Wednesday, June 24, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon LIBRARY: Patrons can use self-serve kiosks to check out materials Continued from page 3 wear masks, and we9ll limit the number of people allowed in at any one time to facilitate safe physical distancing.= McKinley said custom- ers can pick up and check out their own materials at self-serve kiosks. Meeting and tutor rooms, public com- puters, and children9s early learning spaces will remain closed. Programs, classes and events (story times, computer labs, lectures, etc.), as well as the processing of library cards, will continue online only during this time. Modified hours remain in place. Sisters Library is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays. McKinley said the next phase in the Library9s steps to reopening is Chapter 3, which will include increased access to buildings, resources, and services. Chapter 2, she said, is a transition stage that will help staff and customers become accustomed to new procedures as the library works toward the next chap- ter. The date for Chapter 3 will be determined by the Library Director and Board in consultation with government and public health officials. <As we take these incre- mental steps to reopening our buildings, our foremost goal is to keep staff and cus- tomers safe when working in and browsing the library,= said Library Director Todd Dunkelberg. <We are all eager to get back to some semblance of 8normal,9 but our priority is to minimize risk at every step.= Minimizing risk includes the following practices: " Face coverings: All Deschutes Public Library staff members are required to wear facemasks. Customers are encouraged, but not required, to wear facemasks as a courtesy to staff and other members of the public. " Increased cleanings: The Library9s janitorial service is working additional hours and paying particular attention to common surfaces such as handrails, doors, and handles. The Library also provides cleaning supplies for all workspaces and public ser- vice desk areas. " Hand-washing: While public restrooms are closed during the initial phases of re-opening, outdoor hand- washing stations and hand sanitizer are available. Staff have access to soap and warm water. Gloves will be provided to staff for use dur- ing cleaning and disinfecting materials and workspaces. " Physical distancing: Customers will be guided to maintain a six-foot distance between staff and other cus- tomers. Physical distancing areas will be clearly marked in spaces where the public tends to gather. A well-spaced yoga session... CENTER: Facility will serve citizens in mental-health crises Continued from page 3 the emergency department. <Alternatives to incar- ceration are important when you9re trying to be proac- tive in law enforcement. Diverting people from the criminal justice system can often be the best solution for Public Safety,= said Sheriff L. Shane Nelson. <We value our partnership with Behavioral Health and are excited the opening of the Stabilization Center provides proactive opportunities as a valued resource.< Deschutes County Health Services received $1.2 million in grant fund- ing to use for the construc- tion of a facility, as well as operational support from Deschutes County, the Deschutes County Sheriff9s Office, the Central Oregon Health Council, the City of Bend and other donors. <It9s exciting to see this It’s exciting to see this project come together. — Tony DeBone. 21 project come together,= said Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone. <We9ve known for some time that this is what our commu- nity needed and seeing part- ners work together to make it a reality is fantastic.= The Stabilization Center staff welcomes individu- als to walk in when they are experiencing a mental health crisis, or they can be referred or brought to the facility by local law enforcement, other community partners, or fam- ily and friends. Twenty-four staff, includ- ing all existing Crisis and Forensic Diversion Team staff who will now work out of the center, provide a wide array of crisis services to the community including: crisis walk-in appointments for all ages, adult respite services, jail diversion, peer support, case management, and more. <This project has truly shown what a community can do when they come together,= said Deschutes County Health Services Program Manager Holly Harris. <I9m thrilled that we are open and able to serve those most in need.= For more information visit www.deschutes.org/sta bilizationcenter or call 541- 585-7210 (non-emergency). To access crisis services, call 541-322-7500 EXT. 9. PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT Sisters residents enjoyed social-distanced yoga in the commons at ClearPine Cottages under sunny skies. CHECK OUT THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IS BOOMING…CALL ME FOR THIS WEEK’S NUGGET INSERT! BLAZING FAST RESULTS! Ray’s Food Place Fresh Blueberries, 18 oz. 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