P6 THE SPOKESMAN • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021
Diver: Jared Leisek went from picking up soda cans to solving cold cases
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Clark is amazed Leisek went
from picking up soda cans to re-
covering cars and solving cold
cases. She is impressed with how
Leisek connects with the people
he helps and shows compassion
with every search in the water.
“He would do anything for
anybody,” Clark said. “He’s made
that his mission.”
Leisek admits finding the
bodies takes an emotional toll
on him. He also feels a burden
by not being able to help every
family in need who reaches out
through his YouTube channel.
“The burden is we have hun-
dreds of people who reach out,
who are now looking to us,”
Leisek said. “It’s me having to tell
these families no.”
Despite the difficulties, Leisek
has no plans to stop searching
in the rivers and lakes in Central
Oregon and across the country.
“The entire thing is a very
humbling experience,” he said.
“We honor that and don’t take
that lightly.”
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Reporter: 541-617-7820,
kspurr@bendbulletin.com
Submitted photo
Jared Leisek, a scuba diver from Redmond who runs the popular YouTube channel Adventures with Purpose, found a 1973 Mustang at the Tualatin boat
ramp on the Tualatin River. Since 2018, Leisek estimates he’s recovered more than 100 vehicles from the water.
Calendar
Blvd., Redmond or online; raprd.org or
541-548-7275.
Continued from P1
TUESDAY 3/30
Rediscovered Reads Book Club:
Discussing “The Immortalists” by Chloe
Benjamin.; 6-7 p.m.; Roundabout Books,
online; go.evvnt.com/739557-0 or 541-
306-6564.
Zumba Gold: Experience the dynamic
energy of Zumba in a low-impact
version. This class is great for active
older adults or a true beginner with
no previous experience who wishes
to add the fusion of Latin moves to
their workout. Held online or in-person
(limited capacity); 7:45-8:45 a.m.; $3.50;
RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal
Blvd., Redmond or online; raprd.org or
541-548-7275.
THURSDAY 3/25
Aqua Wellness Cardio Plus: A
combination of no to low impact cardio
plus the instructor’s choice of stretches,
core work, balance, coordination, Pilates
or yoga, to keep you ready to re-enter
the resistive forces of the water in the
pool; 9-10 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org
or 541-548-7275
Aqua Wellness Cardio Tone: A
combination of no to low impact cardio
and toning exercises, to keep you ready
to re-enter the resistive forces of the
water in the pool; 9-10 a.m.; $3.50;
online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
Balance & Core with Marnae: This class
is a blend of Pilates and Yoga moves.
Along with the added strength and core
conditioning, this class designed to help
with flexibility, posture, and focus on
the core muscles. Flexibility is the most
overlooked element of fitness; make
it a part of your schedule. In-person
class and online; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50;
RAPRD Activity Center 2441 SW Canal
Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-
7275.
Redmond Historic Landmarks
Commission Meeting: The commission
will discuss updates to the national
historic preservation activities and for
a multiple property documentation
form and nomination for a property
on Canyon Drive; 4:30-6 p.m.; online;
go.evvnt.com/755387-0 or 541-923-
7758.
Zoom Author Event — Matthew
Wastradowski: The author of “Moon
Oregon Hiking” will discuss the guide
to misty ancient forests, rugged high
deserts and black sand beaches; 6-7 p.m.;
online; go.evvnt.com/744157-0 or 541-
306-6564.
Virtual Green Drinks: Repair Edition:
The Environmental Center is partnering
with Good Bike Co. in Prineville and
OSPIRG Foundation to bring you
Green Drinks: Right to Repair Edition.;
6:30-8 p.m.; registration required; online;
go.evvnt.com/752646-1 or 541-385-
6908.
Writers Working — From Manuscript
to Published Book: Going through
this presentation, attendees will
gather a lot of information that sets
them up for an easy self-publishing
experience.; 6:30-8 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.
com/727816-0 or 541-312-1063.
Navigating Fear in the Great
Outdoors: Join outdoor explorer Jess
Beauchemin as she weaves tales of
adventure and misadventure with
practical tips for enjoying your next foray
into the wilderness; 7-8 p.m.; registration
required; online; go.evvnt.com/755515-1
or 503-446-0803.
FRIDAY 3/26
Virtual Coffee Clatter with
Mark Morical/Bulletin file photo
Know Wild — Wilderness Permits FAQ virtual discussion will be held 6-7 p.m. Tuesday through the Deschutes
Public Library.
Toastmasters of Redmond: The
Redmond Chamber of Commerce will
hold a virtual discussion with the public
speaking group; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; online;
go.evvnt.com/755403-0 or 541-923-
5191.
Zumba Gold: Experience the dynamic
energy of Zumba in a low-impact
version. This class is great for active
older adults or a true beginner with
no previous experience who wishes
to add the fusion of Latin moves to
their workout. Held online or in-person
(limited capacity); 7:45-8:45 a.m.; $3.50;
RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal
Blvd., Redmond or online; raprd.org or
541-548-7275.
Cardio Kickboxing: Jab, cross, hook and
uppercut will be the terminology used
to get your heart racing in this energy
pre-choreographed cardio endurance-
based class. Offered online and in person,
limited to 6 people; 9:15-10:15 a.m.;
$3.50; RAPRD Activity Center 2441 SW
Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-
548-7275.
SATURDAY 3/27
Aqua Wellness Dry Aqua Zumba: Join
the fun with Zumba. If you have been
doing Aqua Zumba in the pool, this class
is adapted for you, low to no impact and
Baptist
Roman Catholic
Highland Baptist Church
St Thomas Roman Catholic
Church
Sunday gathering times:
9AM Blended,
10:30AM Contemporary,
6PM Acoustic
How can hbc pray for you?
prayer@hbcredmond.org
For the most current information
for Bible study and worship:
www.hbcredmond.org
1720 NW 19th Street
Redmond, Oregon 97756
541-923-3390
Father Todd Unger, Pastor
Mass Schedule:
Weekdays 8:00 am
(Except Wednesdays)
Wednesday 6:00 pm
Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm
First Saturday 8:00 am (English)
Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am (English)
12:00 noon (Spanish)
Non-Denominational
Seventh Day Adventist
945 W. Glacier Ave.,
Redmond, OR
Superball: The classic rock band will
perform; 1-3 p.m.; The Horseshoe Tavern,
410 N. Main St., Prineville; go.evvnt.
com/755509-0 or 541-447-9932.
The HWY 97 Band: The classic rock
band will perform; 5-8 p.m.; General
Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave.,
Redmond; go.evvnt.com/755273-0
Sleepless Truckers: The outlaw country
band performs; 7-10 p.m.; Pump House
Bar & Grill, 8320 U.S. 97, Terrebonne;
go.evvnt.com/755512-0 or 541-548-
4990.
Confessions on Wednesdays
From 5:00 to 5:45 pm and on
Saturdays From 3:00 to 4:30 pm
541-923-0301
CHECK YOUR AD
Sabbath School 9:30 am
Worship 10:45 am
On the first day it runs to
make sure it is correct.
Call 541-617-7823 for corrections.
Central Oregon Community Forum:
Join us in this virtual community forum
to learn about Alzheimer’s, dementia
High Desert Speaker Series: The
Geological Journey of Desert Rivers: Join
Oregon Natural Desert Association and
geomorphologist Elizabeth Safran for
an exploration of the course of Oregon’s
wild rivers as they journey through
the lively geology of the high desert.;
5:30-7 p.m.; registration required; online;
go.evvnt.com/749476-1
Tuesday Night Trivia: A weekly trivia
night will be held. Masks and social
distancing required, free to play, winners
can receive gift cards; 6-8 p.m.; Initiative
Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond;
go.evvnt.com/755438-0 or 541-527-
4380.
Know Wild — Wilderness Permits
FAQ: Learn more about the story
behind the permit system, how it will
be managed, how you can get permits
and more; 6-7 p.m.; registration required;
online; go.evvnt.com/755399-1 or 541-
312-1063.
Redmond Virtual Urban Renewal
Agency Board Meeting: A regular
meeting will be held; 6-7 p.m.; online;
go.evvnt.com/755389-0 or 541-923-
7710.
Redmond Virtual City Council
Meeting: A regular meeting will be held;
7-8 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/755394-0
or 541-923-7710.
MONDAY 3/29
Fitness 4 Life with Diane: This class
is 20 minutes of low impact moves, 20
minutes of strength exercises designed
to increase range of motion and 20
minutes of balance and flexibility; 7:45-
8:45 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-
548-7275.
Powercut Plus with Julane: This
weightlifting class uses free weights,
resistance bands and fitness balls along
with great music to get you through
an hour of head-to-toe muscle work.
Cardio intervals are interjected between
strength sets. Offered online or in-person
(limited capacity); 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50;
RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal
OBITUARY
Sleepless Truckers: The outlaw
country band will perform; 7-10 p.m.;
The Horseshoe Tavern, 410 N. Main St.,
Prineville; go.evvnt.com/755511-0 or
541-447-9932.
Worship Directory
3100 SW Highland Ave., Redmond
541-548-4161
Barry Campbell, Lead Pastor
slow enough to have fun. You can do it
standing or in a chair; 9-10 a.m.; $3.50;
online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
Balance & Core with Marnae: This class
is a blend of Pilates and Yoga moves.
Along with the added strength and core
conditioning, this class designed to help
with flexibility, posture, and focus on
the core muscles. Flexibility is the most
overlooked element of fitness; make
it a part of your schedule. In-person
class and online; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50;
RAPRD Activity Center 2441 SW Canal
Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-
7275.
and memory loss. Invite a friend who has
been affected by the disease. Share your
thoughts about how we can help people
in need; noon-1:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.
com/753749-0 or 541-230-9594.
Shirley Dexter
February 23, 1933 - March 15, 2021
Born to Lester and Helen Garbut in Rose Lodge,
Or. She at ended school in Grande Rhonda, Or. She
moved to Tumalo when she was a Junior in High
School where she met Fred. She graduated from
Redmond High School on June 1,1951 and married
Fred on June 3,1951. She was a lifelong resident of
Terrebonne. Shirley was a homemaker and raised 4
children. Later in the 809s she pursued her passion
for dolls. She purchased and dressed them for herself
and to sell to others. She also donated several dolls
to the Redmond Fire Dept for the Christmas Toys for
Kids program. In 2001 she û ew to Ohio to the Lee
Middleton doll factory and in 2005 went to Oklahoma
to meet Sheila Michaels who is a famous doll ar} st.
Shirley has the largest private doll collec} on in the
State of Oregon. She also started the local Second
Childhood Doll Club. She loved to crochet for her dolls
and was a 4-H kniý ng leader when her daughters
were growing up. Shirley was preceded in death
by her parents, a sister, 2 brothers, a grandson and
granddaughter. She is survived by her husband Fred
of 70 years, Her children Linda Reynolds of Caldwell,
Id, Debbie (Dick) Ridgeway of Madras, Barbara (Ron)
Twardowski of Newport, Wa and David of Redmond,
8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 6 great
great grandchildren.
Thomas “Tom” Rich-
ard Littlehales
of Bend, OR
Jan 13, 1944 - March 16,
2021
Arrangements:
Baird Funeral Home of
Bend is honored to serve
the Littlehales family.
Please visit our website,
www.bairdfh.com, to share
condolences and sign our
online guest book.
Services:
A Celebration of Life will
take place August 5, 2021.
Contributions may be
made to:
Humane Society of Central
Oregon
www.hsco.org
61170 SE 27th St Bend,
OR 97702
541-382-3537
Mt. Bachelor Sports
Education Foundation
(MBSEF)
mbsef@mbsef.org
541-388-0002
2765 NW Lolo Drive Bend
OR 97703
Michael Joseph
Pankratz
of Redmond, OR
December 16, 1944 -
March 12, 2021
Arrangements:
Autumn Funerals of
Redmond is honored to
serve the family.
541-504-9485 Memories
and condolences may be
expressed to the family on
our website at
www.autumnfunerals.net
Services:
A family service was held.
Samuel Dewey Bell
March 19, 1956 - March 8,
2021
Arrangements:
Prineville Funeral Home
& Heritage Crematory.
Please visit our website to
sign the guest register and
leave condolences for the
family. www.prinevillefuner-
alhome.com
Services:
Celebration of Life Service
March 26, 2021 at 1:00pm,
Powell Butte Community
Center, Powell Butte, OR
Shirley Jean Dexter
of Terrebonne, OR
Feb 23, 1933 - March 15,
2021
Arrangements:
Autumn Funerals of Red-
mond is honored to serve
the family. 541-504-9485
Memories and condolenc-
es may be expressed to
the family on our website
at www.autumnfunerals.net
Services:
A graveside service will be
held at the Terrebonne Pio-
neer Cemetery on Monday
March 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Contributions may be
made to:
St. Charles Hospice, 2275
NE Doctor’s Drive Suite 3
Bend, OR 97701
Karlene Lucille Jensen
of Redmond, OR
Oct 4, 1952 - March 17,
2021
Arrangements:
Autumn Funerals of Red-
mond is honored to serve
the family. 541-504-9485
Memories and concolenc-
es may be expressed to
the family on our website
at www.autumnfunerals.net
Services:
A celebration of life will
take place later this sum-
mer
Contributions may be
made to:
Hospice of Redmond 732
SW 23rd St. Redmond, OR
97756
Linda Ann Burger
of Redmond, OR
November 15, 1951 -
February 25, 2021
Arrangements:
Arrangement entrusted
to Redmond Memorial
Chapel. 541-548-3219.
Please leave condolences
at redmondmemorial.com
Services:
A Celebration of Life is
being planned for this
summer.
Contributions may be
made to:
Memorial contributions
may be made to Special
Olympics Oregon at
https://soor.org