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Shoppers line up outside the Bend Costco Tuesday morning to stock up. Household supplies such as toilet paper remain in short supply on store shelves around Central Oregon. On Monday, Gov. Kate Brown reminded Oregonians to avoid hoarding supplies and to buy only what households need in order to maintain a two-week emergency supply stock at home.

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11 - Source Picks Going Virtual! - In-person events are largely out the window. So this week’s Picks rounds up some of the local streamed classes you can take part in instead.

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Gov. Brown wasn’t kidding when she said that right now, “Days feel like weeks.” Just hours after we put our last issue on stands, we got the news no one in Central Oregon wanted to hear: COVID-19 is here in our community.

It seems like weeks have passed since that announcement, and in the meantime, our website has been the literal “Source” of information for nearly 100,000 unique visitors this week alone. While this week’s web coverage has focused on the day-to-day announcements that affect the lives of every Oregonian, we’ve also been able to connect with countless individuals and organizations to look ahead to the long haul of this global pandemic. That’s helping us decide what impactful stories our readers will want to see next. Delivering news that matters is our mission every day of every year, but it’s even more important now.

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or the past 23 years, Central Oregonians have looked to us to share with them the “good stuff” coming out of our community. In addition to maintaining the most robust and comprehensive events calendar in the region, our newsroom is proud to bring locals deeper dives into the issues that mean the most—from housing to transportation to local politics.

Because our publication is locally owned and has been since its founding, we know what it feels like out there right now. We’re members of the community we serve, and while we at once work overtime to bring you the news you need to hear right now, we’re also faced with the same uncertainties and concerns around the health of our employees and the overall economic health of our city, state and nation. These are troubling times, no doubt about it.

And as other local businesses find ways to adapt and meet the needs of their community, so do we.

Our website, bendsource.com, has seen explosive growth this week. It is always the “mothership” for our online presence, but now, it, along with our daily newsletter, Cascades Reader (now with a weekend edition), are the places we’re able to disseminate information the fastest, and where local businesses can still best get the word out about what they’re doing to adapt to these changing times.

In the next few days, we’ll be rolling out new opportunities for the website and newsletter that give local businesses a place to share the “good news”

about what they’re doing and how people can utilize their services to work toward the greater good.

There is goodness here. There is also immense wealth—financial wealth, yes, but also the type of wealth that sees people stepping in to help when others are retreating—the type that sees restaurants, now faced with closing, reaching out their hands to donate to those more in need. The type of wealth that sees neighbors calling neighbors, just to lend a hand. Together, we can further tap that wealth in the interest of getting through this difficult time as a united community.

As the classic maxim, quoted by John F. Kennedy, goes, “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger—but recognize the opportunity.”

No doubt, having COVID-19 in our community and seeing numbers grow is a crisis. But we can also move forward and look to a day when this is behind us.

Working together, we can continue to live the dream that brings so many new people to Central Oregon every year.

We got this. We’ll get through this.

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VIRUS PANIC

As concerns of COVID-19 increase in intensity, schools and businesses close, and events and gatherings are canceled, many of us are wondering what else we can do. While these measures do mean compromise in our daily lives, I applaud the swiftness with which our public officials have taken action. Strong preventive measures of this kind have the potential to minimize further spread of coronavirus.

In addition to these measures and the crucial CDC guidelines (cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) for personal hygiene and social distancing, additional steps to support our overall level of wellness are worth consideration. While there is not a vaccine or COVID-19-specific treatment, there are additional proactive approaches to support our bodies’ innate response to infections in general.

The three elements always involved in infection are environment, the pathogen and the host. The public health guidelines we are focused on primarily address the environment and the pathogen (coronavirus), while the host (you and me) are also worth further consideration. Are there ways that we can further support our individual health that might make us less susceptible hosts?

Studies and research suggest there are.

There are dietary considerations, vitamin and herbal considerations, and basic selfcare measures that can offer your body meaningful support. Below are just a few of those options. Consider the following and discuss with your health care provider if it makes sense to take further action.

Please understand, these are not recommendations for treating or preventing COVID-19 infection specifically.

• Have your Vitamin D levels tested. This is the time of year we can expect levels of this important vitamin to have fallen. Adequate levels of Vitamin D have been shown to support the immune system’s anti-viral response to other viruses. Living in Central Oregon, most people are not going to achieve optimal Vitamin D levels without supplementation. Talk to your health care provider about dosing.

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• Vitamin C: Oral supplementation of Vit C can support the body’s anti-viral capacity generally.

• Immune supportive and anti-viral herbs. Medicinal herbs that have demonstrated general anti-viral activity: Elderberry, Osha, Goldenseal, Astragalus, Lemon balm, Lomatium, Licorice root, Hyssop, Echinacea. Talk with your holistically minded physician to determine a formulation best for you.

• Probiotics: Research has shown that the microbial landscape of our gut has a big impact on our immune systems. Fermented foods and probiotic supplements are an important way to support the gut, and the body’s overall immune response.

• Diet: Eating foods that are wholesome, nutritive, and minimally processed will support your body’s ability to fight infections. Think garlic, shitake mushrooms, root veggies, bone broth and stews. Minimize refined sugars, and drink plenty of water throughout the day, while avoiding too much caffeine and alcohol.

• Mental and Emotional: Stress equates to high cortisol levels, a potent inhibitor of the immune response. It’s true: Excessive stress and fear about viral infections will in no way help your body avoid one! Make time for activities that bring a sense of calm within yourself.

• Sleep: The value of getting sufficient sleep and starting your day rested cannot be overstated. This is an especially good time to take exceptionally good care of yourself.

• A Note on Fever: If you do get sick and develop a fever, avoid the temptation to take something to suppress it. Fever is an intelligent response of the body, and is perfectly safe between 100 -103 degrees F. The body is more efficient at fighting infections at higher temperatures.

—Joshua Phillips, ND is a naturopathic physician and the director of Hawthorn Healing Arts Center in Bend.

Please understand this article is in no way a substitute for medical advice and is shared for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before beginning any new supplements or treatments, and see the online version of this story at bendsource.com for research citations.

THANK YOU

With all of the deserved gratitude and attention being shown to our heroic first responders and dedicated healthcare workers, I’d like to add a big thank you to the employees of all of our grocery stores who worked endlessly and tirelessly to stock shelves, answer questions, and check out customers—all without the protective measures (except maybe some hand sanitizer) that are available

to our front line responders. And with smiles! You lightened our loads as we loaded up with groceries and supplies.

A shout out also to the food suppliers.

Much gratitude to everyone!

—Linda Wilken

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WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONTRACTING VIRAL INFECTIONS?

This is not the time to play the “blame game” nor to complacently pretend there is no danger. This is a rare opportunity for all of us to rise above our petty partisan political differences, discard conspiracy theories, abandon ad hominem abuse and act as global friends & neighbors, to pool and preserve resources, to stay safe and protect our health and to finally unite fully in humanity as most of us never have before and learn from the history of The Greatest Generation; particularly the English & Winston Churchill and make this “our finest hour.”

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regon’s senators in Washington, D.C., have long heralded the state’s vote-by-mail elections system as a model for other states to follow. Now, with coronavirus concerns keeping lots of people at home, that system appears even more valuable. As of now, state elections officials have not announced any changes to Oregon’s elections timeline due to widespread closures across the state.

With the filing deadline for the May primary elections having passed March 10, these are the candidates and measures locals can expect to see on their ballots in Deschutes County.

Deschutes County Commission, Position 2 primary Democrats: Ron Boozell. Lists occupation as “Un-retired, and not-yet-hired.” Navy veteran; lists “political prisoner” of Deschutes County Jail for "Punitive Contempt of Court."

Phil Chang. Natural Resource and Renewable Energy Consultant. Former U.S. Senate field representative, COIC program administrator Greg Bryant. Retired, with 30+ years accounting, management experience Republicans: Phil Henderson. Current County Commissioner, former homebuilder and attorney.

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Deschutes County Sheriff L. Shane Nelson. Current Sheriff.

Scott Schaier. Current Bend Police officer.

County Treasurer Greg Munn. Current Deschutes County Chief Financial Officer and Acting Treasurer. Former CFO, High Desert ESD U.S. Representative, 2nd District primary Republicans: Jason Atkinson. Self-employed, former state Senator/Rep., former Oregon Fish & Wildlife Comm. From Central Point, Ore.

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Cliff Bentz. State senator, attorney in part-time practice. From Ontario, Ore.

Jeff Smith. Computer programmer.

Former small business owner, farmer.

From Elgin, Ore.

Knute C. Buehler. Orthopedic surgeon, former state representative. From Bend, Ore.

Democrats:

David R. Campbell. Project manager, supply chain manager. From White City, Ore.

Nick (Nik) L. Huertz. Business & political consultant. Former retail store owner. From Central Point, Ore.

Glenn Carey. State legislative director for railway union. Train conductor 25+ years. From Klamath Falls, Ore. Jimmy Crumpacker. Investor. From Bend, Ore.

John P. Holm. Lists “currently disabled” as occupation. From Medford, Ore.

Travis A. Fager. General manager of a radio broadcast company. From La Grande, Ore.

Alex Spenser. Campaign strategist. Former writer/performance coach for Jamie McLeod-Skinner. From Klamath Falls, Ore.

Justin Livingston. Current Bend city councilor. Real estate broker. From Bend, Ore.

Chris Vaughn. Sales representative.

Former Safeway shift manager. From Bend, Ore.

Kenneth W. Medenbach. Chainsaw Creations. From Crescent, Ore.

Measures

Mark R. Roberts. Online retailer. Former trucking executive & safety compliance officer. From White City, Ore.

9-130 La Pine Park & Recreation District – Five-year local option levy for improving recreation facilities. Would

Jack Howard. Writer, single father. attorney, former Union County commissioner. From La Grande, Ore.

add 27 cents per $1,000 of assessed value of La Pine properties for five years. ***9-131 City of Bend – Bonds for Traffic Flow, East-West Connectors, and Neighborhood Safety Improvements.

Would add 47 cents per $1,000 assessed value of Bend properties. ***City councilors are voting March 18 on whether to remove this from the ballot.

9-132 Black Butte Ranch Service District — Five-Year Local Option Levy.

Would add 65 cents per $1,000 for general operations for those in the service district for five years.

9-133 Redmond Fire & Rescue – Local Option Levy to Maintain Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Would add 27 cents per $1000 of assessed value to maintain general operations for five years.

May Primary Election Date: Tue, May 19, 2020 Last recommended day to mail your ballots back: Tuesday., May 12, 2020

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The Bartenders' Blight

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er Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s Monday announcement, bars and restaurants statewide are limited to take-out and delivery only for the next four weeks. While local servers and bartenders are now generally laid off “until further notice,” the service industry as a whole is taking a scary and security-threatening blow. The teachers, bartenders, servers, venue janitors, massage therapists, dentists, ticket-takers and bus drivers… so many workers are impacted right now.

Early Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a coronavirus emergency aid package, with the endorsement of President Trump, in a 363-40 vote. The package includes two weeks of guaranteed sick leave and increased family leave, increased support for unemployment benefits, a small bump in Medicaid funding and a focus on strengthening school lunch programs. It also promises free coronavirus testing for everyone who requires it, even those who aren’t insured—though testing remains very limited thus far.

But what does this mean for the average lower to middle-class American, those living paycheck-to-paycheck and relying heavily on consistent income and/or the generous tips of their previous patrons?

Employers are currently required— by law—to provide employees with up

to 12 weeks of job-protected medical leave; however, they aren’t required to offer any compensation during this time period. (Oregon does have a paid sick time law; however, it’s only for companies with 10 or more employees.)

The House bill would provide those diagnosed with COVID-19 paid medical leave for up to 12 weeks, capped off at two-thirds of their average monthly earnings or $4,000 per month. The bill also applies to those caring for a family member who has been diagnosed or caring for a dependent due to a closure. The bill would also grant an immediate 14 days of paid sick leave to those infected, caring for the infected, or caring for a dependent. Small businesses—businesses with 50 employees or fewer— would be reimbursed for all granted paid sick leave. Companies with 500 or more employees are excluded from the bill.

Still, a massive group of dependent-free adults are out there who haven’t been exposed to the virus—those who have already started to experience the economic impact. We talked to some locals to get their reaction.

Local workers are worried Michelle Mora, a massage therapist at Falling Waters in Bend, explained that her main concern is clients simply not showing up. “This has definitely been

Tom Thurman, a server at the everbusy McKay Cottage, was surprised to hear that restaurants were shutting down operations completely. “I thought maybe they’d implement a curfew like some other places have,” he said. “I’m just trying to handle things as they come and not lose it, waiting for everyone to stop panic buying and then get stuff in order.” He noted that he hadn’t seen business slow down much over the weekend, but he had noticed that there were cars “lined up around the block” at fast food joints.

“I’ve got a reasonable landlord,” said Thurman. “It’s not some faceless company, you know. I think if my living situation was different, I’d be a lot more on edge. As far as expenses go, I’m covered for about a month. After that I’ll start to get pretty worried.”

He offered one last piece of advice.

“We’ve just got to do what we can to trust our fellow man. Take a deep breath. Unless you’re around someone that’s infected—then take more shallow breath.”

The unemployment information page on Oregon.gov takes COVID-19 related layoffs into consideration. The page reads, “The Oregon Employment Department provides Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to most workers who are out of work through no fault of their own. To get benefits, workers must meet some requirements. In general, to receive UI benefits for a week, you must be able to work, be available for work, and look for work you can do.” ​ On Tuesday morning, Trump announced tentative plans to allot those being hard hit with a government-funded $1,000 stipend in attempts to offset costs of living.

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As restaurants statewide are limited to delivery and take-out only, servers and bartenders experience mass layoffs

affecting my ability to work,” she said.

“I’m concerned that I won’t be able to pay my bills. I’m currently calling everyone I make monthly payments to see if I can get them deferred. As far as I know our office is staying open. But the downfall is that as a massage therapist, I only get paid when the patients show up for their appointments. I’m really hoping that there will be some plan put into place to help people like me when we become completely unable to work.”

Out of her eight scheduled clients on Monday, two showed.

Those in the restaurant industry had little time to prepare for the worst, as Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday afternoon that all restaurants and bars would be limited to delivery and takeout starting the next day. While expedited unemployment will be available to those who need it, fear of financial insecurity is hitting hard.

“My initial reaction was shock,” said Justine Meyer, a bartender at The Lemon Tree in downtown Bend. “I guess I didn’t really grasp the severity of the situation, or the serious effects it would have on my livelihood.” The Lemon Tree is offering services, though the number of staff members is reduced dramatically. “They’re going to do curbside orders and take-out orders only, though everyone is called off of work until further notice.” She explained that her panic was amplified when she found the unemployment website had crashed moments after Brown‘s announcement.

“I think that I should be able to file for unemployment, but the site is unavailable... as I’m sure everyone is panicking and trying to file as soon as possible.”

Layoffs are sweeping across the state.

“I have to think about who still has a job, it’s that bad,” said Portland local and previous Crush Bar employee Andrew Madrigal. “It’s really bad here. So many people got laid off yesterday in the restaurant industry. Most of my friends are in the service industry, and only managers still have their jobs as far as I know.”

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Where Has The Toilet Paper Gone?

A local therapist weighs in on how to reduce unnecessary panic while focusing on preparedness

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t this point we’ve probably all seen the hilarious “Panic at the Costco” meme that’s been circling the internet for the past few days. Nice one, guys. As the old quip goes, “It’s funny because it’s true.”

People have been panic-buying toilet paper in bulk for days now, leaving grocery store shelves completely bare and further contributing to the dystopian, post-apocalyptic atmosphere that has been driving our society into a foraging frenzy.

According to Randy Wild of Bend Counseling & Biofeedback, this widespread state of anxiety is directly linked to future-based fear.

“People are experiencing fear about what’s going to happen next,” said the licensed therapist, who has been working in the field of anxiety-related mental health conditions for 17 years. “Anxiety is precipitory. Those experiencing anxiety are focusing on the ‘what if’s,’ and worrying about what could potentially happen next.

“If someone is experiencing anxiety about the current circumstances, I would suggest that they ask themselves a simple question. ‘Right now, am I safe?’ Right now, am I healthy?’ Come back to the

present moment, get away from futurebased focuses. If the answer is yes, I would suggest focusing on how to stay healthy.”

Wild explained that when we feel panicked, the survival part of the brain kicks into high gear. “The limbic system takes over, the part of the brain that revolves around survival. The most intelligent part of the brain - the part allows us to process information and react accordingly - this part shuts off. In this dysregulated state our IQ drops dramatically and our creativity levels decrease.”

Perhaps this is why we’ve been compulsively stockpiling Purell and canned tuna fish, despite the authoritative assurances that doing so is pretty far from necessary.

“When we become anxious, we need to do what we can to get the cortex involved,” explained Wild. “The cortex is the part of the brain that helps us with critical thinking; helps us plan. One of the best things to do when you’re in a state of panic is move the body. Don’t let the stress hormones build up. Go for a walk around the block and ask yourself, ‘Am I safe NOW?’ Bring yourself back to the present moment. Another great tool is

What Can Local Legislators Do?

Helt, Knopp work on solutions to keep money flowing for Oregonians

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he 2020 Oregon legislative session may have ended this month in a partisan showdown—but state legislators are working together now on solutions for Oregonians struggling with the fallout of closures from the coronavirus.

Some members of the Oregon Legislature are meeting virtually as the Special Joint Committee on Coronavirus Response. The purpose of the committee is to quickly make recommendations for legislative action to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The committee will work to: Provide short-term economic relief to low-income workers and small businesses. This could include paid sick leave supported financially by the State.

Protect Oregonians from evictions and foreclosures Evaluate and monitor statewide public health strategies for responding to COVID-19 and make necessary changes to empower the State to respond effectively Recommend expedited budget and policy changes to the Oregon Legislature Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend) is Central Oregon’s only representative on the 12-member committee.

“There’s a lot of questions about what is happening,” Knopp told the Source. “The

legislative branch holds the executive branch accountable for decisions that they are ultimately making right now. There is a lot of work to be done. We’ll explore what could make it easier for the agencies to be able to act in the crisis. Some agencies might not have all the tools that they need.”

Knopp has been on daily calls with the Oregon Health Authority and staff from other agencies working on coronavirus. Knopp was chosen for the committee because he is a member of the Senate Interim Committee on Health Care, and because of his experience working with small businesses.

“I have a business background so I can provide significant input on what businesses are going through; what decisions need to be made in terms of their staff,” Knopp said.

Knopp says he’s committed to making sure people continue to earn a paycheck throughout the crisis.

“Many of these families just can’t stop getting money for a few weeks,” he said.

Will legislators set aside their partisan differences and work together for now?

“I believe this will bring people together,” Knopp said. “Obviously the coronavirus is not going to discriminate based on area... This shouldn’t be a partisan issue.”

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focusing on the breath. When people are anxious they experience changed breath; breaths are longer coming in and shorter coming out. Change your breathing by breathing in for two counts and out for six counts. The goal is to calm the central nervous system and move back into the cortex by being aware of your breath and your present state of being.”

Did I leave Bend as soon as a localized case was announced to hole-up in an isolated cabin deep in the woods of La Pine? Yes. Is it because I’m panicked? No. Slightly neurotic, maybe, but not panicked. It’s because my roommate had a cough and a fever, and I’m taking every necessary precaution to keep myself and others safe. Even though I’m a healthy individual with a strong immune system, the chances of me infecting someone else if I were to contract the virus are high.

It isn’t about me. It’s about protecting

the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, who would likely suffer immensely if they were to be exposed.

“Don’t panic” does not mean the same thing as “don’t care.” Take the necessary precautions: stay home if you’re feeling unwell, wash your hands more than normal, stay away from large crowds, stock up on enough food for a couple of weeks just in case (notice that “buy Costco out of all paper products” did not make the list). Perhaps most importantly - and as suggested by Wild check your sources.

“There’s a lot of inaccurate information circulating,” he said. “Employ critical thinking. Ask yourself, ‘What are my sources?’ There are fear mongers out there, people trying to induce fear and panic. You know the old saying, ‘If it bleeds, it leads.’ Make sure that your sources are accurate.”

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Economic Relief Rep. Cheri Helt has called for the passage of a $1.6 billion tax relief program for Oregonians to help cushion the economic blows of what may turn into a global recession. Helt wants the State to issue tax refunds in the form of checks sent out

by Memorial Day. Oregon has a unique tax rebate system written into the Oregon Constitution called the “kicker” which is triggered when tax revenues for a twoyear budget cycle come in higher than 2% above what state economists forecast at the beginning of the cycle. The State must return the full excess amount to taxpayers.

Gov. Kate Brown has floated some proposals to divert some of the money to a “rainy day” fund, or to address the $27 billion shortfall in the State’s public pension fund.

Usually, taxpayers would receive refunds from 2018 as a credit on their 2019 state personal income tax returns filed in 2020. Helt said that the money will do greater good in the hands of families than it will “stashed away in a Salem vault.” The size of each person’s kicker depends on what they paid in taxes and the wealthiest Oregonians benefit the most. (Those who earn $30,000-$50,000 a year would receive approximately $375, according to the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis). The last kicker payout was right before the Great Recession.

Helt has contacted Gov. Kate Brown and Democratic and Republic leaders to come together for a 24-hour special session by the end of March to pass her tax relief package and finish the work of the February short session, which was cut

Twelve members of the Oregon State Legislature are meeting online to ramp up the State’s efforts toward slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

short by Republican walkouts over the cap and trade bill.

“We have two missions right now, to protect people from the spread of this disease, and to help working families,” Helt told the Source. “This is unprecedented, and it calls for unprecedented responses.

I’m talking about rental assistance, mortgage assistance, and food assistance.”

Helt is working with Carolyn Eagan, economic development director for the City of Bend, to discuss ways to get assistance funds in the hands of people who live here as soon as possible. The State does offer unemployment insurance for people with an employer, but the site received so much traffic on Monday that it crashed.

Meanwhile, Brown has her attention focused primarily on medical responses and preparedness to the coronavirus. Brown announced Monday that she is convening a task force to address the economic fallout from mass closures throughout the state.

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Everything is Closed

As schools and restaurants close, and life as we know it comes to a grinding halt, connections to the community move online

By Laurel Brauns Here’s a quick roundup of the latest news since March 11, when officials from Deschutes County Public Health announced Central Oregon’s first case of the coronavirus.

As of Tuesday morning, there are four reported cases of COVID-19 in Deschutes County and 51 in Oregon.

The City of Bend, Deschutes County, the State of Oregon and the U.S. are currently operating under a state of emergency. Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that public K-12 schools are now closed through April 28. Bend-La Pine Schools and other local districts are serving free “grab and go” meals Monday through Friday while schools are closed. On Monday, Brown ordered all bars and restaurants in Oregon switch to a carry-out and/or a delivery-only model. This announcement came with new guidelines to limit gatherings to 25 people or fewer with a suggestion to limit gatherings to 10 people or fewer.

Grocery, retail and other workplaces are exempt from the 25-person limit.

The rules are intended to enforce social distancing to slow the spread of

Highland Magnet School at Kenwood School on Newport Avenue sits vacant Tuesday morning.

COVID-19, because as health officials underlined Monday, Oregon may not have enough hospital beds to manage the projected surge in cases that could come pouring into hospitals in the next few weeks. While the governor has not explicitly ordered gyms and other workout facilities to shut, the implication is that every business should try to adhere to the spirit of the “take out” model to the best of their ability.

St. Charles Health System announced Monday more measures to promote social distancing. Visitors are not allowed in any of the system’s four hospitals and its St. Charles Bend Community Pharmacy now has driveup service available from 11am to 6pm.

St. Charles has limited testing capacity: only people with a fever of 100.4 or more with a cough and shortness of breath who are over 60 years of age

with immunosuppression or a chronic illness can be tested at the hospital.

Meanwhile, nearly everything in Central Oregon is closed and cancelled. Mt. Bachelor closed Sunday through March 22. Deschutes County Library will not reopen until at least April 1, but it is increasing its collection of digital materials which will still be available to people with a library card and an internet connection. BendBroadband announced yesterday it will suspend disconnections and late fees for those unable to pay their bills for the next 60 days, and offers free service to low-income homes and anyone with kids in need.

The Facebook Group Pandemic Partners-Bend has created an online gathering place for people willing to provide assistance to others, with nearly 7,000 members and growing every day. Anyone in need can post their request on the page.

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BendBroadband announces free connection for low-income homes, and those with students— though rural access remains a challenge

By Laurel Brauns

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eople with kids who live in Central Oregon who don’t currently have the internet can get service for free through BendBroadband, at least for a short time.

The rollout comes in response to a measure introduced by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Friday. The “Keep Americans Connected Pledge,” is designed to rein in any potential abuses from U.S. internet service providers during the coronavirus pandemic. For the next 60 days, the FCC asked internet service providers to suspend late fees or service disconnection for its customers, including both residential and small businesses.

BendBroadband is offering free service to new low-income households and/ or those who have students in K-12 or college classes. The company is also suspending data caps for the next 60 days to help alleviate issues stemming from the spike in internet usage from people working at home. BendBroadband

Internet service providers are trying to expand to those in need.

currently serves 117,000 homes in the region, from La Pine to Madras.

“We are proud to be associated with this important communications service continuity program and commend the FCC for their proactive attention to public safety during this most difficult time,” said Drew Petersen, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs at TDS in statement.

Petersen told the Source that the company has the capacity to direct customers how to self-install their new equipment if they are quarantined due to illness, but otherwise, a technician will do the install to ensure the system works.

A far reach for some Crook County students Connection in rural areas has long been an issue in Oregon and elsewhere.

Stacy Smith is the curriculum director for Crook County Schools in Prineville.

Like most schools throughout the state, the district is working to come up with remote learning plans in the event that

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schools stay closed for longer than two weeks. Smith told the Source that while a majority of Crook County students have a Chrome tablet they can use from home to access assignments, many students do not have internet because they live so far outside of town.

“We have a few students who have two-hour commutes each day to school who are coming as far away as east of Paulina and Brothers,” Smith said.

“While I really appreciate the sentiment behind the offer of free internet service for students, it’s unlikely BendBroadband will run cables out into these areas.

The only option for these students is satellite internet, which is very expensive.”

Other free internet services Other companies such as Zoom, Microsoft and Google began offering their software for free to accommodate people working from home and Zoom

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will lift time limits on video calls by request. Zoom became the most-downloaded business app in the U.S. on iOS this week, according to Vox. Google announced that it can accommodate online meetings of up to 250 people for G Suite customers.

Meanwhile, some movies that were going to be released in theaters will now be available to stream. NBCUniversal will release “The Hunt,” “The Invisible Man,” and “Emma” for $20 this Friday.

Those interested in taking advantage of the BendBroadband program can call 1-888-287-8156 to connect to TDS Telecommunications, BendBroadband’s parent company. The call is automated: respond that you are not a TDS customer nor a BendBroadband customer and enter your ZIP code. Callers will be asked to provide evidence of financial need including SNAP, HUD or their use of other public assistance programs.

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n one never-ending week, the world has transformed in ways most of us have never experienced before. Here in Bend and throughout the state, the order is to self-quarantine and save the tests for those who need it most. The coronavirus took the life of the first Oregonian on Friday, a 70-year-old man at the Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center in Portland. Younger generations are terrified for their parents and older relatives and friends. The first of a long line of layoffs have begun beginning in the service industry, and working families may struggle to pay the rent and put food on the table without a massive program of state and federal assistance. This may come down to simply sending checks to everyone with a social security number.

If you find yourself in a state of confusion and disbelief, you’re in good company.

Here at the Source, we’ve been publishing almost hourly updates on our homepage to help our community of readers stay informed with the most accurate and up-to-date information we can find. In light of this, between now and the time it takes to print the paper, much more may be revealed.

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Bend Pilates is offering a full schedule of classes through Zoom. Sign up for class on Mindbody.com and download Zoom. Prior to start you will receive an email invitation to join class. Be ready with mat, weights, roller, and/or band and login 5 minutes prior to class time. Ongoing. For more information visit bendpilates.net/classes/.

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Join Namaspa for daily classes via Zoom ranging from Power Vinyasa Flow to Yin. If you’re not already a member of the Namaspa community, you can purchase a month-long pass for $39. Ongoing.

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Wild Thing will be conducting Facebook live classes several times per week, and yogis will also have access to free yoga videos on their YouTube channel TinyURL.com/floatingyoga. You can also go to WildThingBend.com and click on “free yoga videos” for video access. Ongoing. Facebook.com/WildThingBend.

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Stay bendy, not spendy. Tula is offering $7 off of all online classes. Otherwise, classes are free for current members and new clients can score a monthlong pass for only $30. Download the MindBody app as well as Zoom, and sign up for classes at tulamovementarts.com.

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BEND COMEDY SHOW - OPEN MIC LOL FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR COUCH Enjoy Bend Comedy’s regularly scheduled open mic without leaving the house! Sets will be livestreamed over Twitch. Thu., March 19, 7pm. Streamed live on twitch.tv/bendcomedy. Free.

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HOUR-LONG ANXIETY COACHING BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT

Justine Mulliez of Just a Wild Thought Coaching will offer free hour-long coaching sessions to help Bendites deal with the stress and anxiety associated with quarantines. Keep in mind that availability will be limited. Ongoing. Learn more at justawildthought. com. Free.

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estival season and concerts aren’t always the cleanest. There is an incredible number of gross things I’ve seen at Lollapalooza that I’d rather not share. That being said, it makes sense that around the country, popular festivals are having to make decisions to combat the spread of COVID-19. Coachella has been postponed until October; SXSW in Austin, Tomorrowland Winter in France, and other festivals have been completely canceled. Artists including Pearl Jam, BTS, and Madonna have chosen to postpone or cancel tour dates entirely. And these came even before mandates on large events were in place.

What does that mean for Central Oregon? Well, we’re already seeing the effects locally.

On March 12, Bluetech was scheduled to perform at the Volcanic Theatre Pub but had to postpone due to coronavirus fears. Being from Palm Springs, Evan Bartholomew didn’t want to risk becoming infected and bringing that back to a large community of retirees, where he could have been quarantined for weeks and could have gotten others sick. At that time, Volcanic owner Derek Sitter said he only had one other cancellation, and it may have been unrelated. Then Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced a mandate: no events with 250 or more people. Things took a turn from there.

“Well, I’ve had six cancellations this morning alone. I expect more are on the way. So, it may not be my decision to make,” Sitter said March 13. “It is a tough spot to be in as a venue owner. I had 20 events scheduled over the next month.”

Other venues in town are feeling the heat as well. On March 9, the Tower Theatre sent out an email stating that “At this time, there are no recommendations to stop events or public gatherings in Oregon. Therefore, the Tower’s programs, concerts and conferences are continuing as scheduled.” However, the message went on to urge those experiencing signs of illness to stay home. A few days later, the Tower sent out another email stating they were looking into potential

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cancellations after Brown’s mandate.

The Domino room recently postponed its Anders Osborne show until Aug. 2, and more rescheduling is on the way.

“If they [an act] cancel, it’s just a canceled show and we cut our losses and move on. But, if we mutually agree to continue the show, I think attendance will be impacted and we put the artists, crew, staff, and attendees at risk,” said Sitter. “It’s a unique and strange situation for sure. I’m not concerned about the loss of income. My first reaction to this was to keep people safe and healthy.”

The decision on whether to continue shows at the Volcanic was tough. Sitter says he could have made sure that there were fewer than 250 people attending his shows, but that isn’t the easy call.

“Do I risk being ground zero for an outbreak in Bend? Or do I open for people to go out and enjoy themselves and escape the isolation and fear of COVID-19?”

Ultimately, Sitter decided to close VTP through April 9 and has postponed or canceled at least 15 shows.

On a larger scale, Central Oregon plays host to a variety of music festivals, the closest on the horizon being 4 Peaks, scheduled June 18-21. Currently, the four-day festival has announced 23 bands—with more to come. However, as owner Stacy Koff puts it, things are changing by the hour, which makes it very hard to plan that far ahead.

“What I CAN say is that no bands have pulled out or are planning to,” Koff told the Source. “In my 13 years of planning the festival, I have never experienced anything like this—and it is all unprecedented for sure!”

The weight on whether to have gigs isn’t only on the venues, but artists as well. Local singer/songwriter Alicia Viani has been gearing up for her debut album release show at The Belfry for quite some time, but decided to put the show on hold.

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“It will be very interesting to see how this all unfolds. I’m sure the virus is impacting you and your industry tremendously. Probably as no surprise to you, I am canceling the 4/11 show at The Belfry until a later date,” Viani said in an email.

While music lovers might think times are tough without being able to go out and see shows, these times are affecting local venues and artists even more. To support them, consider buying artists’ music online. Stream local bands’ tunes all day long while you’re self-isolating.

Buy tickets for concerts further down the road or reach out to see what you can do to help venue owners and concert bookers stay afloat.

“When Disneyland closes, you know it’s bad,” said Sitter.

Volcanic Theatre Pub is closed through April 9.

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For what many have deemed as the “living room,” of Bend, the M&J is truly a local landmark that has supported local music and fun for many years.

According to Hitchcock, the Tavern can be traced to the very same address all the way back to 1946. Just last year, the Source Weekly chose the M&J as the Best Open Mic in our Best Of Central Oregon issue. One big reason: it isn’t a regular open mic down there—it’s a full-on concert experience that really draws the crowds every Wednesday night.

“M&J Tavern has been like home for us as a band. Some of the first times I ever performed as a vocalist were at the Wednesday open mic, so it will always hold a special place in my heart,” says Joey Vaughn, lead singer of local band Night Channels. “Even on slow nights where it seemed like we were only playing for them, Mike and CJ have always been so kind and welcoming to bands and artists of whatever magnitude.” On top of that, Hitchcock herself has been voted by the readers of the Source as the winner of our Best Bartender category—winning either first or second many times.

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ven before the spread of coronavirus in the state of Oregon, there was always a push to make sure we were supporting locally in Central Oregon.

Now times have gotten even tougher for local businesses.

On March 9, CJ Hitchcock of the M&J Tavern posted a GoFundMe campaign with a very honest message of what it means to be a local business in Bend in 2020: “Times are changing in this once small town, including who owns the local business scene. With a large boost in population we have seen many properties and businesses bought out by big money and changed to accommodate an idea of what these new owners want Bend to be. Here is an opportunity to be a part of securing one of Bend’s major cornerstones in a historic legacy slowly being swept under in a ‘new’ is better mindset. The Tavern will be sold. That is fact. With the help from each of you that contribute to this cause, we can keep the M&J Tavern locally owned and community supported.”

In another comment on the fundraiser’s page, Hitchcock stated she first created the page in the summer of 2019 and held onto it until she saw there was no other option. This was even before new mandates on gatherings came out in regard to the spread of COVID-19, which makes the stakes of this even more crucial.

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rthur Laurents’ Broadway musical, “Gypsy,” the story of 1930s burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee and her domineering show biz mother, continues at the Eagle Mountain Event Center through Saturday, March 28, after a debut last week.

Director Mary Kilpatrick, who co-founded the Two Twisted Sisters production company last year with her husband, co-producer Howard Schor, calls this the one musical she’s always longed to do. “To say ‘Gypsy’ is close to my heart is an understatement,” she said of the play, which features memorable tunes including “Let Me Entertain You” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.”

“Gypsy” is the first play performed by the company, though Two Twisted Sisters has also brought storytelling events and a Bend independent film (“Stone in the Water”) to the venue since founding the company last year. This one took some major rearranging, Kilpatrick says. “We’ve made it into an appropriate venue for gypsies on the road,” she says. “You’ll see the actors behind the scenes—they’re part of the show. Kind of like we’re traveling on a train.”

With a cast ranging in age from 7 to 74, Kilpatrick feels the show is appropriate for young audiences as well as adults. “I’ve worked with kids my whole

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life,” she says. “It’s definitely a family show. It’s old-fashioned vaudeville. I took out the few swear words. Vaudeville brought so much joy during the Great Depression. People could forget they were starving and poor.”

The director has plenty to say about the talent of the show’s extensive cast.

“Anna (Anna Mahaffey as Louise) is off the charts, my Gypsy. She is unbelievable. And Trish Sewell is wonderful.

I didn’t know she was an actress, I’ve only known her as a musical director.

She auditioned like all the other people for Mama Rose. She did not expect entitlement because she’s a music director, she had to do what all the other people do—sing, dance and act—and she blew our minds. We just went, ‘Oh my gosh, this is Rose.’”

She says the compassion in “Gypsy” is a big reason the play has always resonated

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with her. “I related to it, because of my own life and my own struggle in making it,” she explains. “I think it has a big heart. And I love the fact that it’s a true story.” “In the ‘70s to ‘90s, living in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, we were struggling, outcast artists,” Kilpatrick recalls. “I have great respect for these ladies.” The director will have a small role in the show, as stripper Tessie Tura. “An over-the-hill ballerina,” she jokes. “Tessie has a number and the song, ‘Gotta Have a Gimmick’ in the second act.”

Among Broadway musicals, Kilpatrick says she feels many others are too complex. “The plots are edgy and wonderful, but there is something so true to the theatre in ‘Gypsy.’ There’s something about those vaudeville actors that’s so heart-felt. Mama Rose, the mother, has lot of deep sadness, because she wishes it was her.”

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A Push for a Performing Arts Center Central Oregon Center for The Arts gets serious

Performers in Bend know the drill: Find a space that might work, then hope and pray it stays open, has good sound and can be easily accessible for your audience. The ongoing population growth in Bend has also meant a growth in performers and audiences. The problem: not a lot of growth in venues.

A group of volunteers has taken on the task of creating a new performance space. Central Oregon Center for the Arts formed about three years ago and formalized as a nonprofit in 2019, with a goal of building a new culture hub by 2026.

Kilpatrick says she learned some details about Rose’s life reading her autobiography (“Gypsy: A Memoir,” 1957). “They’d take the kids away, they weren’t in school, they were doing these shows all night and touring in the day on the trains. But she loved her daughters. She projected her dreams onto them, and she was obnoxious—she would pretty much do anything to get fame—but I feel she was painfully sad underneath. She’s conflicted because she’s so obsessed with making it.”

When asked what she hopes audiences will take away from the show, Kilpatrick points to a broader theme. “You learn to fall on your face and get back up,” she says. “The thing that scares you—like if you’re afraid to look at somebody or hold a hand, anything— if you step into it, then you grow, as an actor or as a person. Once you make a fool of yourself time and time again, it gets less scary.

“I think also joy,” she adds, “and maybe a little more knowledge about what vaudeville was, how those girls tried so hard to make it. It wasn’t disgusting what they did, it was a way to make a living. They were creative. They were brave. And I hope people come away feeling proud, to be living here in Bend and what great talent there is here.”

A new performing arts center will benefit groups like the Central Oregon Mastersingers pictured above.

The vision for the space is grand and exciting: multiple theaters, including a large 1,200-seat theater, a 600-seat theater and a “black box” space for smaller and experimental works. It would also include green rooms, as well as storage space for instruments or scenery and rehearsal spaces that can sometimes be the hardest to procure.

“We think the window is closing in on something like this,” said board member

Jon Thompson. “The longer we wait the more expensive it will be. We are eager to make this happen.”

The group is looking for about 5 to 10 acres on which to build the center, and will begin a feasibility study this summer. While the goal would be to stay in Bend, the group is open to other options.

This is one of several efforts to increase performance spaces in

Central Oregon. The Deschutes Public Library announced earlier this year that it had identified land, near the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s office, where it would build its central library complex, including, ideally, a performance space.

Often, I hear people talk down about the art we see in Bend, but I personally know performers who continually amaze and inspire me. Often, this down-playing of talent is the result of a lack of production quality—not because people aren’t capable, but rather, they don’t have access to the equipment and spaces needed to raise standards. A space like the one the group is planning will be able to provide support to the growing talents we have, and allow local performers to shine in the way they deserve.

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Editor’s note: As of press time, “Gypsy” is still scheduled to continue its live performances. But in response to concerns around the spread of COVID-19, the producers are also working to offer live-streaming of the performance. Check the company’s website at twotwistedsistersproductions.com for the latest.

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Local Food Resources A running list of places to access food and more We’ve created a list of local resources, with the support of Pandemic Partners Bend, which can be accessed at our Coronavirus HQ page: bendsource. com/coronavirusHQ. These are some of the food-related resources found there, but you can also access that HQ page for info on unemployment benefits, shelters and much more.

Bend-La Pine Schools is offering free meals Mon.-Fri., 10:30-11:30am, except for the week of spring break March 23-27. Redmond School District is also offering free meals at Redmond High during the statewide school closure. Sisters, Prineville and Jefferson County school districts also have free meals for kids 0-18.

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From the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company’s Whole Seed Catalog.

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y first seed catalog of 2020 arrived in late November. The timing could not have been better. Thanksgiving sticks a fork into the growing season, and ushers in a quiet time of rest, contemplation, hot beverages and reading material. (Editor’s note: Coronavirus panic does that, too.)

Gardening is a thoughtful pursuit, and seed catalogs are a way to garden in your mind. The tantalizing descriptions and flattering depictions of robust plants can offer dreams where reality falls short, while inspiring ambitious plans, some of them realistic.

According to the National Gardening Association, 35% of American households grow some food, and gardening activity has doubled since 2008, when the organization began keeping track. Millennials are the fastest-growing demographic in this trend. Not surprisingly, there is a seed catalog to match every gardener these days, from latte-sipping community garden plot worker to leather-handed cowgirl.

There is the whimsical nostalgia in the Fedco catalog, with its line-drawn depictions of a garden world populated by gnomes behind lovage plants, and spade-wielding superheroes flying through edible solar systems. Many market growers prefer the no-nonsense approach of Johnny’s Seeds, streamlined and farmer-oriented, with the fastest delivery in the business.

If those two catalogs mated, their spawn would resemble the 2020 Baker Creek Heirloom Seed catalog. It has that old-timey feel of Fedco, the budding entrepreneurism of Johnny’s, and adds a passion to discover and share as many heirloom plant varieties and traits as it can. Especially, it would appear, the purple ones.

It’s a theme that’s common across the seed catalog world, but Baker Creek is hitting it especially hard, from the Sugar Stars phlox flowers featured on the cover, to featured blueberry- and lavender-hued representatives from almost every category fruit and vegetable. Purple Brussels sprouts, purple corn and purple asparagus. There are purple “greens” like mizuna, scarlet kale and blue kale and plants so dark purple they are black — black radish, black Dakota popcorn, black garbanzo beans.

The catalog includes a purple ad for its larger and more comprehensive cousin, The Whole Seed Catalog, replete with a purple Hopi Black Dye Sunflower on the cover. Baker Creek’s Whole Seed Catalog is like a normal seed catalog on plant-based steroids, with information on 1,100 varieties of heirloom seeds, along with historical notes, cultivation tips and endless seeds for thought, and a full spectrum of colors—not just purple. I picked up a copy at Barnes and Noble.

Flipping through, I noticed a photo of a gentleman happily eating what appeared to a a slice of raw squash.

Tahitian Melon Squash, I learned, is so sweet you can eat it raw, and was an important crop in the heirloom seed movement. The squash and melon section alone was more than 33 pages long, and filled with multiple rabbit holes, like a history of Japanese squash, and the often overlooked category of warted pumpkins. Soon, the pages were coffee-stained and dog-eared, like a seed catalog is supposed to be.

Jere Gettle founded Baker Creek Seeds in 1998 when he was 17, in the Missouri Ozarks. He has an elfin look, like a character from the Fedco catalog,

and is partial to plants that attract pollinators. I asked Gettle via email why his catalog is so purple. ”We have tried to increase all of our colorful varieties,” he said. “But especially the color purple.” High in anthocyanins—the antioxidants found in blueberries—as well as being just plain pretty, Gettle says, purple plants are his best-selling seed category: “People can’t get enough of the color purple.”

Everyone in my family has marked a few pages, flagging the likes of Dragon Tongue beans, Golden Alexandria wild strawberries, Muncher cucumbers, Minnesota Midget Melons and a featured seed: King Tut Purple Peas.

The origin of King Tut’s Purple Peas is hotly debated, with candidates in the UK, Egypt and Everett, Washington. One thing everybody can agree on is this purple pea has been around a long time, and is a beautiful, delicious heirloom shelling pea variety. The purple pea pods are edible, if you want the extra anthocyanins, but not fleshy and juicy like a snap pea pod. But the peas themselves are gargantuan green spheres that seem to burst from the purple pea pods, and are the real treasures here. Whether you want to make a thick pea soup, or use your peas as a way to flick some green into whatever you are cooking, these verdant granules can infiltrate almost any dish.

My farmer friend Patti once taught me a cool trick for using peas as a gauge for how ready the garden is for planting. She sows peas as soon as the ground thaws. Every few days she plants a few more, and keeps planting them until eventually they start to sprout and grow.

That is her green light for planting a bunch of other seeds and starts.

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I’ve heard a lot of people lamenting the loss of the Platypus in recent weeks while acknowledging that they hadn’t visited anytime recently. I think it’s fair to say we’re all guilty of taking for granted that places that exist as institutions will always be around. The reality is that these “institutions” rely on continued support. As American culture has shifted toward valuing what is new over what is known, we will continue to see places full of history, character and culture be replaced by chains.

Recent news that the downtown Bend landmark M & J Tavern is up for sale and the unknown but potentially fatal damage that COVID-19’s “social distancing” will have on the area’s independent breweries, bars, and restaurants will only accelerate the trend. What Bend needs is more old buildings, not more drive-thru Starbucks locations. Support local now, before it’s too late.

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n March 9, I joined a small group of regulars and beer industry folks gathered to pay their respects on the final night for one of Bend’s original beer bars, The Platypus Pub. Open in the basement of the old Nazarene church-turned-fine-dining-restaurantturned-homebrew shop since 2011, the Platypus Pub was a lived-in, homey basement bar focused on great beer and camaraderie. Once the unofficial meeting place of the Central Oregon Brewers Guild and home to a legendary trivia night that birthed multiple Jeopardy champions, The Platypus Pub will be replaced by a plaza housing a drive-thru Starbucks—conveniently located across the street from an existing drive-thru Dutch Bros.

The Platypus Pub opened in the basement of 1203 NE 3rd St. in 2011 when Central Oregon was home to fewer than 10 breweries. The support its owners, Glen Samuel and Jeff Hawes, gave to the next wave of Central Oregon breweries helped grow Bend and greater Deschutes County into the beer destination it is today. My own Central Oregon story began with a PINTS Brewing tasting I had set up at the Platypus before moving here from Portland a few months later. On the last night of business, I spotted Nate and Valarie Doss, owners of Bevel Beer, paying their respects to the bar that had poured their first keg a year earlier.

Beyond the lasting impact the Platypus had on the area’s upstart brewers, the adjoining homebrew shop, The Brew Shop, has served as

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s of press time Tuesday, Regal’s Old Mill ScreenX & IMAX, Sisters Movie House, Tin Pan Theater, McMenamins and Redmond Cinemas are all closed due to COVID-19 and Odem Theater Pub is closed for shows but open for takout. This is unprecedented in our lifetimes, and once the smoke clears we might see a completely different model for consuming media emerge from this. Already we’re seeing Warner Bros. and Universal making some bold choices with video-on-demand.

March 24 will see “Birds of Prey” release digitally months earlier than planned.

This Friday, March 20, Universal is going hard and releasing current first-run movies “Invisible Man,” “The Hunt” and “Emma” on VOD with plans to launch the new “Trolls” sequel in cinemas and VOD Easter Weekend. Retail price of these releases will be $19.99—pretty high but still much cheaper (especially for families) than a night out at the theater.

Disney released “Frozen II” to the Disney+ streaming platform three months earlier than planned and pushed forward the digital release for

“The Rise of Skywalker” to right the hell now. They have pulled “Mulan” from release, though, with no new date set.

Some of the big 2020 releases have already been delayed either indefinitely or to next year. “Antlers” and “New Mutants” have been pulled with no new release dates. John Krasinski made the choice to delay global release on “A Quiet Place II,” the new Bond movie is bumped and “Fast and Furious 9” has been moved from May to an unspecified date in 2021.

We won’t really understand the impact of this until the virus has passed.

Most television series have halted production, which hasn’t happened since the 2007-2008 Writers Guild strike which, over its three months, cost the Los Angeles economy upward of $1.5 billion. Obviously, the economic impact of the new coronavirus on the entertainment industry isn’t remotely as important as the health of our friends, loved ones and communities, but for the folks still having to practice social distancing months from now will start seeing changes to binging models and media consumption quite soon.

STREAMING THIS WEEK “TWIN PEAKS” The world is very strange right now and we’re all dealing with it together while trying to cling to a sense of normalcy. Watch “Twin Peaks” and let the abnormal rhythms and tones of this world flow through you and, before you know it, you’re synched back up with this one.

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Viral SCREEN Going Tips for keeping yourself occupied and smiling, from our resident binge-watcher

By Jared Rasic

1: Dive into the Romance section of Netflix. I don’t think people realize what a resource Netflix can be for quite a few comfort films. Just in the romance section you can find “Groundhog Day,” “As Good as it Gets,” “Purple Rain,” “Strictly Ballroom” and “Tootsie.” It’s impossible to feel bad with these movies on, and with dozens more like them, you could easily whether the storm just browsing this one section of this single streaming service.

2: Check out what your library is streaming. Kanopy is the on-demand streaming service for most of the libraries and universities in the country. You

can log in with either your Facebook or library card and choose from thousands of selections. The main caveat with Kanopy is that you only get 10 rentals a month, so make them count. With selections from the Criterion Collection and other indie stalwarts, you can stream masterpieces like “The Seventh Seal,” Billy Wilder’s “Ace in the Hole” and “Lady Bird” for free right now.

3: Browse the channels section on Amazon Prime. Most people know this already, but Amazon Prime doesn’t just have Amazon Originals and all their other normal stuff; they also have subscriptions to other streaming services for a tacked on few bucks a month. So, you can binge “Picard” or “Interrogation” from CBS All Access, “Westworld” or “Succession” from HBONow or whatever weird stuff you’re into off of Showtime or Cinemax. They also have Britbox, which means you can watch 30 seasons of “Doctor Who” and nerd out for a month or six.

4: Yoga Anytime. This is another channel available off of Amazon Prime and worth every penny. You get a free week trail and then it’s an extra $8.99 a month added to your prime membership (which seems like a lot), but it’s got beginners Vinyasa, yoga for sleep aid, yin yoga and meditation and basically everything in between. If you’re feeling cramped up, this will pay you back immediately. (Meanwhile, local centers including Namaspa are offering classes via Zoom during this period.)

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ey, so…anything big happen this week?

It’s been a rough one for people all over the world, and it looks like we’re going to have a few weeks of keeping to ourselves in our respective places— especially for those of us lucky enough to work from home—before all is said and done. Basically, we’ve got time.

Time to write, create, teach, dance or Netflix and chill to our heart’s delight.

My job is to talk about things to put in front of your eyes and since, judging from this weekend’s box office reports, people are avoiding the theater, I’m going to recommend a few things for you to binge that might help take your mind off everything going on out there. Anxiety is brutal for everyone right now, so here are some tips on how to shut your brain off while you hibernate the virus away.

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t’s not going to last forever, but with ski resorts, libraries, venues and other sources of entertainment closed in Central Oregon and beyond this week, the outdoors stands out as one of those things that can’t get canceled. (Or can it?!)

Here’s how your friendly Source staff is tapping the outdoors, while also minding the guidelines around social distancing.

Nordic skiing, double commute

By Nicole Vulcan

Nordic skiing has a built-in sense of peace—which is why I’ve largely swapped it for downhill resort skiing in recent years. Once you leave the parking lot, the forest envelopes you in her silence and solitude. By eschewing some of the more well-traveled trails, such as those at Meissner or Swampy or Dutchman or Wanoga sno-parks, skiers can have all the freedom and people-freescenes they need. (If I had all-terrain skis, you can bet I’d be doing the backcountry right now, too!)

A friend and I made a pandemic-style plan for classic Nordic skiing recently: Skip carpooling. Meet at the trailhead in our respective vehicles. Avoid the customary Oregon handshake—aka a hug—clip into skis and go. On this day, we opted for the Edison Sno-Park trails, a lesser-visited location on the Edison Ice Cave Road.

In Central Oregon, less-used XC trails are out there. Skipping the before-mentioned busy trails and going for something you’ve never tried is a good way to try something new during a time when our worlds have shrunk to the size of our homes.

Bend’s extensive trail system offers respite

By Laurel Brauns

Every facet of our existence— from sources of income to toilet paper rationing—has been infected by corona-chaos. It's human to seek control of forces beyond ourselves by staying up to date on the latest news, obsessively checking coronavirus outbreak maps or watching the stock market free fall in real time.

But while some of the typical sources of stress relief like hitting the gym or going to yoga are off the table for the unforeseeable future, a simple walk around the ‘hood can be a grounding way to reconnect to the present moment. Bend’s vast network of interconnected urban trails have hundreds of entry points in walking distance to residential neighborhoods. Sure, social distancing still applies, but given the deserted nature off most public places besides the toilet paper aisle at the grocery store, more than likely you’ll have some space to simply breathe in the fresh winter air and let go of some

The Edison Sno-Park's non-motorized trails offer some less crowded alternatives to Meissner and Swampy.

of the anxiety that comes in a time of great uncertainty.

Take up an artistic outdoor hobby like nature photography!

By Cayla Clark

I’ve always been interested in photography, but I rarely find the time to hone this specific skill. By the time I get home from work, all I really want to do is veg on the couch and binge-watch “Love Island UK.” After social distancing for several days, I’ve spent more time exploring the outdoors and snapping photos than I have in the past… five years. Yikes.

The good news is, most cellphone cameras are so high-quality that all you need to do is grab your phone and head outside. The snowy woods make for a dramatic setting, and it can be fun to play with “background blurs” and other interesting features—features you might not have access to when shooting with a $1,500 Nikon. Not only has experimenting with photography kept me artistically and physically occupied, it’s gotten me out of the house and into the beautiful Oregon forests.

Oh, and it’s free… and my Instagram has never looked better.

Run like there’s no tomorrow

By Isaac Biehl

Self-isolation doesn’t mean you HAVE to stay inside. You could still go run a few miles by yourself outdoors, an activity that kills two birds with one stone. For one, you avoid contact with people in public spaces. Second, you’re getting in some healthy exercise during this weird period of time.

I typically head to the Deschutes River Trail or Riley Ranch for some easier

running paths, ones that might even be good to go if this snow lingers around a little longer. If you’re really looking to get away from possible crowds, the Badlands will offer more significant isolation for a little longer drive. You truly will feel like the only one out there while running on its vast trail system.

Road running is OK, too. Take a few laps through your neighborhood or any preferred route you might have done in the past. It helps with stress!

Just make sure you are dressed appropriately for the weather and are feeling up to it. At times like this, getting exercise can do wonders if you’re spending most of your day indoors.

Quarantine escapes:

By David Sword

My plan to ski the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is currently on hold, so to drown my disappointment and alleviate cabin fever getting into the virus-free outdoors is critical.

SKI - uphill skiing at Mt. Bachelor is also on hold, but there are plenty of other options for backcountry excursions. Tumalo and Todd Lake see lots of snowmobile traffic and parking is very limited since the gates to Mt. B are locked up. Tam McArther from Three Creeks also inspires me, and when Im super motivated, an approach to North Sister from the Pole Creek TH always provides great adventure.

BIKE - recent snow put a kibosh on gravel bikes for now, but the 4” floatation of a fat bike keeps me pedaling.

Wanoga Sno-Park is my go-to here as there are heaps of groomed trails, plenty of parking and it's only 10 minutes from Bend. If I need a 20-30 minute spin, I hit up the Marvin’s/KGB/Phil’s short loop.

Salmon Run Goes Virtual The annual 5K, 10K and half marathon races let runners race from wherever they want The 2020 Salmon Run was scheduled for April 5. Instead of canceling it entirely, local events company, Lay It Out Events, is finding a way to keep the run alive and support physical activity during the spread of COVID-19 by going virtual.

Racers can run on the course LIOE had in place by downloading maps off the Salmon Run website, or if you’re out of town (or out of state), run your chosen distance anywhere you want! Go ahead and tell your friends from all over to sign up. You can literally run the race today and send in your recording.

Runners will record times using Strava or another GPS app and then email race times to race@layitoutevents.com by 11pm on April 5. Recording is all based on honor system. Those who register will be mailed a race bib, finisher’s medal and a Salmon Run long sleeve with each registration.

In this period, it’s important to stay healthy, and a little bit of physical activity and fresh air can go a long way. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of that with a long-lasting community tradition.

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By Jim Anderson the use of certain chemicals that cause problems for insects, but cause serious sicknesses for mankind.

Take a look at Netherlands and Switzerland: In 2019, a study by Statistics Netherlands and the Vlinderstichting, Dutch Butterfly Conservation, of butterfly numbers in the Netherlands from 1890 to 2017 reported an estimated decline of 84%. The decline was attributed to changes in land use due to more efficient farming methods, which has caused a decline in weeds (among them milkweed). A report by the Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences in April 2019 reported that 60% of the insects that had been studied in Switzerland were at risk, mostly in farming and aquatic areas; that there had been a 60% decline in insect-eating birds since 1990 in rural areas; and that urgent action was needed to address the causes.

Habitat is another key ingredient to the welfare of insects—and you and me. Right a this very moment there is a road block stopping Monarch butterflies from reaching their northern destination when they leave their wintering habitat (which is also shrinking) in California. The first batch of Monarchs that leave their wintering quarters on the California coast vanished.

No one seems to know what’s actually happening to them. However, there’s a strong hint linked to the loss of milkweed. Monarch butterflies must find milkweed plants immediately after mating for the females to lay eggs on, as milkweed is the only plant monarch

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pocalypse” is a Greek word meaning revelation—an unveiling or unfolding of things not previously known, and which could not be known, apart from the unveiling.

“As a genre, apocalyptic literature details the authors’ visions of the end times as revealed by an angel or other heavenly messenger,” Wikipedia posits.

Sorry, good people—I am neither an angel "nor some other heavenly messenger." I’m just an old naturalist and writer who is, at this moment, one very worried old man. And, if what I see going haywire was just in my backyard and something I could take a hand to and turn around, I’d be doing it. But this one has become an apocalypse and could end up being very bad for all of us.

Right at this very moment, insects throughout the world are vanishing.

It’s true. Right here in Deschutes County, bumble bees are dying out so fast we can’t keep up. The only insects holding on are the ones we’ve been trying to rid ourselves of, but we’ve pumped them so full of chemicals that were supposed to kill them, most of them are impervious to the stuff we spray into their lives—and ours.

And thanks to all that stuff we’ve sprayed in our environment, we’re responding by having cancer take over our bodies, while the so-called, pest villains just run off and keep right on breeding. The “persistent pesticides” are just that, much to the chagrin of human beings.

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caterpillars can eat. But in that part of California, there ain’t none no more!

The water once used to keep milkweed going is now being used to raise high-yield hemp, a very good economic investment for those who own the land.

Yes, voices are being raised about the destruction of irrigation sources used to grow milkweed, but now growing hemp, a cash crop. And they’re asking: “In the long run, are dollars more important than butterflies…?”

In addition, millions of bumble bees once pollinating native flowers and trees are no longer with us because they have fallen victim to neonicotinoids, a chemical used to get rid of so-called farm pests.

When the weather warms, Dear Ones, and insects take to the wing, please use your cell phone to photograph the paucity of insects on your windshields. Send them on to me if you like.

Please also scrap any ideas you may have of spraying your grass to keep it green or your garden to rid it of “pests.” We’ve reached a point in our cohabitation with our insects partners that we no longer have the right— or luxury—to spray chemicals to kill them. In the long run we’ll just be killing ourselves. If you don’t believe me, go to the Xerces Society site (xerces. org) and read what they have to say about our native pollinators.

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COVID-19 and Real Estate Market updates, new real estate practices & what lies ahead their capacity, they began backing off on rates to try to slow the flow of new refinance loans being submitted, resulting in rates taking a jump in the wrong direction, just as many folks were initiating applications in the hope of having perfect timing.” As rates continue to move, it’s very likely that we could experience longer loan process timing, escrows and closings.

Another question I am getting a lot is how we are going to market, look at homes and show homes, all the while keeping safe from potential exposure? In a market that has traditionally required significant faceto-face, close contacts, realtors are pivoting to ensure we’re still able to provide services to our clients and do our part to maintain the stability of the real estate markets across the nation. The National Association of Realtors has issued guidelines for realtors to consider alternative types of marketing for sellers, such as video tours and other mediums for virtual tours of a property. NAR is also encouraging various open-house procedures, such as asking that people sanitize their hands before and after entering a home and also limiting the number of people in the home at any one time. Sellers should be sure to clean the property thoroughly post showings and pay close attention to disinfecting handles, faucets and surfaces commonly touched.

Over the weekend, I showed a property where the occupant required that we sanitize our hands, then wear gloves and not touch anything while touring the home.

The effects of COVID-19 are far reaching. It’s incredibly important that we work together as community members, clients and professionals to move through these uncertain times with care and vigilance. This includes working with real estate professionals to make sure that we have the correct information about rates and practices, having patience with one and other as we work through this ever-evolving time together and remember that we are all doing the best we can to adjust and adapt.

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ur news cycles, social media feeds and conversations are predominantly focused on the everchanging impact that COVID-19 is having on the economy, health care, social interactions, government guidelines and business. As a real estate professional, my phone and email is lighting up with questions about the impact of COVID-19 on the real estate market and mortgage rates.

As we have all heard by now, over the weekend the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark funds rate to 0% and pledged to buy $700 million in Treasuries and mortgage bonds. This sweeping act was done in an emergency to protect the already skittish economy against the longrange effects of COVID-19. This move by the Fed has been the most dramatic since 2008 and is intended to keep market stability in the face of so much uncertainty.

With the dive of the stock markets around the world, it does not at all surprise me.

With the announcement of the rate cut, I had several people contact me in a panic about needing to buy now or refinance tomorrow because the rates are at zero. Let me clarify, that the Fed’s rate cut DOES NOT equal 0% mortgage rates. As I discussed in my last column, mortgage rates are guided by Treasury yields and not the short-term prime rates that are dictated by the Federal Reserve. Mortgage rates did tick back up last week, however some are forecasting that we could see fixed term rates drop again. Windermere Real Estate Economist Matthew Gardner states that the Fed’s purchasing of Treasuries and Mortgage Backed Securities will drive fixed term rates down. That said, we don’t know how much or when that may happen.

Another consideration with interest rates is capacity. With the dramatic rate drop two weeks ago, lenders were and still are working double time with those who are looking to take advantage of the lower rates. Clint Edwards of High Lakes Lending states, “With lenders quickly reaching

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SCIENCE ADVICE GODDESS Callous In Wonderland At family gatherings, my sister-in-

law makes critical remarks about my appearance, like my shirt’s very lowcut or I might want to lose weight before wearing the dress I have on.

She only does this in front of others, and she says she just tells me because she cares about me. It doesn’t feel that way. I’d really like her to stop.

—Feeling AttackedWhen you’re female, junior high never ends. The Hello Kitty knife in your back just gets upgraded to one by Cuisinart.

Women are said to be the “gentler sex,” because we rarely see one drag another out of the bar by her ponytail for a parking lot beatdown. But women aren’t better people than men. Female-onfemale aggression just plays out differently -less visibly, less identifiably -- than the male-on-male kind.

Psychologist Anne Campbell explains that women evolved to avoid direct confrontation -- physical fights or calling somebody out to their face -- and instead compete with other women through sneaky “indirect aggression.” This is aggression that doesn’t quite read as aggression, like the public shaming that wears the plastic nose and glasses of concern.

Another popular form of woman-on-woman sneaky sabotage is spreading mean gossip to knock another woman down the social ladder and maybe even get her ostracized. There’s also “constructive criticism” -- supposedly well-intentioned remarks meant to stress a woman out, make her feel bad about herself, and get her to dim her shine.

Campbell believes women’s tendency to use indirect aggression is “a result of their higher parental investment” -- the fact that they’re the home and ground transportation for the developing fetus and are children’s primary caretakers. A physical fight (or more male-style fighting words that led to a punchout-fest) could damage a woman’s reproductive parts or kill her, and an ancestral woman’s survival was key to her children’s survival and to her passing on her genes.

People like you, who are repeatedly victimized by another person, often don’t realize they never set any boundaries, never told the abuser to stop. This effectively sends their tormentor a message: “OPEN SEASON ON ME FOREVER! Keep doin’ what you’re doin’!”

Whenever your sister-in-law turns a family gathering into a forum on your weight or outfit, calmly assert yourself, saying only these words: “No more comments on my appearance, please.” Be prepared

for her to insist you’re crazy, oversensitive, and unfairly accusing her. This is bait. Do not take it. Getting into any sort of debate allows her to cast you as neurotic and mean and cast herself as the victim.

Be prepared for her to “forget” and attack you again. Simply reiterate your mantra, in a cool, calm voice: “No more comments on my appearance, please.”

You’ll shut her up without looking like the bad guy, but you’ll both know what you really mean: “Inside me, there’s a skinny person longing to get out, shove a Tide Pod and load of socks in your mouth, and put your head on spin.”

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I recently discussed having children. I want them, but he’s a little on the fence. He says he needs to be Amy Alkon in a better financial place before thinking about kids. I wonder whether that’s just an excuse to put off the topic indefinitely.

—Worried Children bring their parents a lot of joy -- and it helps to remember that as you’re jazzwalking to the office so you can put your gas money toward your kid’s fourth round of dental work.

Children are seriously expensive, so maybe your boyfriend just feels a serious sense of responsibility to support the little buggers while being unsure of exactly how many million bajillions that could take. Economist Daniel Ellsberg observed that we humans are deeply disturbed by ambiguity -- a lack of information about how things could turn out. Some people are so ambiguity-averse (aka uncertainty-averse) they’ll opt for an immediate sure loss over the possibility of a future gain. It’s why people sometimes sabotage a new relationship: They can’t stand not knowing whether the thing’ll tank, so they blow it up themselves.

To figure out where your boyfriend really stands, replace the ambiguity with information. Together, add up the costs of having kids (factoring in health care, emergencies, grad school, rehab, etc.).

From that, project the date of his financial readiness. You might also ask him about any fears he has about having kids.

Discussing them might shrink them -- or make it clear that he isn’t daddy material and that you should start looking for a man who is. Though retailers allow you to return many items, even if they’re slightly used, maternity wards don’t work like that: “Excuse me, Nurse...these three kids turned out to be unexpectedly loud, sticky, and expensive, but I don’t see your return policy on the receipts.”

“Sir, those are birth certificates.”

Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave. Suite 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com (advicegoddess.com).

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Due to worries about your self-worth, you may not accept the help and support that are available. 2. Due to worries about your self-worth, you might fail to bravely take advantage of chances to reach a new level of success. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll take dramatic action to enhance your sense of self-worth, empowering you to welcome the help and support you’re offered and take advantage of chances to reach a new level of success.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Your power spot may be challenged or compromised. 2. Your master plan might unravel. 3. There could be disruptions in your ability to wield your influence. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll be motivated to find an even more suitable power spot. 2. A revised master plan will coalesce. 3. You’ll be resourceful as you discover novel ways to wield your influence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Your vision of the big picture of your life may dissipate. 2. Old reliable approaches to learning crucial lessons and expanding your mind could lose their effectiveness. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll be inspired to develop an updated vision of the big picture of your life. 2. Creative new strategies for learning and expanding your mind will invigorate your personal growth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. There may be breakdowns in communication with people you care about. 2.

Contracts and agreements could fray. 3. Sexual challenges might complicate love. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll be inspired to reinvent the ways you communicate and connect. 2. Your willingness to revise agreements and contracts could make them work better for all concerned. 3. Sexual healing will be available.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Friends and associates could change in ways that are uncomfortable for you. 2. Images and expectations that people have of you may not match your own images and expectations. Potential opportunities: 1. If you’re intelligent and compassionate as you deal with the transformations in your friends and associates, your relationships could be rejuvenated. 2.

You might become braver and more forceful in expressing who you are and what you want.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Your job may not suit you as well as you wish. 2. A health issue could demand more of your attention than you’d like. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll take innovative action to make your job work better for you. 2. In your efforts to solve a specific health issue, you’ll upgrade your entire approach to staying healthy long-term.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Love may feel confusing or unpredictable. 2. You may come up against a block to your creativity. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll be energized to generate new understandings about how to ensure that love works well for you. 2. Your frustration with a creative block will motivate you to uncover previously hidden keys to accessing creative inspiration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Possible crises in the coming months: 1.

You may experience disturbances in your relationships with home and family. 2. You may falter in your ability to maintain a strong foundation. Potential opportunities: 1.

Domestic disorder could inspire you to reinvent your approach to home and family, changing your life for the better. 2. Responding to a downturn in your stability and security, you’ll build a much stronger foundation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. There may be carelessness or a lack of skill in the ways you and your associates communicate and cultivate connectivity. 2.

You may have problems blending elements that really need to be blended. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll resolve to communicate and cultivate connectivity with a renewed panache and vigor.

2. You’ll dream up fresh approaches to blending elements that need to be blended.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Money may be problematic. 2. Your personal integrity might undergo a challenge. 3. You could get lax about translating your noble ideas into practical actions. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll find inventive solutions for boosting your wealth. 2. You’ll take steps to ensure your ethical code is impeccable. 3. You’ll renew your commitment to translating your noble ideals into practical action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Possible predicament during the coming months: You may have an identity crisis. Who are you, anyway? What do you really want? What are your true intentions?

Potential opportunity: You’ll purge self-doubts and fuzzy self-images. You’ll rise up with a fierce determination to define yourself with clarity and intensity and creativity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. You’ll be at risk for botched endings. 2. You may be tempted to avoid solving long-term problems whose time is up. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll make sure all endings are as graceful and complete as possible. 2.

You’ll dive in and finally resolve long-term problems whose time is up.

For more on The Tumultuous Upgrade, go to FreeWillAstrology.com

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We interrupt your regularly scheduled horoscopes to offer insights about the virus-driven turning point that the whole world is now experiencing.

As you’ve probably guessed, all of us are being invited to re-evaluate everything we think we know about what it means to be human. I refer to this unprecedented juncture as The Tumultuous Upgrade or The Disruptive Cure. It’s fraught with danger and potential opportunities; crisis and possible breakthroughs.

And while the coronavirus is the main driving force, it won’t be the only factor. We must be ready for more Rough, Tough Healings disguised as Bumpy Challenges in the coming months.

Here’s the astrological lowdown: Throughout 2020, there’s a rare confluence of three planets in Capricorn: Pluto, Saturn, and Jupiter. They are synergizing each other’s impacts in ways that confound us and rattle us. In the best-case scenario, they’ll also energize us to initiate brave transformations in our own personal lives as well as in our communities.

Below is a profile of each planet’s meaning.

When we are in intense and intimate relationship with Pluto—as we are now—we’re invited to dive down deeper: to see life from the soul’s perspective rather than from the ego’s; to seek wealth and meaning not as they’re defined by the material world but as they’re understood by the part of us that’s eternal. Descending into the mysterious Plutonian depths can be disruptive to our conscious beliefs and intentions, but may ultimately be profoundly regenerative.

When we are in intense and intimate relationship with Saturn, we’re invited to get more serious and focused; to register the fact that we don’t have unlimited time and energy, but must firmly decide what’s important and what’s not. We’re asked to be ruthlessly honest about the roles that are most likely to bring out the best in us.

When we are in intense and intimate relationship with Jupiter, we’re invited to risk growth and expansion; to take proactive responsibility for seeking the rich experiences that our souls long for; to aggressively enhance our lust for life.

Now I invite you to meditate on the potent mix of Plutonian, Saturnian, and Jupiterian energies. I encourage you to respond to the convulsion by deepening your understanding of how profoundly interconnected we all are and upgrading the way you take care of yourself, the people you love, and our natural world.

In the horoscopes below, I suggest personal shifts that will be available to you during this oncein-a-lifetime blend of planetary energies.

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s I type this, all Oregon schools are closed, the federal government has declared a national emergency, and toilet paper is darn near a currency of its own. Still, legal wrangling over more marijuana farms in greater Deschutes County managed to sneak its way into the agenda for our County leadership.

Ever since the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals ruled last year in its Waveseer decision that the County was operating with an unreasonable and amorphous definition of the term “Youth Activity Center” (from which marijuana farms must be located at least 1,000 feet), Deschutes County commissioners have wrestled with how to respond.

This culminated in a March 11 Board of County Commissioners meeting, wherein deliberations over the remand of its Waveseer decision was on the agenda.

For Commissioner Tony DeBone, a resident of La Pine whose own home backs up to a marijuana farm, the analysis was pretty simple. “[Rhinestone Ranch] wants to be half-in and half-out,” he said, referencing the appellant neighbors who oppose the Waveseer application to permit a marijuana farm next door. “It’s an EFU parcel, it’s horse activities, people may come and go. I’m a 4H parent and horse owner, and we have people come and go also.

“The definition of a YAC is something that is a permanent facility of some sort,” DeBone added. “Parents drop their kids off ... I don’t see that in this location.”

Commissioner Phil Henderson, who is somehow both an Ivy League-educated attorney and cowboy cosplayer, sprinkled antipathy toward those he deems outsiders into the conversation from the get-go.

“This is the problem with having marijuana grows started by people who aren’t even rural, and the owner of the business hasn’t been here when he buys the property,” Henderson said.

Henderson, who has been vocally anti-marijuana, expressed skepticism that the applicant could not have foreseen that Rhinestone Ranch was a YAC, despite the fact that Rhinestone Ranch had no permits, licenses or other public indication that it could reasonably be defined as a youth activity center.

“I think we’re in the process of defining that term,” Henderson said of the YAC definition. “They said ‘it’s not foreseeable.’ I think this got off on a bad track … staff didn’t say [to applicants] ‘you better check on these things.’”

Henderson thundered on: “It shows the ugly side of a mad neighbor. Since our last hearing, this owner is filing a code enforcement complaint against Rhinestone Ranch. This is exactly the kind of bad will we’re trying to prevent.” Henderson

admitted that he didn’t know the details of the code enforcement complaint.

“If LUBA’s not happy with how we handle the remand … we can appeal it to the Court of Appeals, I guess, or wherever,” he added bitterly. “We’re not asking anything arduous [of applicants].”

Throughout the deliberations, Henderson repeatedly referred to a “10part test” applied in a prior marijuana farm application, an 1,800-square-foot facility proposed by the owner, Tommy Nehmzow. That test included a host of factors that the Board—over DeBone’s objection—agreed to apply to future youth activity centers, to determine if they would trigger the YAC buffer rule.

The list included the number of children using the property on a given day, the types of activities, whether a separate building exists for use of the youth activity, whether it is licensed, etc.

During the meeting, Commissioner Chair Patti Adair and Henderson began applying their “test” to the Rhinestone Ranch facility. DeBone declined to partake.

“I’m not going to be supportive of this path,” DeBone said. “It is [an] EFU parcel located next to an EFU parcel, horse-based equine activities. It doesn’t rise to a situation of a YAC that would preclude the application of another use across the street.”

Despite a flimsy record upon which to insist that a 4H club is a YAC—and a narrow scope of legal review –the Board voted 2-1 to deny the application. This comes more than two years (and perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars of private investment) after the applicant first applied for the land use permit.

Twenty-five months later, and the County continues to see marijuana grows as a threat to “pony parties.” The Board’s divide into the anti-weed ideological camp (Henderson and Adair) and the by-the-book land-use rules camp (DeBone) doesn’t appear to show any hope of cracking, prior to the proposed ballot initiative to permanently opt out of legal marijuana businesses in the rural parts of Deschutes County in November.

Perhaps that’s the point. Henderson seemed ready to accept another loss at the LUBA level, which would likely result in a remand—or Oregon Court of Appeals case—after the people speak at the ballot box.

Between legal backbending in the County, and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s current moratorium, it’s no wonder that many entrepreneurs in the marijuana industry are looking for greener pastures in places like Oklahoma, where a virtually unregulated medical market has that state hosting more marijuana dispensaries per capita than any state outside Oregon.

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Fill in every row, column, and 3x3 box with each of the letters exactly once.

P R E S T O

H A M

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote:

“It is spring again. _______ is like a child that knows _____.”

— Rainer Maria Rilke

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES

ACROSS 1. Picture puzzle 6. “Get training fast” seminars 15. Engages in bloviations 17. Slandering 18. Samsung smartphone line 19. “Behold the Lord High Executioner” comic opera 20. Senate leader?

21. Crunk 23. Winter hrs. in Seattle 24. One who goes along to get along 29. Bess’s partner 33. Exquisite style 34. Spaces 36. ___ polloi 37. Flip of a 7” 39. Dole (out) 40. Connected by a thread 41. Public health intervention to reduce transmission of disease, and what’s happening literally in this puzzle 44. “Squawk on the Street” channel 45. M.D. specialty 46. Lavs 47. Intention 48. Beliefs 49. Hat-tipping word 50. Haiku poet Matsuo ___ 52. Florida city or its lake or county seat 57. Ovid poem 59. “A right delayed is a right denied” speaker, initially 60. Without much pressure 61. Swear words?

66. Snobby 69. “Heads up” 70. More to the point 71. Went down 72. “I ___ listening”

DOWN 1. Word list compiler Peter 2. Take off the page 3. Floating wood 4. Acting instructor Hagen 5. What a dirty mind thinks about 6. Off one’s rocker 7. ___Kosh B’Gosh 8. Poet’s “ajar” 9. Do some freelance work 10. Potato chips in Parliament 11. Implore 12. Mil. status 13. Escape vehicle in sci-fi 14. ___-Seal (weatherproofing brand) 16. What fingers signal in charades 22. Actor McDiarmid 25. Doctor in a theater?

26. Strong request 27. Discharge 28. Hair metal band with a verminesque name 30. Köln’s river 31. Graduate’s getups 32. ___ Yang Twins 35. Double-breasted coat 37. Indian National Congress president Gandhi 38. War game weapons 39. Belarus’s capital 40. Average chump 41. Sign of healing 42. Proof-of-concept product 43. Comic with the autobiography “Born a Crime” 48. First aid kit fluid 49. Qantas hub letters 51. See 65-Down 53. Alter 54. Make sacrosanct 55. Polished off 56. Give off effort 58. It is, in Chile 61. Exaggerate on the expense report, e.g.

62. Lyft line: Abbr.

63. Like non-Rx drugs 64. Chunks in the 30-Down 65. He regularly serves 51-Down 67. Hardly any 68. Brother’s address

“Order is an exotic in Ireland; it has been imported from England but it will not grow.

It suits neither soil nor climate.”

— J.A. Froude

31 VOLUME 24 ISSUE 12 / MARCH 19, 2020 / THE SOURCE WEEKLY

©2020 Brendan Emmett Quigley (www.brendanemmettquigley.com)

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