🚨 Gas Station Attendant Helps Police Tackle Suspected Shoplifter, Aids in Arrest

Issue #027

07 Dec

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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🌄 Bend, OR Weather

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

🚨 Gas Station Attendant Helps Police Tackle Suspected Shoplifter, Aids in Arrest

🔥 Pile Burning continues in the Deshutes National Forest

🏠🔑 Home Sweet Innovation

🚨⚠️ Head-On collision in Redmond Wed. Afternoon, One Fatality confirmed

 📅 Lots of Events

🎶 The Redmond Community Choir presents their Sounds of the Season holiday concert Sunday December 10th @4pm

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What’s a happening?

Gas Station Attendant Helps Police Tackle Suspected Shoplifter, Aids in Arrest

Arco Station gas station attendant Michael Reeves witnessed a police chase ending at his workplace involving a suspected shoplifter. He intervened, helping to tackle the suspect who attempted to flee. Despite caution from the police about bystander involvement, Reeves, motivated by his inclination to assist, aided in the suspect's arrest. The incident resulted in the recovery of stolen items and the arrest of two individuals. Reeves, despite a minor scratch, feels gratified to have contributed to a significant event in his community.

Arco Station @ Murphy and Hwy 97

Pile Burning continues in the Deshutes National Forest

Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest are continuing pile burning as favorable conditions exist. Firefighters select pile burning units for ignition based on moisture levels, forecasted weather and conditions predicted to move smoke away from communities where possible.

Planned ignition locations for this week include:

Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District

  • National Forest System lands within Oregon Water Wonderland Subdivision in Sunriver

  • Four miles northeast of La Pine along Forest Service Road 9750

  • Three miles southeast of La Pine, south of Forest Service Road 2210

  • Seven miles northeast of La Pine, north of Paulina Lake Road

  • Five miles southwest of Sunriver, between Forest Service Roads 40 and 42

  • Cascade Lakes Highway near Crane Prairie

Crescent Ranger District

  • 20 miles west of Crescent in the area of Davis Lake

  • Two miles west of Crescent, south of Crescent Lake Cutoff Road

  • 10 miles west of Crescent, south of Highway 58 and Forest Service Road 6020

Sisters Ranger District

  • Metolius Basin, directly west of Camp Sherman

  • Two miles north of Black Butte near Forest Service Road 1130

  • Half mile south of Suttle Lake near Dark Lake

Piles may smolder, burn, and produce smoke for several days after ignition. Once ignited, firefighters monitor piles until they are declared out. Please do not report ignitions.

While smoke may linger in the area, removing these large accumulations of woody debris during the winter months minimizes fire danger. The piles are concentrations of leftover materials associated with vegetation management activities being done to help maintain and restore forest and ecosystem health while reducing hazardous fuels loading.

Home Sweet Innovation

How Young Adults are Reshaping Living Arrangements and Owning the Future

 Young adults today are redefining the traditional trajectory of leaving home early, with 20% of Millennials and 68% of Gen Z-ers opting to stay with their families well into adulthood. This shift has far-reaching implications, especially considering that over 40% of Millennials and Gen Z-ers plan to share their homes for at least two more years, with 14% of Millennials and 6% of Gen Z-ers contemplating a decade-long stay. Nationally, around 14 million adult Millennials and 23 million adult Gen Z-ers are currently living with family, surpassing other age groups.The reasons behind this trend are diverse, ranging from the desire to save on expenses like rent or child care to the need to care for family members. Geographic variations also play a role, with areas like the West Coast seeing more young adults living with family due to the high cost of living.

The challenge of achieving homeownership is a common theme for many young adults, as they grapple with high home prices, increased mortgage rates, low housing supply, inflation and expensive loans. The dream of owning a home remains a top priority for many Millennials, but the current economic landscape makes it increasingly difficult for them to turn this dream into reality, prompting many to extend their stay at home.

In response to these challenges, house hacking has emerged as a strategic solution in the realm of real estate investment. Keep Reading

Head-On collision in Redmond Wed. Afternoon, One Fatality confirmed

Deshutes County Sheriff issued a warning on X Wednesday late afternoon:

“Please avoid S.Canal due to heavy law enforcement presence as a result of a motor vehicle crash. S.Canal, north of 61st, and south of Helmholtz Wy.”

Apparently there was a head-on collision on S. Canal Blvd just north of McVey Ave. There was one fatality confirmed by the deputies on scene.

The deputies said Canal Boulevard would be closed for a lengthy time, North of 61st Street and south of Helmholtz, for emergency services and possible crash reconstruction.

 

Upcoming Events

What’s Up Central Oregon?

The Redmond Community Choir presents their Sounds of the Season holiday concert. The concert is free to the public (donations are appreciated). The Redmond Community Choir is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, and is a COCC Community Education program.

Redmond High School 675 SW Rimrock Way Redmond Sunday December 10th @ 4pm

❄️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. 

Holiday Light Show

Sunriver Resort Backyard Cafe & Bar 17600 Center Drive Sunriver, Oregon

By Sunriver Resort

05:30 PM - 08:30 PM      

Experience the magic of Sunriver Resort transformed into a holiday wonderland with our spectacular light show set to festive music. Grab a warm beverage and join us for our Holiday Light Show, happening three times a night! Nightly at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm at the Backyard Cafe & Bar (behind the Lodge),

November 19, 2023 - January 1, 2024.  

December 7th (Thursday)

  • Frozen Sing-A-Long

    By Tower Theatre Foundation

    Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall Street Bend

    Tickets: $16 - $21 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee)

    4 pm

  • Chabad of Central Oregon

    Join the Chabad of Central Oregon for its annual Menorah Lighting in the Old Mill District on Thursday, December 7. Festivities start at 4:00pm and include music, hot drinks, food and friendship. This cherished event unites the local Jewish community and welcomes all residents and visitors to celebrate the Festival of Lights, Chanukah. Held against the backdrop of the scenic Deschutes River in the Old Mill District's Center Plaza, this event brings together people of all backgrounds to commemorate the miraculous story of Chanukah.                 

    Old Mill District Old Mill District Bend,

    4 pm

  • "Alice by Heart" @ Summit High Auditorium

    Summit High Auditorium Oregon

    $10 Students/Seniors, $15 General Adm

    07:00 PM

December 8th (Friday)

December 9th (Saturday)

Ongoing Events Here

 

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