THE BULLETIN • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 A5
Schools
“It’s been the busiest enrollment experience I’ve ever
experienced. I feel like I need to duplicate myself.”
Continued from A1
Although High Desert ESD
doesn’t ask parents why they
choose to homeschool, it’s as-
sumed that many did so to
avoid public school distance
learning, Quon wrote in an
email.
Some local private schools
also saw a population boom, as
their smaller size allowed them
to reopen faster than big pub-
lic schools, where in-person
learning has only resumed in
the past few weeks.
Trinity Lutheran School
in Bend saw a slight decrease
in enrollment in September,
as families weren’t sure if the
K-12 private school would be
fully in-person, said Head of
School Gregg Pinick.
But all students were fully
back by the start of the sec-
ond semester on Jan. 19. In
response, Trinity Lutheran’s
enrollment jumped by 50 stu-
dents that day — requiring the
school to open second class-
rooms in kindergarten, first
and second grades, Pinick said.
“The pandemic has really
been an accelerator for our
school,” he said.
Seven Peaks School and
Cascades Academy each had
— Tracy Jenson, director of admissions at Seven Peaks
to stop accepting new students
this year due to increased de-
mand.
Seven Peaks’ enrollment
dramatically increased in Sep-
tember, with 56 new students,
said Tracy Jenson, director of
admissions.
Every classroom, from pre-
school through eighth grade,
is filled to state-mandated so-
cial-distancing capacity. Some
parents have even burst into
tears trying to get their child
in, Jenson said.
“It’s been the busiest enroll-
ment experience I’ve ever ex-
perienced,” said Jenson, who’s
led enrollment at Seven Peaks
for three years. “I feel like I
need to duplicate myself.”
Public charter schools —
many of which specialized in
online or home-based learning
before COVID-19 forced tradi-
tional schools to do so — also
saw a boom in enrollment in
2020.
Three of Oregon’s four
largest public schools are
now charters: Oregon Char-
ter Academy, Oregon Vir-
tual Academy and Baker Web
Academy, which each added
hundreds of students this
school year.
One of those charter schools
— Bridge Charter Academy,
which has campuses in Bend
and the rural Eugene suburb of
Lowell — more than doubled
its enrollment in 2020, from
367 students to 778. This was a
mixed blessing, said Principal
Ben Silebi.
“On one level, it was great to
see enrollment going up … but
it was a very terrible summer
for our employees,” he said.
“We had 12-hour-days trying
to keep up with enrollment.”
Silebi said he believes Bridge
Charter saw increased en-
rollment because it is better
at teaching students at home
compared to traditional school
districts.
“We heard over and over
from families that they wanted
to get into a program that had
some experience in that area,
instead of a half-baked educa-
tion,” he said.
And many families of young
children, particularly kinder-
garteners, chose to wait to start
school. Statewide, 28% of the
public school enrollment de-
cline came from kindergarten
enrollment, said Jon Wiens,
director of accountability and
reporting for the Oregon De-
partment of Education.
Charan Cline, superinten-
dent of Redmond School Dis-
trict, confirmed there were
big drops in kindergarten and
first grade enrollment for his
schools. And he doesn’t find
that too concerning.
“It’s not necessarily damag-
ing to a child to wait an extra
year to wait until you start kin-
dergarten,” Cline said. “I did
that with my younger child.
They’ll catch up.”
How does this affect
public schools?
Financially, this COVID-19
enrollment dip shouldn’t hurt
local schools too much — as
long as a majority of these stu-
dents return.
The state calculates school
funding based on enrollment
over a two year period. Funds
are awarded based on the
larger year. So most school
districts will be funded based
on their 2019-20 school year
population, said Wiens.
Cline said he expects atten-
dance to bounce back, at least
partially, in September. But
the influx of kindergarteners
who waited a year — plus a
new crop of kindergarteners
— could create an enrollment
bubble. That means school
districts will have to serve one
class of students much larger
than the others for 13 years,
he said.
“If we have 300-400 kids in
a grade level, but there’s a year
with 500 kids in a grade level,
that causes us to shift staff all
over the place,” Cline said.
And although some younger
students who’ve stuck with tra-
ditional public schools have
smaller class sizes, that doesn’t
guarantee a better educational
experience this year, Cline said.
“Distance learning is really
weird,” he said. “Some (kinder-
garteners) are doing well with
it, some are really not doing
well.”
e e
Reporter: 541-617-7854,
jhogan@bendbulletin.com
Reverse Mortgages
Life in reverse…financial longevity and peace of mind.
Debbie Tallman
Reverse Mortgage Advisor
NMLS-248704
(541) 390-0934
debbie.tallman@financeofamerica.com
©2020 Finance of America Mortgage LLC is licensed nationwide | Equal Housing Opportunity | NMLS ID
#1071 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) | 300 Welsh Road, Building 5, Horsham, PA 19044 |(800) 355-5626.
For licensing information go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.
This is not a commitment to lend. Prices, guidelines and minimum requirements are subject to change without notice. Some products may not be available in all states.
Subject to review of credit and/or collateral; not all applicants will qualify for financing. It is important to make an informed decision whenselecting and using a loan product; make sure to compare
loan types when making a financing decision. This document is provided by Finance of America Mortgage. Any materials were notprovided by HUD or FHA. It has not been approved by FHA or any
Government Agency.When the loan is due and payable, some or all of the equity in the property that is the subject of the reversemortgage no longer belongs to borrowers, who may need to sell the
home or otherwise repay the loan with interest from other proceeds. The lender may charge an origination fee, mortgageinsurance premium, closing costs and servicing fees (added to the balance
of the loan). The balance of the loan grows over time and the lender charges interest on the balance. Borrowers areresponsible for paying property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, maintenance,
and related taxes (which may be substantial). We do not establish an escrow account for disbursements of thesepayments. A set-aside account can be set up to pay taxes and insurance and may be
required in some cases. Borrowers must occupy home as their primary residence and pay for ongoingmaintenance; otherwise the loan becomes due and payable. The loan also becomes due and
payable (and the property may be subject to a tax lien, other encumbrance, or foreclosure) when thelast borrower, or eligible non-borrowing surviving spouse, dies, sells the home, permanently
moves out, defaults on taxes, insurance payments, or maintenance, or does not otherwise comply withthe loan terms. Interest is not tax-deductible until the loan is partially or fully repaid.
OBITUARY
Marshall “Bud” Rogers
March 1, 1947 - January 21, 2021
Timber
Continued from A1
The Democrat served on
the Oregon Forest Resources
Institute board from its found-
ing in 1991 until 2006, was on
the Oregon Board of Forestry,
which governs state logging
rules, and has received $75,000
in campaign contributions
from timber companies during
his 16 years in the Legislature.
But the lawmaker also rep-
resents Columbia County
in northwest Oregon, where
timber tax cuts have cost the
county an estimated $135 mil-
lion since 1991, the news or-
ganizations reported in June.
That is more than four times
the county tax revenue lost be-
cause of a decline in logging on
federal land.
“Given the reports and the
seriousness that some of those
reports brought to bear, I be-
lieve that it’s incumbent upon
us in the Legislature to review
our taxing methods for har-
vested timber,” Witt said.
For decades, private timber
owners in Oregon paid a sev-
erance tax on the value of the
trees they logged. But in the
1990s, lawmakers passed a se-
ries of tax cuts that began low-
ering the funding provided to
schools and local governments.
Then they eliminated the tax
for all but the smallest timber
owners, who can opt to pay it
in exchange for reduced prop-
erty taxes.
Lawmakers have so far filed
more than two dozen bills on
timber policy, making the 2021
legislative session among the
busiest for one of the state’s
largest industries, said Jody
Wiser, founder of Tax Fairness
Oregon, a group that lobbies
to make the state’s tax system
more equitable.
More timber tax bills are
pending now in the Legisla-
ture than at any time since the
severance tax was eliminated,
Wiser said, crediting the news
organizations’ investigation
with sparking renewed interest
in the issue.
“We have counties in deep
trouble, and the severance tax
was their money that the Legis-
lature gave away,” Wiser said.
Continued on A6
Mary Ann Young
of Redmond, OR
March 29, 1941 -
January 19, 2021
Arrangements:
Autumn Funerals,
Redmond 541-504-9485
www.autumnfunerals.net
Services:
Services will be held at a
later date.
Find it all online
bendbulletin.com
OBITUARY
Carol Ann "Cammy" May
June 13, 1945 - December 31, 2020
Cammy May was born June
13, 1945 in Seat le, WA. She
married and had one son,
Thomas. Her passion for
caring for others, led her to
a nursing career that lasted
40 years. She worked in
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
at St. Charles Hospital. Her
willingness to support families
of cri} cally ill infants allowed
her to form deep, las} ng bonds
with many families in Central Oregon.
She was a world traveler; she loved hiking, skiing,
biking, backpacking, and camping. Cammy was an avid
photographer. Cammy died peacefully at home on
December 31, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Charitable contribu} ons can be made in
Cammy's name to the Ronald McDonald
house in Bend, OR.
Marshall “Bud” Rogers
peacefully passed away
on January 21, 2021 at
the age of 73. Bud was
born March 1, 1947
in Paonia, Colorado
to Albert and Phyllis
Rogers. It was here at
a very young age that
Bud found his love for
plumbing while working
alongside his dad. Upon
gradua} ng from High School
in 1965, he joined the Navy and
proudly served his country in the Vietnam War.
Bud returned home from his service in the Navy
and resumed his career as a Journeyman Plumber.
During his life-long career, he specialized in new
commercial construc} on. Bud married his wife, Joy
Wadsworth, in 2002 and together they made many
wonderful memories. Bud loved watching all sports
but par} cularly football. He also enjoyed û shing,
camping and gardening. Everyone that knew Bud
will remember his warm smile, kindness, gentle
nature and great sense of humor. Bud was selû ess
and always willing to help those in need. Bud is
survived by his wife, Joy Wadsworth, of La Pine,
Oregon; daughter, Beth; grandsons Dylan, Jared and
Justus; great grandchildren Drake and Blakely.
OBITUARY
OBITUARY DEADLINE
Call to ask about our deadlines
541-385-5809
Monday-Friday 10am-3pm
OBITUARY
Email: obits@bendbulletin.com
OBITUARY
Peter Vincent Raasina
December 25, 1943 - January 30, 2021
Crispin “Kit” Davis Kelly
Debra Lesine Aldous
Peter Vincent Raasina, 77, of Redmond, Oregon passed
away on January 30, 2021 surrounded by his wife and
all three of his daughters.
He was born to parents Peter Bruno and Evelyn
Raasina on December 25, 1943 in Portland, Oregon.
Pete received his teaching cer} û ca} on from Oregon
College of Educa} on (now Western Oregon University)
and dedicated over 50 years to the educa} on and
enrichment of the youth of Alaska, Washington and
Oregon.
Pete never knew a stranger and made even the
briefest of encounters feel like } me spent with a
lifelong friend. He had a laugh that lit up every room
and an incredible wit that liv ed every spirit.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, the love
of his life, MaryAnn, daughters Ann (Ron) Umbarger,
Lyndsey (Jacob) Arnold and Nicole (Mat ) Cuellar, sister
Darlene (Pat) Ross, half-brother Bob Genoves and 8
cherished grandchildren.
Pete returned to the wai} ng arms of his son Peter
Lee, parents Peter Bruno and Evelyn, stepfather Bob
Slawson and sister Dianne Raasina.
A celebra} on of life will follow at a later date when all
who love him can gather safely.
July 11, 1957 - Jan 7, 2021
Debbie was born on July 11, 1957 to Leslie J. Lindgren
and Juanita Doye Lindgren-Campbell in Redmond,
Oregon.
Debbie married her high school sweetheart Loren
Aldous on July 18, 1973. She spent her life as a
Homemaker raising their 4 children and helping Loren
run the family business. Debbie also worked as a
Special Educa} on teaching assistant, and later decided
to open her own business Piper Lilly in 2006.
Debbie is survived by her 4 children Dusty Aldous
of Redmond, Angelia Aldous of Prineville, Branden
Aldous of Powell But e and Shandrea Aldous
Mar} n of Terrebonne, 11 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her sister
Sue Jarms, her parents Leslie & Doye and her Stepfather
Roy J Campbell who raised her, and her husband Loren.
Debbie enjoyed spending } me with grandchildren,
her pets, traveling to tropical places like Hawaii and
Jamaica, gardening, cooking and most of all trips to the
Oregon Coast with family and friends.
Following a stroke in June 2020 Debbie moved to
Brookside assisted living in Redmond due to the
ongoing challenges caused by the strokes and passed
away with family by her side January 7th 2021.
Celebra} on of life services are to be announced in the
spring.
September 25, 1954 - January 27, 2021
Kit Kelly was the best man we knew. He was a family
man, a true, old-fashioned gentleman, and a man of
honor. He was his happiest when surrounded by his
family and friends, all of whom he adored and loved
uncondi} onally.
Kit spent decades on the ski slopes of the Northern
Sierra in Truckee, CA, teaching ski lessons and
enjoying family ski days. He spent his summer on the
tennis court and loved spending early mornings on
Donner Lake waterskiing with his boys. Kit was an
avid sports fan, especially enjoying 49er and Oregon
Duck football and Premier League soccer. Some of
Kit9s favorite memories were from trips visi} ng
family in Norway, taking in the sights and û avors
of Italy and France, playing tourist in Washington
D.C., and relaxing in the warmth of Hawaii. Kit was
a master of the barbecue, enjoyed a well-cooked
steak, and was famous for his Friday night mar} nis.
Kit is survived by his wife, Terri, six children, Tommy
(Sydney), Kyle, Scot (Whitney), Rich (Moni), Louis
(Ale) and Hilary (Tommy), two bonus children, Siri
and Sho, three grandchildren, and three sisters
(Brooke, Barbara, Annie). He is preceded in death by
his parents and his û rst wife, Joan.
Our deepest thanks to Kit9s Dr9s, Jennifer Bleckman
and Andrew Chen, nurse Brooke and Chaplain Beth
of Bend Partners in Care for their wonderful care
of Kit. In lieu of û owers, please direct dona} ons to
Partners in Care of Bend, OR (www.partnersbend.
org).
We will miss our dear Kit forever.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic a memorial
is being postponed indeû nitely.