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🚨 Holiday Vandalism Hits Wanoga Sno-Park and La Pine Lodgepole Dodgers / 🚨 ⛑️Searching For Missing Redmond Area Man
Issue #046
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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…
🤔 Local Trivia
🌄 Bend, OR Weather
📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?
🚨 Holiday Vandalism Hits Wanoga Sno-Park and La Pine Lodgepole Dodgers
🏛️ Bend Councilors Approve $11M Tax Break For Jackstraw Project
🚨 OSP Seeking Information in Wasco County Vandalism
🚨 ⛑️Searching For Missing Redmond Area Man
🛍️ Support Local
😁 Meme of the Day
📅 Lots of Events
What significant railway reached Redmond in 1911?
A) Pacific Coast Railway
B) Oregon Trunk Railway
C) Redmond Central Railway
D) Cascade Range Railway
👇Answer at the end of the Newsletter👇
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Detailed forecast for Northern Oregon Cascades
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain showers. Snow level 2500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Pass winds southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Friday Night
Rain likely in the evening. Snow likely. Snow level 2500 feet. Brisk. Pass winds southwest 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Saturday
Snow in the morning, then snow showers in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Snow level 2000 feet. Pass winds west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Snow level 2000 feet. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Snow level 2000 feet. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Snow level 2000 feet. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Holiday Vandalism Hits Wanoga Sno-Park and La Pine Lodgepole Dodgers: Community Shelters and Equipment Targeted
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In a disheartening turn of events this holiday season, the community warming shelter at Wanoga Sno-Park, maintained by the Moon Country Snowbusters, fell victim to severe vandalism over the Christmas break. This unfortunate incident has forced the closure of the shelter, a popular spot for locals and visitors to warm up and enjoy family time during the winter months.
According to a detailed Facebook post by the group, the extent of the damage is significant. The vandals left behind graffiti, burned wood, and name carvings in tables. Additionally, the destruction included broken glass, and fire extinguishers were recklessly set off. As of now, the parties responsible for these acts of vandalism have yet to be identified.
The president of Moon Country Snowbusters, Justin Goodman, expressed his dismay, highlighting the shelter's role in the community: “It’s disheartening, especially with the snow coming this next week. We leave it open for people to use and enjoy and get warm and eat their lunch and go about their winter activities. And so now that it's this has happened, we’ve locked it.”
In a related incident, the La Pine Lodgepole Dodgers also reported vandalism and theft. Between December 22nd and December 27th, their beacon checker's sign was forcibly damaged, and the photovoltaic system powering it was stolen. This act of vandalism raises concerns about a potential connection between the two incidents.
The Snowbusters group is now grappling with the aftermath of these events, which have not only impacted the shelter but also the broader community's sense of safety and trust. As investigations continue, community members are urged to come forward with any information that might lead to identifying those responsible for these senseless acts of destruction.
Bend Councilors Approve $11M Tax Break For Jackstraw Project
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The Bend City Council approved a tax break for the Jackstraw development next to the Box Factory, under the Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) program. This decision was controversial due to concerns that the project, which only includes two affordable housing units out of 313, does not meet higher community benefit standards. Additionally, Killian Pacific, the developer, began construction before applying for the tax break, raising questions about the necessity of the exemption. Councilor Mike Riley voted against the application, citing these concerns. Councilor Megan Perkins supported the decision but acknowledged the need to review and possibly revise the MUPTE program. Councilor Anthony Broadman recused himself from the vote due to previous campaign contributions from Killian Pacific, which were returned.
OSP Seeking Information in Wasco County Vandalism
On Dec. 21, 2023, Oregon State Police responded to a report of multiple road signs that had been cut down and removed in Wasco County. The investigation determined that seven Oregon Department of Transportation Road signs had been removed sometime between Dec. 15-20, 2023. Signs were removed from US 97, OR 293, and OR 218 in Wasco County. The signs were discarded on OR 293 near milepost 3. The estimated repair cost for each sign is approximately $500.
OSP is asking anyone who may have information related to this incident to call dispatch at *677 and reference case number SP23-400394.
Searching For Missing Redmond Area Man
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in their search for a Redmond-area man missing since early November.
Dale Davison was last seen November 7th near his Eagle Crest home in his gray two-door Chevy Silverado pickup. The truck has Oregon license 724-NTW.
Davison is described as a white male, 85 years old, 5'05" tall and 180 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Deschutes County non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911, and ask for Detective Bryan Morris.
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Local Trivia Answer:
What significant railway reached Redmond in 1911?
Answer: B) Oregon Trunk Railway
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