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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🌄Bend, OR Weather

📅 Lots and LOTS of Events

🎸🎃Rocktoberfest

🎃DD Ranch 2024 Pumpkin Patch

🎉New Event Calendar! Central Oregon Local Live!

📰Local News - What’s a Happening?

📰Controversial Bend Triplex Sold To Youth Housing Program

🔥‘Pushed to the brink’: Oregon’s record wildfire season isn’t over yet; ODF says crews are spread thin even more into fall

📅City of Bend plans Oct. 21 open house on NE Neff Road pedestrian, bicycle safety improvements project

❎Local Vote

🗣️🎦State Rep. Emerson Levy, challenger Keri Lopez face off on issues from schools to abortion, housing in KTVZ debate

Central Oregon Fire Info

Updates of Oregon Fires

🚧 Road Closures & Construction

🫴💖Local Cause Spotlight

💖🤝Rimrock Trails Treatment Services: A Journey Towards Healing and Community Support

🔥⛑️Fire & Rescue News

🚨 Crime News

📰 Community News

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📲Sponsors & Partners

😁 MEME of the Day

🌆 On going Events

What now occupies the site where The White Owl Motel on Division Street once stood?

A) A shopping mall
B) A public park
C) A freeway on-ramp
D) A historic monument

👉Find the Answer in Tomorrow’s Newsletter👉

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Thursday October 3rd

4:00-7:00 PM

Get your groove on and your social butterfly wings ready for a night of music, dancing, snacks, sipping (no host bar) all while with friends and soon-to-be friends!

Live Music from 5:00 -7:00 PM

By: Heller Highwater Trio

$25 Person Cash Entry - Includes Appetizers

DD Ranch 2024 Pumpkin Patch

Come see us this Fall at our annual Pumpkin Patch!
School Field Trips, Hay rides , Pony rides, Train rides, Paintball shooting gallery, Cowboy arcade, Petting zoo, Kids Korral, live music, food trucks and more!
Open Tuesday - Sunday, closed Mondays.

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

3836 NE Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne, OR

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Controversial Bend Triplex Sold To Youth Housing Program

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 BEND, OR -- Cascade Youth and Family Center (CYFC) has purchased a controversial triplex on Wilson Avenue in Bend. In March, Deschutes County dropped plans to open a transitional facility for parolees after neighbor objections.

Under the J Bar J Youth Services umbrella, CYFC will use the triplex to provide stable housing for young adults at risk of becoming homeless. They’ll serve people ages 16 to 24 with daily case management and support navigating independent living.

Participants will come from various backgrounds, including thos aging out of foster care or facing homelessness. 

Funding came from the Governor’s Executive Order to address the state’s homeless crisis, doled out locally by COIC. 

‘Pushed to the brink’: Oregon’s record wildfire season isn’t over yet; ODF says crews are spread thin even more into fall

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The McKenzie Pass Highway (Oregon Highway 240) west of Sisters reopened over the weekend, three weeks after wildfires in the area prompted its closure. It's another sign of firefighters' continued progress on the area's blazes, despite warm weather lingering into the fall and other challenges.

But the 2024 wildfire season is definitely not over, as this week's return to temperatures in the 80s confronting thousands of firefighters still on the lines makes clear.

"This was an extremely difficult fire season. We were strapped for resources essentially from the beginning of July," Oregon Department of Forestry Public Information Officer Jessica Neujahr said Monday.

 According to ODF, it's cost the state $240 million to fight fires this year, with nearly 2 million acres burned so far in the state -- five times last year's and nearly double the 10-year average of 600,000 acres, fueled by record-breaking heat and drought conditions in the region.

"It's just been like trying, trying, and trying to keep up with all of it," Neujahr said. "And now ,luckily, we're in that downturn, but there's still active fires on the landscape. You know, there are still fires that are burning and not completely contained yet."

Fire officials say this fire season peak was much earlier than expected, with mega-fires (over 100,000 acres) in Eastern and Central Oregon, like the Durkee Fire reaching over 200,000 acres.

Governor Tina Kotek declared 16 Conflagration Acts to bring in state resources and task forces made up of firefighters from across the state, to help protect homes and communities. 

Kotek said at a recent wildfire briefing, flanked by fire officials, "This is a very expensive fire season, because of the hard work of the folks here and all the crews across the state. We've been able to protect a lot of communities. But I can tell you, this team and what we've been doing this season has been pushed to the brink."

As of August, 9,000 firefighters had been deployed, including crews from 20 states. But while the season is approaching an end, the state has seen its workforce nearly cut in half.

"A lot of our, workforce is college students, and a lot of them are going back to school now," Neujahr said.

But the focus is now on the firefighters who remain, and giving them all the support they need.

"The fatigue is real," the ODF representative said. "Our firefighters have been working long and hard, like 16-plus-hour days."

Here's Monday's final update on the Bachelor Complex and the daily updates on other area fires:

CONTINUE READING + VIDEO

City of Bend plans Oct. 21 open house on NE Neff Road pedestrian, bicycle safety improvements project

BEND, OR- The City of Bend is inviting the community to an open house for the NE Neff Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements project, less than a year after a major reconstruction of the corridor was completed.

You're invited to come meet the project team and share what you care about in terms of safety before the project design begins.

• Where: Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Bend Campus, 2125 NE Daggett Lane.

• When: Monday, Oct. 21, 4 to 6 p.m.

• Website link with more information: bendoregon.gov/neffpedbike

Improving the transportation system by focusing on safety is a City Council goal. Creating safer connections between neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, parks and businesses, for people who ride bikes, walk or roll is a Council priority.

The City is designing safer and more accessible bike and pedestrian routes throughout the community – including the Neff Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project, aimed at improving east/west connectivity in a vital area of Bend.

This project combines three Transportation System Plan ‘key routes’ projects along NE Neff Road and NE Norton Avenue. A ‘key route’ means that the route is designed to be low stress (easier and safer) for pedestrians and bicycles to provide connections to schools, parks, and cross-town travel.

Updates of Oregon Fires

Link to: Air Quality Index map

Another AQI Map

Link to: Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map

Rimrock Trails Treatment Services: A Journey Towards Healing and Community Support

Finding Hope and Healing: The Mission of Rimrock Trails Treatment Services

Welcome to the world of Rimrock Trails Treatment Services, where compassionate care meets dedicated support for individuals grappling with mental health and substance use challenges. Since its inception in 1990, Rimrock Trails has been at the forefront of providing essential services to those in need, helping them navigate their journey towards recovery and personal growth.

A Safe Haven for Youth in Need

One of the shining stars of Rimrock Trails is its residential treatment program, one of just four in Oregon that cater specifically to adolescents aged 12-17 facing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This unique facility isn’t just about treatment; it’s a holistic approach to recovery. Set on a nurturing campus, it features a specialized learning center that supports school credit recovery, trauma-informed therapy, and a variety of enrichment activities.

By addressing the multifaceted needs of young residents, Rimrock Trails ensures that each individual receives a comprehensive care plan tailored to their unique circumstances. The focus is not only on healing but also on education and personal development during their time with us.

Beyond Residential Care: A Community Approach

Rimrock Trails doesn’t stop at residential treatment. With counseling clinics in Bend, Redmond, and Prineville, they make sure that individuals of all ages can access crucial mental health services. Whether it's individual therapy, group sessions, or family counseling, the dedicated team at Rimrock Trails employs various therapeutic modalities tailored to meet diverse needs.

In an age where technology bridges gaps, Rimrock Trails also embraces Telepsychiatry for remote consultations and medication management, ensuring that geographical barriers don’t prevent anyone from seeking help. Their commitment to outpatient substance use treatment reflects a profound understanding of the varying mental health needs within our communities.

A Foundation Built on Collaboration

At the heart of Rimrock Trails is a dedicated team of volunteers, board members, and employees from diverse backgrounds. Many have personal experiences with recovery from substance use or mental health issues themselves, bringing invaluable perspectives to the organization. This shared understanding fosters a unique atmosphere of trust and compassion among clients.

Guided by a nine-person Board of Directors, the organization operates under strategic leadership while encouraging input from its leadership team. This collaborative spirit ensures that the mission and vision align with community needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Innovative Support Through Peer Mentorship

What sets Rimrock Trails apart? Their emphasis on peer mentorship. The organization recognizes that individuals with lived experiences can often provide support in ways that traditional clinical services cannot. Peer mentors become essential allies in the recovery journey, fostering trust and reducing stigma. These mentors assist clients in articulating their goals, learning new skills, and maintaining positive behaviors throughout treatment.

The impact of peer support is profound; studies have shown it can enhance engagement in recovery processes while lowering the chances of relapse. At Rimrock Trails, peer support isn’t just an add-on; it's woven into the fabric of treatment.

Community Connection and Fundraising Initiatives

Rimrock Trails values community involvement deeply. Local volunteers help adolescent residential clients build essential life skills while engaging in outreach efforts across schools and regional organizations. They also host exciting fundraising events to raise awareness and funds for their programs.

A Night to Remember—Bowties and Boots is one such event scheduled for October 24th at Brasada Ranch. Attendees can expect a delightful evening filled with music, food, auctions, and line-dancing lessons—all aimed at supporting Rimrock’s vital programs.

Additionally, through partnerships with local families and businesses like Wild Ride Brewing, Rimrock continues to create scholarships for future leaders in behavioral health services.

Looking Ahead: A New Era for Counseling Services

Exciting changes are on the horizon as Rimrock Trails moves its Prineville outpatient counseling clinic to a new location at 200 SE Combs Flat Road starting October 1st. This expansion underscores their ongoing commitment to accessibility and quality care for those they serve.

If you’re interested in learning more about how Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is making a difference or how you can get involved, visit www.Rimrocktrails.org. Together, we can create a supportive community where everyone has access to the resources they need for healing and recovery.

Let’s rally behind those who need it most—after all, every journey towards wellness begins with hope!

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