The BulleTin • SaTurday, June 19, 2021 A7
DEAR ABBY
Write to Dear Abby online at dearabby.com
or by mail at P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Dear Abby: I’m a girl of
23 who has never had a boy-
friend.
Now that I finished college
and am a journalist, I have
met some guys, mostly from
high school and places like
that.
One of them, who went to
my middle school, recently
asked me on a date. An-
other one from high school
asked me out, too, in the
same week. (Neither one ever
talked to me in the respective
schools.) Even if I wanted to
go out, I’m a little nervous
because I’ve never been on
a date.
What do you think I have
to do? I know I shouldn’t care
about what my family and
friends say, but they are gos-
sips.
— Feeling Weird in Mexico
Dear Feeling Weird: I’m
glad you wrote. You do not
have to do anything except
calm down and get to know
who these guys are. You
should not rush into ANY-
thing. Romances evolve from
friendships, and friendships
take time and effort. Hang
on to your sense of humor,
and remember: You are at the
beginning of an interesting
career and life journey. Stop
worrying about the gossips,
and take advantage of the op-
portunities that are opening
up for you.
Dear Abby: My mother
and her companion recently
moved to be closer to me (20
minutes away). The problem
is I don’t really care for her
companion, and he is always
around my mom. He comes
over to my house when she
does, plops himself in our
den and turns on the TV
— LOUD. (We always close
the door because he needs a
hearing aid.)
We now need to replace
the reclining chairs in the
den. He weighs more than
300 pounds, and I can’t find
a loveseat or chairs that can
accommodate his weight. He
won’t allow Mom to drive
herself over here.
What can I do? I would
like comfortable seating in
my den, but I don’t want fur-
niture that will break the first
time he sits on it.
— Imposed Upon in the South
Dear Imposed Upon: You
are under no obligation to
buy furniture to accommo-
date someone you “don’t
particularly like.” Tell your
mother YOU will provide
the transportation when she
wants to visit you. (Her com-
panion can pick her up when
she’s ready to go home, or
you can take her.) Problem
solved.
Dear Abby: When six of
us women got together for
lunch, one gal brought cop-
ies of her mother’s newly
published book of poetry.
The book was $20. After de-
scribing the book and her
mother, she offered one to
each of us to PURCHASE!
We’re not poor, but I thought
she showed poor taste by
pushing this book on us. We
all bought one because we
felt obligated. What’s your
opinion about what she did?
What would have been a tact-
ful way to refuse?
— Dumbstruck
Dear Dumbstruck: You
could have thanked the
woman for offering the book,
told her you are sure it was
“wonderful” and refused by
saying, “But I’m just not into
poetry!”
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 deci-
sions today. The Moon is in Libra.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021: You
are multitalented, and because you don’t want to limit yourself, you like to
explore many disciplines. You have a strong personal style, often expressed
in your dress. Relationships matter to you. This year is more fast-paced and
exciting! It has many opportunities for you to explore. Make a choice. Let
something new grow. Enjoy yourself this year!
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
For the next four weeks, you will focus on home, family and your
private world. Many will be more involved than usual with a parent. This is a
good time to both entertain at home as well as enjoy cocoon time. Tonight:
Avoid power struggles.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks as you get
busier with short trips, errands, work, plus increased reading and writing.
You’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see! Tonight: Work hard.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Money, possessions, cash flow and earnings will be your focus in the
Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin
Jess Bartush crosses over Fall Creek with her two dogs, Subie, front, and Lulu, while hiking Wednesday near the Green Lakes Trailhead.
Permits
Continued from A1
Some permits were made
available for purchase in ad-
vance of the season, which
ends Sept. 24. In order to allow
some spontaneity, the majority
of permits also become avail-
able within a seven-day res-
ervation period, on a rolling
basis.
Nelson-Dean said there was
an initial bottleneck when the
system first went online last
month, and many advance
purchase permits sold out.
Dedicated hikers and tour
groups scooped up many of
these permits as soon as they
were available.
But the seven-day advance
permits have leveled the play-
ing field and allow anyone to
jump online and see what is
available for the coming week.
“During the advanced res-
ervation period that opened
on April 6 there was a kind of
panic buying and many pop-
ular trailheads were reserved
very quickly,” said Nelson-Dean.
“Now that the system is open
and operating within the sev-
en-day rolling window reserva-
tion system, there seems to be
a fair amount of availability for
people to reserve.”
“As we get into the higher
demand periods of July and
August we will continue to as-
sess that availability, but this
weekend there were still avail-
able permits for even some of
the most popular trails,” she
added Monday.
Wiley, the camping depart-
ment manager at the REI store
in Bend, said the system was
“well thought out” and allows
for flexibility.
“You are not locked into hik-
ing a particular route once you
get your permit there,” he said.
Bend resident Jana Hemphill
used the permitting system on
recent hikes to Duffy Lake and
Marion Lake. She had some
initial setbacks using the sys-
tem but quickly learned how to
navigate the site.
“Overall I have been lucky
thus far. It has been a good ex-
perience,” said Hemphill, who
has been hiking in the Cas-
cades for the past six years.
She said there will be an ad-
justment period in terms of not
being able to do a hike at any
given time.
“It will be quite the change,
not being able to hike up there
on a whim or just deciding the
day is really nice and going up.
But I also understand the For-
est Service’s need to protect
public lands,” she said.
But that need to plan does
come with a benefit — the
trails will remain in better
condition, with fewer crowds.
Nelson-Dean said foot traffic
on some of the most popular
trails, including Green Lakes,
Devils Lake, Broken Top, and
Tam Rim, increased 300% to
500% over the past five years.
“These trails were just get-
ting loved to death,” said Wiley.
“It takes all of us to step up and
ensure that these places will be
wild for future generations, so
we fully support (the permit
system).”
Are the trails better off for
the system and is there a no-
ticeable improvement in the
environment? It’s too soon to
say, said Wiley.
“It’s not an overnight pro-
cess,” he said. “It is going to
take years for these trails to re-
cover after being used so heav-
ily for so long, so we won’t see
it right out of the gate.”
Hikers needing a permit can
visit recreation.gov and browse
for available dates in the areas
they want to go. Reservations
can also be made by calling
1-877-444-6777. Permits are
also available at the offices of
the Willamette and Deschutes
national forests.
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Reporter: 541-617-7818,
mkohn@bendbulletin.com
Hermiston man dies after Beaverton police shooting
BY JAYATI RAMAKRISHNAN
The Oregonian
A Beaverton police officer shot a Herm-
iston man during a chase Wednesday
night, and the man later died from his in-
juries and a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The officer, who hasn’t yet been publicly
identified, shot Shawn Michael Roy Mon-
toya, 32, in the torso as he fled. Montoya
was suspected in a residential burglary ear-
lier in the day, Beaverton police said.
Police said Montoya ran into a fenced
backyard off SW 14th Avenue and Alger
Street during the chase.
Officers followed and told Montoya to
stop, but he took out a gun and fired it,
shooting himself in the head, said Officer
Matt Henderson, an agency spokesperson.
As Montoya fired, an officer also shot at
him, striking his torso, Henderson said.
Montoya was taken to a hospital, where
he died.
Another police spokesperson, officer
Bryan Dalton, could not speak to whether
Montoya intentionally or accidentally shot
himself.
Dalton also could not say whether Mon-
toya or the officer fired first.
The spokesperson said Montoya’s offi-
cial cause and manner of death had not
been confirmed as of Thursday night.
The Washington County Major Crimes
team is investigating.
next four weeks. You will also give more thought to your self-worth. What
makes you feel worthy? The stuff that you own? Is it who you are? Tonight: Be
patient with kids.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
For the next four weeks, the Sun is in your sign boosting your energy
and giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. It will
also attract people and favorable situations to you. Tonight: Keep the peace
at home.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Your personal year is coming to an end, but your birthday is not yet
ready to begin. This is why the next four weeks are an excellent time for you
to contemplate what you want for your new year ahead. Ideas? Tonight:
Avoid ego battles.
Budget
Continued from A1
The budget includes $124
million for the city’s general
fund — the money over which
the council has the most dis-
cretion, because it is not al-
ready earmarked with a spe-
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Your popularity will increase in the next four weeks because your fo-
cus will turn to friends, acquaintances and your involvement in clubs, groups
and organizations. You will benefit by working with and being involved with
others. So will they. Tonight: Avoid money disputes.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
For the next four weeks, the Sun will be at the top of your chart
shining down on you (symbolically), casting you in a flattering light. This
means you impress everyone! (And you don’t have to do anything special.)
Obviously, this is the time to make your pitch. Tonight: Patience!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Your desire for adventure, travel and a chance to do something differ-
ent to make your life sparkle will grab you in the next four months, which is
why travel will totally appeal to you. If you can’t travel, then make an effort to
learn something new to broaden your horizons! Tonight: Stay calm.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
For the next four weeks, you will focus on your assets, shared property,
mortgages, loans and banking issues, as well as debt. You also might focus
on inheritances and insurance matters. Use this energy to tie up loose ends.
Tonight: Patience with friends.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
In your chart, the Sun symbolizes your inner energy. For the next four
weeks, it will be as far away from your sign as it gets all year, which means
you will need more sleep. You will also have a chance to objectively observe
your style of relating to others. Tonight: Avoid disputes with authority.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You have enjoyed playing; now it’s time to work. In the next four
weeks, you will set the bar high because you want to be productive, efficient
and effective in everything you do. By extension, this will apply to your
health, which means you will work hard to buff that bod. Good luck! Tonight:
Avoid controversial topics.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Lucky you! The next four weeks will be more playful and light-
hearted, which is why you will want to entertain, socialize, slip away on a
vacation and do anything to enjoy yourself. Romance will blossom and
activities with children will be rewarding. Yay me! Tonight: Avoid financial
disputes.
$6.00
PLANT SALE
1,375 LOCALLY GROWN PLANTS
MUST BE SOLD
TWO DAYS ONLY
We grow all of our own plants in our tiny
nursery right here in Central Oregon.
You will appreciate the fact that most
of our plants have survived at least one
winter here. If you are NEW TO THE
AREA you will learn just how important
that can be. Our customers keep coming
back because our plants tend to come
back! We only have a few sales a year
and this one will be our last sale for this
season. Come by and see what we have
to offer. You will be glad you did.
Every plant is
priced at just $6.oo
Some of what you will find is
Lewisia, Coral Bells, Coneflower,
Rudbeckia, Veronica, Salvia, Dianthus,
Gaillardia, Hosta and many more!
Come out and have a look!
61566 Twin Lakes Loop, Bend
Off Reed Market and SE 15th Street
Friday, June 18
9 am–2 pm
Saturday, June 19
9 am–2 pm
Look for the neon yellow signs.
cific purpose.
Of that money, about $3 mil-
lion will go toward addressing
council priorities. About 40%
of this money, or $1.25 million,
will go toward addressing the
city’s housing shortage, which
includes homelessness as a pri-
ority.
The council has a goal to
build 1,000 units of deed-re-
stricted affordable housing and
to create housing or facilities to
house 500 homeless individu-
als on a temporary or perma-
nent basis.
The budget includes $275,000
to remove barriers to participa-
tion on city committees as well
as to provide equitable access to
council meetings, according to
budget documents.
Full budget documents can
be found at www.bendoregon.
gov/budget.
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Reporter: 541-633-2160,
bvisser@bendbulletin.com