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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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Older Americans are best at coping with COVID-19
living the life of Riley — although
some of us may be — but because
most of us no longer have kids at
home, or worry about losing our job
or how to care for our family while
working from home. And we have
Social Security and Medicare to
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lean on during these difficult times.
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But not all older adults are doing
well. If you know someone who is
struggling with the isolation caused
by COVID-19, there are resources
How are you coping? A study
that can help.
from the think tank AgeWave and
If someone feels lonely and
investment company Edward Jones
wants to talk to someone, they can
surveyed 9,000 people in the U.S.
and Canada across five generations call Circles of Care at 541-397-0724;
or the Oregon Warmline at 1-800-
and guess who is doing the best?
698-2392 to speak with a trained
Older adults!
peer. And if someone is concerned
When asked how well they
their health and well-being might
were coping with the impacts
be declining because of loneliness/
of COVID-19, 39 percent of the
isolation, they can call Oregon
Silent Generation (ages 75 and
Senior Peer Outreach at 1-833-
older) and 33 percent of boomers
736-4676 or visit their website at
(56-74) surveyed said “very well,”
communitycounselingsolutions.
which decreased to 29 percent for
Generation X (40-55), 26 percent for org/senior-outreach.
Throughout our lives, we have
Millennials (24-39) and 31 percent
for Gen Z (18-23). And on the other learned how to deal with adversity
and to focus on the silver lining.
side of the coin, 24 percent of the
Millennials and Gen Zers answered But if you do find life overwhelm-
“not well,” compared to 15 percent ing, there are available resources.
of Gen X, 12 percent of the boom-
We know this too shall pass — and
although at times it may be hard
ers and just 5 percent of the Silent
to imagine, there are good times
Generation surveyed.
ahead.
Why is that? Not because we are
Senior
Living
POLICE
Aug. 26 — W. Sixth, 2600
block — Male cited and
Continued from page 2 released for misdemeanor
driving while suspended,
unlawful possession of
methamphetamine and an
Aug. 26 — W. Seventh
outstanding Oregon State
— Male trespassed from a
Parole Board warrant. In
property after a domestic
the same incident, another
dispute.
Aug. 26 — Walnut Street — male was cited and released
for unlawful possession of
Male issued a criminal cita-
tion for burglary and criminal heroin, unlawful possession
of methamphetamine and
trespass.
Aug. 26 — Riverfront Park an outstanding Oregon State
— Female trespassed from a Parole Board warrant.
Aug. 26 — E. Seventh, 400
property.
block — Female lodged at
NORCOR on a detainer.
Driving under
Aug. 26 — Mill Creek
the influence of
Bridge — Male cited and
intoxicants:
released on a Wasco County
Aug. 22 — Mt. Hood Street, warrant.
400 block — Subject driving
under the influence of alco-
Theft, burglary
hol reported. It could not be
or robbery:
determined if the subject was
impaired. A caregiver was
Aug. 21 — W. Ninth, 2000
called to the scene to assist.
block — iPad stolen out of
Aug. 22 — Sixth and
a vehicle and found on the
Pentland — Male cited and
side of the road. The iPad was
released for driving under the returned to its owner.
influence of intoxicants.
Aug. 21 — W. 10th, 3800
block — Theft reported.
21 — E. Second Street,
Motor vehicle crashes, 300 Aug.
block — Theft of roofing
incidents, offenses
material, valued at $500,
and impounds:
reported.
Aug. 21 — 10th and Walnut
Aug. 21 — W. Sixth,
— Officer conducted a traffic
1300 block — Hit and run
stop for a lighting violation.
reported.
Aug. 22 — I-84 at milepost The vehicle’s VIN came back
as stolen. The driver was cited
70 — A tractor trailer was
and released for unautho-
pulled over because sparks
were observed from the left
rized use of a motor vehicle,
side. The driver and officer
and the vehicle was towed.
could not find the source of
The owner was contacted.
the sparks.
Aug. 21 — W. Sixth Street,
Aug. 23 — Dry Hollow
1200 block — Theft reported.
Road, 2000 block — Officers A male was located, arrested
assisted with a vehicle crash. and lodged at NORCOR for
Aug. 23 — W. Sixth,
theft II and trespass.
1200 block — Traffic crash
Aug. 22 — Mt. Hood Street,
reported.
400 block — Theft of CBD
Aug. 23 — W. 12th Street,
gummies reported (theft III).
600 block — Hit and run to
Aug. 22 — W. Sixth Street,
a truck reported. Blood was
1200 block — Cell phone
also reported on the truck
reported as stolen.
and the side of the road.
Aug. 22 — Lincoln Street,
Aug. 23 — W. Sixth, 2600
700 block — Theft reported.
block — Two car traffic crash
Aug. 22 — W. Sixth, 300
reported.
block — Theft reported.
Aug. 24 — E. 14th, 700
Aug. 23 — W. Second
blocks — Parked vehicle
Street, 2400 block — Car
blocking a driveway reported. prowl reported, with $1,000
The vehicle was towed.
worth of cash and clothing
taken. Someone had also
on the vehicle.
Outstanding warrants, defecated
Aug. 23 — Court Street,
parole, probation or 900 block — Stolen vehicle
terms violations:
reported.
Aug. 23 — W. First Street,
Aug. 21 — Mt. Hood Street,
1300 block — Theft reported.
400 block — Male cited for
Aug. 25 — E. Ninth Street,
drinking in public and a
criminal trespass warrant out 200 block — Burglary
reported.
of Hood River.
Aug. 25 — W. Sixth, 2100
Aug. 21 — W. Pomona
block — Online report of
Street, 900 block — Male
theft taken.
lodged at NORCOR for con-
Aug. 26 — Rive Road, 200
tempt of court.
block — Theft reported.
Aug. 22 — W. Walnut
Aug. 26 — W. Sixth Street,
Street, 1000 block — Female
2600 block — Theft of a tow
trespassed from a property
dolly reported.
and cited and re-leased for
Aug. 26 — E. Seventh,
three warrants.
400 block — Theft of a dog
Aug. 25 — W. Sixth Street,
reported. A juvenile was cited
1900 block — Male arrested
for theft I and released to her
and lodged at NORCOR on
two warrants out of Missouri. brother.
As we continue to navigate
through this pandemic, I want to
acknowledge the incredible work
the public health departments are
doing to reduce the spread of the
virus — particularly the two I’m
familiar with: North Central Public
Health District and the Hood River
County Health Department. They
are skilled professionals, living in
our communities, working seven
days a week doing what needs to be
done: Contact tracing, supporting
those who are quarantined and
keeping the public informed. Thank
you!
•••
AgePlus in partnership with
organizations working with older
adults in the Gorge has received
a grant from the Oregon Health
Authority to reach out and support
older adults during this pandemic.
To help with this important work,
we are looking for volunteers will-
ing to call older adults — a perfect
opportunity for anyone who doesn’t
want to leave their house. If you
would like to help, call the Center at
541-296-4788 or email me at mcse-
niorcenter@gmail.com.
•••
If you passed over the column
“Through the Eyes of an Elder” in
today’s paper go back and check it
Aug. 26 — E. Second, 200
block — Theft of a cell phone
reported.
Aug. 26 — E. Ninth, 1500
block — Stolen gun reported,
valued at $430. Two clips
were with the gun when it
was stolen.
out. Once a month you will learn
about important matters from the
perspective of older adults in our
communities. This month Britta
Willson writes about Age-Friendly
Communities — and it is worth
reading.
•••
On a beautiful Wednesday night,
Nehemiah Brown performed at
the Mid-Columbia Senior Center,
singing standards from the ‘50s and
‘60s, including several songs from
this popular singer. For this week’s
“Remember When” question, who
was the country western singer/
songwriter known as “Gentleman
Jim” that recorded hits including
“He’ll Have to Go,” “Four Walls” and
the “Blue Side of Lonesome”? Email
your answer to mcseniorcenter@
gmail.com, leave a message at 541-
296-4788 or mail it with a recording
of the Louisiana Hayride — a radio
and television country music show
broadcast from Shreveport, La.
•••
The comic strip first published in
1950, created by Mort Walker and
featuring an army private and his
superior officer, Sergeant Snorkel,
was “Beatle Bailey.” I received
correct answers from Bob Sallee,
Diane Weston, Ken Olsson, Lana
Tepfer, Carol Earl, Dave Lutgens,
Aug. 21-27
mischief, criminal
trespass and vandalism:
Motor vehicle crashes,
incidents, offenses
and impounds:
Aug. 21 — Highway 197
Agency assists
at milepost 13 — Deputies
assisted with a flat tire on a
Aug. 26 — Bakeoven
vehicle.
Market Road, 88000 block,
Aug. 22 — Highway 26 at
Maupin — Deputies assisted
milepost 67 — Male cited
with a vehicle lockout call.
Aug. 24 — White River Falls for violation driving while
suspended and warned for
— Male reported injured
speed.
after jumping off a rock
Aug. 22 — N. Eagle Point
(agency assist).
Road, 0-100 block, Tygh
Valley — A bucket came off
Animal calls
of a flatbed truck and broke
another vehicle’s headlight.
Aug. 21 — Dry Hollow
Aug. 22 — Highway 216 at
Road, 2100 block — Cougar
milepost 24 — Male arrest-
sighting reported. Fish and
Wildlife were contacted.
ed and transported to the
Aug. 22 — W. 10th, 3200
hospital due to a medical
block — Dog at large lodged condition. He was issued
at the animal shelter.
criminal citations for eluding
Aug. 23 — Pleasant Ridge
in a vehicle, eluding on foot
Road, 5600 block — Cattle at and giving false information
large reported.
to a police officer.
Aug. 26 — I-84 at milepost
— A county vehicle threw
Assaults, harassment, 83
gravel and shattered the win-
menacing and
dow of another vehicle.
domestic violence:
Aug. 22 — N.E. Aikin
Street, Dufur — Disturbance
reported.
Aug. 26 — W. Chenowith
Creek Road — Harassment
reported.
n Controlled substance
violations (non-DUII):
Aug. 26 — W. Chenowith
Creek Road, 4100 block
— Four syringes with an
unknown substance in-side
reported found by a bike
Menu
Thursday (3) Salisbury Steak with
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Friday (4) Spaghetti with Meat
Sauce
Monday (7) Closed LABOR DAY
Tuesday (8) Chicken Pot Pie
Wednesday (9) Turkey and
Dressing
lane. Deputies placed the
children are located. The
needles in a sharps container. suspect was not located.
Aug. 24 — Wasco County
—
Sex crime reported.
Disorderly conduct,
Aug. 25 — Highway 30 and
Rock Creek Road — Trespass
reported.
Other:
Aug. 26 — Highway 216,
7700 block, Maupin —
Aug. 21-27 — The Dalles
Deputies were contacted by
— Officers responded to 20
mental health and/or welfare Yamhill Sheriff’s Office with
a request to notify a juvenile
checks.
male that he is being cited for
Aug. 21 — W. Second,
criminal mischief.
400 block — Found bicycle
Aug. 26 — Nena Day Use
reported.
Area — Illegal camping
Aug. 23 — W. Sixth Street,
reported.
2600 block — Found hypo-
Aug. 26 — Juniper Way,
dermic needles reported. An
officer arrived in the area and 57000 block, Tygh Valley —
located three needles on the Trespass reported.
ground. All were placed in a
sharps container.
Driving under
Aug. 23 — W. Seventh,
the
influence of
2800 block — Runaway juve-
intoxicants:
nile returned home.
Aug. 23 — W. Second
Aug. 22 — Highway 197
Street, 800 block — Possible
at milepost 37 — Subject
suicidal subject reported.
lodged at NORCOR and a
Aug. 23 — W. Eighth
blood warrant granted after
and Snipes — Lost wallet
a vehicle was pulled over for
reported.
driving under the influence
Aug. 23 — Home Street,
of intoxicants.
1000 block — Male cited
Aug. 23 — Wamic Market
for minor in possession of
Road, 57000 block — Subject
alcohol. He was trans-ported reported to be driving under
to the hospital for treatment/ the influence of intoxicants.
observation.
OSP responded and lodged
the suspect at NORCOR.
WASCO COUNTY
SHERIFF
Tiiu Vahtel, Jess Birge, Sandy
Haechrel, Laura Starrett and this
week’s winner of quilt raffle ticket,
Florence Harty, who has the book
“The Best of Beetle Bailey” signed
by Mort Walker.
•••
Well, it’s been another week,
looking forward to more brisk
morning walks. Until we meet
again, don’t let pride keep you from
asking for help.
•••
“I’m sixty-five and I guess that
puts me in with the geriatrics. But if
there were 15 months in every year,
I’d only be 48. That’s the trouble
with us: We number everything.”
James Thurber
•••
The Dalles Meals-on-Wheels dai-
ly menus. If you would like to pick
up a meal at noon, call 541-298-
8333 before 10 a.m.
Outstanding warrants,
parole, probation or
terms violations:
Aug. 25 — Dufur — Male
arrested on a statewide felo-
ny warrant and a restraining
order violation.
Theft, burglary
or robbery:
Aug. 24 — Lincoln Avenue,
500 block — Theft of a wire
feed welder and chainsaw
reported from a garage.
Aug. 25 — N.W.
Vanderpool Street, 200 block,
Dufur — Theft of cigars from
a vehicle reported.
Aug. 25 — N.E. Williams
Street, 300 block, Dufur —
Theft of lottery tickets from a
vehicle reported.
Aug. 25 — N.E. Second, 300
block, Dufur — Unauthorized
entry into a motor vehicle
reported.
Aug. 25 — N.W. Johnson
Street, 200 block, Dufur —
Unauthorized entry into a
motor vehicle re-ported.
Aug. 25 — N.W. Fourth
Street, 100 block, Dufur —
Car prowl reported
Aug. 26 — Dufur — Stolen
prescription sunglasses from
a vehicle, valued at $611,
reported.
Aug. 26 — Washington
Street, 500 block — Theft
reported.
Other:
Aug. 21-27 — Wasco
County — Officers responded
to one mental health and/or
welfare checks.
Aug. 24 — W. Chenowith
Creek Road, 6900 block —
Bicyclist requested courtesy
ride back to his vehicle in
Mosier after popping both
bike tires.
Aug. 25 — Main Street, 200
block, Dufur — Found cell
phone returned to owner.
Aug. 26 — Wamic Market
Road — Found wallet and
cell phone reported.
Ferment
releases Black
is Beautiful
Ferment Brewing Co.
announces its contribution
to the international Black
is Beautiful initiative that
now includes more than
1,000 breweries across 20
countries. The Hood River
brewery debuted its Black
is Beautiful Imperial Coffee
Stout in 16-ounce cans on
Aug. 14.
Ferment Brewing Co.’s
Imperial Coffee Stout is a
rich and complex beer load-
ed with caramel notes and
deep roasted malt with the
added zing and brightness
of a cold steep with Nossa
Familia Coffee Mathilde’s
French Roast (10 percent
ABV).
“In this important time in
history, it is our responsibili-
ty to stand up for equality, be
actively anti-racist and help
to continue this movement
until true change is made,”
said Dan Peterson, Ferment
Brewing brewmaster. “We
are grateful to be able to
express our love and support
for the Black Lives Matter
cause through this beer.”
The Black is Beautiful
initiative is a collaborative
effort amongst the brew-
ing community and its
customers, in an attempt
to bring awareness to the
injustices that many people
of color face daily, accord-
ing to a press release. The
idea was created by Marcus
Baskerville, co-founder of
Weathered Souls Brewing
Co. in San Antonio, Texas,
who created an original
recipe then challenged other
breweries to put their own
twist on the beer and give
proceeds to local organiza-
tions fighting injustice.
Ferment Brewing has
committed to donating all
proceeds of Black is Beautiful
to the Urban League of
Portland to support its
efforts empowering African
Americans and others to
achieve equality.
Sex offenses:
Aug. 21 — Tygh Valley —
Sex offender in the area was
reported to be driving where
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