Hosts needed for Costa Rica Cultural Exchange Program By Lee Haroun Costa Rica has become a popular travel destination and retirement haven for many Americans. So it is fortunate that Oregon was paired with Costa Rica in the Partners of the Americas’ program. The program, begun in 1964, was designed as the “people to people” component of the Alliance for Progress, founded by President John F. Kennedy, to promote inter-American friendships, cooperation, understanding, and economic/social development throughout the hemisphere. A popular part of the program is the adult cultural exchange. Every September, Oregonians welcome a group of retired and professional Costa Ricans who come to enjoy a month-long journey that includes homestays
Police continued from page 28 option — to do nothing. 5/21 - Traffic stop on a vehicle on Cascade Drive. The driver refused to identify himself upon request and was detained. He then provided an Oregon ID Card which indicated that his license was suspended. He was issued with a whole bunch of citations.
Costa Rican visitors and their hosts enjoy a ranger-guided tour of Smith Rock.
in four Oregon communities (Central Oregon, Portland, the north coast and Hood River). In turn, a group of Oregonians spends the month of February in Costa Rica, staying with families in different parts of that country.
Sunriver owners, Sheila and Dave Schmerber, participated a few years ago and report having had wonderful experiences with the warm and friendly “Ticos.” Two years ago, Sunriver resident Turn to Exchange, page 37
5/22 - Traffic stop on a vehicle on Center Drive. Driver exited the parking lot of the Country Store by driving down the bike path. Driver was arrested for DUII and lodged at DCJ after a breath test.
street who owned the cars were contacted. Officer explained that the Sunriver Rules & Regulations did not allow parking in someone else’s driveway. This is probably also not allowed where they live. 5/28 RP was having problems getting her son to obey her. Officer talked to the boy and convinced him to listen to his mother. 5/28 - Contacted suspect on Rhododendron Ln. regarding wood that was stolen from the Mt. View Condos. Subject agreed to return the wood. 5/28 - Report of juveniles throwing rocks at the swans on Lake Aspen. UTL. Swans seemed OK.
5/25 - RP called to report an unknown male had called the ODOT dispatch center with a complaint and then threatened the operator.
5/28 - Report of two teenagers on skateboards. They were located and advised of Sunriver skateboard rules. They were last seen on foot.
5/26 - RP reported light coming on at a boarded up residence that should be empty. Officer determined the lights were a motion detector. No signs of anything suspicious.
5/29 - RP had questions about disposing of a flare gun and extra flares. He was referred to Deschutes County Waste Disposal and their times for accepting hazardous waste.
5/28 - Report of vehicles parked in drive of home on Colonial Lane that did not belong there. Guests staying on the same
5/29 - Report of renters on Yankee Mtn. Lane shooting a .22 cal rifle. They agree to stop shooting their air rifle.
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