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Issue #066
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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…
🤔Local Trivia
🌄 Bend, OR Weather
📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?
💲🏫Local college-bound families left in limbo as financial aid roll-outs delayed
🚨🚔Quick Police Response Leads to Arrests in City Pump Incident
🏛️🐕Madras Animal shelter asks county for five-year contract
🏛️🪖Deschutes County Veterans’ Services now seeing clients at new Redmond location
🥒🏓Bend Pickleball Club Announces 2024 Pacific Northwest Classic
😁 MEME of the Day
📅 Lots of Events
Which geological era do the fossils in the John Day Fossil Beds primarily belong to?
A) Cretaceous
B) Jurassic
C) Paleogene and Neogene
D) Permian
👇Find the Answer at the end of the Newletter👇
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Local college-bound families left in limbo as financial aid roll-outs delayed
Wednesday, January 31st 2024
Changes to a common federal student aid application system are causing delays for students and families who, for now, don’t know if they’ll have the money for college.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the way most students access the funds to pay for higher education. Recent changes to the program were supposed to make the application process faster and easier in the long term. But now, the launch of these changes has caused delays in financial aid rollouts to families.
“If I don’t get that money soon, then the question that I‘m gonna be asking myself and what my parents are going to be concerned about is ‘How am I going to pay for college?’ My parents can only do so much for me and I can only work so hard for myself,” Bend High School senior Jose Perez said. “Although I’m being admitted to all these colleges, the question is ‘Will I even be able to apply or attend those colleges if I don’t receive that federal grant money?'”
The FAFSA application normally opens to everyone in early October. This past year, it was delayed until Dec. 31 and was only made available in a limited basis while the U.S. Department of Education worked on the new redesign.
The application still hasn’t been made available to everyone and colleges are affected nationwide.
Quick Police Response Leads to Arrests in City Pump Incident
Madras, OR - In a commendable display of rapid response and community cooperation, Madras Police Officers swiftly apprehended suspects involved in an incident at the City Pump gas station and store on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
At approximately 3:45 pm, Madras Police Officers received a call reporting shots fired at the City Pump gas station and store located at 178 Southwest 4th Street. The police officers acted swiftly, arriving at the scene within minutes of being dispatched. Thanks to their prompt actions, two suspects, Dondi Leon Foster, Sr. (47), and Kristan Lee Smith (25), were detained, and the area was secured without further incident.
Upon questioning, Mr. Foster was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Ms. Smith faced charges of Robbery and Theft. During the investigation, officers also linked Mr. Foster to a shooting that occurred on January 22, 2024, resulting in an additional arrest for Assault and Reckless Endangering.
Officer Ryan Kathrein emphasized the crucial role of local businesses in assisting with the investigation, stating, "We appreciate the cooperation of our local businesses. Surveillance video from City Pump and surrounding businesses was extremely helpful in developing and confirming evidence for our case."
Later that evening, Hattie Agnes Hart (38) was arrested in connection with the City Pump incident, facing charges of Robbery and Theft.
Police Chief Timothy Plummer praised the collective efforts that led to a successful resolution, saying, "Everyone involved in this incident performed exactly the way the system is designed to operate for success. The store manager called 9-1-1 immediately, Frontier 9-1-1 dispatched clear and accurate information providing officers the ability to respond quickly. Those initial responses, combined with excellent detective work and mutual aid from neighboring law enforcement agencies, are the necessary components for creating safer communities."
The investigation remains ongoing, and the Madras Police Department encourages anyone with related information to contact Officer Kathrein at 541-475-2424 (x208).
Madras Animal shelter asks county for five-year contract
Madras, OR Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch board requests a 5-year extension to run the animal shelter, along with a pay increase from $240,000 to $300,000 yearly. They are facing challenges due to past mismanagement. Last summer, they took over the shelter after Three Rivers Humane Society left, inheriting debt and other issues. They argue that they need funds for a shelter manager and are facing a capacity crisis with many unneutered animals being surrendered. County commissioners are hesitant about the increased funding request, and discussions are ongoing, with a decision deadline in February.
This story originally appeared in The Madras Pioneer for the whole story go here
Deschutes County Veterans’ Services now seeing clients at new Redmond location
Redmond, OR - Deschutes County Veterans’ Services is now seeing clients at their new North County location in Redmond.
Veterans’ Services helps military veterans and their families access a variety of benefits. Veterans can schedule an appointment by calling (541) 585-VETS or emailing [email protected].
Appointments at the County’s new Redmond campus are currently available on the second and last Thursday of the month between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The office is located at 236 NW Kingwood Ave. in Redmond.
To learn more about Deschutes County Veterans’ Services, please visit www.deschutes.org/vets.
Media Contact: Keith Macnamara, (541) 385-3207
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Bend Pickleball Club Announces 2024 Pacific Northwest Classic
Bend, OR - The fifth annual Pacific Northwest Classic, sponsored by Thump Coffee and hosted by Bend Pickleball Club, is on the calendar for July 24-28, 2024 at Pine Nursery Park in Bend.Pacific Northwest Classic is a USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournament that attracts players and fans across the country each year.
As a sport, pickleball has seen tremendous growth in popularity over the last decade and that enthusiasm is reflected in the number of amateurs and pros who compete in the PNC. Tournament Director Christie Gestvang says, “Every year we work to make this tournament more dynamic than it was the year before, which is a fun challenge. In addition to offering a $34k purse, all amateur doubles events this year are round robin matches with a single or double-elimination playoff to determine medal winners. We’re also thrilled to welcome back Wes Gabrielsen, Enrique Ruiz, Joy Leising, and Jane Paulson as our pro hosts.” Registration for the 2024 PNC is now open and is expected to sell out quickly. Players ages five and up can register at pickleballbrackets.com?pnwclassic.
Also returning to PNC is Thump Coffee, serving as the tournament’s title sponsor for the second year. According to Gestvang, PNC draws thousands of players and spectators, which delivers optimal visibility for sponsors. She goes on to say, “Thump was such a fantastic partner last year and we are so happy to collaborate with them again. Their creative energy and support have really elevated our event and we welcome them back, along with all our business sponsors.” This year’s PNC sponsors also include Pickleball Zone, Selkirk, Jigsaw Health, Mike’s Fence Center, and Paulson-Coletti Trial Attorneys. Many sponsorship opportunities are still available and information can be found at bendpickleballclub.com/pnw2024 or by emailing [email protected].
About Bend Pickleball Club:
Founded in 2011, Bend Pickleball Club exists to promote a love of the sport and a passion for seeing it grow and thrive in one of the most beautiful and active regions in the country. With a membership of over 1,000 and growing, the mission of the nonprofit club is to facilitate the growth of pickleball in Central Oregon for the enjoyment, health, and social engagement of all players by offering organized recreational and competitive play, ensuring opportunities for the continued development of all players in a collegial and sportsmanlike environment and working to expand facilities as needed. bendpickleballclub.com
Upcoming Events
What’s Up Central Oregon
Special Fundraiser Event coming up for one of our favorite Non-Profits
We may not know who will win the 2024 Superbowl, but we do know some tasty local soups will be up for sampling at the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance's first annual SOUPer Bowl!
All are welcome to this fun, family-friendly event! Restaurants who will be providing samples include:
Anthony's at the Old Mill District
Bodega Market Bend
Brasada Ranch
Cascade Lakes Brewing Company
Cheri's HazelCream
Deschutes Brewery
FIX & REPEAT
Mountain Burger Bend
Schoolhouse Produce
SporkBend
WestSide Taco Co.
10 Barrel Brewing Company
Date: February 3
Venue: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
61980 Skyline Ranch Rd Bend, OR
Price: $15.00
Time: Two Admission Times 12 PM | 1:30 PM
All proceeds will go to support HDFFA's Food Access, Agricultural Support, and Consumer Education/Resources programs.
Friday February 2nd
First Friday Artwalk Downtown Bend 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Imbolc Astrological Medicine Crafting w/Jasmine Kocie 5:30 PM The People’s Apothecary 1841 NE Division St Ste 150 Bend Tickets $55 + $2 Transaction Fee per class Event Details
Open Heart Open Mic: A Night of Sacred Passion 6:00 PM Hawthorn Healing Arts Center 39 NW Louisiana Ave Bend Event Details
Thoroughly Modern Productions: The Little Mermaid 7:30 PM Tower Theatre Bend Tickets $35.50 - $55.50 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee) Event Details
Saturday February 3rd
HDFFA’s First Annual SOUPer Bowl 12pm - 3 pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon 19227 NW Skyliners Rd Bend Tickets $15 Event Details
Book Reading & Signing w/Local author Theodore Perez 1:00 PM The Bohemian Peddler’s Black Bird Magical Tea & Tales 185 SE E St Madras Event Details
Flannel Fest - Winter Warmer Ale Festival 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Midtown Yacht Club 373 NE Quimby Ave Bend Event Details
Service Workshop 1:00 PM Wildhorse Harley-Davidson 63028 Sherman Rd Bend Event Details
Sunday February 4th
Bluegrass Jam Circle 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bevel Craft Brewing 911 SE Armour Rd Bend Event Details
Open Mic Night 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Silver Moon Brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave Bend Event Details
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Which geological era do the fossils in the John Day Fossil Beds primarily belong to?
A) Cretaceous
B) Jurassic
C) Paleogene and Neogene
D) Permian
Answer: C
The fossils primarily belong to the Paleogene and Neogene periods, covering a substantial part of the Cenozoic Era.
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