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Columbia Gorge News HoodRiverNews.com • TheDallesChronicle.com • WhiteSalmonEnterprise.com Wednesday, August 26, 2020 B3 Tips for reaching the Social Security Administration acceptable and have made some changes. Now if you want to speak to a representative, you can call the local office number on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can find the number online using the Scott Social Security Office Locator. McKay But to save you time, the number for The Dalles office is 1-877-405- 3526. And again, don’t call the 800 number if you want a quick NCE IN A WHILE FRIDAY response! arrives and I wonder, “What There is one exception. Although am I going to write about for next week?” This last Friday was one the Social Security offices are closed to walk-in visitors, you may be able of those times — until I received to schedule an appointment for a call from Kimberly Herman, the limited, critical issues if they cannot public affairs officer for Social help you by phone or conduct your Security in Oregon. business online. She asked me to share with If you are comfortable going on- you the best way to reach a Social Security representative by phone line, SSA has information about all now that the local office is closed their services at ssa.gov. There you because of COVID-19. can find your latest statement, re- While most business with the quest a replacement Social Security Social Security Administration card or Medicare card, change your (SSA) can be done online, if you address, set up or change direct did want to call your local Social deposit, print proof of benefits or Security office that’s closed, you your 1099, and review your earnings were told to call the 800 number history. (I had forgotten how little I for SSA — and hopefully, your cell earned 40 years ago!) phone battery was charged because And while I’m writing about it could take several hours to finally Social Security, this is a good time talk to someone. to remind you about the Medicare SSA understands that is not “NEVERS” that help protect you Senior Living O from Medicare fraud: Medicare will NEVER contact you for your Medicare number or other personal information unless you’ve given them permission in advance; NEVER call you to sell you anything; NEVER promise you things if you give them a Medicare number; NEVER visit you at your home; and Medicare will NEVER enroll you over the phone unless you called first. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Social Security Administration remains committed to providing uninterrupted benefits and vital services you rely on. Whether you go online or call your local Social Security Office, they want to make it easy for you to get the help you need. ••• Thanks to everyone who bought one of the almost 500 masks sold at the center’s Facemask Sale last Friday and Saturday. But if you missed it, you can still purchase a new and improved mask with behind the ear adjustable elas- tic straps for adults and children for only $5. You can find them at The Dalles Farmer’s Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or call the center to schedule a time to pick one up. ••• It was Michael who rowed the boat ashore in the African- American spiritual recorded by the Highwayman which reached number one in 1960. I received cor- rect answers from Barbara Cadwell, Sandy Haechrel, Diana Weston, Tina Castanares, Rhonda Spies, Betsy Ayers, Beverly McKinney, Susan Donnelly, Rose Schulz and Keith Clymer, this week’s winner of a quilt raffle ticket. And I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone, because last week I missed Susan Ronning and Sandy Haechrel. When you were a child, your father may have read you the Sunday comics, which probably included this comic strip that took place on the fictional army post Camp Swampy. For this week’s “Remember When” question, what was the name of the comic strip first published in 1950, created by Mort Walker and featured an army private who was often the subject of verbal and physical chastising from his superior officer, Sergeant Snorkel? Email your answer to mcseniorcenter@gmail.com, leave a message at 541-296-4788 or mail it with the directions to Camp Crowder, the inspiration for Camp Swampy, where Mort Walker had Legislators hold virtual open house Wasco County removed from state ‘watch list’; unemployment checks approved Nichols ■ By For Rodger Columbia Gorge News distancing — waiting for the bank to open so they could get an emergency check for $500, since the employment division had not been able to process their unemployment application for months. “The Oregon Department of Employment is a cata- strophic failure,” he said, “be- cause they have not met their obligation to do what we pay them to do every day. They’ve hired 700-some people in the last five months and they’re still not paying the bills. I receive letters every day in The three legislators whose districts cover Eastern my email that talk about how people are in such dire straits. Oregon — Reps. Daniel They’ve been trying to get Bonham and Mark Owens and Sen. Lynn Findley — held unemployment for 21 weeks, made thousands of phone their eighth biweekly virtual town hall meeting Thursday, calls, and not had them re- Aug. 20. turned. As you can probably Sen. Findley opened the tell.” meeting by observing that he Findley said he has asked saw a crowd of 30 people — the Senate President to make all wearing masks and social a full investigation of the Eastern Oregon legislators hold a virtual town hall. Pictured are, clockwise, Rep. Daniel Bonham, Sen. Lynn Findley and Rep. Mark Owens. Rodger Nichols photo situation. On a cheerier note, Rep. Bonham, whose District 59 covers Wasco County, made this announcement: “I’ve got some great news to share,” he said, “which is that Wasco County has made tremendous strides curving the trend of infection down- ward and we’ve been re- moved from the governor’s watch list. Marion County was removed as well. But hats off to Wasco County, our health department and our county commissioners for doing a wonderful job.” Webber — Officers assisted the public works department, which was cleaning up an oil spill. Aug. 16 — W. Seventh, 2800 block — Runaway juve- nile reported. Aug. 17 — Oregon Street — Missing person reported. Aug. 17 — W. Fourth — Officers assisted with a medical call. Aug. 18 — E. 19th — Suicidal patient reported to have left the hospital without being medically cleared. He had been brought in by a Sherman County medic after he overdosed. Aug. 18 — The Dalles — Theft, burglary Possible suicidal juvenile or robbery: reported. Other: Aug. 18 — W. Seventh, Aug. 14 — E. 11th, 1000 2800 block — Runaway juve- block — Car prowl reported. Aug. 7 — Wapinitia Aug. 14 — W. 10th, 2100 nile reported. Campground — Male cited block — Burglary reported. Aug. 19 — E. 12th — Child for holding or placing prop- Aug. 14 — E. 13th, 700 erty in an unoccupied camp neglect reported. block — Burglary reported. Aug. 19 — E. Eighth, 500 to hold. Aug. 14 — W. 10th — Aug. 7 — Barlow Crossing block — Runaway juvenile Found purse reported. A fe- reported. Campground — Two warn- Aug. 19 — The Dalles — male later reported her purse ings were given for campfires. Aug. 8 — Bonney Meadow Suicidal subject reported. had been stolen and gave Aug. 20 — W. Ninth, officers a list of items that had Campground — Warning 2100 block — Found eBike given for excessive noise. been taken. reported, estimated value at Aug. 9 — Eightmile Aug. 14 — W. Ninth, 500 $1,800. It was impounded for Crossing — Illegal campfire block — Burglary reported. safekeeping. and littering reported. Aug. 15 — Lone Pine Aug. 12 — I-84 at milepost In Lieu Site — Robbery 72 — Fire reported in Mosier. reported. Aug. 14-20 — The Dalles Aug. 16 — W. Pleasant HOOD RIVER Court, 700 block — Theft of a — Deputies responded to 27 welfare and/or mental health POLICE bike reported. checks. Aug. 17 — E. 14th Street, Aug. 16-22 Aug. 14 — E. 19th — 500 block — Theft of a wallet Officers assisted hospital staff Controlled substance reported from a vehicle. with calming a patient. Aug. 18 — E. Ninth, 1100 violations (non-DUII): Aug. 16 — W. 13th, block — Car prowl reported. 600 block — Found bike A vehicle was entered and a Aug. 20 — Button Bridge box of ammo taken from the reported. Road — White Salmon Aug. 16 — W. 14th and glove box. resident arrested, cited and Mt. Hood Street — Property Aug. 18 — E. Ninth, 1100 released on the charges damage reported, believed block — A vehicle was of unlawful possession of to have been caused due to entered and a knife was methamphetamine, unlawful reported stolen. strong winds. possession of heroin, unlaw- Aug. 14 — W. Second and ful possession of a schedule II Aug. 18 — E. 11th, 400 and unlawful possession of a schedule III. POLICE block — Male cited and released for theft II and Continued from page 2 criminal mischief III. He was released to his mother. Aug. 19 — W. Hostetler Street, 800 block — Theft of Search and rescue: Aug. 20 — Columbia River services reported. Aug. 19 — W. Sixth, 1200 — Several individuals were swimming. Two females and block — Theft of a purse, one male were accounted for; holding car keys, phone and wallet, reported. one was rescued out of the Aug. 20 — E. 12th, 1800 water by the sheriff office’s block — Car prowl reported. maritime patrol. Aug. 20 — W. Sixth, 800 block — Burglary reported. Sex offenses: Tools were stolen. Aug. 20 — W. Sixth, 2100 Aug. 20 — The Dalles — block — Theft reported. Sexual assault reported. Aug. 20 — W. Sixth, 300 block — Theft reported. 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Dalles was Aug. 25, too late Bob Walker and for publication; Columbia Samantha Verschuren have Gorge News will have a re- filed for the position of port in the Sept. 2 edition. Theft, burglary or robbery: Aug. 17 — Cascade Avenue, 700 block — Theft of kiting equipment stolen out of a vehicle overnight reported. Aug. 17 — Wasco Avenue, 2700 block — Two subjects were cited and released for theft II (shoplifting). Other: Aug. 17 — Woods Court, 1600 block — Found bicycle reported. Aug. 19 — E. Marina Drive, 1100 block — A handgun owner called a local hotel where he had stayed and ad- vised he had left his handgun in the room. The gun was located and returned to the owner. Driving under the influence of intoxicants: Aug. 22 — I-84 at exit 62 — Hood River resident arrested, cited and released on the charges of driving under the influence of a controlled sub- stance and unlawful posses- sion of heroin. 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The main window Avenue, 3600 block — had been broken out while Terrebonne, Ore., resident parked. cited and released on the Aug. 20 — Second Street, criminal charge of mis- 200 block — Criminal mis- chief to a vehicle reported. demeanor driving while Aug. 20 — Nichols Parkway suspended. — Vandalism to a vehicle reported. The vehicle was Outstanding warrants, parked in a hotel parking lot parole, probation or overnight. During the night, terms violations: a window was broken, a door handle removed and other Aug. 17 — Cascade dents were made into the Avenue, 2000 block — Warm vehicle’s body. Springs male arrested for an Aug. 21 — Hood River — outstanding felony warrant Vehicle reported to have been and lodged at NORCOR. damaged while parked on the Aug. 17 — Wasco Avenue, roadway. The damage was 2700 block — Washington caused with a sharp object male cited and released on a that scraped across the side Wasco County warrant. of the paint on the vehicle (criminal mischief). 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