Easter leftovers? Tired of deviled eggs? Easily get rid of eight hard-boiled eggs with this Easter leftovers hard-boiled egg pea salad that is ready in minutes. If you are a fan of egg salad, this easy-to-prepare dish is ready in minutes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons mustard 8 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 10-ounce package of frozen peas, cooked Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage Spring mix salad to serve
Instructions: Mix the onion, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper together. Stir in the chopped hardboiled eggs and the cooked and cooled peas. Serve on top of spring mix salad and add your favorite salad toppings or serve in a wrap or lettuce leaves. Additional salad toppings can be added to make it a complete meal. You can include things like pepper rings, black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes and even bacon to take the flavors to the next level. With warmer weather around the corner, this dish could even be served as a wrap for an on-the go type of meal or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a dish that is more portable for something like a picnic in the park. Serve it with some chips or fresh fruit for a filling lunch or light dinner. (Source: Giggles Gobbles and Gulps)
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Usually, spring is the season of hope for new life, rebirth and dinner flavors we love. But not this year, as together we face the coronavirus -- a first for our generations. But let’s leave the news for a while and concentrate on how we will make our families and friends feel comfortable, safe and happy in celebrating Easter. In our house, we always had a big Easter ham. Mom would make crosscuts before baking it, studding the ham with cloves and laying rings of pineapple on top. During the last half hour, she used a brown sugar glaze over the entire ham so it came out of the oven brown and gleaming with caramelized sugar. The aroma filled the kitchen, and by the time we put the other dishes in serving bowls, everyone was at the table. Here is what we served alongside: Potato salad – made the day before to set up all the flavors. Boil 5 pounds of new potatoes, with skins on. When cooled, dice them into half-inch cubes in a mixing bowl. Add a small sweet white onion, cut into a ¼ inch dice, along with 3 or 4 sliced and diced large sweet pickles. On special occasions, my mother also added ½ cup of shredded carrots, 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, and ½ cup of diced celery. Finally, mix in 8 boiled eggs (cut into eighths), and use 4 more to decorate the top. Dress
the salad with a mixture of 1 cup of mayo, 2 large heaping spoons of Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Put the potato salad in the serving bowl to chill overnight. Fresh peas were a real treat. We steamed them, put chopped fresh mint over the top, and drizzled the peas with melted butter right before serving. Lime Jell-O salad with pear halves was set the night before and, right before serving, spread with mayo and topped with cheddar cheese. Asparagus with hollandaise, fresh rolls and butter, and a yam or sweet potato dish completed the sides. Traditionally, we ate a pineapple upside down cake for dessert, but I love a lighter touch and serve pineapple sherbet with ginger ale or champagne and some good butter cookies. I make a white cake frosted with whipped cream, and put the sherbet on the side, when there are children at the table. Who can resist cake and ice cream? A good meal with your family, and thoughtful prayer that brings you closer to God and celebrates the reason for the season, would be a wonderful break from the drama we have been facing these past weeks.
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EDUCATION
La Pine’s Taylor Ann Hansen Makes University of Wyoming’s Honor Roll
Taylor Ann Hansen is one of five Oregon students on the University of Wyoming’s President’s Honor Roll for the 2019 fall semester. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must
have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Established in 1886, the University of Wyoming provides undergraduate and graduate programs to 12,249 students from all 50 states and 88 countries. Offering 200 areas of study, it is also a nationally recognized research institution.
Free ‘Grab-and-Go’ Meals Extended Through April 28 The Bend-La Pine School District has extended its “grab-and-go” meals for children age 18 and younger through April 28. In La Pine, these will be available at La Pine High School from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Visitors are asked to enter through
designated doors, pick up a meal from the cafeteria, and then take the food to go. Gathering inside LPHS is discouraged. Custodial staff will be cleaning before and after the distribution. Adults can purchase a meal for $4.
Suicide Was Leading Cause of Death Among Oregon Youth in 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that suicide was the leading cause of death among Oregon youth (ages 10 to 24) in 2018 – the most recent year for which data has been tabulated – up from the second leading cause of death in 2017. Oregon is now ranked # 11 in the nation for youth suicide rates, up from 17th place in 2017. According to the CDC, this change in rank is due to multiple factors. There was a rise in the suicide rate as well as a drop in the rate of unintentional injury deaths (a category that includes overdose deaths and motor vehicle accidents). As Dana Hargunani, Oregon Health Authority’s chief medical officer, stated: “suicide continues to be a concerning
problem in Oregon across all age groups, including youth, and we continue to prioritize work across the state to support young people in schools, at home, and in our communities.” If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please know that help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline run by Lines for Life at 800.273-8255 or text ‘273TALK’ to 839863. En espanol: 888.628-9454. TTY: 800.799-4TTY (4889). Youthline is a teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Teens are available to help daily from 4 to 10 p.m. Pacific Time (off-hour calls answered by Lines for Life). Call 877.968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863 or chat at www. oregonyouthline.org.
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Deschutes County health officials are urging residents to do their best to remain calm and address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 outbreak, while acknowledging that feelings of anxiety and stress are normal. Social distancing is critical to physical health, both for individuals and to protect the health of our community and our frontline responders. But mental health professionals suggest that it’s also important to continue to make safe social connections – which might include regular phone calls, group texts, FaceTime, email, going on walks with household family members, and time with a family pet. “We know that the psychological impact of social isolation during pandemics is wide-ranging and substantial and can include depression, misuse of drugs and alcohol, and other serious effects, especially for some at-risk populations” said Dr. Wil Berry, a Deschutes County psychiatrist with Deschutes. “There are, however, ways to mitigate these issues and opportunities for loved ones to offer support.” Tips for managing stress and anxiety: Take care of yourself: Get enough sleep, eat healthy, exercise. Talk to others. Feelings of anxiety are normal in a situation like this. Reach out and talk to people in your community who can provide
support. Avoid rumors and inaccurate information. Rely on official sources for information, including Deschutes County for countywide updates: www.deschutes.org/covid19; Oregon Health Authority for statewide updates: www. healthoregon.org/coronavirus; Centers for Disease Control for nationwide updates: www. cdc.gov/covid19. Seek help if you’re struggling with persistent inability to sleep, increasing drug or alcohol use, an overwhelming sense of depression or panic, urges to harm yourself or others, or an inability to take care of yourself or those who depend on you. Please do not call 911 unless you’re experiencing a medical emergency. Instead, call a crisis line or the nonemergency COVID-19 info line at 541-699-5109. Reminder: Taking precautions is altruistic. When we remind ourselves that others are benefitting from our actions, it makes sacrifices easier to bear. By staying home and taking precautions, we are helping to keep vulnerable populations safe and supporting our frontline responders. (Individuals seeking help or connection to resources can reach out to the COVID-19 hotline - 541-699-5109 - Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Stepping Toward Higher Physical Activity Levels At La Pine Elementary School By Jack Thomas, Contributing Writer Pedometers are becoming a common and valuable device for physical educators. These small devices offer a valid, reliable, and achievable technique to assess children’s step count. Pedometers also provide teachers and students with immediate, concrete feedback about their physical activity. At La Pine Elementary during the month of February, students from grades 3-5 wore pedometers during physical education class. Each was presented with a goal of a number of steps to complete by the end of the period while participating in regularly planned physical activity. The designated sport of basketball included dribbling, shooting, passing, and gameplay strategy. One of the skills during gameplay is to find open space for a pass from a teammate, with pedometers showing students whether they are moving enough. If a student’s step count is below the day’s goal, this can be used as a learning experience and extra reinforcement for improvement. If students are above the step count, it reinforces how much exercise they are exerting, while all
that extra physical activity can help with their responsibilities for the remainder of the day, such as learning and thinking skills. The pedometers used at La Pine Elementary, called “FITstep Pro Pedometers,” are capable of uploading the physical activity accomplished during physical education class onto a teacher’s laptop. The results were remarkable. The seven participating classes averaged 1,840 steps per 30-minute class. The highest fourthgrade classes averaged 1,942 steps. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
Nordquist Named Interim Superintendent for Bend-La Pine Schools
Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Lora Nordquist, current assistant superintendent for Bend-La Pine Schools, to serve as interim superintendent for one year beginning July 1. The board, which elected to suspend its superintendent search in light of complications because of travel and social distancing restrictions due to COVID-19, will resume the search in this fall. At Bend-La Pine Schools, Nordquist has served as assistant superintendent for eight
years, previously working as chief academic officer for elementary programs and as curriculum director for the district. Nordquist has her doctorate from Lewis & Clark College, and served as a classroom teacher for 22 years before moving into administration. “I am thrilled to work alongside our board and tremendous staff as we continue to pursue excellence for each and every student in our district,” said Nordquist, who is also a grandmother of five current or future Bend-La Pine Schools students.
Coronavirus Tips for Parents Remain calm and reassuring. If true, emphasize to your children that they and your family are fine. Make yourself available. Let your children talk and give them plenty of time and attention. Talk to children in language they can understand. The CDC suggests telling children that, from what doctors have seen so far, most kids aren’t getting very sick. In fact, most people who have gotten COVID-19 haven’t gotten very sick. Only a small group have had serious problems. Keep the conversation going. Make time to check in regularly as the situation develops. Take cues from your child if they become afraid or overwhelmed offer comfort. If you need help, seek professional health advice. Avoid language that stigmatizes or assigns blame. Remind children that viruses can make anyone sick, regardless of a person’s race, ethnicity or national origin. Monitor television viewing and social media. Try to limit children’s exposure to media and talk about what they’re seeing. Use only reliable sources of information. Maintain healthy behaviors and household routines. Serve nutritious meals, encourage adequate sleep and exercise, and maintain household routines to the extent possible.
When teaching your children strategies to prevent infection, remind them to wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds (or the length of two “Happy Birthday” songs). Teach strategies to prevent infection. Remind children to wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds (or the length of two “Happy Birthday” songs) when they come in from outside, before they eat, and after blowing their nose, coughing, sneezing or using the bathroom. (Source: http://bit.ly/COVID19-TipsForParents)
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Stepping Toward Higher Physical Activity Levels At La Pine Elementary School CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16
Students will continue the use of pedometers for the rest of the school year. This will become a valuable learning tool in teaching them about physical activity, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Access to proper equipment is extremely important to the development of our students. Any support toward the physical education programs at La Pine Elementary and Rosland Elementary will be greatly appreciated. We are specifically seeking volleyballs and nets, spikeball sets, and badminton equipment. If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Jack Thomas at 541-355-8000.
Local Amateur Astronomer Co-Authors Solar Eclipse Science Report CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8
For this preliminary paper, only the six best sets of data from the 68 sites were used, one of which was gathered by Lighthill when he and his wife Denese traveled to their designated area just north of Mitchell, Oregon. According to Lighthill, gathering data is just the beginning. “It takes time to ‘crunch’ the data into useable science. The chance to be involved in this nationwide science experiment was what motivated me to take part. It’s not often that amateur astronomers can contribute real science data,” he said. To read the publication, go to: https:// tinyurl.com/vx4m2sn
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Sellers and Homebuyers Concerned Over Coronavirus The coronavirus pandemic is causing ripple effects in the real estate market as homebuyers and sellers react to the spread of the disease by adjusting their open house policies and capitalizing on lower interest rates. A new survey from the National Association of Realtors found 1 in 4 home sellers have changed how they’re showing their home. Some of these changes include ceasing open houses altogether, requiring potential buyers to wash their hands, and asking them to remove shoes or wear footies. Nationally, 16% of agents said they had noticed decreased interest in homebuying, As for sellers, just 10% saw a decrease. (The survey was delivered to more than 70,000 residential members — including 7,000 in California and Washington.) Maurice Hampton, a Chicago broker and CEO of Centered International Realty Corp., said the results from the NAR survey didn’t come as a shock. He said, however, that “we’re currently not seeing change in behaviors. None of the data is really showing much change in the
real estate market due to coronavirus.” But Hampton’s brokerage is abiding by the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. Agents are advising clients that if they become sick, they should not attend showings, and if someone living in a home currently on the market is ill, sellers should inform agents and cancel showings, he noted. More specifically, according to Hampton, there hasn’t been much of a change in the ways sellers show their homes at open houses. “Some sellers have always required that individuals take off their shoes before walking in, because of the carpet.” The survey suggests there might be a silver lining: In California, 12% of agents reported an increase in sellers, who might be eager to take advantage of lower interest rates. Jodi Dougherty, a broker with Downtown Realty Company, similarly said that she hasn’t seen a major difference in how buyers are reacting. “The buyers who
want to go out are going out,” she said. “Same thing with the sellers.” Dougherty noted there is more interest from buyers because of the dropped interest rates. “I have had a few additional people who weren’t going to buy so soon reach out due to the dropped interest rates,” she said. “The older generation is concerned, whereas the younger generation understands they have a lifetime ahead to recover, so it’s not as dire for them.” The lowered interest rates are also affecting sellers who were planning on putting their home on the market within the next month; those sellers have taken a step back because of the coronavirus, added Dougherty. “We don’t know how long quarantining will last. These sellers whose homes aren’t listed yet are trying to save market time and listing numbers. It is better for them to wait it out for a month and reassess.” (Source: Chicago Tribune)
Mortgage Rates Are Amazing and Terrible
Depending on what you’re looking at, when you look, and where you look, mortgage rates could either be amazing or terrible. Large, upstanding, secure, solvent, excellent lenders are as much as a full percentage point apart from one another on the same loan quote – which essentially never happens in the mortgage market. This is a symptom of the “mess” that coronavirus has made of the financial market as a whole. For example, the average 401k has lost more than 20% of its value in 3-4 weeks, Other sectors such as airlines, oil, retail, food service, and a laundry list of other sectors have also been hit hard by COVID-19.
In the meantime, big discrepancies between lenders will be a way of life. Anything with what we in the industry refer to as “hits” will be priced terribly. That refers to any price adjustments for things like lower credit scores, non-owner occupancy, higher loan-tovalue rations, etc. All of these issues are ultimately traced back to the massive market adjustment brought about by coronavirus. To whatever extent disease statistics move in a reassuring direction, so too would many of the problems created in financial markets. That sounds like common sense to the average stock investor, but it’s true for the once-in-a-lifetime inconsistencies in the mortgage market as well. (Source: Mortgage News Daily)
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(541) 536-2746
Custom Homes • Shops / Garages Decks • Patio Covers • Remodels General Contractor CCB 101284
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The Newberry Eagle - The Community Newspaper of Newberry Country
Try a Treasure Hunt,
Suggests Chief Mike Supkis
By Staff Writer If time spent indoors is resulting in bored children and short-tempered parents, try this suggestion by Chief Mike Supkis of the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District – a treasure hunt. Objects could include a pine cone, deer antlers, a bird feather, and colored rocks – all easily found within the High Desert climate of La Pine and surrounding communities.
Hawks Country Greenhouse
16thAnnual Plant Sale
La Pine High School Life Skills Tues-Wed, May 19 - 20, 10am - 6pm Thurs-Fri, May 21 - 22, 10am - 3:30pm
Great Gift Ideas for All Occasions Annuals • Perennials • Hanging Baskets Terracotta Pots and much more! For more info contact Ken Thorp 541-355-8527 or 541-355-8521 or email kenneth.thorp@bend.k12.or.us
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STOP IN AND SHOP!
We’re all in this together. The La Pine Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Central Oregon Chambers of Commerce and businesses, have sponsored a website to give small businesses resources, information and connections. The website, developed by Oregon State University, provides COVID-related information and small business resources.
Please visit www.CentralOregonSOS.com
Visit us at www.lapine.org La Pine Chamber of Commerce Phone ~ 541.536.9771 Email ~ director@lapine.org