A6 The BulleTin • Friday, January 21, 2022
DEAR ABBY
Write to Dear Abby online at dearabby.com
or by mail at P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Dear Abby: During my
teenage years, I was repeat-
edly raped by my brother.
The emotional and physical
damage has left my life bro-
ken. He is in a long-term re-
lationship. Should I tell his
girlfriend about the abuse?
When I confronted him
about it years ago, he denied
it. If you were his girlfriend,
wouldn’t YOU want to know?
— Holding A Secret
Dear Holding: Yes, I would
want to know. I’ll bet your
parents would have also
wanted to know. As would
your teachers or school coun-
selors, so your brother could
have been reported as a sex-
ual predator and stopped.
By all means, tell the girl-
friend, particularly if she has
a daughter.
Because what your brother
did has left lasting scars, seek
counseling with a therapist
with expertise in treating vic-
tims of sexual abuse. Contact
RAINN (Rape, Abuse and
Incest National Network) for
more guidance. You will find
it on the internet at rainn.org.
Dear Abby: I have just
been diagnosed with cancer. I
doubt that I will live another
10 years. My wife is argu-
ing with me because I want
to draw down my 401(k)
over the next 10 years so I
can enjoy the savings I have
accrued during my career.
We are talking about a LOT
of money, Abby — expen-
sive cars, expensive second
homes, extravagant vacations.
How can I convince her
that I deserve this after hav-
ing worked for 40 years, and
that we should enjoy these
savings for the period of time
left for me on Earth?
— Wants To Enjoy Life
Now
Dear Wants: I’m sure your
diagnosis has been fright-
ening for you and your wife.
She may be worried that if
you plow through all the
money, there will be noth-
ing left for her after you are
gone. Although you are dubi-
ous about it, there is also the
possibility that you may live
10 more years and beyond.
That’s why this is an import-
ant subject you and your wife
should discuss with a finan-
cial adviser.
Dear Abby: I work in an
office where people occasion-
ally bring in treats to share
with co-workers. Usually, we
place the goodies in a com-
mon area and let others know
there’s food available and
they’re welcome to it.
The problem I’m having is
that one particular co-worker
brings in treats and shares
them only with her favorite of-
fice buddies. She’s not discreet
about it either.
She struts around the office
and makes a big scene deliv-
ering her homemade treats
to her friends, right in front
of the people she has chosen
not to include. Should she be
confronted and told she’s be-
ing rude and inconsiderate,
or should her behavior just be
ignored?
— Missing Out
Dear Missing Out: What
your co-worker is doing is
rude. That said, if there’s no
rule in your office against it,
I do not advise confronting
her. Turnabout is fair play,
and perhaps you should dis-
cuss a “delicious” solution
with the rest of the unfavored
few.
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 Virgo.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIDAY, JAN. 21, 2022: you are friendly and
sociable. People are drawn to your sincerity. you are fun-loving and generous
and attracted to humanitarian causes. This year is the first year of a nine-year
cycle for you, which means you can open any door to explore new avenues.
have the courage of your convictions!
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
you might have new, fresh, innovative ideas related to your job or
perhaps your health today. Whatever happens, you will see how to improve
something. Possibly, your clever improvements will apply to how you deal
with your pet. Tonight: Protect your health.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today you’re full of creative, original ideas! Surprise invitations to a
social occasion or something to do with a creative project also might occur.
alternatively, an appointment might be canceled. note: This is a mildly acci-
dent-prone day for your kids. Tonight: Be vigilant.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Something unexpected might impact your home routine today. a
small appliance might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Perhaps
someone unexpected might knock at the door. Stock the fridge so you’re
ready for anything. (hopefully it’s a pleasant surprise.) Tonight: Confusion at
home.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
There is an unpredictable quality to this day. you might change your
daily plans. you might meet someone new who is unusual. you might have
bright, clever ideas. however, it is a mildly accident-prone day for you, so be
careful. Pay attention to everything you say and do. Tonight: Foggy thinking.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
you might spend your money impulsively today. Therefore, beware
spontaneous shopping, because you could have regrets later. at least keep
your receipts — and the box. Meanwhile, keep an eye on your money,
because you might find money or you might lose money. Tonight: dou-
ble-check your finances.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today has an electric, exciting quality to it because the Moon is in
your sign dancing with wild, wacky uranus. This can make you impulsive and
ready to do something at the drop of a hat. nevertheless, think twice before
you act to avoid having later regrets. Be smart. Tonight: Be clear in your
communications.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is a vaguely restless day for you. you might not know why. That’s
not important, because this influence is brief. don’t worry if you feel unsure
of things, because in fact, there are subtle and not so subtle changes taking
place everywhere today. Tonight: dismiss self-doubt.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
you might meet a real character today. Or possibly, someone you
already know will do something that surprises you. a discussion with a friend
also might prompt you to reconsider or rethink your long-term goals. Keep
an open mind. (don’t be so open that everything falls out.) Tonight: Clarify
something with a friend.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
a boss, parent, teacher or member of the police might catch you off
guard today; be prepared. This is because something to do with authority
figures will be unpredictable. in turn, this could make you feel rebellious or
inclined to overreact. Be cool. never underestimate the power of courtesy.
Tonight: Make sure you know what others expect.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Travel plans might change today. Or possibly, you might suddenly
have to travel when you did not expect to do so. you might hear news that is
pleasing regarding a course or something related to politics, religion or high-
er learning. Could be anything. Tonight: don’t be naive.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
double-check all details regarding debt, shared property, insurance is-
sues and banking, because something unexpected could impact these areas.
When it comes to your debt and wealth, you want to be on top of things and
in the know. information is power. Tonight: Check your finances.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
a friend or partner will surprise you today by saying or doing something
you didn’t expect. Possibly, you will be introduced to someone — perhaps
someone in the general public — who will be unusual or surprising in some
way. Stay off your heels. Be alert. Tonight: Confused communications.
TODAY
IN HISTORY
By The Associated Press
it’s Friday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of
2022. There are 344 days left in
the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
in 2010, a bitterly divided u.S. Su-
preme Court, in Citizens united
v. Federal election Commission,
vastly increased the power of big
business and labor unions to in-
fluence government decisions by
freeing them to spend their mil-
lions directly to sway elections for
president and Congress.
in 1793, during the French revo-
lution, King louis XVi, condemned
for treason, was executed on the
guillotine.
in 1910, the Great Paris Flood
began as the rain-swollen Seine
river burst its banks, sending wa-
ter into the French capital.
in 1915, the first Kiwanis Club,
dedicated to community service,
was founded in detroit.
in 1924, russian revolutionary
Vladimir lenin died at 53.
in 1942, pinball machines were
banned in new york City after a
court ruled they were gambling
devices that relied on chance
rather than skill (the ban was lifted
in 1976).
in 1950, former State department
official alger hiss, accused of be-
ing part of a Communist spy ring,
was found guilty in new york of ly-
ing to a grand jury. (hiss, who pro-
claimed his innocence, served less
than four years in prison.)
in 1954, the first atomic sub-
marine, the uSS nautilus, was
launched at Groton, Connecticut
(however, the nautilus did not
make its first nuclear-powered run
until nearly a year later).
in 1976, British airways and air
France inaugurated scheduled
passenger service on the super-
sonic Concorde jet.
in 1977, on his first full day in of-
fice, President Jimmy Carter par-
doned almost all Vietnam War
draft evaders.
in 2003, the Census Bureau an-
nounced that hispanics had sur-
passed blacks as america’s largest
minority group.
in 2009, the Senate confirmed hil-
lary rodham Clinton as secretary
of state.
in 2020, the u.S. reported its
first known case of the new vi-
rus circulating in China, saying a
Washington state resident who
had returned the previous week
from the outbreak’s epicenter was
hospitalized near Seattle; u.S. of-
ficials stressed that they believed
the overall risk of the virus to the
american public remained low.
Ten years ago: Former house
Speaker newt Gingrich scored an
upset win in the South Carolina
republican presidential primary,
dealing a sharp setback to Mitt
romney.
Five years ago: a day after don-
ald Trump’s inauguration, more
than 1 million people rallied at
women’s marches in the nation’s
capital and cities around the
world to send the new president
an emphatic message that they
wouldn’t let his agenda go un-
challenged. The Southeast saw
the beginning of a weekend out-
break of tornadoes and severe
thunderstorms; sixteen people
were killed in Georgia, four people
died in Mississippi and one death
was reported in Florida.
One year ago: On his first full
day in office, President Joe Biden
signed 10 executive orders aimed
at combating the coronavirus pan-
demic, including one broadening
the use of the defense Production
act to expand vaccine production;
he also signed an order mandat-
ing masks for travel, including
in airports and on planes, ships,
trains, buses and public trans-
portation. after being largely
sidelined in the final months of
the Trump administration, dr. an-
thony Fauci returned to the White
house briefing room to provide
an update on the pandemic. The
u.S. said it would resume funding
for the World health Organization;
the funding had been halted by
the Trump administration.
Today’s Birthdays: World Golf
hall of Famer Jack nicklaus is 82.
Opera singer-conductor Placido
domingo is 81. actor Jill eiken-
berry is 75. Singer-songwriter Billy
Ocean is 72. Former u.S. ambas-
sador to China Gary locke is 72.
Former u.S. attorney General eric
holder is 71. actor-director robby
Benson is 66. actor Geena davis
is 66. Sen. Kevin Cramer, r-n.d.,
is 61. Basketball hall of Famer
hakeem Olajuwon is 59. actor
Charlotte ross is 54. actor John
ducey is 53. actor Karina lombard
is 53. actor Ken leung is 52. rock
singer-songwriter Cat Power is
50. rock dJ Chris Kilmore (incu-
bus) is 49. actor Vincent laresca
is 48. Singer emma Bunton (Spice
Girls) is 46. actor Jerry Trainor is
45. Country singer Phil Stacey is
44. r&B singer nokio is 43. actor
izabella Miko is 41. actor luke
Grimes is 38. actor Feliz ramirez
is 30.
— Associated Press
COVID-19: Forecast
Omicron wave is close
to cresting in Oregon
BY GARY A. WARNER
Oregon Capital Bureau
The omicron variant wave
of COVID-19 will peak over
the next two weeks and begin
a steep decline, according to a
new state forecast.
The Oregon Health & Sci-
ence University late Thursday
projected hospitalizations will
likely peak on Feb. 1 at 1,553
COVID-19 patients.
“Oregon appears to be flat-
tening the curve of hospital-
ized patients,” the report said.
“Infections are likely to peak in
the next week and hospitaliza-
tions the week after.”
The forecast came as the
state continues to see key num-
bers climb. The number of
people in Oregon hospitals
with COVID-19 was 981 as of
Jan. 20 — 204 more than the
week before.
Protective measures against
COVID-19 continue to sup-
press seasonal flu cases. There
were 38 cases reported last
week, compared with 1,461
in a similar week in 2020, just
before the pandemic reached
Oregon.
Other findings:
• Case counts and test pos-
itivity remain at record levels.
The percentage of cases re-
ported as positive was 27% on
Thursday.
• While new infections were
still rising quickly, the percent-
age of the most severe cases
held steady. As of Jan 18, 25%
of Oregon’s occupied ICU beds
had COVID-19 patients, simi-
lar to the week before.
• The number of children in
Oregon hospitals remains “vol-
atile and high,” with 23 as of
Jan. 18. Oregon has a low rate
of pediatric cases compared to
the majority of states.
The New York Times said
Thursday that state and lo-
cal health agencies reported
753,990 new cases, up 29% from
two weeks ago. Hospitals had
158,638 COVID-19 positive pa-
tients, up 48% from two weeks
ago, the newspaper reported.
Oregon ranked 11th lowest
in cases per 100,000 residents
among the 50 states.
The Institute for Health
Metrics and Evaluation at the
University of Washington,
another key COVID-19 fore-
caster in the Pacific Northwest,
says the number of infections
in Oregon likely peaked Jan.
11. It forecasts that hospital-
izations will top out on Feb. 1.
Daily deaths would start de-
clining on Feb. 4.
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gwarner@eomediagroup.com
Oregon halts sale and use of weed
killer misbranded as organic
BY GEORGE PLAVEN
Capital Press
SALEM — The Oregon De-
partment of Agriculture is dis-
continuing the sale of a weed
killer marketed as being or-
ganic but contains several un-
approved ingredients.
The product in question,
EcoMIGHT-Pro Weed &
Grass Killer, is manufactured
by EcoMIGHT LLC, a com-
pany based in Florida.
Tony Primbs, pesticides
compliance manager for
Department of Agriculture,
said the agency was contacted
by a user in November who
was concerned about whether
the product’s label was accu-
rate.
Despite being sold as a
product of “minimum risk”
for public health and the envi-
ronment, testing revealed the
product contains the herbicide
glyphosate and insecticides
permethrin and bifenthrin,
chemicals not included on the
label.
The undeclared ingredients
raise doubts over whether the
product is suitable for organic
farms, Primbs said. The label
also lacked important safety
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Oregon State Police Trooper
Jason Hansen wrote that he
found several open alcohol bot-
tles in Suarez-Sanchez’s vehicle
and took photos for evidence.
“The Tahoe’s glove box had
broken open as result of the
crash and an empty bottle of
Vodka was in plain view in the
Tahoe’s glove box,” Hansen
wrote.
Several witnesses were inter-
viewed and said they saw the
Tahoe swerve suddenly like it
was turning into a driveway.
Hansen said he learned from
a hospital nurse Suarez-San-
chez’s blood-alcohol level was
recorded at 0.096. Oregon’s le-
gal limit is 0.08
Suarez-Sanchez, 36, was ar-
rested following his release
from the hospital and taken to
the Jefferson County Jail.
He was arraigned Wednes-
day in Jefferson County Circuit
Court, where he faces charges
of first-degree manslaughter,
second-degree manslaugh-
ter, third-degree assault, sec-
ond-degree criminal mischief
and driving under the influ-
ence of intoxicants.
AnnaMarie Wallace, 56, was
a registered nurse, according to
the state nursing board.
At the time of his arrest, Su-
arez-Sanchez was on parole
with a no-alcohol provision in
his release conditions.
In 2018, he was arrested in
an animal abuse case.
According to a police re-
port in that case, in May 2018,
Saurez Sanchez drank to the
point of belligerence and ter-
rorized his family. He became
Capital Bureau
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has issued a statewide stop
sale, use or removal order for the product Ecomight-Pro Weed & Grass
Killer.
and handling instructions.
The Department of Agri-
culture issued a stop sale or re-
moval order on Jan. 14.
“Currently, we have an in-
vestigator trying to find out as
many facts as we can,” Primbs
said.
Calls to EcoMIGHT were
not returned. The company’s
website has been replaced by a
message that states it has sus-
pended all operations as of July
31, 2021.
angry the family cat had bitten
one of the children and forced
them to watch as he ground
the cat’s teeth into a door frame
until the cat’s mouth bled,
according to the police re-
port. Children told police Su-
arez-Sanchez poured peroxide
in the animal’s eyes, then alco-
hol he was drinking, and he’d
shot it three or four times with
a pellet gun.
Saurez-Sanchez ultimately
pleaded guilty to one count of
aggravated animal abuse and
one of coercion, for which he
was sentenced to 60 days in jail
and five years probation.
The attorney appointed to
represent Saurez-Sanchez in
the manslaughter case dropped
out this week due to conflict
of interest. Currently unrep-
resented, Suarez-Sanchez is
scheduled to be arraigned on a
new indictment Wednesday.
There have been several
recent fatal traffic crashes in
Central Oregon:
On Jan. 3, three Redmond
residents were killed on U.S.
Highway 97 north of Terre-
bonne.
That same day, John Sacco
of Redmond was killed in
a head-on collision on state
Highway 126 near Powell Butte.
On Wednesday, Anthony
Manuel Hernandez, 40, was
struck by cars and killed after
running out of gas between
Redmond and Bend and walk-
ing on Highway 97.
There is one other active
traffic-related homicide case
in Jefferson County. Brandon
Tylor Kern is accused of being
intoxicated during a crash Nov.
6 that killed a young mother,
Alisa Rose Miller, 19.
Facing first-degree man-
slaughter and other counts,
Kern’s trial is scheduled for
next month.
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