A6 The BulleTin • Friday, May 28, 2021
TODAY
DEAR ABBY
Today is Friday, May 28, the 148th
day of 2021. There are 217 days left
in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On May 28, 1977, 165 people were
killed when fire raced through the
Beverly Hills Supper Club in South-
gate, Kentucky.
In 1863, the 54th Massachusetts
Volunteer Infantry Regiment, made
up of freed Blacks, left Boston to
fight for the Union in the Civil War.
In 1912, the Senate Commerce
Committee issued its report on the
Titanic disaster that cited a “state of
absolute unpreparedness,” improp-
erly tested safety equipment and
an “indifference to danger” as some
of the causes of an “unnecessary
tragedy.”
In 1918, American troops fought
their first major battle during World
War I as they launched an offensive
against the German-held French
village of Cantigny; the Americans
succeeded in capturing the village.
In 1929, the first all-color talking
picture, “On with the Show!” pro-
duced by Warner Bros., opened in
New York.
In 1934, the Dionne quintuplets
— Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Marie
and Yvonne — were born to Elzire
Dionne at the family farm in Ontario,
Canada.
In 1937, President Franklin D.
Roosevelt pushed a button in
Washington signaling that vehicular
traffic could begin crossing the just-
opened Golden Gate Bridge in Cali-
fornia. Neville Chamberlain became
prime minister of Britain.
In 1940, during World War II, the
Belgian army surrendered to invad-
ing German forces.
In 1959, the U.S. Army launched
Able, a rhesus monkey, and Baker,
a squirrel monkey, aboard a Jupiter
missile for a suborbital flight which
both primates survived.
In 1964, the charter of the Palestine
Liberation Organization was issued
at the start of a meeting of the Pales-
tine National Congress in Jerusalem.
In 1972, Edward, the Duke of Wind-
sor, who had abdicated the English
throne to marry Wallis Warfield
Simpson, died in Paris at age 77.
In 1987, to the embarrassment
of Soviet officials, Mathias Rust, a
young West German pilot, landed
a private plane in Moscow’s Red
Square without authorization.
In 2003, President George W. Bush
signed a 10-year, $350 billion pack-
age of tax cuts, saying they already
were “adding fuel to an economic
recovery.”
Ten years ago: President Barack
Obama praised Poland’s transition
to democracy following a meeting
in Warsaw with President Bronislaw
Komorowski After a four-year block-
ade, Egypt permanently opened the
Gaza Strip’s main gateway to the
outside world.
Five years ago: A 3-year-old boy fell
into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincin-
nati Zoo; he was rescued by a team
that shot to death a 400-pound
gorilla named Harambe after the
rescuers concluded that the boy’s
life was at stake, a decision that led
to mourning and criticism around
the globe.
One year ago: People torched a
Minneapolis police station that the
department was forced to abandon
amid spreading protests over the
death of George Floyd. Protesters
in New York defied a coronavirus
prohibition on public gatherings,
clashing with police; demonstrators
blocked traffic and smashed vehi-
cles in downtown Denver before
police used tear gas to disperse the
crowd. At least seven people were
shot as gunfire erupted during a
protest in Louisville, Kentucky, to
demand justice for Breonna Taylor,
a Black woman who was fatally shot
by police in her home in March.
Organizers of the Boston Marathon
canceled the event for the first time
in its 124-year history because of the
coronavirus.
Today’s Birthdays: Actor Carroll
Baker is 90. Producer-director Irwin
Winkler is 90. Basketball Hall of
Famer Jerry West is 83. Former New
York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is
77. Singer Gladys Knight is 77. Singer
Billy Vera is 77. Singer John Fogerty
(Creedance Clearwater Revival) is
76. Country musician Jerry Douglas
is 65. Actor Louis Mustillo is 63.
Former governor and U.S. Rep. Mark
Sanford, R-S.C., is 61. Actor Brandon
Cruz (TV: “The Courtship of Eddie’s
Father”) is 59. Country singer Phil
Vassar is 57. Actor Christa Miller is
57. Singer-musician Chris Ballew
(Presidents of the USA) is 56. Rap-
per Chubb Rock is 53. Singer Kylie
Minogue is 53 Actor Justin Kirk is 52.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is 50. Olym-
pic gold medal figure skater Ekater-
ina Gordeeva is 50. Television per-
sonality Elisabeth Hasselbeck is 44.
R&B singer Jaheim is 44. Actor Jake
Johnson is 43. Actor Jesse Bradford
is 42. Actor Monica Keena is 42. Actor
Alexa Davalos is 39. Actor Megalyn
Echikunwoke is 39. Pop singer Colbie
Caillat is 36. Actor Carey Mulligan is
36. Actor Joseph Cross is 35. Chicago
Cubs pitcher Craig Kimbrel is 33.
— Associated Press
Write to Dear Abby online at dearabby.com
or by mail at P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Dear Abby: Several years
ago, while living with my
sister, I bought a $900 row-
ing machine I could barely
afford. I loved it and used it
often. Two years ago, since
we were moving out, I de-
cided to let my sister take
the rowing machine because
my new apartment building
had three and hers had no
gym at all. It worked per-
fectly, and I thought I was
doing her a favor because
she couldn’t afford a gym
membership. My intention
was to take back the rowing
machine when I eventually
had room to put it some-
where in a future home.
Well, after recently mov-
ing into my new home and
requesting she return it, she
informed me that it was
hers now. That was never
my intention. She has got-
ten my other sister and our
parents to side with her, and
they’re making me feel like a
bad person for even asking
for it. Now I’m left to shop
for a new machine, while
the original sits in her new
large home gym along with
her Peloton.
She never offered to buy
it, ever. She just insists it’s
hers now because I “gave” it
to her. I still need a rowing
machine, and I get upset ev-
ery time I look at new ones
online. It just feels wrong
that I have to buy another
one. What should I do?
— Buff Bro in Illinois
Dear Bro: Buy another
one. If it wasn’t made ab-
solutely clear to Sissy that
you expected the rowing
machine to be returned at
a later date, she was within
her rights to conclude that it
was a gift. If you DID make
that clear to her when you
moved out, then shame on
her. But either way, it’s not
worth a family feud.
Dear Abby: Some close
friends have an adult child
with a severe disability.
They’ve been upfront about
it and his need to be pres-
ent in the community. I ap-
plaud their attitude, but on a
personal level, I don’t know
how to handle it.
They have a big family
celebration coming up, as-
suming things continue to
improve COVID-wise. I’m
tired of not knowing how
to interact with this per-
son. Other people laugh
and joke and seem to have a
nice relationship with him. I
struggle to understand, and
I don’t know if I should just
be honest and say I don’t
know what to do or say. I
feel I’m missing out on what
others see. How do I move
along?
— Awkward in Massachusetts
Dear Awkward: I don’t
think it’s necessary to ex-
plain to your friends that
you feel uncomfortable in-
teracting with their disabled
child. I do think you should
tell them you would like
to interact more fully with
him and ASK FOR SUG-
GESTIONS on how you can
achieve that. They wouldn’t
find it offensive. In fact, they
may appreciate your being
forthright, because I’m will-
ing to bet not everyone has
been as compassionate as
you — or as direct.
STATE BRIEFING
Oregon Shakespeare Festival will
and of urgent social uprisings,” said the festi-
resume in-person performances
val’s artistic director Nataki Garrett in a press
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced
Thursday the company would resume in-per-
son performances in July.
The festival closed its theaters on March 12,
2020, because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The musical “Fannie” will be its first show back
in front of live audiences.
The show, inspired by the life of civil rights
activist Fannie Lou Hamer, is directed by
Henry Godinez with musical direction from
Felton Offard. It will star E. Faye Butler from
July 1 to Aug. 28, and Greta Oglesby from Sept.
1 to Oct. 9.
“‘Fannie’ is a perfect show with which to re-
convene in-person at OSF after a year of theater
shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Roofer
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At the time of the accident
last summer, James Andrew
“Jimmy” Bickers had worked
for Redmond-based River
Roofing for about one month.
Bickers, 38, was experienced
with manual labor but was rel-
atively new to roofing, accord-
ing to a February report by
Oregon Occupational Safety
and Health Administration.
River Roofing is a subcon-
tractor on the $114-million
Caldera project, of which
Kirby Nagelhout is the general
contractor overseeing con-
struction.
On Aug. 4, Bickers and four
other roofers were working
“cart crew” on the Caldera
gym roof, moving materials
where needed.
Around 6:58 a.m., the crew
lifted a heavy wheeled cart
loaded with more than 900
pounds of material over an
8-inch gap at the crest of the
Manager
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YOUR HOROSCOPE
By Georgia Nicols
Stars show the kind of day you’ll have
DYNAMIC | POSITIVE | AVERAGE | SO-SO | DIFFICULT
MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important
decisions today. The Moon is in Capricorn.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021: You are
friendly, assertive and many of you are very stylish. You know how to
make an impression. You are knowledgeable, versatile and multitalented,
which allows you to pursue many different paths with success. This year,
it’s time to build alliances with others, because these connections will help
you achieve your goals. Let teamwork and cooperation with others be
your theme.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today you will enjoy the beauty of your daily surroundings, as
well as the company of neighbors, siblings and relatives. You feel some-
one cares about you, which is why you want to tell them that they matter
to you as well. Tonight: Be friendly with everyone.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
As the financial wizard of the zodiac, make the most of your
moneymaking ideas today! You will attract money and favorable financial
situations to you, especially something from the past, perhaps something
that didn’t pan out before. Tonight: Make money!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Today the Sun in your sign and your ruler Mercury is lined up with
fair Venus. Yay you! This stimulates your interest in art, music and poetry in
a big way. Tonight: Share your appreciation of beauty with someone.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Solitude in beautiful surroundings will be a soothing escape for
you today. (Even 15 minutes will be wonderful.) You will feel replenished
by physical beauty or beautiful ideas. You also might think about a secret
crush you have on someone. Tonight: Pamper yourself.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today you’re quick to see the big picture and share your ideas
with friends or groups. You might see a better way to relate to others,
particularly if this is the goal of your group. You will also enjoy dealing with
younger people today, especially if they’re involved in the arts. Tonight:
Enjoy socializing!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A conversation with a boss, parent, VIP or a member of the police
will be friendly and warm today. It will be apparent that you are on the
same page and have the same concerns. Someone might seek out your
advice about how to make something look better. Tonight: “Let’s paint it!”
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened today, you
will enjoy galleries, museums or looking at art online. Some of you also
will explore scientific studies. (“Please pass the NaCl.”) Tonight: Check out
Wikiart.org. You’ll love it.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Discussions about how to share something will favor you
today. (You’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.) This is a good time to
explore dealing with shared property, taxes, debt and insurance matters.
Meanwhile, romance will be passionate and affectionate. Tonight: Be still
my beating heart.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You might surprise yourself at how articulate you are when
talking to a partner, spouse or close friend. It will be easy for you to tell
them how much you care for them and how happy you are that they are
in your life. (After that, you can borrow a 50.) Tonight: Enjoy meaningful
conversations with someone close to you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You will be productive in your job today. Even your health will
feel better because you have a better sense of balance in everything you
do, not just physically but intellectually. Tonight: You will see what needs
to be done and what needs to be avoided.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is a fabulous day for you, especially if you work in the arts,
because you are in touch with your creative muse. However, you also will
enjoy teaching or sharing playful activities with kids. Sports will appeal to
you. Tonight: You will be affectionate with friends and lovers.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
You will do what you can to make where you live more attrac-
tive today because this will please you. However, it will also please you
to be warm and affectionate with family members and let them know
how much you care. (Everyone wants to know they are loved.) Tonight:
Entertain at home.
Before becoming commu-
nity development director, Le-
lack served as a planning direc-
tor for the county and the city
of Redmond.
“I am tremendously honored
to be selected as Deschutes
release.
“Fannie” is written by Cheryl L. West and
will be staged outdoors at the Allen Elizabethan
Theatre.
The festival said it would announce “special
ticketing offers for wildfire first responders and
COVID-19 essential workers soon.”
Safety measures will still be in place when the
theater opens in July.
Audience members will be required to
present proof of vaccination or a negative
COVID-19 test.
After “Fannie,” the festival will present its
“first-ever holiday-season special,” called “It’s
Christmas, Carol!” from Nov. 28, 2021 to Jan.
2, 2022.
— Bulletin wire reports
gym roof. After setting down
the cart, it began to roll uncon-
trolled toward the edge of the
roof. The other four roofers
moved clear, but it’s thought
Bickers held on longer, at-
tempting to keep the cart from
reaching the edge, according
to the Oregon OSHA inspec-
tion report. His momentum
carried him down with the
cart, and he fell 45 feet to the
concrete.
A 911 call was made at
6:59 a.m. Paramedics pro-
nounced Bickers dead at the
scene.
In February, Oregon OSHA
cited Kirby Nagelhout with
one “serious” safety citation
in the accident, and fined it
$2,450. River Roofing was also
cited for a serious violation
and fined $3,600.
Both firms appealed the ci-
tation, but earlier this month,
Kirby Nagelhout dropped its
appeal and a final order on the
citation was issued, according
to Oregon OSHA.
The lawsuit, filed by Lake
Oswego-based personal injury
attorney Tom D’Amore, asserts
Kirby Nagelhout exposed em-
ployees at the Caldera project
to numerous hazardous con-
ditions.
“Defendant Kirby Nagel-
hout Construction failed to
provide James Bickers with a
safe place of employment in
compliance with every appli-
cable order, decision, direc-
tion, standard, rule or regula-
tion,” the lawsuit states.
Founded in 1986 in Bend,
Kirby Nagelhout is today one
of the top 20 largest construc-
tion companies in the state.
The lawsuit was filed in
Multnomah County because
the firm performs “regular
and sustained” business in
the Portland area, the lawsuit
states.
The new Caldera High
School is scheduled to open in
September.
County’s next Administrator.
I look forward to leading our
talented and dedicated team
and collaborating with our
community partners to imple-
ment the Commissioners’ am-
bitious priorities,” Lelack said
in a statement. “Together, we
will build upon the great work
that is underway across our re-
gion.”
Lelack was chosen as the
county’s only finalist for the
position earlier this month,
and will replace current
County Administrator Tom
Anderson when he retires in
September.
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