In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🌄 Bend, OR Weather

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

🐂 Bull jumps Sisters Rodeo arena fence, charges bystanders

⛺🚙Closure of Northwest Willow Creek Homeless Camp and Remediation Efforts

👮Sunriver Police hosting public forum on plans to install two automated license plate readers

🔥Central Oregon Fire Info

🚧 Road Closures

🔥⛑️Fire & Rescue News

🔥🚒Jefferson County Fire crews put out large haystack fire

🚨⚖️ Crime News

📰Bend-Area Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Shooting Incident

🚨Prineville Raid Uncovers $40,000 in Stolen Goods, Leads to Arrest on 17 Charges

💖 Monday’s Health Corner - 2nd & 4th Mondays

😊Detoxify and Thrive: Detoxifying Your Body from Heavy Metals and Toxins

🫴 Local Cause of the Month

🧒 "Building Brighter Futures: The Inspiring Work of Kids Inspired Non-Profit"

😁 MEME of the Day

📅 Lots and LOTS of Events

 🎈Rhubarb Festival - La Pine, OR

🎈Sister’s Folk Festival

🎉New Event Calendar! Central Oregon Local Live!

BEND

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Bull jumps Sisters Rodeo arena fence, charges bystanders

A bull jumped a fence and escaped from the Sisters Rodeo arena during the bull-riding event at Saturday night’s performance, striking and injuring three people while it ran through the rodeo grounds, sparking a frantic run for safety, authorities said. Rodeo officials said Sunday all of the injured had returned home from the hospital.

Deschutes County sheriff’s Sergeant Joshua Spano said several ambulances were called to the scene and that "they caught the bull pretty quick."

Lt. Jayson Janes said Sunday that deputies transported one patient with non-life-threatening injuries and that a deputy also sustained minor injuries while responding to the bull's location.

The packed crowd was singing along with Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” from loudspeakers when the circling bull is seen jumping the fence.

“Get to higher ground, everybody! There’s a bull out!” the announcer quickly says. “Get to higher ground! Open the gates, Billy! Everybody in the grass: Get under the grandstands or up in the grandstands! The pickup men are coming around!"

“Everybody keep your eyes open!” he continues. “A bull is in the grass – a bull has jumped the arena fence, and he’s in the grass! If you’re in the grass, get out of the way! Pickup men are coming around!”

Links to 2 video captures below. WARNING GRAPHIC

The woman that was charged by the bull is fine.

Sister’s Rodeo Press Release:

Closure of Northwest Willow Creek Homeless Camp and Remediation Efforts

Madras, Oregon –The City of Madras announces the closure of the current homeless camp located in the Northwest Willow Creek Camping Area, effective 7:00 AM on June 11, 2024. City officials will be on-site to facilitate the closure and ensure a smooth transition for individuals residing in the camp.

The decision to close the Northwest Willow Creek Camping Area comes after careful consideration and evaluation of various factors, including concerns regarding public health, environmental impact, and safety hazards associated with the camp's location. The closure is part of the city's ongoing efforts to address the challenges faced by individuals experiencing houselessness while also prioritizing the well-being of the community and the environment.

Following the closure of the camp, remediation efforts will commence to restore the Willow Creek area. The city is committed to clearing out debris and other waste accumulated in the vicinity of the camp, as well as implementing measures to rehabilitate the creek and surrounding environment.

In conjunction with the closure of the Northwest Willow Creek Camping Area, the City of Madras has established an authorized camping area in the city right-of-way at the corner of Oak and 3rd Streets, adjacent to the Madras Homeless Services Center. This designated camping area will provide a safe and secure space for individuals in need of temporary shelter, with access to essential services and support.

The City of Madras would like to reassure the public that measures are being implemented to facilitate a smooth transition for individuals affected by the closure of the Northwest Willow Creek homeless camp. City officials will work closely with local service providers and outreach organizations to offer support and assistance to those in need.

For more information about the closure of the Northwest Willow Creek Camping Area and remediation efforts, please contact the City of Madras at 541-475-2344.

Sunriver Police hosting public forum on plans to install two automated license plate readers

The Sunriver Police Department is holding a public forum Monday afternoon to share information and answer questions about the planned addition of automated license plate readers at two locations in the resort community.

The solar-powered cameras from Flock Safety will be installed at Sunriver’s Cottonwood Road entrance and on South Century Drive near the main “waterfall circle,” hopefully by July, officials said in a June article in the Sunriver Scene, published by the Sunriver Owners Association.

The presentation is planned at 4 p.m. Monday at the SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic and Recreation Center).

Police Chief Stephen Lopez said the addition will help fight crime by providing police officers with a notification if license plates appear in the National Crime Information Center’s database and have been recorded as stolen, involved in a crime or connected to an Amber Alert or Silver Alert.

“These can and will help with some criminal activity, both in Sunriver and regionally,” said Lopez, who gave a presentation last month to the SROA and Sunriver Service District boards.

Link to: Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map

Bend

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of June 8th - 16th

Deschutes County

Weekly Road Construction Update Week of June 9th - 15th

Redmond

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of June 8th - 14th

ODOT - Region 4 Weekly Construction Update June 7th - 14th

Jefferson County Fire crews put out large haystack fire, say older hay bales spontaneously combusted

Madras, OR - Jefferson County Fire & EMS crews responded Sunday morning to put out a haystack fire that was found to be to a large pile of 2- to 3-year-old hay bales that had spontaneously combusted.

The report came in shortly after 7 a.m. in the area of South Adams Drive, Deputy Chief of Prevention Jared Earnest said. Crews arrived to find the large haystack actively burning but not threatening any structures, he said.

Several personnel and apparatus were dispatched to put out the fire, Earnest said, and were provided “invaluable” assistance from the property owners who provided heavy machinery.

Due to the size and number of older bales that were on fire, the pile was pulled apart and moved to a large gravel clearing. Earnest said the fire will continue to smolder and put up smoke, possibly for a few days.

Jefferson County Fire and EMS offered thanks to Warm Springs Fire and Safety for providing an ambulance for area coverage during the incident.

Bend-Area Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Shooting Incident

Darron Jay Reece, a 36-year-old man, faced charges of second-degree attempted murder. This came after an alleged altercation that culminated in Reece reportedly shooting Lowell Edward Templeton, a 56-year-old individual, in the face with a .40-caliber handgun. Templeton, despite sustaining severe injuries, managed to transport himself to the St. Charles Redmond ER for urgent medical attention.

Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels revealed that Templeton's injuries were life-threatening, prompting his transfer via Life Flight helicopter to Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland. While OHSU declined to list Templeton in the public patient directory, Gunnels confirmed that Templeton is recovering and has regained the ability to communicate.

Following the shooting, Reece voluntarily surrendered to Prineville police on Thursday, relinquishing the alleged weapon used in the incident. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain undisclosed, with authorities refraining from releasing details about the crime. It was noted, however, that both Reece and Templeton resided in RVs, although the nature of their relationship remains ambiguous.

On the legal front, Reece faces a series of charges, including first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, the latter stemming from a prior felony conviction in Deschutes County in 2017 for third-degree assault.

Despite being slated for a court appearance on Friday via a video link from the Bend jail, Reece declined to participate, citing reservations about facing the charges. This led to a delay in the proceedings, as Circuit Judge Alycia Sykora, considering safety concerns for all involved, postponed Reece's appearance to Monday afternoon. This decision aimed to avoid the potential risks associated with forcibly extracting Reece from his jail cell.

As the legal process unfolds, local authorities and legal representatives continue to navigate the complexities surrounding this serious criminal case.

Prineville Raid Uncovers $40,000 in Stolen Goods, Leads to Arrest on 17 Charges

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Prineville Police raided a southeast Prineville home Saturday, finding about $40,000 worth of stolen items, including four trailers, a skid steer and artificial turf. One of the two women living there was arrested on 17 charges.

Deputies and officers served a search warrant in the 2200 block of Southeast Melrose Drive, Sergeant Tim Durheim said.

They recovered four stolen trailers, a stolen Caterpillar skid steer with attachments and hundreds of square feet of artificial turf, the sergeant said. The estimated value of the items is $40,000.

A 35-year-old resident was arrested and booked into the Crook County Jail, where she was held without bail pending an initial court appearance.

The arrest charges included four counts each of first-degree theft, possession of a stolen vehicle and unauthorized use of a vehicle, along with two counts of first-degree theft by receiving and single counts of second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespass and trafficking a vehicle with an altered VIN (Vehicle Identification Number.)

This Story first appeared on KTVZ

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• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon

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What’s Up Central Oregon

The 14th Annual La Pine Rhubarb Festival promises to be a fun event! This is a community event for all ages. Over 120 vendors and food trucks. Our amazing Vendors will have a variety of items for sale. There will be a variety of food/goodies to tempt any appetite. Plus, a No Host Bar with many adult beverages to choose from. We will have ongoing, fantastic entertainment!

We will once again have a Rhubarb Dessert Contest with awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes! We will have fun activities for the kids too as well as the adults. Please join us for this family event that will be our best Rhubarb Festival yet!

Hello, folk music enthusiasts! We’re ecstatic to unveil the latest lineup additions for the 27th annual Sisters Folk Festival!

With the inclusion of these 14 sensational artists, the roster now boasts an impressive 33 acts set to take the stage(s) in Sisters on September 27 – 29!

From stirring ballads to foot-stomping tunes, this year’s festival promises another unforgettable musical experience featuring diverse talent from all over the world, redefining what we think of as “folk” music. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual listener, there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

Chris Smither • Väsen

Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Country Band •Las Guaracheras • Carsie Blanton • Viv & Riley •The Pairs • Gabe Lee • Paul Mcdonald • Michaela Anne •Tropa Magica • The Lowest Pair • Beth Wood • Lizzie No

Explore the Full Lineup

Tickets for the full three-day extravaganza are on sale now, so grab yours before they’re gone!

And don’t worry if you can’t commit to the entire weekend just yet — a limited number of single-day tickets will be available starting July 17.

Adult: $225/Ticket
Youth (17 & Under): $85/Ticket

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