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Newspaper Page TextMARCH 27, 2020, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A5 Be wary of pandemic scams Opinion The new great generation The Greatest Generation saved the world for democracy and hu- manity during World War II. They lived through and survived The Great Depression. Now their de- scendents are living through a chal- lenge just as big. We all know that the coronavirus (COVID-19) has upend- ed the globe. The virus is reaching into the remot- est areas. Oregon is under a shelter-in-place order as well as an order for all non-essential businesses to close to assure social dis- tancing. Yet, there is more trafﬁ c than one would think necessary. We have to buy groceries while we hunker down, non-elective medical appointments need to be kept, there are prescriptions to be picked up. From the beginning of the pan- demic experts have told the public that the spread of the virus can be slowed if everyone follows the di- rectives regarding washing hands and keeping at least six feet from others. Unfortunately, not every- one heeds that and the country is now facing what could be the worst weeks of the crisis. At press time, Congress and the Trump Administration had agreed to a $2 trillion economic package to help businesses, the health care industry and citizens. The proposal provides $1,200 in direct payments to taypayers with in- comes up to $75,000; families would receive an additional $500 per child. This would create a safety net for those whose employ- ment and business- es are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Economists expect the nation to shed millions of jobs as businesses of all sizes close their doors or reduce their operations. The economic package would extent unemploy- ment beneﬁ ts by 13 weeks. The $2 trillion economic pack- age will alleviate some of the na- tion’s suffering but it won’t make COVID-19 dissipate. The president says we are in a war against the coro- navirus. We all have our part to play in slowing the virus, though it will call for sacriﬁ ce—this is nothing less zaitz writes than our collective struggles during The Great Recession or World War II. Society must look out for each other. What assistance can we offer to those less fortunate? For those less mobile? Offering to make gro- ery store runs would be a valuable service to shut-ins or the elderly. For those who bought hundreds of rolls of toilet paper, consider shar- ing some with neighbors who were not so lucky to get what they need. Consideration, patience and tol- erance are just as important to soci- ety now as distancing and washing hands. One thing we do know is that nothing lasts forever. No one knows when the pandemic will end. We must not lose hope that medical ex- perts will eventually develop a vac- cine. We must not lose faith in the systems that are designed to protect us. While we all live through this it is important that we stayed informed, remain vigilant and look out for our fellow man. The heirs of the Great- est Generation are ﬁ ghting this new battle with the same fervency as their forebears. —LAZ Must we kill the economy to kill the virus? By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN “We cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself,” tweeted the president on Sunday night, adding that, after the current 15-day shutdown, “we will make a decision as to which way we want to go.” President Trump is said to be pri- vately expressing a deepen- ing concern at the damage the coronavirus shutdown is doing to the U.S. economy and debating whether it can be safely reopened. Though castigated for his remark, Trump has a point. The U.S. is rightly using ex- treme measures to meet the threat and control the virus that threat- ens the lives of millions of Ameri- cans, with the elderly sick foremost among them. And we need to do so without killing the economy upon which scores of millions of other Americans depend. Clearly, America was unpre- pared for this pandemic. And there will be time enough to assess responsibility for the lack of surgical masks, medical gowns, rubber gloves, respirators, ventila- tors and hospital beds. The immediate imperative is to produce those beds and that equip- ment and get it delivered to doc- tors, nurses and hospital staff, the front-line troops in the battle to control the virus. However, during this shutdown, all “nonessential businesses” are be- ing closed and their workers sent home to shelter in place and to keep “social distance” from friends and neighbors to minimize the risk of spreading this easily transmissi- ble virus. Unfortunately, what is “nones- sential” to some—bars, restaurants, hotels, stores, cruise ships, tourist sites, shops, malls—are places of employment and indispensable sources of income for millions of other Americans. Close the businesses where these Americans work and you terminate the paychecks on which they de- pend to pay the rent and buy the food and medicines they and their families need to shelter and live. And if the salaries and wages on which workers depend are cut off, how are these millions of newly unemployed supposed to live? How do those who follow the instructions of the president and governors to remain in their homes get their prescriptions ﬁ lled and buy the food to feed their families? How long can the shutdown be sustained if the necessities of life for the unemployed and unpaid begin to run out? Is it necessary to create an economic and social cri- sis to solve the medical crisis? “We had to destroy the village in order to save it,” was a remark attributed to a U.S. Army ofﬁ cer in the Vietnam War. Must we cripple or destroy the economy to res- other voices Keizertimes Wheatland Publishing Corp. 142 Chemawa Road N. • Keizer, Oregon 97303 Phone: 503.390.1051 • www.keizertimes.com MANAGING EDITOR Eric A. Howald editor@keizertimes.com SUBSCRIPTIONS One year: $35 in Marion County, $43 outside Marion County, $55 outside Oregon ASSOCIATE EDITOR Matt Rawlings news@keizertimes.com COMMUNITY REPORTER PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Lauren Murphy reporter@keizertimes.com Publication No: USPS 679-430 ADVERTISING POSTMASTER Stephanie Wittman advertising@keizertimes.com Send address changes to: PRODUCTION MANAGER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER Andrew Jackson graphics@keizertimes.com LEGAL NOTICES legals@keizertimes.com BUSINESS MANAGER EDITOR & PUBLISHER Lyndon Zaitz publisher@keizertimes.com 2019-2020 President Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Keizertimes Circulation 142 Chemawa Road N. Keizer, OR 97303 Periodical postage paid at Salem, Oregon Leah Stevens billing@keizertimes.com RECEPTION Lori Beyeler INTERN Brooklyn Flint facebook.com/keizertimes twitter.com/keizertimes cue the American nation from the coronavirus crisis of 2020? Then there is the matter of time. Many Americans can survive on what they have on hand for two or four weeks. Far fewer can survive without income for two or four months. If we shut down the economy, what will we have when the med- ical crisis passes, be that in May, June, July, August or September? Will all those nonessential busi- nesses we put to sleep come back to life? The free market system that is the legacy of Hamilton and the Founding Fathers is the world’s best design for the distribution of goods and services and ensuring prosperity. And in a population where life expectancy is decades beyond what it was in the early 20th century, there are government programs to provide the necessities of life for those who can no longer access or afford them. But businesses are needed to de- liver the goods. And if, by government com- mand, America’s free economy is partly shut down as unessential in this medical crisis, the government could be responsible for imposing the conditions that lead to social disorder. At some point, the country is going to have to open up the supply chains and take the risks to let the market work to provide food—or people will engage in panic buying, hoarding and using any means to get what they need for themselves and their families. Reports of folks in this heav- ily armed nation stocking up on guns and ammunition suggest a widespread apprehension of what may be coming. If the medical crisis is allowed to induce an economic crisis that leads to a social crisis, the American political system, our democratic system, may itself be severely tested. Lest we forget: In the great- est crisis in this nation’s history, in which the issue was whether the American Union would be severed into two nations, Abra- ham Lincoln suspended the right of habeas corpus, shut down state legislatures, closed newspapers, jailed journalists and was pre- pared to arrest the chief justice. And for the dictatorial measures he took, and for waging the bloodiest war in U.S. history, against fellow Americans, Lin- coln is now regarded by many as our greatest president. As the COVID-19 takes a grow- ing toll on people’s pocketbooks, there are reports that the govern- ment will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to each of us. The details are still being worked out, but there are a few important things to know, no matter what the ﬁ nan- cial injections total. 1. The government will not ask you to pay anything up front to get this money. No fees. No charges. Not anything. 2. The government will not call to ask for your Social Security number, bank account, or credit card number. Anyone who does is a scammer. 3. The checks aren’t yet a reality. Anyone who tells you they can get you the money now is a scammer. No matter what this payment winds up being, only scammers will ask you to pay to get it. Some examples of scams already linked to COVID-19 include: Testing scams: Scammers are selling fake at-home test kits or go- ing door-to-door performing fake tests for money. Treatment scams: Scammers are offering to sell fake cures, vaccines, and advice on unproven treatments for COVID-19. Supply scams: Scammers are creating fake shops, websites, social media accounts, and email address- es claiming to sell medical supplies currently in high demand, such as surgical masks. When consumers at- tempt to purchase supplies through these channels, fraudsters pocket the money and never provide the prom- police scanner SUNDAY, MARCH 15 THURSDAY, MARCH 19 • 5:04 p.m. - Arrest for shoplifting on 3800 block River Rd N. • 10:33 p.m. - Criminal mischief and crime damage on 4400 block River Rd N. • 1:23 a.m. - Shoplifting on 4300 block River Road N. • 8:04 a.m. Felon in possession of weap- on on Russett Drive N and Birchwood Court N. • 8:25 a.m. - Unlawful entry in vehicle and attempt crime on 6900 block Pierce Drive N. • 10 p.m. - Fraudulent use of credit card on 7600 block Wheatland Road N. • 3:08 p.m. - DUII and failure to perform duties of driver when property is dam- aged on River Road N and Chemawa Road N. • 5:31 p.m. - Shoplifting on 3800 block River Road N. • 8:30 p.m. - Stolen vehicle on 1100 block McGee Court NE. • 10:43 p.m. - Strangulation on 3400 block Cherry Ave NE. MONDAY, MARCH 16 • 1 a.m. - Criminal mischief and crime damage on 4000 block Arleta Ave NE. •12 a.m. - Theft by deception/false pre- tenses on 4900 block Rickman Rd NE. • 3:15 p.m. - Trafﬁ c accident on Verda Lane NE and Wiessner Drive NE. • 5:02 p.m. - Sudden death on 3800 block 3rd Ave N. TUESDAY, MARCH 17 • 12 a.m. - Theft from vehicle on 5900 block Trail Ave NE . • 12:51 a.m. - Physical harassment on 900 block Koala Street N. • 11:15 a.m. - Arrest for assault on 700 block Chemawa Road N. • 5:21 p.m. - Sudden death on 700 block Lockhaven Drive NE. • 5:24 p.m. - Arrest for unlawful posses- sion of methamphetmine and restraining order violation on 5000 block Briarwood Circle N. • 8:30 p.m. - Arrest for unlawful posses- sion of methamphetmine, identity theft and tampering with drug records on 5000 block River Road N. • 9:05 p.m. - Criminal trespass on 5100 block Bailey Court NE. • 9:44 p.m. - Arrest for warrant and un- lawful possession of methamphetmine on 4300 block River Road N. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 • 10 a.m. Physical harassment on 1800 block Drexler Lane NE. • 6 a.m. - Criminal trespass on 5800 block Keizer Station Blvd. • 6 a.m. -Theft from vehicle on 3600 block River Road N. • 9:34 a.m. - Physical harassment on 6900 block Ridgetop Drive NE. • 11:31 a.m. - Bench warrant on 800 block Foothill Court NE. • 11:47 a.m. - Telephone harassment on 4200 block Tiffany Place NE. • 2:16 p.m. - Assault on 500 block Rose Park Lane NE. • 2:53 p.m. - Menacing use/display weapons, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct on 800 block Manbrin Drive NE. • 8 p.m. - Theft from vehicle on 400 block Hornet Court N. FRIDAY, MARCH 20 • 10 a.m. - Arrest for assault on 100 block Delta Court N. • 11:44 a.m. - Theft from vehicle on 4400 block Thorman Ave NE. • 4 p.m. - Burglary residence on 800 block Plymouth Drive NE. • 8:10 a.m. - Theft from vehicle on 5000 block Joan Drive N. SATURDAY, MARCH 21 • 10 a.m. - Arrest for assault on 100 block Delta Court N. • 1:29 a.m. - Arrest for assault on 3600 River road N. • 11:26 a.m. - Bench warrant on Lock- haven Drive NE and Kaﬁ r Drive NE. • 3:25 p.m. - Criminal trespass on 5800 block Keizer Station Blvd. • 4:21 p.m. - Shoplifting on 5400 block River Road N. • 5:02 p.m. - Warrant served on 6800 block Jerdon Court N. • 5:40 p.m. - Shoplifting on 6000 block Ulali Drive. • 11:54 p.m. - Trafﬁ c accident on 4900 block Elizabeth Street N. SUNDAY, MARCH 22 • 3 a.m. - Theft from vehicle on 4000 block Brooks Ave NE. • 9:29 a.m. - Violate release agreement on 1200 block Clearview Ave NE. MONDAY, MARCH 23 • 3:15 a.m. - Unlawful entry vehicle with intent to commit theft on 1500 block Al- der Drive NE. sudoku (Creators Syndicate) letters The power of prayer To the Editor: Keizer residents: I am form- ing a “virtual” club. It is called P.A.C.C.T., People Against Cli- mate Change (and Coronavirus) Today. We can’t gather, but we can do what this club requires. We can join in spirit and in prayer to call on the God that makes all things new. I hope you will join me in earnest and hum- ble prayer and I look forward to the day that we may meet in person. Nancy Vowell Keizer ised supplies. Provider scams: Scammers are contacting people by phone and email, pretending to be doctors and hospitals that have treated a friend or relative for COVID-19, and de- manding payment for that treatment. Charity scams: Scammers are soliciting donations for individu- als, groups, and areas affected by COVID-19. Phishing scams: Scammers pos- ing as national and global health au- thorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Cen- ters for Disease Control and Preven- tion (CDC), are sending phishing emails designed to trick recipients into downloading malware or pro- viding personal identifying and ﬁ - nancial information. Scammers of- ten employ addresses that differ only slightly from those belonging to the entities they are impersonating. For example, they might use “cdc.com” or “cdc.org” instead of “cdc.gov.” App scams: Scammers are cre- ating and manipulating mobile apps designed to track the spread of COVID-19 to insert malware that will compromise users’ devices and personal information. Keep up to date with the latest Coronavirus-related scams at www. ftc.gov/coronavirus or by signing up to get these consumer alerts. If you or someone you know believe you’ve been the target or victim of an out- break-related fraud scheme, please contact the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) by visit- ing www.IC3.gov. Enter digits from 1-9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.