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Redmond to Expand Airport Parking by 40%
Redmond is moving forward with parking expansion at Roberts Field, after its city council approved a proposal to add 482 new parking spaces at the Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM). This is the airport’s first parking expansion in 15 years, and will add 40% to its parking capacity. The need for additional parking reflects the growth of the airport – which has doubled the number of passengers served in
just the last six years. Completion of the $2.5 million project is expected this fall, weather permitting. RDM is currently serviced by five carriers: Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Air, Delta Airlines and United Airlines, with nonstop flights to Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Phoenix-Mesa, Portland, Salt Lake City and San Francisco.
Oregon Growing at 4 Times the National Rate Oregon had the nation’s 10th-fastest rate of net migration from 2018 to 2019, according to newly released census data, growing at a rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents. That’s nearly four times faster than the national rate. Nearly all the new arrivals came from another part of the U.S. – immigrants accounted for less than 12% of Oregon’s net migration.
16 Bigfoot Sightings in Deschutes County & Other Little-Known Oregon Facts Over the years, Oregonians have witnessed many seemingly unnecessary laws going into effect. Women are banned from wrestling in Salem. It is illegal to eat a donut while walking backwards on any sidewalk in Marion County. Laws also forbid whistling underwater while in Portland, and boxing with a kangaroo in Myrtle Creek. Oregonians own over one-fourth of the nation’s total llama population – with 2,125 llama owners, most of them in Tumalo. Texas currently has 2,095. There are currently 80 ghost towns listed in Oregon – making the state the ghost capital of the nation. Oregon is the only state with an official state nut – the hazelnut – and grows more than 99% of the nation’s total hazelnut crop. Other official designations include brewer’s yeast as the state microbe, milk as the state beverage, and Dungeness crab as the state crustacean. In 1949, Dorothy McCullough, Oregon’s first female mayor, was elected in Portland. Her first order of business was banning all pinball machines. However, times have changed, and Portland now has more pinball machines than Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. The once pinball-free city is now home to 756
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machines in 322 venues -- up from 343 machines in 2010. Oregon ranks sixth for the nation’s most Bigfoot sightings, with 253 reported sightings. Deschutes County has 16, and Clackamas County boasts the most sightings with 27. Portland is home to more strip clubs per capita than any other city – even Las Vegas – while Tampa, Florida ranks second. (Source: The Source)
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La Pine fire fighters quickly knocked down a wood shake roof fire at the same home a similar fire sparked in 2012. It started due to sparks from a wood stove chimney that ignited the dry, pine needle-covered wood cedar shakes. Chief Mike Supkis warned that “wood shake roofs, although aesthetically pleasing and popular many decades ago, have been found not compatible with the Central Oregon climate, wildland urban interface, and wildfire threats. The La Pine Fire District strongly encourages any homeowner with a wood shake roof to replace it with a non-combustible Class A roof – some of which can mimic the style of wood shakes.” Nine firefighters responded and received some help from Crescent Fire. Firefighters were on scene about an hour and there were no reported injuries.
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‘ Made in La Pine Store’ – The Evolution of an Unintentional Art Gallery
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Asked about the origins of what has become a major attraction at the Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Ann Gawith had to look away from all the colorful items on display and go back seven years. “The idea for a gift store really started when we moved into our current space,” recalled the Chamber’s executive director. “We had been in a much smaller office, and were dazzled at envisioning how much more we could do with four times the amount of room. “In addition to being able to display brochures, maps and other travel information (by utilizing shelves that were no longer needed by other area businesses), we knew that we wanted to sell souvenirs,” Gawith continued. “After all, that’s what visitors centers do.
“Knowing that we have all this talent here in La Pine, we began spreading the word, and people began coming forward. ‘I know someone,’ we heard, or ‘I make things – what do you think?’” According to Gawith, “as our displays grew, we soon made a conscious decision not to carry jewelry. Not only are there many of good jewelers in town, but we didn’t want to just become a jewelry store – that wouldn’t have been representative of the diversity of local artisans. At times, it was also necessary to turn down large-size items such as wood carvings – some of the stuff was huge. “Seven years since the gift store’s inception, we have no wall space left. But we absolutely encourage people to come in with
their creations,” she emphasized, “and we’ll work within the constraints of available room.” Noted Gawith, “one of our volunteers, Karen Rippberger (who went on to design a new web site and a sign on the side of our building), came up with the idea of calling this part of our operation the ‘Made in La Pine Store.’ “Everyone has been blown away by the quality and variety of what’s for sale, and the reasonable prices. And I’ll be the first to acknowledge,” Gawith said, “that we offer unbelievable brochures from all over, as well as items that you can only find in La Pine. We always try to get in new merchandise so people will keep coming by.”
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New Ordinance by La Pine Fire District Featured on Bulletin’s Front Page By Andrea Hine, Editor
On January 1, a new ordinance was put into effect by the La Pine Fire excerpt from the Bulletin’s front-page on February 3, as well as three articles District (LPFD) to recover costs for non-emergency ambulance transports that present the points of view of the LPFD, St. Charles and the La Pine Comrequested by the medical care facilities in its service area. Following is an munity Health Clinic. (Photo Credit: Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin)
La Pine Community Health St. Charles’ Perspective on Clinic Urges Collaboration ‘the La Pine Fire District’s to Find a Solution Increased Transport Workload’
When questioned about the effect of the new LPFD ordinance, Charla DeHate, chief executive officer La Pine Community Health Clinic (LCHC), emphasized that “all the local medical providers work very hard to assess whether calling for emergency medical transport is correct and appropriate. In 2019 alone, out of 23,467 patient visits at LCHC, only 44 resulted in 911 EMS transfers – 1/10th of one percent.” She pointed out that the only other medical transport option available to south Deschutes County is Cascade Medical Transport (CMT) out of Redmond, but the wait could be anywhere from two to six hours. “In most cases, that wait time could put the patient at further risk. If one of our providers has called 911, it is because they have assessed and taken into consideration the patient’s complete medical background, along with their current condition, and determined that there is a potential risk for a negative outcome. Whether that negative outcome could oc-
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cur in 10 minutes or in six hours, we do not know.” DeHate elaborated. The ordinance currently does not set parameters as to what LPFD considers an appropriate transport, nor does it require a medical doctor to review each transport to make a final decision as to whether it was an appropriate use of the LPFD’s resources. DeHate added that, “while there’s no denying the need for more resources to support south Deschutes County’s growing need for medical transports, this ordinance as currently written is not the solution. I am ready and willing to go back to the drawing board with the LPFD, St. Charles and other affected parties to find a solution. “All parties involved are ultimately here for the same purpose: to serve the medical needs of our community,” she concluded. “I am confident that together we will be able to get through this hurdle and find an answer that will best serve the residents in our service area.”
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According to St, Charles officials, as quoted in the Bulletin’s February 3rd article, the La Pine clinic “was intended to serve patients suffering from conditions they would typically take to a primary care physician — coughs, colds, flus and minor burns and fractures. The La Pine Fire District’s increased transport workload is an unintended consequence.” Said Mike Richards, interim president of St. Charles Medical Group, “by having more readily available access to health care for patients and the community, we’re identifying more need for transports. We’re identifying more issues in patients that might not have been picked
up before.” The article noted that patient transports represent less than 2% of the La Pine clinic’s total patients. “St. Charles is working with its clinic doctors on ways to pare down that number, but it’s hard to make across-the-board policies when each patient is unique, said Danielle Baughman, St. Charles director of clinic operations. ‘Every patient has different health histories, different diagnoses, that’s a case-bycase decision made by the provider.” Richards added that “It also isn’t easy, given a doctor’s ethical obligations to patients. It’s true they might ask for a transport on a patient who maybe could have driven themselves (to St. Charles Bend). But, you send 10 patients like that, and one of them might have a bad outcome.” The article concluded: “St. Charles has produced and distributed brochures entitled, ‘Know Where to Go,’ to help save La Pine residents unnecessary trips. But officials admit it might have to ramp up public education efforts.”
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Q & A With Chief Mike Supkis ‘La Pine Fire District Q. In a town as small as La Pine, isn’t one paramedic unit enough? A. No, as our fire district service area for medical emergencies covers over 1,000 square miles from Sunriver south to Klamath, encompassing some 25,000 people – far more than La Pine alone. It’s not unusual to have multiple calls for EMS or fire assistance at the same time. The big issue is transports, as the closest hospital emergency department is 35+ miles away. Our firefighter paramedics need to stabilize and care for the critical patient for up to an hour during transport, and are gone for almost two hours before they can help the next 911 emergency call. Q. Could you provide an example? A. Just recently, we received two requests within an hour to transfer patients from a local health care facility to the hospital in Bend. A third call was for a person in a very serious medical crisis, bleeding internally, with rapid, threading pulse and dropping blood pressure. It was a true life-or-death situation. Yet because both our paramedic units were already in use, we had to get a paramedic to him in a small auxiliary vehicle, where he was stabilized until the ambulance from Crescent Fire came up to help us – which then left their community uncovered. Q. How could this situation have occurred, given that the second patient so clearly required immediate attention and ambulance transport? What has to change? A. The health care system has to better utilize and prioritize resources where it can, and add additional resources where it can’t. Also, several other transport options are available - although maybe not as convenient as calling 911. It’s important to remember that a patient at one of our medical clinics is already in the care of a professional health
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Q. Has the La Pine Fire Protection District added any resources to meet the growing need you’ve identified? A. We’re trying to do our part as guardians charged with protecting everyone in the area we serve. LPFD has hired four fire paramedics in the last three years, and has two paramedic units in service 24/7– north (at the South Century Drive station) and south (at the Huntington station). Students in our three-year scholarship program occasionally help staff a third unit. The ordinance passed by our board (effective January 1, 2020) will also add financial resources by billing for inter-facility transfers by those who are making the decisions to utilize our 911 paramedic service. Q. Would you like to make any further comments? A. There is also the issue of patient and taxpayer rights. According to state law, a patient always has the right to deny 911 EMS service and/or opt for another means of transport after paramedic evaluation. After a patient is transferred to another medical facility, if Medicaid or Medicare determines that the situation was not an emergency, they will not pay for the 911 EMS services that were used, and the patient is charged. Finally, I’d like to add that our local community gives the fire district a huge and amazing amount of tax support – as much as can possibly be expected – and should not be paying for private corporate decisions that are beyond their control
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care team. The citizen who calls 911 from home or at the scene of a crash has no such help. The fire district has been committed putting every available penny toward increased staffing and service. At the same time, increasing 911 paramedic units is extremely expensive. In the two years since St. Charles opened in La Pine, use of 911 EMS has outstripped our local fire paramedic resources.
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As detailed in a front-page Bulletin article that appeared in its February 3 issue, when “a person walks into the St. Charles Health System clinic in La Pine with chest pains or a sprained ankle or other condition requiring care the clinic can’t provide, a clinic doctor orders the patient transferred to St. Charles’ main hospital in Bend, 35 miles away. To deliver the patient, the doctor calls the only advanced life support ambulance service in the La Pine area: the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District, which has two ambulances in its fleet.” The article continued: “In 2019, the La Pine Fire Protection District performed around 150 of these “interagency transports” from the La Pine clinic to St. Charles Bend. But these trips…tie up two professional firefighter-paramedics for about two hours. They also involve La Pine’s two neighbor districts, Cascade Rural Fire Protection District or Sunriver Fire Department, which under a mutual aid agreement must cover for La Pine during its excursions to Bend. “The cost of these nonemergency ambulance rides to Bend has
traditionally been borne by the patient, or, very rarely, the patient’s insurer. But now, two years after St. Charles opened the La Pine clinic, and following nine months of public discussion, the fire district’s board has approved a policy taking the cost off the patient and putting it on St. Charles.” (Editor’s note: the policy also affects the La Pine Community Health Clinic, Prairie House, and other local medical providers.) To quote Chief Mike Supkis: “This protects our taxpayers and it protects the patient, because the doctor is the one making these decisions, and they need to be responsible for them. We’re not telling them they can or they can’t, we’re just telling them that now, they own it.”
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Bancorp Insurance Celebrates 30th Anniversary – And a New Owner
The staff that has been integral to the success of Bancorp Insurance includes (back row, left to right) Mary Griffith, Steve Jeter, Valerie Best, Cheri Martinen, Rex Lesueur, Karen Thatcher, Pam Dressler, and Valerie Francisco. In the front row (left to right) are Nicole Miller, Pattie Starkey, Jenifer Ward and Lori Tabuyo. By Andrea Hine, Editor Insurance must be in the family’s genes, as Rex Lesueur – owner of Bancorp Insurance in La Pine – “is the second generation to choose this industry.” His father had an agency in Klamath Falls, and now his daughter Cheri Martinen is about to pick up the mantle when he retires later this year after more than 40 years of protecting clients – from individuals to families, companies and other insurers.
the momentous decision to become entrepreneurs, recalls the second five years of Bancorp’s existence when, according to her father, “things got better. We were still learning, and worked really hard, which for me meant working until 8 or 9 p.m. three nights a week.” Recalled Cheri Lesueur, “I thought this was what every father did.” According to Rex Lesueur, “after 10 years, we started to expand the scope of the agency, focusing at first on marketing
Representing the third generation of the Lesueur family to choose the insurance industry, Cheri Martinen will take over the family business from her father later this year. Initially agreeing at age 21 to “try out to contractors – a hard market at the time the life insurance field for six months,” that was difficult to insure. Our resultant Lesueur and his wife Tammy moved to success enabled us to grow the business New Jersey to obtain schooling and work phenomenally – branching out into housexperience. “We were absolute babes in ing, water utilities, foster homes, firefighters and resorts – and it’s been growing the woods,” he said. Several years later, after finishing ever since. “In order to sustain this growth, we school and becoming a marketing representative selling insurance to insurance had to have the right kind of people,” he companies, Lesueur “became sick of emphasized, “which entailed hiring and wearing a suit and my two-hour commute training our very talented staff. We’re up each way. My wife and I also decided that to 14 employees, all of whom are local, we were sick of New Jersey and, want- and 50 percent have been with us for at ing our young daughter to get to know her least 10 years.” A relative newcomer compared to grandparents, moved back to Oregon.” Looking for a business opportunity these veterans, Cheri Martinen -- after “north of Redding and west of the Rock- studying business and outdoor adventure ies,” the couple – both of whom were leadership, and becoming a freelancer in re-insurance specialists – narrowed down marketing -- followed in her parents’ foottheir options to businesses in Eugene, steps when “my folks let me try out the Grants Pass, Florence and La Pine. “The insurance industry. And I liked it.” “Cheri has done a remarkable job in La Pine owner was willing to sell, and the company was the right size, although it her five years here,” praised her proud fawas definitely a fixer-upper,” summed up ther. And, on the occasion of the agency’s 30th anniversary, “the timing feels right Lesueur. “The first five years were hell, as we to sell the agency to her. We want our had a lot to learn,” he admitted. “We knew business and our customers to continue to insurance, but didn’t know how to run a grow, and Cheri to prosper. Plus, the sale will give me more time for volunteerism, business.” Daughter Cheri Martinen, although which helps drive the quality of life here, only two years old when her parents made and makes La Pine a pretty cool town.”
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50-Year Fuel Stop Veteran Back at Gordy’s By Staff Writer Ever wonder how many commercial trucks barrel through La Pine? Frank Eaton knows – he has actually counted them. “There used to be 3,000 trucks a day coming down through town,” recalled the manager of Gordy’s Truck Stop and convenience store. “I imagine that total is even higher now.” A 10-year veteran of the operation under its original owner – “yes, there really was a Gordy,” he affirmed – Eaton has wisely been brought back by its new proprietor, and he’s glad for the challenge. “I’ve always liked the fuel business,” noted Eaton. “I grew up in gas stations. My father and I had a Flying A in Tacoma before Interstate 5 had even been built.” Historical memories extend to Eaton’s other professional pursuits after he moved to Oregon, where in 1991 – deciding that “I wanted a change” from overseeing loading with a Eugene-based shipping company – he worked for Crown Pacific in Crescent at a time when “there were a lot of mills going.” Eaton was subsequently recruited by Gordy himself to run his truck stop and c-store. “In the mid-1900s, we were selling 100,000 gallons PUC per month, and required two tankers a day to fill our huge fuel tanks. We had contracts with five trucking companies,” Eaton recalled. He’s the first to admit that “it will take awhile to build up the business again. We’re currently competing with at least eight truck stops in the area, including two in Madras, one at the other end of U.S. 97, and one each in Chemault and Crater Lake, as well as numerous c-stores. It’s
getting crowded.” The key to being successful, shared Eaton, “is building volume. Volume begets volume. Everyone has to buy a certain amount of fuel, and everyone competing for their business offers showers, food and fuel – but we’re trying to show that our people are different. We want truckers to feel that we’re glad to have them here – that we’ll take care of them. During my first 10 years here, even customers who came in mad left happy.” According to Eaton, most of Gordy’s truck stop customers come from California, Washington and Idaho. “We offer incentive programs to the trucking industry, and have the largest diesel tanks on the U.S. 97 corridor – twice the size of our nearest competitors.” But more than fuel, he continued, “our employees – all of whom are trained to do everything – are also instructed to ‘do it right,’ including radio communication. We want to be known as having friendly employees who care about people in the community – both locals and our trucking industry customers. “There isn’t anything I haven’t experienced in my 50 years in the fuel stop business,” said Eaton. “And I’ve learned that you have to offer quality service to the people out there, and give them their dignity.”
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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Community Kitchen’s Closet featured red and pink clothing in its recently reorganized space. “All of our gently-used items are free,” said Steffanie Countryman, organizer extraordinaire. “We give away gently-used clothing, shoes, coats, jackets and linens (blankets, sheets and towels), hygiene/cleaning items, and camping gear (when available) on Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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100+ Pounds of Prime Rib Consumed at Huntington HQ’s Valentine’s Dinner
“It was awesome, and we were full the entire time,” said Jessica Maring, one of the servers tapped to make sure that diners enjoyed the first-ever Valentine’s Day dinner at Huntington H.Q. “In addition to going through some 100 pounds of prime rib, we served a total of 60 baked potatoes, more than 40 desserts, 24 pounds of vegetable medleys, and a lot of beer and wine. We almost ran out of tomatoes.” Lest diners think that the culinary production was carried off spontaneously, Maring explained that “we had employee meetings to iron out the kinks, and were even able to put out the special prime rib dinners faster than our regular meals.” Added the night’s chef, emerging from the kitchen, “the secret to keeping the meat moist and juicy was putting it in hot au jus, rather than simply baking it.” As one of those who chose to eschew the special for a Huntington H.Q. burger, I can testify, however, that everyone in the restaurant seemed very glad to be there – whatever their choice of entrée. Although Garrett Clanton and her younger sister Corben were determinedly selling Valentine’s Day items such as stuffed toys and candy from their makeshift stand in front of Ellie Mae’s Bakery & Cafe, Garrett had other things she wanted to discuss. “I like quantum mechanics,” she shared, “and plan to become a scientist.” The girls’ grandmother Elizabeth, who helps home school the young entrepreneurs, wasn’t surprised as the would-be scientist shared details such as the heat of the sun. “I have to do my own homework before teaching Garrett,” she confessed.
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Jessica Maring claims that employee meetings held beforehand helped servers “put out the special prime rib dinners even faster than our regular meals.”
First American Title Gathers Valentine Donations for ‘Furry Friends’ A much-appreciated supporter of Community Kitchen, First American Title – Sunriver collected donations with the theme of “My Furry Valentine Drive” to help those in need of assistance with their pets. Collected were cat and dog food (both wet and dry), leashes and collars, kitty litter, clothing, bedding and toys.
STATEMENT OF OREGON RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (ORECA)
ON GOVERNOR KATE BROWN’S SUPPORT FOR REMOVAL OF LOWER SNAKE RIVER DAMS Oregon’s 18 electric cooperatives are extremely disappointed with Governor Kate Brown’s decision to support the breaching of the four lower Snake River dams. The Snake River dams produce over 1,000 average megawatts of reliable, carbon-free energy – enough energy for over 800,000 Northwest homes. Governor Brown’s decision, made without any consultation with leaders of consumer-owned utilities, will have severe consequences for our mission of providing affordable, reliable electricity to over a half-million Oregonians. It is stunning that during a serious legislative debate on carbon reduction, Governor Brown supports a course of action that is estimated to increase CO2 emissions by over 2 million metric tons – every year. This output is the equivalent of adding 421,000 passenger cars to the region’s roads each year. If the State of Oregon is serious about addressing climate change, they are now moving in the wrong direction. Furthermore, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council – for whom Governor Brown has appointed two
Oregon members – has concluded that the Northwest power supply becomes inadequate as early as next year. Taking out the lower Snake River dams, which help keep our region’s power and transmission systems in balance, could lead to the crashing of the electrical grid and blackouts for Oregonians. Finally, we disagree with Governor Brown’s claim that the removal of the Snake River dams will “simultaneously address both the orca and salmon recovery dilemma” in the region. The region’s ratepayers have made significant long-term investments in large-scale structural and operational changes to further improve existing fish passage routes as well as provide new safe passage structures at these dams. The juvenile survival performance standard target is 96 percent for yearling chinook and steelhead. This target is being met. Governor Brown should support building on this success story rather than embracing an extreme position that will harm rural Oregonians. We urge Governor Brown to reconsider this ill-fated decision.
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‘Sleep Is a Hobby’ for Owner of La Pine’s Newest Restaurant By Staff Writer
It’s a good thing that Michael Mathias “can learn how to do anything with my hands.” Owner of Coaches Drive In, which has experienced out-the-door lines and a parking lot often filled to capacity since its opening, he found more challenges than he could ever have anticipated after deciding to turn an old building off U.S. 97 into the town’s newest restaurant. “We had massive water leaks, and had to tear down the side walls, and replace the popcorn ceiling and the floors – I basically built everything myself (with the assistance of Lou Figera, a local handyman),” Mathias recounted. “Then all the refrigeration died. Replacing that, along with buying all new prep tables and fryers, cost tens of thousands of dollars. But I wanted to make sure that everything was done right.” And then, after the community’s wait was finally over – as exterior signage had gone up months before – Coaches was open for business. “The first few days were nuts. And with four no-call, no-show employees (including two cooks), we were scrambling.” Mathias, who coaches the LPHS junior varsity basketball team (“because I wanted to work with kids”), came to La Pine three years ago. He previously worked as a Harley-Davidson company rep – a job that entailed going to all its dealerships and helping with sales, inventory and marketing. Subsequently, Mathias began flipping houses with great success – learning all the necessary skills such as drywalling and tile work on his own. “If I want to do something, I do it,” he said, which helps explain his lack of hesitation in becoming a
restauranteur without having any food industry experience. Both Mathias’ employees and basketball athletes “know that they can always count on me to be there for them. I treat all my athletes as men, and have seen massive changes as a result. Kids who were total punks later go back and apologize to teachers, for example. And I spend an immense amount of time with them, both on and off the court, even telling them to call me at 1 a.m. if they’re at a party and need to be picked up.” On the Coaches side, “my high school kids have a solid work ethic and don’t complain.” (The opening-day no-shows were in their 20s, he points out.) “When the staff sees the hours and effort I put in, it makes them want to work harder. They know that I’m doing everything I can – I really care. “With my employees, family comes first,” Mathias continued, “and I’m extremely accommodating so they can watch their kids’ sports games or go with them to doctor’s appointments. And even though it costs several thousand dollars, I give Christmas bonuses to relieve employees of the stress of buying gifts for their families. It’s so little to do, and means so much – why not do it? I want this to be a fun place to work.”
Quit Complaining, People. “When’s the last time you saw a burger for $5? My lord, that’s cheap,” said Liberty Ramsey, a well-loved barista at the Central Perk coffee stand that is located close to Coaches Drive-In. “I’m stoked – we’ve needed a good burger joint for a long time. We’re a meat-eating town.” Commenting on complaints she’s heard from her friends during Coaches’ first days, she commented that “it’s like expecting a baby to come out potty trained. I have no patience with that attitude – everything I’ve tried on the menu has been great.”
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Open less than a month, Coaches was immediately embraced by the community, as shown by numerous Facebook posts and positive word of mouth. • “Thanks for bringing your place to our small town – it’s nice to have you in La Pine.” • “Amazing place, amazing owner – one of the nicest dudes ever.”
• “Thank you, Michael, for bringing the hometown feeling back.” • “La Pine now has the perfect burger place.” • “Friendly staff and great food. And my twoyear-old loved it.” • “Excellent old-fashioned food. Five out of five stars.”
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LPHS Class Teaches Real-World Skills While Instilling Honesty, Integrity and Character
By Staff Writer “The students want to be here – it provides them with a reason to come to school,” claimed Cameron Salvitelli, who heads the manufacturing and construction program at La Pine High School that was initiated in 2019 and funded by a grant from the Oregon Department of Education. His classes – including introductory courses in wood and metal shop, and one called Geometry & Construction that gives students both math and shop credits – “are for anybody and everybody. It’s not just one demographic. And in the beginning, showing up is half the battle – kids will receive the guidance they need. “In teaching students real-world skills that can be applied outside the classroom and after graduation, my number one goal is safety,” Salvitelli continued. “At the same time, I’m also trying to instill core values (which reflect my own) of honesty, integrity and character. I teach the kids accountability, and hold them responsible for their actions. I have the biggest blessing in the world – to give kids relevant and new experiences that are fundamental to their success in school and the community.” A graduate of Oregon State University whose credentials include working at Boeing as a machine technical preparation intern, Salvitelli emphasized that classes “give kids achievable goals each day – starting with something as simple as using a chop saw to cut two pieces of wood. They are always progressing. “Along this physical, tangible journey to achieve an objective, students are empowered to be truly accountable, and to hold themselves to the standards expected of them – which emulates a real-life job situation. Kids who
skipped classes don’t skip any more.” Salvitelli admitted that “the results have exceeded my expectations. To take kids who struggle in other classes, teach them how to overcome obstacles, and appreciate the value of what they’re able to accomplish, is truly rewarding for all. Students are empowered to make choices, and take ownership of these choices. If you can do that in this world, you’ll learn from mistakes, find opportunity, and be successful.” Salvitelli wants “to keep advocating for kids,” and build up the program with additional teachers and industry partners, with a focus on forestry and natural resources. “Last year, we had about 20 students in a class – and this fall, almost 40 wanted to sign up. It’s amazing to see how excited they are.”
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Wickiup Animal Hospital Clients Know That ‘Being Here Means Good Things’ By Andrea Hine, Editor “I’ve never seen my dog willingly walk with a vet while wearing a leash,” said an amazed first-time client at Wickiup Animal Hospital as her pet was being escorted to the treatment room for a vaccine. That reaction, while gratifying, was not a surprise to Dr. Lindsey Bohard, who emphasized that “we treat your pets like valued family members here, and try to make our clinic comfortable, family friendly and calm.” A fear-free certified veterinarian who is experienced in treating serious conditions as well as offering early-detection wellness care, Dr. Bohard contrasted the approach she and her team employ to the “old school – just hold them down and get it done.” As she explained, “fear-free is a more recent shift in veterinary medicine, and is gaining increasing popularity. You can see the results – and owners notice the change in their pets’ reaction to being in this calming environment. Even if it takes us longer, we’re happy and more than willing to spend the extra time in everything we do to minimize their anxiety. “Pets often build up stress before we even see them if they don’t know what to expect yet,” continued Dr. Bohard. “So, for example, we have bandannas at the front desk for each animal that are sprayed with a pheromone to reduce anxiety. The pheromones are species-specific so we can communicate
‘calm’ in their own language. And we’ll take an animal directly to the exam room if being around other pets makes them fearful or uncomfortable. “For dogs, we may cover the scale used to weigh them with a blanket. And typically, we don’t put them on an examination table – after all, when is a dog ever on a table? – and do most of our assessing on the floor. “With our feline clients – who especially don’t like being held down or restrained – the less we manhandle them, the better,” Dr. Bohard noted. “We provide a blanket on the exam table so cats can hide under it, for example, or they can stay in their carrier. In each case, we’ll work around the cat to conduct an exam or administer a shot.” She added that “we monitor body language, as animals communicate very clearly if they’re uncomfortable, and tailor what we do based on what seems best for the individual pet. In one instance, a Golden Retriever hid under a chair and refused our offers of treats. As I was doing an eye exam, I had a flashlight in my hand, and shined the light on the floor. When the dog saw it, he began chasing the light – and thought he was playing a game. Now when the dog comes in, he’s happy as a clam.” The fear-free approach employed by Dr. Bohard and her team begins even before animals are first exposed to Wickiup Animal Hospital. “We encourage owners to bring
A fear-free certified veterinarian, Dr. Lindsey Bohard is experienced in treating serious conditions as well as offering early-detection wellness care. The fear-free approach she and her team employ contrasts with the “old school – just hold them down and get it done.” pets in so they can familiarize themselves with the space,” she said. “We’ll give them a treat, so their expectation is that ‘this place means treats,’ as opposed to associating it with being sick or unwell, and being stuck with a needle. I call it the coffee shop mentality – dogs know that they’ll be getting
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Using her own dog Honey as a model, Dr. Bohard demonstrates the muzzles used, when animals need a mild restraint, which have an open wicker basket over the face that allows dogs to open their mouths, breathe easily and even eat. something awesome in the coffee line. Being here means good things.” (Wickiup Animal Hospital, located at 52407 Skidgel Road in La Pine, is open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed Saturday & Sunday. Tel: 541.536-5911
Effective Communication Strategies With Alzheimer’s Victims Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the
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“Response from the community has been very positive,” said owner Michael Mathias, “and that’s incredibly appreciated.” He added that “I want to keep our quality really high. For example, all our beef comes from Central Oregon, and it’s always fresh – we never freeze it. Yet we’re cheaper than everyone else – almost McDonald’s prices. It’s important to offer food that is affordable. “I always want to hear from our customers when something goes wrong,” Mathias continued. “I can’t fix what I don’t know about. It is never my intention to send anything out that isn’t perfect. So if you were unhappy or disappointed, please give me the opportunity to rectify it.” This ethic is also demonstrated by the fact that a certain percentage of profits go back to the LPHS booster club. In addition, active military veterans receive a 20 percent discount and a handshake, while a 10 percent discount is given to students, veterans and first responders. “I’m always ready to support them,” affirmed Mathias.
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A Veteran’s Point of View The Picture of Patriotism By Bob Seidenberg, Contributing Writer
Born in February 1894, Norman Rockwell would become one of America’s premiere illustrators -- most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life he created for “The Saturday Evening Post” magazine over nearly five decades. Among his most famous works are the “Willie Gillis” series, “Rosie the Riveter,” “Saving Grace” and the “Four Freedoms” series. He is also known for his 64-year association with the Boy Scouts of America, producing numerous depictions of the values of scouting.
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Typical of most young men in America in 1918, Rockwell was eager to enlist in the military and serve his country during World War I, but he was rejected twice for failing to meet weight requirements. Persistence paid off when he finally stuffed himself with doughnuts, bananas and water prior to stepping on the scales for the third time. Rockwell squeaked by and was admitted into the Navy where he served by using his talents as an artist. He created humorous cartoons for “Afloat & Ashore,” a naval publication consisting of motivational and inspirational articles for the troops.
American Legion Post 45 Phillip Shields, Post Commander 52532 Drafter Rd, La Pine OR 97739 541-536-1402 Meetings: Post, 2nd Tuesday of the Month 9:30am -8:pm VFW Post 7242 Dan Hoffman, Commander 16480 Finley Butte Rd, La Pine OR 97739 970-389-3939 Meetings: Community Kitchen 1st Tues of the Month 7:00pm VVA Chapter 821 Carl Bass, President 16480 Finley Butte Rd, La Pine, OR 97739 503-267-0222 Meetings Community Kitchen 1st Tues of the Month 7:00pm La Pine Veterans Outreach Frank Hernandez, President 51568 Hwy 97 (La Pine Square), La Pine, OR 97739 707-410-7588 Office Hours: Monday -Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
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In this work, “Triple Self-Portrait,” Norman Rockwell revealed the man behind the paintings that made him one of America’s premiere illustrators.
Interfor Generosity and a Man’s Talents Enhance Veterans Outreach Office By Staff Writer Proving the veracity of the phrase “don’t burn your bridges,” Robert Conatser – a Band of Brothers member -- had worked at the Gilchrist Division of Interfor (a lumber products company) “a long time ago” before retiring. In fact, he even knew the company’s original owner. As recounted by Frank Hernandez, after Conatser heard him talking about fixing up the Veterans Outreach office, Conatser said “let me see what I can arBand of Brothers member Robert Conatser designed and built new walls (complete with interior windows) that have transformed the space used by so many of La Pine’s veterans.
range,” and went to his former employer’s shipping supervisor, Bryan Wolfe, in hopes of securing a donation. His description of what Band of Brothers and Veterans Outreach do, and how the organizations help veterans, resulted in the gift of one unit of tongue-and-groove wood, which Conatser and Hernandez picked up and transported to La Pine. “I have no idea what you’re doing,” Hernandez remembered saying. “But let’s go for it.”
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Conatser’s donation didn’t stop there. Contributing his talents and labor, as well as those of his son, he designed and built new walls (complete with interior windows) that have transformed the space used by so many of La Pine’s veterans. “I thought it was so neat of him to do this,”
praised Hernandez. “We’re very grateful.” Hernandez added that “Robert is always willing to go out and help his fellow veterans with his handyman skills such as building and plumbing. He does a lot, and deserves recognition.”
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Picking up Interfor’s donation of one unit of tongueand-groove wood are Robert Conatser (left) and Frank Hernandez (right). Also shown are Bryan Wolfe, shipping supervisor, who arranged for the generous gift, and a colleague.
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Community Kitchen’s Closet – Newly Organized for Shopping Ease By Staff Writer
One room in Community Kitchen’s Closet was filled from floor to ceiling with large black plastic bags full of donations, as was a shed out back of the building. “It was overwhelming,” said Steffanie Countryman, a board member whose organizational talents would soon be put to the test. “We began by tackling one section at a time – from men’s, women’s and children’s clothes to books, hygiene items, outdoor and camping goods, and bedding. Our goal was to have everything sized (from XS to XL) and hung uniformly – much as you would see in a store,” she described. “And within individual sections, items are divided into categories such as slacks and dresses (women’s), and vests, jackets and pants (men’s). This makes it easier for our shoppers to find exactly what they need.” Countryman (and other Community Kitchen volunteers) took on a job that’s never going to end, just like the donations that come in. “We never say no,” she explained, “and are very grateful to those who contribute items, such as Second Tern Thrift Store in Sunriver that brings us 10 – 20 bags a week. We’re also grateful to the employees from U.S. Bank and First Interstate who come in to help us out. It’s such a blessing.” Community Kitchen’s Closet is open on Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This array of sorted and sized items in Community Kitchen’s Closet could well be in a clothing boutique – so artfully is it arranged for the ease of local shoppers.
Scouts Corner Cub Scout Pack 36 Is Always Ready for a New Adventure By Staff Writer La Pine’s only Cub Scout troop, Pack 36, certainly gets around. Whether visiting the High Desert Museum and learning how to feed some of its animals, going to a La Pine Fire District station for a personal tour, staging a car wash, selling “sinfully delicious popcorn,” enjoying snow sledding and tubing, or participating in day camps during the summer months, its members must be among the most active young people around. And, thanks to their leader Jake Skeeters, and adult mentors such as Bob Seidenberg, assistant scout master, and Eagle Scout Mikey Grossman, Pack 36 recently embarked on its latest adventure – making Pinewood Derby wooden race cars -- and then putting their competitive skills to the test against one another. The scouts – six to 11 years in age -started with a block of wood that could be cut and customized, added wheels and axels, and then painted their creations. Said Seidenberg, “they had weight restrictions – no cheating allowed – so as not to possess an unfair advantage when racing.”
Steffanie Countryman (left) takes a quick break from her efforts to pose with Jackie Koski who, when asked if she’s also an organized person at home, responded “oh gosh, yes.” Definitely part of the volunteer job description for these two ladies. Eight-year-old Lily Skeeters is shown with her dad, who happens to be the troop’s scout master, going over details about the wooden race car she’s crafting. “This is my third year with Pack 36,” she shared, “and we get to do cool things together.”
B U I Lof T TCub O A HIGHER Members Scout Pack 36, which can use the Grange facility this entire year, took their Derby B U I L T Pinewood TO A HIGHE R S T A Ncars DARD to the racetrack.
The scouts chose from among an assortment of acrylic paints and brushes to decorate their wooden derby cars.
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While many parents help out with troop activities, perhaps no contribution has been appreciated as much as one mom’s Twinkie and Ho-Ho icing-covered treats that were decorated like racing cars (complete with teddy bear drivers).
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FISHING
By Phil Fischer Contributing Writer
Tan Parahopper
For this month’s pattern, I tied a Tan Parahopper. Central Oregon is blessed with beautiful pine tree forests as far as the eye can see. This ecosystem supports a myriad of terrestrial insects, including ants, beetles and hoppers. This knowledge is important to the fly fisher, as during summer, terrestrials become active and are an important food source for hungry trout. This food source is happenstance. Terrestrials by nature don’t live in water. They live in grassy meadows, fallen timber and other detritus on the forest floor, often near our lakes and rivers. Many hoppers fly, but not always very accurately. A gust of wind at the wrong time will send a big hopper plopping into the water. That “plop” provokes an opportunistic trout to take hoppers on the surface with reckless abandon. When I conducted my winter fly inventory, I found my supply of Tan Parahoppers seriously lacking in my fly boxes. I use it a lot throughout the mid to later summer when hoppers are active. I’ve caught nice fish on this pattern in the Fall and Upper Deschutes Rivers, and on Hosmer and East Lake. Hoppers come in many different sizes, shapes and colors. Obviously, I had depleted this fly from my boxes, so it is time to tie more. I tied this fly on a size 8, curved shank dry fly hook. You can vary this from size 6, to as small as size 12’s, as there is a lot of
variability in the size of hoppers in our area. Fish this pattern by cruising the edges of lakes and casting close to the shore. Alternatively, fish the grassy banks along our local rivers. Delicate dry fly casting is not necessary with this fly; in fact, the opposite is preferred. Plop this fly down heavily on the surface of the water. Trout will react to the “plop” and take the fly with a reaction strike. There is something heart-stopping about seeing a big head of a nice East Lake or Upper Deschutes rainbow trout coming up aggressively to take this fly. Fishing these big easy-to-see flies is something I look forward to every summer. Tan Parahopper Materials List: Hook: Firehole 718, or Daiichi 2312, Size 8 - 12 Thread: 70 or 140 Denier Black Thread Tail: Natural Deer Hair Post: Poly Yarn, White Abdomen and Thorax: Tan Zelon Dubbing Rib: 140 Denier Brown Thread Wing: Natural Turkey Tail Legs: Round Rubber Legs, Brown Hackle: Whiting Hebert Miner Dry Fly Saddle, Speckled Badger
Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/, or at the following YouTube URL: https:// youtu.be/Tyt6PTH982c . Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it in rivers or lakes to imitate the grasshoppers which are common in Central Oregon. If you have questions or would like additional information about the Tan Parahopper, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at mailto:philfischer@sbcglobal.net.
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EDUCATION
Add Visits to the La Pine Library to Your Regular Routine By Colleen Scott, Contributing Wrier
As we enter a new decade, as well as a new year, one habit I would encourage everyone to add to their weekly/monthly routine is a visit to the La Pine Library. This year is particularly significant as the Deschutes County Library System is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A variety of upgrades and changes occur at the La Pine Library on an ongoing basis, and the plan is to focus each month on some of the wonderful resources available to our residents. This month’s focus is the “Hot Titles” and “New Release” display. If you are anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new book by your favorite author, check out the “Hot Titles” display. Any recently published book that you might be thinking of buying on Amazon or at Costco can be checked out immediately if it is on this display. Examples include, John Grisham’s new book, “The Guardians,” “A Better Man” by Louise Penny, or “Cemetery Road” by Greg Iles. I visit our library on a weekly basis just to check out this amazing resource. I’m able to read best sellers when they first come out without spending a dime or making a trip to Bend. The caveat is that if a book is on the “Hot Titles” shelf, it has to be read within seven days so other people can have the same opportunity. Another benefit in visiting this table each week is discovering other newly-released books by authors I’ve not read before. I know that some of you might be thinking, “well I can’t read a book in one week.” Not to fear. An adjacent display of newly released books can be checked out for a three-week period. The difference is that these books are not necessarily among the top 25 in demand. There is also a children’s new release section that covers various reading levels, a teen new release table, and a nonfiction new release section for both children and adults.
Recently, I was watching a television show and a prominent star was talking about her just-published biography. During my weekly library visit, I remembered to check the new release display table, and sure enough, this book was available -- which I checked out immediately. Amazing, and it saved me having to buy the book online or at a store. So, as we navigate through the third month of this new decade, as much as we focus on eating healthy and exercise, I urge everyone to take on the challenge of adding the La Pine Library to your routine. Each month we plan to give out little bits of encouragement about why this is a healthy addition to your well-being. And look at it this way, if you are already falling behind in meeting your monthly exercise goals, just tell people, “hey, I’m working out, I went to the library.” And when you stop by, wish the Deschutes Public Library system a happy 100th birthday.
La Pine Student, Jessica Harryman, Makes President’s List Jessica Harryman of La Pine was named to the Champlain College President’s List for the Fall 2019 semester, which required achieving a grade point average of 4.0 or higher. Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont, with additional campuses in Montreal, Canada, and Dublin, Ireland. It was included in the Princeton Review’s
Bend-La Pine Schools to Hire 125 New Staff Members
Using the estimated $18 million it will receive this fall from the Student Success Act business tax, Central Oregon’s largest school district plans to hire more than 125 new staffers, announced Superintendent Shay Mikalson, who called the investment “historic.” His goals include reducing class size, supporting the health and safety of students, and increasing access for underserved students – including those who don’t identify as Asian or white, students in special education classes, and those for whom English isn’t their first language. More than 25 staff members should be hired specifically to assist with mental health issues, with an emphasis on elementary school counselors for schools with many underserved students. Currently, all of the district’s elementary schools share one part-time counselor. According to Mikalson, additional hires will include more than 15 educational assistants, 20+ elementary teachers, more than 10 new middle school teachers and 20+ high school teachers. These positions will be allocated using a formula that favors schools with many historically underserved students. The number of new staff per school will be announced in late spring.
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Matt Montgomery Selected as La Pine Middle School Principal Matt Montgomery has been selected as the new principal at La Pine Middle School. Currently serving as interim principal there, he had been principal at La Pine High School for eight years. “I’m very excited to continue my work in the La Pine community in a new capacity,” Montgomery said. “I’m committed to the La Pine community. This is where I want to be and I look forward to deepening relationships with our families and community members. “Middle school is a critical time for development socially, emotionally and academically,” continued Montgomery, who previously spent 20 years serving in middle school in Hillsboro before coming to La Pine. “I look forward to working alongside the talented staff members at La Pine Middle as we help further develop our students’ character and help prepare them academically for high school.” Bend-La Pine Schools will now begin the process of hiring a new principal at La Pine High School.
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Crescent Lake Snow Trains – A Popular Sunday Adventure By John C. Driscoll, Contributing Writer
During the 1930s, trains bringing winter recreationalists from western Oregon to Crescent Lake Townsite were a regular part of the town’s Sundays. Run by Southern Pacific, the excursion trains began running during the late 1920s, and continued until the United States entered World War II. The trains, coming from Eugene, would routinely bring as many as 200 people for day-long trips. During February 1936, 600 traveled to Crescent Lake, including groups from Salem, Albany, Halsey and Junction City. Although Crescent Lake’s businesses would have received sufficient notice to prepare for the arrival of ski trains, bringing in the requisite additional supplies and staff must have been daunting. In fact, the town’s population temporarily tripled. These visitors helped make up for the many slow days and months that occurred during the years of the Great Depression. An excerpt from the “Coos Bay Times” on February 6, 1939, under the headline “Coos County Sports Fans
Invited for Eugene Ski Trip,” revealed some of the particulars involved. “The train will leave the Eugene Southern Pacific station at 7:00 a.m., arriving at Crescent Lake about 10:30 a.m. On its return trip, the train will leave at 5:30 p.m. and arrive at 8:30 p.m. Sandwiches and light refreshments will be available on the train and dinner will be served at the Crescent Lake (Townsite) restaurant. Excellent snow conditions exist at Crescent Lake at this time. Snow is in excess of 36 inches deep and the ski slide is reported in good shape.” The article confirms that passengers were attracted from throughout western Oregon, rather than just from Eugene and other locations in the Willamette Valley. Southern Pacific stopped running its popular ski trains the year before the U.S. entered World War II, as rolling stock was reallocated to the war effort for troop transportation. After the war, residents of western Oregon opted to drive to Crescent Lake or charter buses rather than take the train. This photo shows skiers unloading at the Crescent Lake Townsite, circa 1940.
Shown in this photo, circa 1930, is the Crescent Lake Townsite – destination for groups of skiers coming on the popular Southern Pacific snow trains that ran from Eugene.
Human Trafficking Informational Session Scheduled for March 11 in Gilchrist
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In 2019, the Klamath Crisis Center intimate photos or sexual acts -- for served 12 victims of trafficking, while a meal, a place to stay, drugs, etc., this 48 were identified in Deschutes County. child is a victim of commercial sexual Trafficking happens in all communities exploitation. - the best way to protect you and your Anyone can be a victim of trafficking: family is to educate yourself. any gender, age, or level of education. Marta’s House Advocates will be Traffickers prey on vulnerabilities in holding an informational session on order to make a victim dependent. Factors Wednesday, March 11, 5 – 6 p.m. in the prevalent in Klamath County that may Gilchrist High School Music Room to contribute to someone being particularly talk about what trafficking looks like at risk for exploitation include addiction, in Klamath County, how victims are a history of family violence, or poverty. Less than 10 percent of trafficking targeted, and what resources are available. When we hear the term “human cases involve kidnapping. Victims can trafficking,” we think of little girls in be targeted online, via most popular sites far-away countries being duct-taped and and apps, or at a local venue. Traffickers stuffed in a van. In reality, trafficking often exploit people they know, and gain happens within all communities, but we their trust before exploiting them. Then Senior Discount Day - The 3rd Thursday often don’t see it when it’s right in front they use a variety of control tactics to of each month, 65+, 10% OFF Gift Shop maintain power over their victims. of us. and Over the Counter Products. If you suspect human trafficking, Human trafficking, both sex trafficking and labor trafficking, involves call the confidential National Human the use of force, fraud or coercion to Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888, or exploit victims. We often hear of teens text 233733. If you are in need of support, engaging in “survival sex” which is, in call Marta’s House 24/7 confidential fact, exploitation. When a teen trades hotline at 877-224-9777. anything of sexual nature -- maybe
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Despite this photo’s nondescript background, Jeff Brusatori was undeterred in appreciating the rare sight of a rainbow over La Pine.
Cub Scout Pack 36 Is Always Ready for a New Adventure CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11
Think that your child would like to join in the fun? “We’re always looking for new members,” noted Seidenberg, who recalled that he started in scouting at a young age with “a bunch of school kids like me who enjoyed doing stuff together. Scouting is also a good way to build up
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Once he returned to civilian life, Rockwell continued to support war efforts during both WWI and WWII. His portrayals of troops engaged in heartfelt activities or jovial camaraderie were motivational to the troops and provided comfort and reassurance to the loved ones of soldiers fighting in a war very far away. Most notable during this period was his series depicting “Freedom of Speech,” “Freedom from Want,” “Freedom of Worship” and “Freedom from Fear.” Rockwell did not illustrate the Korean War and wrestled with illustrating the Vietnam War due to news coverage of the war and its unpopularity. He did produce
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St. Patrick’s Day–Inspired Classic Irish Recipes
Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes Cupcakes are always a delicious treat, and one way to make them extra special is to add some Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur to the icing. The addition of the liqueur will take a cupcake and suddenly transform it into a real “grown-up” treat that makes a lovely treat for the famous of all Irish celebrations, St. Patrick’s Day. Ingredients: For the cupcakes: 4 ounces butter 3 1/2 ounces milk 5 1/2 ounces dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids) 3 large eggs 8 ounces/225 grams fine sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar 8 ounces/225 grams self-rising flour 2 teaspoons cocoa powder For the Icing: 2 ounces butter 8 ounces/225 grams icing sugar 3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream 3 1/2 ounces cream cheese Directions: 1. P reheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. I n a saucepan, melt butter with the milk and chocolate over a low heat and stir constantly. 3. M eanwhile, cream the eggs and sugars together with either an electric or hand whisk until thick, pale and creamy -- this will take about 6 to 8 minutes.
4. With the whisk still running, add chocolate mixture from the saucepan in a steady slow stream and whisk until thick, pale and cream – again, this will take about 6 to 8 minutes. 5. O nce mixed, sieve the flour and cocoa into the mix and fold in very gently. 6. S poon the mixture into 16 muffin cases placed into a deep muffin tin and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cupcakes have risen and are springy to touch. 7. R emove cakes from the oven and leave to cool completely while making the icing. 8. P ut all the icing ingredients into a bowl and beat with a hand-held electric or ordinary whisk or, if neither is available, a wooden spoon until combined. Chill for 20 minutes.
9. S poon icing over the cooled cakes and sprinkle with decorations of your choice. (Source: The Spruce Eats)
Irish Soda Bread Ingredients: 3c ups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for the work surface 1/2 c up whole-wheat flour, spooned and leveled 1 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 8 t ablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup raisins 2 t ablespoons caraway seeds 1 1/3 cups buttermilk Directions: Heat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. With your hands or a pastry cutter,
cut in the butter until the mixture is the consistency of coarse crumbs. Add the raisins and caraway and mix to combine. Add the buttermilk and mix just until the dough comes together but is still slightly shaggy. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead 8 to 10 times until a uniform dough forms. Shape the dough into a 7-inch round, about 1½ inches thick. Transfer to a parchmentlined baking sheet and score a large X in the top, about ¾ inch deep. Bake, rotating once, until the bread sounds hallow when tapped on the bottom, 55 to 65 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. (Source: Real Simple)
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Food & Recipes By T. Myers Contributing Writer
The Joys of Spring Produce & Irish Cooking
Irish Stew Traditionally, an Irish stew is made with lamb, but this recipe opts for beef chuck for simplicity and familiarity. Whatever cut of meat you choose, this entree is absolutely delicious -- not too heavy, but still extremely filling. An Irish coffee would be the perfect end to the meal. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 pounds beef chuck stew meat, cubed into 1” pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into rounds 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 4 c. low-sodium beef broth 1 (16-oz.) bottle Guinness 2 teaspoons fresh thyme Freshly chopped parsley, for serving
Directions: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Season beef with salt and pepper, then add to pot and cook on all sides until seared, 10 minutes, working in batches if necessary. Transfer beef to a plate. In same pot, add remaining tablespoon oil and cook onion, carrots, and celery until soft, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add beef back to Dutch oven, then add potatoes, broth, beer, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer until beef and potatoes are tender, 30 minutes. (Source: Delish)
March is a turning point in the year. For the Gaelic among us, it is the beginning of the spring’s green fields and forest floors. The time when the leprechauns begin to peer at us from behind the new mushrooms and toadstools that dot the landscape among daffodils and blue iris. For folks who forge for edibles in the valley, the fiddle ferns, spring mushrooms and myriad herbs are available to supplement the springtime tables there. On this side of the Cascades, we are not close to finding the wild edibles we would love for our tables. Therefore, we must make do with preparing dishes using the wonderful Irish butters and cheeses that we can get at local markets. Stop at Bend’s Market of Choice for a look at the wall of mushrooms, varietal greens and fruits for a few delicacies that can be thrown in with well-cooked roasted chicken with leeks, or red meats with some small spuds. Spring peas with fresh mint and even nicely steamed corned beef, sliced thinly for a feast centered on a St Paddy’s day theme, make my mouth water with joy. Irish cooking is hitting its stride in the world’s culinary scene. If it isn’t great whiskeys and beers -- including
Guinness products – it’s the extraordinary, developing Irish restaurant scenes. Added tourism to the isle has opened the doors to cooking schools located in bed and breakfasts with their culinary gardens outside. Try this for fun: St. Patrick’s Day Rueben Quesadilla Cook up your corned beef so that the meat is well cooked and seasoned (but not so overcooked that it falls apart) and can be sliced thinly. Heat a 12-inch skillet and add little drop of oil for frying your quesadilla. Take thin slices of corned beef and drop them across a 10-12 inch burrito tortilla. Throw on some welldrained sauerkraut. (I squeeze mine out.) Next, it is time for Swiss cheese (I love my Jarlsberg), sliced across the entire thing. Top it off with a tortilla that has been spread with Russian or thousand island dressing and grill it on both sides until crisp and brown, and the cheese has melted.
Bon Appetit and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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With less than a week’s advance notification, Terri Buxton spent about two hours with a crew from KTVZ News, only to see – as is the case given broadcast journalism’s penchant for brevity – her comments distilled into about a minute of on-air time. She had been tapped by the Central Oregon Association of Realtors (COAR) to represent La Pine in a segment on Bend’s rising home sale prices and the resultant search by an increasing number of buyers for properties elsewhere in the region. A board member of COAR, Buxton was on familiar ground in terms of subject matter. A resident since (year you moved here), and a La Pine resident and principal broker at La Pine Realty, she is well versed in the local market. “Bend’s median home price of $450,000 doesn’t include any property with acreage,” she elaborated.
“In comparison, for about $419,000 in La Pine – about $30,000 less – you can buy a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-level house (built in 2008) that is about 1,700 square feet and comes with a fully finished shop and two additional sheds on an acre of land.” (According to realtor Gail Rogers, also featured in the television segment, the median home sales price in Redmond in 2019 was $372,000. While that’s a three percent increase from the Redmond median sales price in 2018, it’s still about $100,000 less than in Bend.) Buxton also showed NewsChannel 21 a newly built home in La Pine’s Crescent Creek neighborhood. The house is about 1,853 square feet, and includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage. Completed in 2019, the house costs $335,000, more than $100,000 less than the median sales price in Bend.
Terri Buxton, principal broker at La Pine Realty, commented on a KTVZ News broadcast that “buyers get much more in La Pine – including property – for less money” than is the case in Bend. “We certainly have higher-priced options as well,” she added. “For example, the Wild River Subdivision (which has some homes along the Deschutes River) offers homes that have been sold for as much as $700,000 - $845,000, with current listings starting at $380,000 – or $85,000 for a parcel of land “just across the street from Pringle Falls and the Big Deschutes River.” “Buyers get much more in La Pine – including
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Proper Pruning is All About the Right Tools If you are like most homeowners, you need to prune trees, shrubs, bushes and other plants in your yard from time to time. But do you know which tool is best suited for each particular job? Experts say that choosing tools wisely is key to maximizing beauty, and minimizing damage to plants. There are a few things to keep in mind as you go about selecting tools for your pruning jobs, big and small, and the following insights will get you started: • For most basic pruning around the yard, bypass or hand pruners, also known as garden or pruning shears, are go-to tools. Best for making clean cuts through living plants and tree branches, they work much like a set of heavy-duty scissors and are capable of getting into tight spots for close, precise cuts. According to a landscape expert, don’t fall for the common pitfall of wanting to save money. “Since pruning shears see so much use, it makes sense to buy the best ones you can afford. From my experience, inexpensive models simply don’t last very long. A well-cared for, high-quality set of bypass
pruners, on the other hand, can be a lifetime investment for the average homeowner.” • For larger branches, anvil-style shears can be a good choice. Featuring one sharp blade closing against a flat, wide blade, they work much like a knife cutting against a cutting board. However, the landscape expert warns that they should be used selectively, as they crush plant stems more than bypass-style pruners. • When it comes to branches of more than 1/2-inch (12.7 millimeters) in diameter, loppers are the best choice. Like hand pruning tools, there are bypass loppers, which operate much like a large, long-handled set of bypass shears, while anvil-style loppers use just one cutting blade. Says the expert, “bypass loppers generally cut with more precision, while anvil-style loppers are typically capable of generating more cutting force.” Regular pruning is necessary to keep your yard looking beautiful and well-maintained as well as to improve the health of plants. Be sure you’re equipped with the proper tools and knowledge to do so effectively. (StatePoint)
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property – for less money,” affirmed Buxton. “Right now, we have only a two- to three-month inventory, which is low, as people don’t want to move in the snow. Come spring and summer, I expect that will go up. “I’m looking forward to seeing La Pine continue to grow. Even with more people moving here, the axiom of ‘more value for less money’ should remain the
same.” Buxton concluded by saying that “La Pine has much to offer, and appeals to a diverse group of buyers including families, part-time residents and retirees. There are also opportunities for business/ commercial and investors to buy and grow. It’s very appealing to live and work where you play.”
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EVENTS
La Pine
Annual Garden Seed Give-Away, 3/1, 1 p.m. Free Heirloom vegetable and herb seeds. Little Deschutes Grange in LaPine, 51512 Morson St. littledeschutesgrange@yahoo.com. Beginning Crochet Classes, 3/2, 9, 16 and 23, 1-3pm. Pre-registration is necessary send email with your phone number to littledeschutesgrange@yahoo.com La Pine Parent Focus Group - Underage Marijuana Use, 3/5, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Conversation with parents from La Pine regarding underage marijuana use. La Pine Community, 16405 1st Street, La Pine. Lyndi.Petty@deschutes.org
FEBRUARY 2020 Special Gatherings for Special People, 3/21, 6 p.m. Dinner at DQ followed by bowling. All “special” families invited. Contact Pat Stone 541-977-5266. Special Gatherings for Special People, 3/26, 6:30 -8:30 pm. Music, Games, Craft & Ice Cream at the La Pine Grange. All “special” families invited. Contact Pat Stone 541-977-5266. Arts & Crafts of S. Deschutes Meeting, 3/28, 12-2pm. Open to the public. $5 donation suggested. La Pine Senior Activity Center, 16450 VictoryWay.
Grad Night Bingo, 3/6, 5:00 p.m. Spaghetti dinner, bingo and dessert auction to support the senior class at LPHS. La Pine Senior Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way.
Wire Trees with Sunstones Class, 3/30, 1-4pm, Bring mini pliers and wire cutters. Donate men’s white cotton socks. Little Deschutes Grange, 51512 Morson St. Pre-register at littledeschutesgrange@yahoo.com, include phone number.
Doc Talks, 3/10, 12 p.m. Short talks with doctors from La Pine St. Charles. Every 2nd Tuesday. La Pine Senior Activity Center, 541536-6237. lapineseniorcenter.org
South Deschutes County Chapter of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance Meeting, 3/31, 6 p.m., La Pine Senior Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way. Email, dan.youmans@cotamtb.com
Special Gatherings for Special People, 3/10, 12:30 -2:00 pm. Shout Out & Get Out. Make a Chia Pet & Chopstick Noodle Game at La Pine Park & Rec. All “special” families invited. Contact Pat Stone 541-977-5266.
Little Deschutes Grange Monthly Meeting, every Third Tuesday, Pot-Luck supper at 5:30pm, meeting at 6:30pm at 51512 Morson St., La Pine. All are welcome. Contact Darlene McDonnell 541-876-5371 or email: mcdonnell2020@outlook.com
La Pine Rural Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors Meeting, 3/12, 9 a.m., at the Fire Station located at 51550 Huntington Road. La Pine Crab Feed, 3/14, 12-6 p.m. La Pine Community Center, 16405 First St, $45 sold in advance at Chamber office. 541-536-9771.
Bingo at the La Pine Senior Activity Center, every Monday, 4:45pm, every Tuesday, 12:45pm and every Saturday, 3:30 pm. 16450 Victory Way. 541-536-6237. lapineseniorcenter.org. GRAY MATTER MATTERS
AARP Smart Driver Course, 3/17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. La Pine Senior Activity Center. Contact Don Beckett 541-536-4314. CROSSWORD
Oregon Communicators, every Thursday. MeetGreet -Refreshments at 6:15 p.m., Club Meeting 6:30-7:30 pm. We are in transition. Please call for physical location. 541-408-7610 Online https://zoom.us/j/246410212. RSVP oregon.communicators.club@gmail.com
Line Dancing La Pine Senior Activity Center, every Monday and Wednesday, 9:00am. 16450 Victory Way. 541-536-6237. lapineseniorcenter. org. Tai Chi, 10 a.m. and CaneQi, 12 p.m. every Friday, La Pine Senior Activity Center,16450 Victory Way. 541-536-6237. lapineseniorcenter. org. Yoga, Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. & Thursdays, 8:15 a.m., La Pine Senior Activity Center, 16450 Victory way. 541-536-6237. lapineseniorcenter.org Bingo at the American Legion, every Thursday, 4:30 pm. 52532 Drafter Rd, La Pine, OR. (541) 536-1402.
Sunriver Lifeguard Training, 3/23-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd, Sunriver, OR www. sunriversharc.com Sunriver Job Fair, 3/25, 10 a.m.-12:00p.m. SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd, Sunriver, OR. Teen Night Pool Party, 3/25, 8-10 p.m. Ages 12 -18. Reservations required, call 541-585-3147
Bend/Redmond Central Oregon Sportsman Show, 3/12-3/15, gear and fun for outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. www.thesportshows.com/shows/central-oregon Central Oregon Golf Show, 3/14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N Hwy 97, Bend. Go to centraloregongolfshow.com
North Lake County Christmas Valley Weekend Market, 3/6 & 3/7, 9am-5pm. Fine jewelry, electronics, hand crafted items. Christmas Valley Community Hall. For more info call Barbara at 541-576-2140. First Annual North Lake County Poker Run, 3/14, 11 a.m. Ride, dinner, party - $20. Christmas Valley Lodge. Contact Nick 315-727-0172. Bingo, 3/5 & 3/19, 5:30 pm, Christmas Valley Community Hall. For more info call Barbara Ferrando, 650-455-0052 Mommy and Me Playgroup, first and third Thursday of each month, 10-11:30 am. Children birth to 3 years old. North Lake School Annex building. Call Mrs. Anthony 503-351-7855.
Sunriver Library Events “Family Fun Storytime 0–5 YRS Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.
The Future of Waste in Deschutes County What we can do to make an impact in reducing waste in our community. Tuesday, March 10 • 12:30 p.m. The Library Book Club at Wild Wood Coffee House. Discuss Food Rules by Michael Pollan. Wednesday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. 56870 Venture Lane Suite 106 Tiny Terrariums 12–17 YRS Design your own mini-world of beautiful plants. Registration required. Wednesday, March 11 • 2:00 p.m. Computer Part Mandalas. Take traditional mandalas into the future. Wed, March 18 • 2:00 p.m. CreativeClub: Paper Crafts - Learn together and try a new craft. Registration required. Wednesday, March 18 • 5:30 p.m. Law Library Office Hours - Get assistance with your legal information questions. Thurs, Mar 19 4–6:00 p.m.
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31. SI unit of mass 1. Similar to an adder 32. Raja’s wife, pl. 2. View from a moving 33. Do penance train 34. *Famous fictional bar 3. Yesteryear 36. ____ gin 4. Shopping ____ 38. Smoke plus fog 5. Creates disorder 42. Baghdad resident 6. Forever and a day 7. *Hershey made the first 45. Not strongly American milk choco- 49. CEO’s deg. 51. Fertilized late one 54. C2H5 8. Belittle 56. “J’____” by #46 Across 9. Have supper 57. Green superfood 10. Tennis serving whiz 58. Desktop picture 11. Memorial Day solo 12. “The ____ of Racing in 59. Facebook photo links 60. Not disregarded, as in a the Rain” promise 15. Fast and lively 61. Marine eagle 20. Increasing 62. Surprise at a speakeasy 22. Location of ulna 63. *Almond-induced state 24. Hindered 65. Cardinal 3 25. *Principal candy 67. Bovine hangout ingredient 26. Allowed into a bar, e.g. 27. Past tense of will 29. Glorify Solution on page 15
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EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2020
e MEC’s v e t Sa Da 68th Annual the Meeting Midstate Electric Cooperative’s 68th Annual Meeting of the Members will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at La Pine High School. Registration, displays/demonstrations, health fair and barbecue all begin at 10:00 am and the business meeting starts at 12:00 noon.
La Pine Library Events KIDS Family Fun Storytime 0–5 YRS - Interactive storytime with songs, rhymes, crafts. Thursday, March 5, 12, 26 • 10:30 a.m. Rocket Flingers 6–9 YRS – Make a pool noodle into a safe, lightweight rocket! Wednesday, March 11 • 2:00 p.m. Music, Movement & Stories 3–5 YRS – Movement, music and stories to develop skills. Thursday, March 19 • 10:30 a.m. Picture Book Party 0–5 YRS - Have self-directed fun with books, crafts and more! Saturday, March 21 • 11:00 a.m.
TEENS Slime Lab 10–17 YRS – Relax, get ooey gooey, and make your own Marshmallow Peep Slime! Supplies provided. Wednesday, March 18 • 2:30 p.m.
ADULTS CreativeClub -- Handmade paper. Use new & recycled materials to create your own beautiful, handmade paper, using simple household items. Saturday, March 7 • 1:00 p.m. Pikas of Local Lava Flows – Learn about pica populations with an OSU-Cascades researcher. No registration required. Tuesday, March 10 • 3:00 p.m. The Library Book Club - Discuss “The Botany of Desire” by Michael Pollan. Thursday, March 19 • 12:00 p.m.
CLASSES Open Computer Lab - Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions. Saturday, March 14 • 11:00 a.m.
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FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCES Thrive Central Oregon - 30-minute consultations to connect to housing & other needed resources. www.thrivecentraloregon.com Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Law Library Office Hours – Get assistance with your legal information questions. No registration needed. Thursday, March 5 • 4:00 –6:00 p.m.
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What to Do Until Help Arrives – Emergency Care Steps for Bystanders By Oliver Tatum, Contributing Writer
When Partners in Care invited me to give a presentation on emergency care, I was delighted by the opportunity to give back. My mother has worked for PIC for more than two decades and, as a paramedic and a registered nurse, I am passionate about providing education to help people live safer, healthier lives. “Until Help Arrives” is a course developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), and other national organizations to turn bystanders into “immediate responders” capable of rendering life-saving interventions while they await the arrival of “first responders” (police, fire, and EMS) to the scene. In any emergency, whether a motor vehicle collision or an intentional mass casualty incident, five general steps should be followed. 1. Call 911 or get someone else to call 911. Be prepared to tell the calltaker your exact location - both the address and your location within the building, or the street name and the closest cross-street if you are at a car crash. The 911 telecommunicator will also ask questions, so it is important to make contact with the patient or victim before you call if you can do so safely. 2. Stay safe. Just as flight attendants tell us to apply our own oxygen mask before helping others, you must take caution to prevent yourself from becoming another victim. If you cannot reach the patient safely, wait for professional rescuers. 3. Stop the bleed. If you see blood spurting from a wound, or if you see blood pooling, those are indications of life-threatening hemorrhage and you must intervene immediately. Apply direct pressure to the wound using anything you can find - gauze from a first aid kit, the shirt off your back, or just your hands. If the injury is to an arm or a leg and pressure
does not control the bleeding, apply a commercially manufactured tourniquet. Tourniquets are often found in bleeding control kits with AEDs in public facilities. 4. Position the patient. If they are awake, help them into whatever position makes them most comfortable. If they are unconscious and breathing normally, roll them onto their side in “recovery position” with their head resting on an arm to prevent choking. Place padding under them and cover them with a blanket or jacket to prevent heat loss. If the patient is unconscious and is not breathing or only gasping, position them on their back on the floor and begin chest compressions. Push deep and fast. You do not need to give mouth-to-mouth breaths unless you feel comfortable doing so - hands-only CPR is sufficient until paramedics arrive. If you are in a public building, send someone to get an AED and follow the machine’s instructions when it arrives. 5. Comfort the patient. Lifethreatening injuries and cardiac arrest are emotionally traumatic experiences for the patient, their family, and for bystanders. Never underestimate the power your presence will have as a caring individual willing to step in and render aid. To learn more, visit FEMA’s “Until Help Arrives” website at https:// community.fema.gov/until-helparrives, or call Jeremy Buller, RN, St. Charles Trauma Department coordinator, at (541) 516-3857 to inquire about training opportunities. (Oliver Tatom, a paramedic and registered nurse employed by St. Charles Immediate Care, represents La Pine, Sunriver and surrounding communities on the COCC board of directors. These steps summarize a presentation he made at the Senior Activity Center sponsored by Partners in Care.)
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