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A2 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The Dalles Chronicle TheDallesChronicle.com SENIOR NEWS Disruptions continue—but this too shall pass getting sprinkler systems ready for spring. And once again I want to thank Bruce and Lori for donating their time servicing the Center’s Scott irrigation system for many McKay years. ••• After writing last week about scam phone calls, I per quart of water). received two—one asking We’ve been around long enough to know that this too me to press 1 for further information; and the other shall pass. But until it does, telling me I needed to call we need to do our part to a certain number to avoid reduce the severity of this being charged for I’m not pandemic. And if you have sure what. They were very decided to self-isolate and hunker down at home, make convincing if I didn’t know any better. sure you stay in touch with Here is some good news friends and family. Consider as reported on the AARP this: why not catchup doing website—“Attorney General what is now a relic of the William Barr recently past—writing letters? announced the largest-ever Have you been sing- annual sweep of alleged ing Happy Birthday twice fraudsters accused of target- while washing your hands and wondering “Who am I ing older Americans. More singing Happy Birthday to?” than 400 defendants have Or maybe you have mixed it been charged in the past up and chose the first verse year, and they are purported of a different song: Gloria to have been behind victim Gaynor’s “I Will Survive?” losses surpassing $1 billion. Hank Williams’ “I’m So Barr also announced that Lonesome I Could Cry”? or preventing and disrupting the Temptations “I Can’t transnational elder fraud is Get Next to You?” Email now one of the top priorities any song you would suggest of the U.S. Department of singing. Justice.” So there is hope. But ••• I wouldn’t hold my breath. You know it’s spring not ••• because of the budding The name given to the plants, the warmer days (with failed landing operation the occasional snow show- along the southwest coast of Cuba led by Cuban exiles ers) or the longer evenings, but by seeing Bruce and Lori opposed to the increasingly communist government of Harris driving around town Fidel Castro was the Bay of in their Today’s Rays pickup Senior Living Gov. Kate Brown limits WKO-High Cascade Mills bars and restaurants Buying Logs have already ordered state- ■ & Timber wide closures of bars and restaurants. Pigs. I received correct an- swers from Barbara Cadwell, Lana Tepfer, Cheri Brent and Sam Bilyeu who is this week’s winner of a quilt raffle ticket. And last week I missed Rhonda Spies This may be a guy thing, but do you remember moistening a small piece of paper and blowing it through a straw—a favorite way to disrupt the class by harassing a fellow student? Today you can even find a professional guide on the internet! For this week’s “Remember When” question, what was the name for this moistened piece of paper rolled into a ball? Email your answer to mcse- niorcenter@gmail.com, leave a message at 541-296-4788 or send it with your favor- ite prank from your school days—that you are willing to admit! Oregonian/Oregon Live In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday ordered closed pubs, bars and winer- ies but allowed restaurants to remain open if they reduce capacity and enforce social distancing. Brown said that Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state health officer, reminded her that “when people drink in bars, particularly in the later hours, folks forget about social distancing.” That term generally advises people to be no closer than six feet to avoid coming into contact with someone who is infected. The incubation period for COVID-19 is 14 days, meaning that people could be infected for days before suffering symptoms. The governor said she was sharply aware of the econom- ic impact of any decision re- garding restaurants and bars, often a key source of jobs in communities across Oregon. The decision came hours after Brown announced she was not ready to impose a curfew or broader shutdown on bars and restaurants, de- spite new federal recommen- dations against gatherings of 50 or more. Meanwhile, doz- ens of restaurants announced voluntary closures, and more than 100 chefs, bartenders, bakers, winemakers and more signed an open letter asking the governor to order a blanket closure. meals: Thursday (19): Ham with Sweet Potato Souffle Friday (20): Polish Dog with Sauerkraut Monday (23): Stroganoff with Rice Tuesday (24): Turkey with Dressing and Gravy Wednesday (25): Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes ANSWER THE DALLES CHRONICLE (ISSN 0747-3443) is published twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday. Subscription rates: One year print subscription and digital access $55. Six month print subscription and digital access $35.Three month print subscription and dig- ital access $21. Known office of publication, 811 E. Second St.,The Dalles, OR 97058. Pe- riodical postage is paid at The Dalles, Ore- gon. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE DALLES CHRONICLE, P.O. Box 1910, The Dalles, OR 97058. STORE CLOSING Hillary Borrud SALEM – Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday afternoon that she plans to ban gatherings of more than 25 people for at least a month and restrict restaurants and other establishments to serving takeout and delivery food only, according to a report from the Oregonian/Oregon Live. Exemptions to the ban include grocery stores, pharmacies, retail stores and workplaces, Brown said in her prepared remarks at a press conference in northeast Portland. At the same time, Brown urged Oregonians to avoid being around more than 10 people at a time and suggested businesses that can shut down completely should do so. “Can your business do the equivalent of restaurant takeout?” Brown asked. “If you cannot do that, I strongly urge you to close your doors to customers temporarily.” Governors in California, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts and Washington have ordered closures in response to their response to the pandemic. On Sunday, Brown indicat- ed that she was considering curfews of restaurants to a “total shutdown.” One of her concerns, she said, was ensuring that public safety and health care workers “have access to restaurant food over the next several weeks.” Authorities in Ohio, Illinois, and Massachusetts ••• Well, it’s been another week, looking for the silver lining in an old worn out jacket. Until we meet again, as they said in England during WW II, “Stay Calm and Keep Your Distance”—or something like that. ••• “Introverts Unite—Separately.” As seen on Twitter ••• Menu for home delivered 70 % OFF UP TO The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives across the globe: cancellations and clo- sures, travel restrictions, lay- offs or reduced hours, empty shelves and worse—deaths. It is a serious threat particularly for us older adults over 60. But we can do our part to protect ourselves and others by washing our hands often—Wet, Lather, Scrub (20 seconds), Rinse and Dry—and by practicing social distancing by keeping three to six feet from each other. (Since I like to shake hands and offer hugs, I find that hard to do—and elbow bumps just don’t feel right. So, don’t be surprised if you see me do as the Japanese and bow when greeting you.) 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