Norovirus blamed for jail illness

Test results released Thursday confirm 40 inmates and eight staff members at the Deschutes County jail had norovirus, according to a news release from Deschutes County Sheriff’s Lt. Mike Gill.

On Monday, inmates began experiencing symptoms of a gastrointestinal illness. Sheriff’s Office administrators notified the Deschutes County Health Department, and the jail began taking sanitary steps to control the outbreak.

Symptoms reportedly lasted about 72 hours and no inmates or staff were showing symptoms by Thursday.

Members soughtfor planning group

Deschutes County is accepting applications from Sisters-area residents for a volunteer position on its Planning Commission.

The county will accept applications until Feb. 21 for the position. The person appointed to the position will complete a vacant term through June 30, with the potential for reappointment to a four-year term starting July 1.

The commission makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners regarding zoning regulations and land use policy. The position is only open to Sisters-area residents, which is defined as living about 6 to 10 miles around or within the city of Sisters.

Those interested in applying should submit a completed application form, which includes a letter of interest and a resume. Applications can be obtained at www.deschutes.org/Community-Development.aspx or in person at the Deschutes County Community Development Planning Department.

For more information, call 541-385-1708.

Redmond park district looking to fill vacancies

The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District is seeking applicants to fill four openings on its budget committee.

One of the positions will serve through June 30, 2015, with the other three serving through June 30, 2016. Committee members generally meet up to six times between April and June. To qualify for appointment, applicants must live within RAPRD boundaries.

Applications for the position will be accepted until Feb. 28.

Those interested in applying can pick up applications at the Cascade Swim Center or contact Katie Hammer at 541-548-7275 or katie.hammer@raprd.org for more information.

— Bulletin staff reports