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Issue #102
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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…
🤔Local Trivia
🌄 Bend, OR Weather
📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?
📰Blasting closed Hwy 97 for a short time early Sunday morning; Cooley Road in Bend back open
📰 New Highway 97 interchange near Deschutes River Woods in the works
📰12th annual Big Wave Challenge held at Mt. Bachelor, bringing people from all over to compete
📰 Residents Oppose Proposed Apartment Complex on Bend's Awbrey Butte
📰 Fire & Rescue News / & Crime
🚨💥 Culver Woman Arrested After Crash Involving School Bus in Redmond
📰Community News
Central Oregon Locavore raising money for new freezer for more chicken, fish options
Bend St. Francis Church congregation gets close-up look at renovation of historic building
😁 MEME of the Day
📅 Lots of Events
Tumalo Community Church 2015
What is the origin of the name "Tumalo"?
A) It is derived from a Native American word
B) It was named after a prominent local settler who owned large land holdings
C) It comes from a Spanish term describing the fertile soil in the region
D) It was named after a type of tree that grows abundantly in the area
👇Find the Answer at the end of the Newletter👇
BEND
12th annual Big Wave Challenge held at Mt. Bachelor, bringing people from all over to compete
By Kelsey McGee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Snowboarders surfed their way down the slopes at Mt. Bachelor on Saturday for the Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge . Instead of catching the waves in Hawaii, hundreds signed up for the 12th annual event, having a blast doing on the mountain.
The sought-after event has brought people from all over. Kiana Putman came to the mountain all the way from Alaska.
"The big waves are here," Putman said.
Big Wave surfer and Mt. Bachelor ambassador Gerry Lopez told us about the event.
"We make waves out of snow, and we're having a surf contest up here on the mountain," he said.
The event was inspired by Lopez's passion for surf and snow. Lopez became the State of Hawaii Junior Surfing Champion at the age of 14, and won the Master of Pipeline Award in 1972.
He moved to Bend from Maui in the '90s and has since called Bachelor his home mountain.
Putman said, "This is really cool, because it's freestyle. So you can kind of use your creative expression. It's a different judging format, and, I don't know -- it's something fun and different."
The Big Wave Challenge is a snowboard contest held on a custom-built course. It features a series of quarter pipes and banked corners, creating a series of wave-like features.
Judges scored competitors on speed, power, overall performance and impression.
Lopez said, " The unfortunate part of it is it's snowboard only. So we can't include the skiers, which doesn't really lend itself to the general feeling for our event, which is all about aloha, which is a feeling that, you know, comes from Hawaii but is very present here in Oregon."
The entry fee was $78, and all proceeds from registration will go toward Pat Malendoski. He's a local snowboarder diagnosed with a brain tumor.
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Residents Oppose Proposed Apartment Complex on Bend's Awbrey Butte
Neighbors on Bend's Awbrey Butte are protesting against a proposed four-story, 40-unit apartment complex near Awbrey Road and Mount Washington Drive. The Save the Butte organization argues the development is too large for the area and is pushing for a more reasonable alternative. The City of Bend has escalated the matter to a hearing officer due to community controversy. The hearing is scheduled for April 4, with a decision expected within three weeks. Many residents have submitted objections, citing concerns about affordability and traffic impact. The goal is to find a more suitable proposal for the location.
Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of March 25th - 31st Bend
Weekly Road Construction Update Week of March 24th - 29th Deschutes County
Culver Woman Arrested After Crash Involving School Bus in Redmond
A Culver woman was arrested on DUII, reckless driving, and assault charges after crashing her SUV into a small school bus carrying Baker County Future Farmers of America students. The crash happened on Highway 126 in Redmond, with three students sustaining minor injuries. The driver faces multiple charges and was released pending a court date. The students were in town for an FFA convention and were awarded before the accident. School officials praised responders and parents for their support, emphasizing the dangers of drunk driving. The highway was closed briefly, and one student remained hospitalized.
Central Oregon Locavore raising money for new freezer for more chicken, fish options
Central Oregon nonprofit Locavore, which has helped local farmers and supported food distribution in the region for 15 years, wants to expand some food options. But it needs some help from the community to do it.
It has launched the Chicken 'n Fish Final Freezer fundraiser to raise $15,000 to buy a commercial freezer. The goal is to have the proper equipment to bring in more chicken and fish options into its indoor farmers market.
"One of the reasons it's a big need in Central Oregon. We have very few available butchers and there are a lot of ranchers with a lot of animals that need processing and they have to secure those slots early on”
Locavore said a reliable, efficient, commercial glass-front freezer can cost $10,000 or more per three-door unit. But the non-profit says it will also need to do some extensive and expensive electrical work.
Locavore said any donations made on Instagram or Facebook after March 21 will be matched up to $2,500. That match is being made by an unnamed but long-time Central Oregon Locavore supporter.
Donations are also being taken here.
Locavore is located at 1841 NE 3rd Street in Bend, next to Carl's Jr.
Upcoming Events
What’s Up Central Oregon
March 28, 2024
The Summit West Neighborhood District of Bend is hosting two “Living with Wildfire: Are You Prepared?” seminars alongside multiple preparedness partners to help raise awareness and encourage Central Oregonians to take steps to mitigate wildfire risks this spring. The seminars are FREE for anyone who wants to attend.
There are 2 sessions, 3:30 to 5:30 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. All sessions are at the Bend Downtown Library in the Brooks Room and will also be available virtually via Zoom. The link below provides all the information.
Monday March 25th
Mammal Encounter @ High Desert Museum 3:00PM Daily
Spring Gnome Paint Party @ River's Place 5:30PM - 7:30PM
We Love The '90s Trivia @ Bevel Craft Brewing 6:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday March 26th
Lecture Series: The Secret Life of Rivers @ The Belfry 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Wednesday March 27th
Create Art with a Warhol Aesthetic during Printmaking Impressions High Desert Museum 12:00PM - 3:00PM
Call Down Thunder @ McMenamins Old St. Francis School 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Ladysmith Black Mambazo @ Tower Theatre 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday March 28th
No School Day Break @ DRRH Community Center 17200 Milky Way Road 9:30AM - 12:39PM
Sip And Paint @ Artists' Gallery Sunriver Village 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Erin Cole-Baker @ River's Place 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Enjoy local pubs around Bend and support HSCO's programs and services that serve people and animals in our community. Visit 14 local brew pubs with your friends and canine companion(s) and enjoy good vibes throughout March on the weekends.
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What is the origin of the name "Tumalo"?
A) It is derived from a Native American word
B) It was named after a prominent local settler who owned large land holdings
C) It comes from a Spanish term describing the fertile soil in the region
D) It was named after a type of tree that grows abundantly in the area
Answer: A) Native American word
In the Klamath Indian language, tumolo means “wild plum”, a plentiful shrub in south Central Oregon. Tumola means “ground fog”, which may have described Tumalo Creek. Tumallowa, the original name of Tumalo Creek, means “icy water.”
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