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🚨 Missing Bend Area Woman / ⚖️ Judge rules Measure 114 violates State Constitution / 🐶 Pet of the Week

Issue #016

22 Nov

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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🌄 Bend, OR Weather / Government Camp Forecast / Santiam Pass Forecast / For Weather Geeks

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

🗻 Mt. Bachelor to make decision by Wednesday on Opening by Friday

🚨 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in finding missing Bend-area woman

🥖🥯 Sisters Bakery Opens New Facility to Meet Demand

🦃 Wild Turkeys Thriving in Oregon After 1961 Introduction

⚖️ Judge Rules Oregon Voter-approved Measure 114 violates the State Constitution

🦃 🚛 🙏Redmond Oregon trucking company hands out free Thanksgiving meals

 🙌 Central Oregon Gives

🐶 Pet of the Week - Street Dog Hero - Meet Maddie 💖

📅 Lots of Events

❄⛄ Winter Wonderland Downtown Bend

😁 Meme of the Day

Government Camp Forecast

Santiam Pass Forecast

For the Weather Geeks

What’s a happening?

Mt. Bachelor to make decision by Wednesday on Opening by Friday November 24th

The staff is ready, the skiers are ready, the snowboarders are ready… Everybody is ready for opening day of the Mountain, but is Bachelor going to be ready?

Word is because of the weather system over the weekend is, if they get enough snow (at least 15 inches) they should be able to open. Stay tuned.

The latest is they only received about 4 inches of snow, and unless y’all start doing the snow dance, opening by the 24th may not happen. Check their facebook page as well at their website for any updates.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in finding missing Bend-area woman

Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Tuesday they are seeking the public’s help in finding a woman last seen around June of this year who was living off the east side of Highway 97 near milepost 132, just north of Bend.

The sheriff’s office recently received a report regarding Kasie Marie Mae Jones, 31, and is asking for the public’s assistance in finding and checking on her welfare, Detective Bryan Morris said.

Jones was described as a white female, 5-foot-1, weighing about 130 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. A 2018 photo of Jones was released by the sheriff’s office.

Anyone with information or who may have seen Jones was asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911 and ask for Detective Morris.

 

Sisters Bakery Opens New Facility to Meet Demand

Sisters Bakery, a popular Central Oregon bakery operating since 1981, has opened a new offsite bread production facility to meet increasing demand, especially from its growing wholesale clients. This expansion, which has been a long time coming according to owner Spencer Hamiga, will allow Sisters Bakery to boost production capacity and continue serving both retail and wholesale customers.

Recent social media posts shared news of the facility and generated an enthusiastic response - over 100,000 views, 400+ shares, and 1,000 new followers. This highlights the community excitement around Sisters Bakery's growth.

The expansion enables Sisters Bakery to meet rising regional demand for its goods and presents opportunities to extend its presence across Central Oregon.

 

Wild Turkeys Thriving in Oregon After 1961 Introduction

The wild turkey is not originally from Oregon, but the species has flourished here since being introduced in 1961 by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). ODFW released wild turkeys, specifically the Rio Grande and Merriam's subspecies, in the pine forests surrounding the Metolius Basin.

Since then, the Rio Grande turkey has seen particularly successful expansion across the state. The Merriam's turkey also maintains a steady population. Females lay 10-14 eggs that hatch after 28 days, with poults leaving the nest within 24 hours.

Turkeys forage on insects, berries, seeds and nuts. They can fly for short distances up to a quarter mile and roost in trees at night. Their name stems from a misunderstanding - British colonists received these birds from Turkish or Spanish trade ships and therefore dubbed them "turkeys."

Ben Franklin was an early admirer of wild turkeys, preferring them over the bald eagle as America's national bird. Today, wild turkeys thrive in Oregon, a testament to the success of their introduction over 60 years ago. Groups of turkeys are called "doles," "crops," "gangs," "raffles" or "posses."

Judge Rules Oregon Voter-approved Measure 114 violates the State Constitution

 A voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, a judge ruled Tuesday, continuing to block it from taking effect and casting fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure.

The law, touted as one of the strictest in the nation, faced challenges from its inception after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year altered the framework for evaluating Second Amendment cases. The recent decision came from Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio in rural southeast Oregon, maintaining the law's blockage.

This legislation mandates criminal background checks and firearm training for permit acquisition, while also prohibiting high-capacity magazines. Since its narrow approval by voters in November, Measure 114 faced relentless legal opposition at both state and federal levels.

A lawsuit filed by gun owners argued that the law infringed upon Oregonians' right to bear arms as protected by the state constitution. State officials, including Democratic Governor Tina Kotek and Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, are defendants in the case and plan to appeal the ruling.

Legal experts anticipate a prolonged legal battle, as the case may proceed to the Oregon Court of Appeals and potentially to the state's highest court. This ruling follows conflicting decisions in state and federal courts, adding to the confusion regarding the law's enforceability.

During the trials, arguments centered on whether the law hindered Second Amendment rights and its effectiveness in curbing mass shootings. Judge Raschio disputed claims that banning high-capacity magazines would significantly reduce the severity of mass shootings, citing their infrequency.

The legal debate is intensified by a U.S. Supreme Court directive that altered the assessment criteria for gun laws, leading to ambiguity over which regulations can withstand legal challenges. This directive prompted conflicting interpretations in various court rulings across the country.

As legal battles persist, the future of the Oregon gun control law remains uncertain, reflecting a broader national struggle to balance gun regulation with constitutional rights.

Redmond Oregon trucking company hands out free Thanksgiving meals

Thanksgiving is a time of year when many give back to their communities.

In Redmond, Oregon, the Rizk Transportation Company did just that recently, handing out 100 free holiday meals to less fortunate residents on Nov. 17.

This marked the first year Rizk has held such an event, but owner Mike Rizk told Central Oregon Daily that he has been doing this independently for three years and has no plans of stopping.

During the event, Rizk workers carried out boxes, which were filled to the brim with all the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving feast, to dozens of vehicles lined up outside.

There, residents like Clinton Keller were waiting.

Keller told Central Oregon Daily that the gesture meant the world to him.

“I get food stamps to live off of for my dinners and stuff,” he said. “With my kids, it kind of goes pretty fast so this will help bridge the gap.”

“I’m financially in a burden. I do have a roof over my head and I’m thankful. I am so thankful that they were giving out turkeys and food for the holidays that I normally at this point in my life would not be able to get,” Karen Humphrys told Central Oregon Daily.

Mason Engstrom, Rizk’s fleet services manager, said giving back means a lot.

“We’ve grown a lot in this past year so we decided why not give back, you know? No reason anyone should go hungry especially on Thanksgiving,” Engstrom said.

 

 Central Oregon Gives is here!

We are so excited to kick off another season of giving. This year’s campaign is set to run from November 8 – December 31. Feel free to read up on the amazing work that these nonprofits are doing year round and start donating!

Want to get involved? If you are a nonprofit still interested in participating please email us at [email protected].

If you are a business interested in sponsorship, employee matching or incentive donation, email our team at [email protected] to learn more.

 

Maddie 💖

Let's find Maddie her forever home

Maddie is a 1-year-old red short-coated shepherd-mix from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico who was rescued from a scary drowning incident along with her sister, Maggie when they were both young puppies. Luckily, they were both saved and brought to safety by our rescue partner.

Today, Maggie has been loving life in the States and has been thriving with her foster. She absolutely loves water and has a very playful personality. She’s friendly with other dogs and people and will be the very best companion for all of your adventures.

Could she be your next best friend? Click the link for adoption details HERE: Street Dog Hero Adoption

 

Upcoming Events

What’s Up Central Oregon?

❄️Winter Wonderland Downtown Bend

Starting Nov. 15th, Bend downtown stores will be decorating their windows and stores for the 2023 Winter Wonderland contest.  Sponsored by Downtown Bend Association, contest winners will be announced Jan 15th.  In the meantime, wander the streets of downtown seeing the magic that store owners have created for the holidays. 

November 22nd (Wednesday)

November 23rd (Thursday) Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

November 24th (Friday)

  • Opening Day at Mount Bachelor!

  • Santa Flies In By AirLink Old Mill District Bend 10am - 5pm

  • Winter Traditions La Pine Park & Recreation 16405 First Street La Pine, Oregon 9am - 6pm

    BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING Take a step back in time while you "sip and Shop" enjoying Honeywood Winery and doing your holiday shopping locally! Friday, and Saturday, November 24th and 25th, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Music, food, coffee, hot cocoa, hot cider, and MORE! Located at: La Pine Park & Recreation (inside the gym) 16405 1st Street, La Pine. Breakfast: 9:00am to 11:00am. Lunch: 11:30amm to 5:00pm Breakfast served by Central Oregon Elite Dancers. Cascade Bison serving lunch/dinner. For more  information, call (541) 536-6237 or email: [email protected]

  • 4th Friday Art Walk in Sisters, OR by Sisters Art Association 10am - 7pm

  • Silver Sage Trading Winter Sale High Desert Museum 59800 US-97 Bend, OR 11am-4pm

  • Annual Ding and Dent Sale at Modern Games 11am - 10pm

  • Mud Bay Giving Tree

    November 24th through December 31st Mud Bay is including the Humane Society of the Ochocos on their Holiday Giving Tree. Choose an HSO ornament and suggested donation to participate in store!

  • Black Friday / Orange Saturday Wildhorse Harley Davidson

    Friday & Saturday 9am - 6pm both days

  • Holiday Village Market Centennial Park Redmond 725 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond, OR presented By Redmond Chamber of Commerce 10am - 4pm

  • Phillip Austin plays at Elements Public House Redmond 6pm

  • Green Friday - Free Day Use Oregon State Parks 8am- 5pm

Find Your favorite Pub to watch the Civil War - Beavers vs Ducks Game starts @ 5:30pm!

Here’s a good bet for the Civil War!

November 25th (Saturday) Shop Local Day!

  • Wild Bird Shop Small Saturday Holiday Market The Commons Cafe and Tap Room Downtown Bend 11am - 4pm

  •  Bend Creators’s Fair - Sparkler Cyndi Open Space Events Studio 40 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend 10am - 3pm

  • Pomegranate’s Soiree Pomegranate Home and Garden

    120 NE Bend River Mall Dr Bend, OR 97703 10am - 7pm

  • Paint Your Pet Class Creative Art and Framing Bend 4pm - 7pm

  • Holiday Palooza Fir Street Park Sisters, OR 3pm - 5:30pm

    Join us this year as we combine two holiday favorites into one spectacular event! The Holiday Palooza will kick off with the holiday parade down Main Street and culminate with holiday activities, including the tree lighting ceremony at Fir Street Park!

    Sponsored by Kizziar Property Co. and Woodland Sisters

  • Eric Leadbetter Band at Silver Moon Brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave Bend 7pm

  • Holiday Marketplace Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards

    70450 NW Lower Valley Drive Terrebonne, Oregon 9am - 4pm

  • The Nutcracker: A Child's Play

    Valerie Holgers' Académie de Ballet Classique is proud to present The Nutcracker: A Child’s Tale, Sponsored by Wolf Construction and Development.

    Tower Theater 835 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon United States

    1:30pm

  • Rockin' Holiday Kickoff@Village at Sunriver Village at Sunriver Oregon 3pm

  • Redmond Starlight Parade - "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"

    Downtown Redmond Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Streets Redmond

    5pm - 6pm

  • High Desert Hogwarts@Worthy Brewing Worthy Brewing Bend Eastside 6pm -9pm 

  • Comedy At Craft: Kyla Krehoff Craft Kitchen & Brewery

    62988 Layton Avenue Bend 8pm - 9:30pm

November 26th (Sunday)

 

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