In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🌄 Bend, OR Weather

📷 Photo Trivia

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

🚨The Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Highway 97 near Redmond

🚒 Redmond Fire & Rescue Responds to Early Morning Structure Fire

💲City of Bend Puts Valuable Real Estate Assets Up for Sale to Fuel Economic Growth

⛺🐴 Horse-boarding business near Juniper Ridge homeless encampments closed down due to ongoing issues

📅 Lots of Events

🐕 Pet of the Week

Here’s a little Trivia Fun for you. What intersection is this in Downtown Bend?

1. Wall St and Oregon Ave

2. Bond St and Minnesota Ave

3. Wall St and Minnesota Ave

4. Bond St and Oregon Ave

(Answer at the end of the Newsletter 👇)

The Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Highway 97 near Redmond.

On Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, shortly after midnight, Oregon State Police troopers responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Highway 97 at NW Maple Avenue near Redmond.  

The preliminary investigation indicated that Deschutes County 9-1-1 received a call of a person sitting in the median of an unlighted portion of Highway 97 near the NE Maple Avenue overpass at approximately 12:19 a.m.  

A short time later, Corey Lee Smith, 52, of Warm Springs was in the right northbound lane of Highway 97 when he was struck by a Ford F-150 operated by Brandon Wayne Boland, 48, of Redmond.  

Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene.   

The driver of the Ford and a passenger were uninjured.  

The northbound lanes of Highway 97 were closed for approximately three hours.  

OSP was assisted by the Redmond Police Department, Redmond Fire Department, and Oregon Department of Transportation.  

Redmond Fire & Rescue Responds to Early Morning Structure Fire

 December 19, 2023-REDMOND, OR- At approximately 1am in the morning, Redmond fire & Rescue was alerted to a possible structure fire at 4115 NW Xavier Avenue.

First arriving units on scene were met by the occupants of the residence who advised that there was smoke coming from the crawl space. After an initial investigation fire crews observed light smoke coming from the foundation vents of the residence and determined there was a working fire within the crawlspace. Firefighters had to cut multiple holes in the floor of the residence to locate and extinguish the fire. There were no reported injuries, and no animals were harmed.  

Fire investigators were on scene conducting interviews and investigating the cause of the fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be an electrical wiring failure within the crawlspace.  

Estimated fire loss is $85,000.

City of Bend Puts Valuable Real Estate Assets Up for Sale to Fuel Economic Growth

The city of Bend is preparing to sell city-owned properties, which is a relatively uncommon occurrence due to their usual civic use. The properties set to be sold include 3.4 acres near SE 9th and Glenwood, initially designated for housing several years ago but now open to various housing options, including market-rate housing. The city is actively seeking proposals to bring housing to this central area of Bend.

On the north end of town, there are two parcels in Juniper Ridge totaling about 200 acres that are available for sale. These parcels are zoned for industrial use, and the city hopes to attract buyers who will have plans for development or subdivision, aiming for swift construction commencement. The city expects the developers to take responsibility for building necessary infrastructure in exchange for the land sale.

The motivation behind these sales is to address the growing demand for industrial space in Bend, given the low vacancy rate in the existing industrial properties. The city aims to contribute millions of dollars to its general fund through these land sales. However, the city emphasizes that proposals must not only offer the right price but also align with the city's timeline and benefit the community. Proposals for these properties are due by January 31st.

Horse-boarding business near Juniper Ridge homeless encampments closed down due to ongoing issues

The owner of Moon Dance Ranch & Appaloosas, a horseback boarding farm near Bend, closed her business due to ongoing issues related to nearby homeless encampments known as Dirt World, located on city-owned Juniper Ridge property. She cited safety concerns, including incidents involving dogs and cars chasing boarders on horses. The encampments house around 200 people and have created challenges for the local community. Despite these issues, there are no immediate plans to clear the camps, as state rules require the identification of managed camp locations within the Urban Growth Boundary before such actions can be taken. The former ranch owner has decided not to reopen her business and now works in an antique store.

This story first appeared at KTVZ

What’s Up Central Oregon?

December 20th (Wednesday)

• Jingle & Mingle

  By Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Services Center 1036 NE 5th St Bend Council on Aging’s holiday party! Adults aged 60+ are invited

  11 AM - 1 PM

• Unity Event Rafe Pearlman Winter Solstice Concert 

  63645 Scenic Drive Bend 6 PM - 8:30 PM

•  Grits 'N' Gravy 566 SW Mill View Way Bend 6 PM - 8-PM

• Holiday Customer Appreciation Party Wild Ride Brewing 332 SW 5th Street Redmond And 1500 NE 3rd Street Prineville

  Enjoy $3 pints and win prizes for wearing Holiday attire

  5 PM - 8 PM

• Light By Lizzie And Friends - Pop Up Solstice Shop Humm Kombucha Taproom 1125 NE 2nd Street Bend

  unique, unscented, up-cycled candles, along with treasures from various vendors

  12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

 December 21st (Thursday)

•  Winter Nights @ High Desert Museum High Desert Museum Oregon  TICKETS $10 adults, $6 child (3-12)      

  4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

• Winter Solstice Gathering And S'more Cook Out The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room 550 SW Industrial Way, #194 Bend Celebrate the Solstice next to the fire with a hot mug of spiced Gluhwein and make some gourmet S'mores. An evening of great wines and new friends. Cheers! 

  5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

•  Starfest@Eagle Crest Eagle Crest Oregon The Last Night 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

• Third Thursday At The Grove The Grove 921 NW Mt. Washington Drive Bend

  5:00 PM - 08:00 PM 

• Live Music With Beverly Anderson Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market 21175 SE Reed Market Road, Lot #2 Bend

  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

December 22nd (Friday)

•  4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR

  By Sisters Arts Association   Downtown Sisters Oregon 222 West Hood Avenue Sisters 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM 

• The Grinch's Cave Adventure @ Juniper Preserve

  TICKETS $25

  3:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

• Grimes Christmas Scene Crook County Fairgrounds 1280 Main Street Prineville 5:00 PM - 08:00 PM 

•  Christmas In The Pines Crook County Fairgrounds 1280 Main St. Prineville 5:30 PM - 09:00 PM Christmas in the Pines has become a Prineville tradition.  Located at the Crook County Fairgrounds, this is a beautiful drive thru Winter Wonderland. Christmas in the Pines is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 5:30-9:00 now through New Year’s. Live Nativity is on Saturday nights only, from 5:30-8:00. No entry fees but we welcome donations of non-perishable food or pet food.

• Never Come Down With Skillethead - Solstice Celebration 

  The Belfry 302 E. Main Avenue Sisters TICKETS $25

  6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

• Ursids Meteor Shower Snowshoe Tour

  By Wanderlust Tours 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• Swingin' Tower Christmas! Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall Street Bend TICKETS

  $36 - $46 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee) Friday, Saturday & Sunday

  

   

December 23rd (Saturday)

• Subaru Stoke Weekend #1 @ Mt Bachelor 7:00 AM Mt Bachelor is teaming up with Subaru to spread the stoke on Saturday, Dec.23 and Sunday, Dec. 24th.  Grab some buddies and head to the mountain in your Subaru for a day of shredding Subarus with 3 or more passengers will be given priority parking in the West Village Lot until all spots are filled. Once you pull in, you'll be redirected to one of our Stoke Patrollers who will hook you up with a preferred parking spot for the day and give you a Subaru swag bag. Hit the road early in your trusty Subaru and get rewarded! Coffee vouchers will be redeemed at Cocoa's Cafe which opens at 8:00 a.m.   

• Snowshoe With A Ranger-FREE Mt Bachelor Oregon

  10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

•  Adam Carlson Jazz Trio River's Place 787 Northeast Purcell Boulevard Bend 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

December 24th (Sunday)

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This week’s pet is from

The Rawley Project

Meet Zozo

Zozo embodies the truism that good things come in small, 34lb packages. She is a delightful pup whose happy place in life is by her humans side. Her former owner passed away and Zozo found herself in a shelter. Zozo is very good on leash and loves going for walks. She doesn’t pull at all and walks happily by your side. She is a lower energy gal who would do well in an apartment or condo but is also known to get a case of the zoomies from time to time. Zozo has the BEST ears and the cutest little grunts and snore. Zozo is 7 years old and is very affectionate and loves to snuggle by your side. She would do best in a mellow home without cats. She is potty trained and has lovely manners. She loves to play mama to puppies and has recently had bloodwork and some dental work done to make sure she is in tip top shape for her new family. This girl has many more years of love left in her. Zozo is being fostered in Bend, OR and we are looking for a local family to adopt her. She is ready to start her next and best chapter with you!

Adoption Fee: $299 This includes veterinarian wellness exam and certificate of good health, core vaccinations including: rabies vaccination (if over 4 months old), 3 rounds of DAPP (if old enough), Bordetella (kennel cough), deworming, flea/tick preventative, sterilization (spay/neuter), microchip and foster expenses. All dogs have been tested for heart worm, parvo, ehrlichia and anaplasmosis; some dogs have had recent bloodwork done. You also receive one free month of pet insurance through Trupanion and one free training session through Good Pup if you choose.

Our Mission:

The Rawley Project is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit animal protection and welfare organization that was created to help dogs that may be suffering from a life of cruelty, neglect and/or abandonment. We work most often locally, but also globally to find homes and provide care for dogs. We serve our community by providing affordable care to reduce the overpopulation of dogs and cats through our sterilization and wellness program, FIXbend and our global effort El Proyecto Pancho. We strive to be transparent, collaborative, inclusive and progressive. Together, we can make a difference

Did you get it Right? 😃

Answer is:

3. Wall St and Minnesota Ave