A8 The BulleTin • Friday, april 9, 2021
TODAY
Powell’s
Today is Friday, April 9, the 99th
day of 2021. There are 266 days
left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On April 9, 1939, Marian Ander-
son performed a concert at the
Lincoln Memorial in Washing-
ton, D.C., after the Black singer
was denied the use of Constitu-
tion Hall by the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
In 1682, French explorer Robert
de La Salle claimed the Missis-
sippi River Basin for France.
In 1865, Confederate Gen. Rob-
ert E. Lee surrendered his army
to Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
at Appomattox Court House in
Virginia.
In 1940, during World War II,
Germany invaded Denmark and
Norway.
In 1942, during World War II,
some 75,000 Philippine and
American defenders on Bataan
surrendered to Japanese troops,
who forced the prisoners into
what became known as the
Bataan Death March; thousands
died or were killed en route.
In 1959, NASA presented its first
seven astronauts: Scott Carpen-
ter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn,
Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan
Shepard and Donald Slayton.
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, 91,
died in Phoenix, Arizona.
In 1963, British statesman Win-
ston Churchill was proclaimed
an honorary U.S. citizen by Presi-
dent John F. Kennedy. (Churchill,
unable to attend, watched the
proceedings live on television in
his London home.)
In 1967, the first test flight of
Boeing’s new 737 took place as
the jetliner took off from Boeing
Field in Seattle on a 2½-hour
trip to Paine Field in Everett,
Washington.
In 1968, funeral services, private
and public, were held for Martin
Luther King Jr. at the Ebenezer
Baptist Church and Morehouse
College in Atlanta, five days after
the civil rights leader was assas-
sinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
In 1979, officials declared an
end to the crisis involving the
Three Mile Island Unit 2 nuclear
reactor in Pennsylvania, 12 days
after a partial core meltdown.
In 2003, jubilant Iraqis cele-
brated the collapse of Saddam
Hussein’s regime, beheading a
toppled statue of their longtime
ruler in downtown Baghdad and
embracing American troops as
liberators.
In 2005, Britain’s Prince Charles
married longtime love Camilla
Parker Bowles, who took the title
Duchess of Cornwall.
In 2010, Supreme Court Justice
John Paul Stevens announced
his retirement. (His vacancy was
filled by Elena Kagan.)
Ten years ago: A man armed
with several weapons opened
fire in a crowded shopping mall
in the Netherlands, killing six
people before taking his own life.
Five years ago: After weeks
of frantic searching, Belgian
authorities announced they had
identified recently detained Paris
attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini.
One year ago: The government
reported that 6.6 million people
had sought unemployment
benefits in the preceding week,
bringing the total to 16.8 mil-
lion in the three weeks since
the coronavirus outbreak took
hold. British Prime Minister
Boris Johnson was moved out
of intensive care at the London
hospital where he was being
treated for the virus.
Today’s Birthdays: Satirical
songwriter and mathematician
Tom Lehrer is 93. Actor Jean-
Paul Belmondo is 88. Actor
Michael Learned is 82. Country
singer Margo Smith is 79. Actor
Dennis Quaid is 67. Comedian
Jimmy Tingle is 66. Country
musician Dave Innis (Restless
Heart) is 62. Talk show host Joe
Scarborough is 58. Actor-sports
reporter Lisa Guerrero is 57.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is
57. Actor Mark Pellegrino is 56.
Actor-model Paulina Porizkova
is 56. Actor Cynthia Nixon is
55. Rock singer Kevin Martin
(Candlebox) is 52. TV personality
Sunny Anderson is 46. Rock
singer Gerard Way (My Chemical
Romance) is 44. Actor Keshia
Knight Pulliam is 42. Rock mu-
sician Albert Hammond Jr. (The
Strokes) is 41. Actor Charlie Hun-
nam is 41. Actor Ryan Northcott
is 41. Actor Arlen Escarpeta is 40.
Actor Jay Baruchel is 39. Actor
Annie Funke is 36. Actor Jordan
Masterson is 35. Actor Leighton
Meester is 35. Actor-singer Jesse
McCartney is 34. R&B singer
Jazmine Sullivan is 34. Actor
Kristen Stewart is 31. Actor Elle
Fanning is 23. Rapper Lil Nas X
is 22. Actor Isaac Hempstead
Wright is 22. Classical crossover
singer Jackie Evancho is 21.
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— Associated Press
If former employees do ap-
ply, and are rehired, he said
the company’s goal is to return
them to their prior position at
their previous wage.
The union claims that it had
a written deal with Powell’s to
maintain a recall list indefi-
nitely.
“We are appalled at Powell’s
decision to eliminate the recall
list and force laid off employees
to apply for their former jobs,”
union representative Myka
Dubay wrote in a statement
Tuesday night. “The Union
is looking into every avenue
to hold Powell’s to their con-
tractual obligations as well as
the moral imperative to treat
workers ethically and not use
the pandemic as an oppor-
tunity to reduce wages and
benefits for longtime employ-
ees,” Dubay wrote in Tuesday’s
statement.
Rent
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“The lottery process took
out 356 applications,” said Bue-
hler, “resulting in 2,609 appli-
cations that will move forward
for funding.”
Unlike Oregon’s residential
rent relief program, the com-
mercial program doesn’t fa-
vor smaller landlords. But the
commercial tenants seeking
state money to pay their leases
must be for-profit businesses,
based in Oregon, with fewer
than 100 employees per store-
front.
An FAQ prepared by the
state says marijuana dispensa-
ries are ineligible for the pro-
gram, because “business must
be compliant with all local,
state and federal laws.” Non-
profit tenants are also barred
from the program, as the
“scope of the nonprofits’ activ-
ities vary tremendously from
one to another and are not all
commercial enterprises,” ac-
cording to the FAQ.
By the numbers:
State lawmakers in January
allocated $100 million in cash
for a Commercial Rent Re-
lief program. Here’s where the
funding from the first of two
rounds flowed:
Central Oregon:
Amount requested: $4.09
million from 198 applicants
Applications funded: All
Coastal Oregon:
Amount requested: $1.1 mil-
lion from 95 applicants
Applications funded: All
Eastern Oregon:
Amount requested: $634,000
from 52 applicants
Applications funded: All
Portland Metro:
Amount requested: $31.8
million from 1,834 applicants
Applications funded: 1,478
Willamette Valley:
Amount requested: $10.7
million from 603 applicants
Applications funded: All
Southern Oregon:
Amount requested: $1.47
million from 183 applicants
Applications funded: All
Dennis A. Orwig
of Redmond, OR
February 5, 1948 -
March 25, 2021
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Chapel; 541.548.3219.
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when available or to leave
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dolence for the family.
Services:
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date
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Millions speed up retirement
because of COVID pandemic
BY ALEX TANZI
Bloomberg
More than 3.1 million
Americans ages 55 or older
plan to apply for Social Secu-
rity benefits earlier than they
once thought because of the
pandemic, according to the
Census Bureau.
That’s offset by 1.4 mil-
lion people in the same age
group who anticipate work-
ing longer due to the impact
of COVID-19, according to
the bureau’s latest Household
Pulse survey conducted be-
tween March 3-15.
The upshot is a net 1.7
million early retirements,
which will likely mean more
positions opening up for
younger Americans. Older
workers — baby boomers’
born in the two decades af-
ter World War II — have
accounted for essentially all
of the more than 17 million
jobs created in the U.S. since
2000.
“In a good economy, older
workers can work and claim
later; in a bad economy,
older workers are pushed out
into the arms of Social Secu-
rity,” said Teresa Ghilarducci,
professor of economics at
the New School for Social
Research. “Claiming early
“In a good economy, older workers can work and claim
later; in a bad economy, older workers are pushed out
into the arms of Social Security. Claiming early means a
lifetime permanent cut in monthly benefits for you and
your spouse and survivors.”
— Teresa Ghilarducci, professor of economics at the New School
for Social Research
means a lifetime permanent
cut in monthly benefits for
you and your spouse and
survivors.”
The shift may prove es-
pecially significant for some
regions.
In the New York City
metro area, for example, a net
300,000 people expect to apply
earlier for Social Security, ac-
cording to the Census Bureau.
That could add to other
evidence suggesting an exo-
dus from New York — even
though home sales in Manhat-
tan are now booming after a
slump in 2020 — and point to
demographic changes ahead.
A 2018 study of retired
municipal employees by the
city’s Independent Budget
Office found that more than
one-quarter left the state.
“In this bad economy
caused by a disease that hit
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older New Yorkers hard, I’m
not surprised older people are
paying a high financial cost to
leave the workforce and claim
Social Security early,” said
Ghilarducci.
A drop in spending by that
age group will slow the city’s
economy, she said.
None of the country’s other
15 biggest metro areas came
close to the New York num-
bers. The next-highest figures
in the Census Bureau survey
were Philadelphia, with a net
85,000 people planning earlier
retirement, and Chicago with
68,000.
The census survey also
found that white Americans,
who typically have a larger
amount of accumulated
wealth, were more likely to
be planning to bring forward
their retirement because of
the pandemic.
Chip
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These snags are likely to
frustrate consumers who
can’t find the vehicles they
want and sometimes find
themselves settling for a
lower-end models without
as many fancy electronic
features.
And it threatens to leave
a big dent in the auto in-
dustry, which by some es-
timates stands to lose $60
billion in sales during the
first half of his year.
GM expects the chip
shortage to cost it up to $2
billion in pretax profits this
year from lost production
and sales. Ford is bracing
for a similar blow.
In addition to GM and
Ford, Nissan, Stellantis,
Volkswagen and Honda
seem to have been hit the
hardest.
IHS Markit estimates
that from January through
March, the chip shortage
reduced North American
auto production by about
100,000 vehicles. In Janu-
ary of last year, before the
pandemic, the U.S. auto
industry had enough vehi-
cles to supply 77 days of de-
mand. By February of 2021
it was down almost 30% to
55 days.
Edmunds.com says dis-
counts are down and prices
for new and used vehicles
are up.
OBITUARY
OBITUARY
Phyllis Jean “Jeanie” Smith
Karen Lynn (Stephan) McLaine
June 2, 1937 - April 1, 2021
Karen Lynn (Stephan) McLaine, 83, went to be with
the Lord on April 1, 2021. Her love for God and
the assurance of being in His presence for eternity
sustained her through a struggle with illness that
ulti mately ended her days on earth. Her fi nal days
were spent at home surrounded by her family and
close friends.
Karen was born to Delbert Raymond and Mariett a
Norine (Dews) Stephan on June 2, 1937 in Winfi eld,
KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister
Noville (Stephan) Cooke and infant son Michael-John.
Karen att ended H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial
College in New Orleans, LA. Aft er graduati ng from
high school in Salina Kansas. She then was employed
by Kansas Power and Light and North American
Rockwell at Schilling Air Force Base in Salina. She
transferred to North American Rockwell in Canoga
Park, CA. upon relocati ng to California in 1962.
She met her husband John while working at Litt on
Industries in Woodland Hills, CA. Karen married John
Edward McLaine on June 30, 1963. They moved to
Thousand Oaks, CA. where she raised two children,
Jennifer and Jon-Michael.
Aft er John reti red, they moved to Bend, OR. where
she resided unti l her death. Karen was a woman of
faith who loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
her family, church and friends. Karen and John had
fellowship and worshiped with the family of believers
at Grace Bible Church in Bend.
She enjoyed camping/traveling in their motorhome,
visiti ng Nati onal Parks, att ending bible study
groups, gardening and horti culture and att ending
community theater performances at venues like
Conejo Players Theater in Thousand Oaks, CA. and
Cascades Theatrical Co. in Bend, OR. Karen was a
fan of classic Cary Grant movies, her favorite actress
was Katherine Hepburn. But most of all, she loved her
golden retriever dogs: Randy, Treasure and Sally.
Karen is survived by her husband, John; her children
Jennifer and Jon-Michael; her grandchildren
Stephanie, Steven, Christopher, Dallis, Bobby
and Autumn; and great-grandchildren Carter and
Alexander. John and Karen would celebrate 58 years
of marriage this June.
Karen leaves behind loving memories to be cherished
by her family and friends. She will be dearly missed
by her loved ones who celebrate the fact that she is
with her Creator and Lord Jesus.
Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is entrusted with
handling the arrangements in Bend Oregon. To read
the full obituary, visit the tribute store, or to share
condolences for the family; please visit htt p://www.
bendfuneralhomes.com
There will be a graveside service for Karen at the
Miola Cemetery near Clarion, PA. in early May. The
date and ti me will be posted at the Goble Funeral
Home (goblefh .net) in Clarion PA.
November 9, 1951 - April 4, 2021
Former Redmond resident, Jeanie Smith, passed away
Sunday, April 4, 2021 following a batt le with cancer. She
passed in Salem, Oregon in the care of her son.
Jeanie, named Phyllis Jean aft er her mother’s sister,
was born November 9, 1951 in Grants Pass, Oregon
where, even as a litt le girl, was hooked on riding and
training horses. Aft er graduati ng from high school in
Grants Pass, she loaded up her horse and moved to
Redmond so she could att end COCC in 1970-1971. She
served as school class treasurer, and as a sophomore,
was queen of the Central Oregon Community College
Intercollegiate Rodeo.
Through a marriage and the birth of her son William
“Billy” Beymer, she conti nued to pursue her horse
dreams. Several horses came through their barn, but
Cobra Chex seemed to have what it took. In 1981, she
made a clean sweep at the 3rd Annual Northern States
Reined Cow Horse Associati on Snaffl e Bit Futurity
in Walla Walla, Washington. News release: “Cobre
Chex, ridden by Jeanie Beymer of Eagle Point, Oregon,
defeated a fi eld of 52 to place fi rst in the Open division.
This win also placed them fi rst in the ladies division,
fi rst in the Amateur division, earned Cobre Chex the
High-Point AQHA award and High-Point Northern
States Horse.” They took home 2 trophy saddles, trophy
buckles, bronzes, and a silver snaffl e bit, along with
cash prize money. Jeanie was the fi rst woman to win
the Snaffl e Bit Futurity.
She trained reined cow horses for 9 years before
concentrati ng on cutti ng horses. In 1992, riding Lena,
she won the Pacifi c Coast Cutti ng Horse Associati on
Cutti ng Stakes Open Championship.
Along with training and showing cutti ng horses, Jeanie
was also a Nati onal Cutti ng Horse Associati on Judge,
and an equine consultant. She loved music and always
looked forward to spending holidays with her family.
She liked binge-watching old TV shows, eati ng popcorn
at the movies, and swimming when ti me allowed.
Billy drove his mom to the Southern Oregon Cutti ng
Horse Associati on cutti ng in Roseburg in March 2021.
Jeanie rode Smart Litt le Diva in two classes. This would
be her fi nal cutti ng horse competi ti on.
Jeanie is survived by her beloved son, Billy Beymer, her
brother Vernon Smith and his wife Joie, of Portland,
Oregon, and many long ti me friends throughout
Oregon.
Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents Lewis
“Bud” Smith and Arliss June Swisher Smith, and brother
Ferrol Shane Smith. Ferrol, a Vietnam Army veteran,
died during his tour of duty Jan 13, 1969 to March 27,
1969, evoking raw emoti ons for Jeanie her enti re life.
Her ashes will reside with family at Grants Pass Hillcrest
Cemetery.
As a past feature writer, she once wrote, “Horses not
only touch us with their spirit, but they allow us to
accomplish amazing feats. The thrill of sliding forty
feet on a reining horse, or controlling a cow with
cat-like moves on a cutti ng horse, is a brief moment,
experiencing freedom on earth - when horse and rider
become one.”