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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔Local Trivia

🌄Bend, OR Weather

📅 Lots and LOTS of Events

🚗Classic Car Fest - River’s Place

📅Save The Date Section

💖🫴3rd Annual A Night to Remember - Bowties & Boots - Fundraiser

💓🧘‍♀️Meditation & Educational Event

🎉New Event Calendar! Central Oregon Local Live!

📰Local News - What’s a Happening?

📰County Commissioners announce process to appoint new La Pine Park & Recreation District board members

📰❎Reminder: Today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 election

📰City, County Discussion On Juniper Ridge Management Continues

📰🐟Fall Fish Rescue to Take Place October 18-20, with Restoration Efforts Aiming to Eliminate Need by 2028

Central Oregon Fire Info

Updates of Oregon Fires

🚧 Road Closures & Construction

🔥⛑️Fire & Rescue News

💥Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Hwy 20 Claims Life of Bend Resident

🚨Crime News

📰Warm Springs teen recovering after being shot near Government Camp

🚨🦌OSP Investigating Crook Co. Poaching Incident

📰 Community News

🏫🫴Mid-Oregon Credit Union Awards $500 Grants to Support Central Oregon Title 1 Schools

 Got some news or know of news for our Community News Segment - share it with C.O. Local Buzz!

📲Sponsors & Partners

😁 MEME of the Day

🌆 On going Events COMING SOON - A NEW EVENTS CALENDAR JUST FOR “Fun N Games” in Central Oregon! Stay tuned!

Monument, Oregon is located along the North Fork of the John Day River near the confluence with the Middle Fork in Grant County. Native Americans frequented the region for centuries and they called it "Man-Mint" which is a Sahaptin language term. The area surrounding what is now Monument was first settled in 1852.

What natural feature is the town of Monument, Oregon, named after?

A) A nearby river

B) A large rock formation

C) An early settler’s homestead

D) A local mountain peak

BEND

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What’s Up Central Oregon 

Classic Car Fest @ River’s Place

Live music, vendors, food trucks, beer, and of course, Classic Cars!!

A benefit for Warrior Impact, a local non profit that provides support, healing and resources to Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress.

If you would like to register your car (1980s and earlier), follow this link:
REGISTER YOUR CAR

Saturday Oct. 19th

12 pm to 4pm

787 NE Purcell Blvd Bend, OR

Coming up - Save the Date

From Our Friends at Epic Energy Centers

It’s time To Gather for this ALL DAY
Meditation & Educational Event
The beginning of many events and classes to come
Click Here For Classes & Events Schedule



The Secret Language of the Heart 
Sound Medicine Workshop For Healing & Transformation
 with 
Sacred Sound Healing Composer
Grammy Winning Performance Artist
Barry Goldstein

Early bird tickets, purchased by Oct 16th, will receive a special music gift from Barry
$299 Per Person
All day Access To the Energy Room
(General Price for all day Energy room use is $799)
See what's included below




A full-day virtual, global workshop hosted in person inside  
Epic Energy Centers 
Saturday Nov 16th
We gather beginning at 6:45AM to prepare for a
7am PDT start time to 3pm PDT
Snacks and beverages provided
~90 Minute Lunch Break~

Click Here To Reserve Your Spot
(Remote or IN the Energy Room ticket options located below calender through the link above)


Who Is Barry
Barry has created much of the music used in Dr. Joe Dispenza's advanced meditations & live event group healings. Barry has composed and collaborated with many other experts in their field, including Dr. Daniel Amen and Dave Asprey.  For more than 30 years he has provided a plethora of knowledge on heart ascension, meditation & sacred sound healing which he will bring to this event!  

The Mission 
This course is designed to assist you in managing your emotions effectively so there is ease in navigating your energy to power, passion, and purpose using music, sound, and vibration. This course is NOT just for musicians. The lessons, combined with the live practice of harnessing & regulating our energy using music, sound and vibration can be applied to anything you set your mind to! 

What's Included With Your Ticket
-6 curated lessons led by Barry which will include, education, integration, activation & meditations (short breaks in between for BB and stretching and a 90-minute lunch) Each lesson builds off the next in this workshop. Click HERE to see more workshop content details.
-8+ hours of EEsystem time with a beautiful safe community of like-minded souls
-Snacks & beverages (pack lunch or delivery) 
-PDF Copies of all powerpoint presentations which provide a beautiful way to revisit the information after the event



CLICK HERE FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION & GIFT
(Remote or IN Energy Room ticket options located below calender through the link above)
Registration is Required
Limited Space Available
Early bird tickets Purchased by Oct 16th will receive a special music gift from Barry

Feel Free To Call Epic Energy Centers with Any Questions
(541)449-9829

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County Commissioners announce process to appoint new La Pine Park & Recreation District board members

On Monday, Oct. 14, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners outlined the process it will use to fill vacancies on the La Pine Park & Recreation District Board following the resignation of all five board members.

The La Pine Park & Recreation District Board oversees recreational activities and programs in La Pine and the surrounding unincorporated communities in southern Deschutes County. The district is a separate governmental entity and has no affiliation with the county, but state law (ORS 198.320) requires that the Board of County Commissioners promptly fill the positions since the governing body’s membership is now fully vacant.

Commissioners approved a selection process that includes having individuals interested in serving on the district board to submit a letter of interest and resume via email to [email protected]. The application period opens at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and closes at midnight on Sunday, Oct. 20. Commissioners will review the applications on Monday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 22, then conduct interviews on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and make direct appointments to all five positions. 

Pursuant to the state law, individuals appointed to the La Pine Park & Recreation District Board will serve until the term expires June 30, 2025. The new appointees may choose to run for the office during the next regular district election in May 2025.

The public is invited to attend the Board of Commissioners meeting in person or virtually as they discuss applicants and make their appointments. Board meeting agendas and virtual log in information can be found at www.deschutes.org/meetings.

Reminder: Today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 election

SALEM, OR — Today, Tuesday, Oct. 15, is the deadline to register to vote to receive a ballot for the November General Election, the Oregon Secretary of State's Office reminded.

County clerks will begin mailing ballots tomorrow, Wednesday October 16, to all registered voters in Oregon. Voters can fill out their ballot and return it anytime through Election Day on Tuesday, November 5^th. Ballots must be postmarked on or before that date, or dropped off by 8 p.m., to be counted.

You can register to vote online at OregonVotes.gov/register — it takes less than three minutes.

Here's the rest of the secretary of state's announcement:

“Voting in Oregon feels good because we make it quick and easy to register to vote,” said Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade. “As of this October, more than 3 million Oregonians are already registered to vote. It’s not too late — register to vote today and make your voice heard.”

Oregonians may also choose to register by completing a voter registration form and returning it to a county elections office.

Already registered? You can use our My Vote tool to view your voter registration information and make any necessary updates, including if you recently moved or changed your name.

For more information, visit our website: OregonVotes.gov

City, County Discussion On Juniper Ridge Management Continues

Deschutes County Commissioners are considering how to work with the city of Bend to manage vacant land in Juniper Ridge, north of the city limits. On Wednesday, Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. on two draft resolutions.

One would designate 170-acres of city and county-owned land as a Temporary Safe Stay Area, for people living in vehicles. The other outlines what services would be provided, like portable toilets, drinking water and trash service, in addition to case management for those living there.

Fall Fish Rescue to Take Place October 18-20, with Restoration Efforts Aiming to Eliminate Need by 2028

The annual Lava Island Fish Rescue will kick off this week, on Friday, October 18, and volunteers are urgently needed to assist in this important effort to save stranded fish.

As Central Oregon’s growing season winds down, local irrigation districts are reducing flows from Wickiup Dam to store water in the reservoir for next year’s irrigation season. Unfortunately, this reduction in flow causes side channels along the Deschutes River, including the one near Lava Island Falls, to dry up, stranding fish in isolated pools.

In response, the Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC), in partnership with the Deschutes Basin Board of Control and supported by technical experts from Mt. Hood Environmental, coordinates a volunteer-based rescue operation.

Volunteers will work to collect stranded fish from drying pools and relocate them to the main river channel.

As river flows are reduced to store water for irrigation, downstream habitats are significantly impacted,” says Kate Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Deschutes River Conservancy. “Until we permanently restore flows through large-scale water conservation efforts, this rescue remains essential. By 2028 — or possibly sooner — we expect these rescues will no longer be needed, thanks to the streamflow restoration projects underway with our irrigation district partners.”

The fish rescue involves volunteers wading into side channels to capture fish, hiking them in buckets to the main river, and assisting with species identification, and fish counts. This year’s operation will take place over three days, beginning on Friday, October 18, and continuing through Sunday, October 20. Volunteers can work half-day or full-day shifts in various roles based on their experience and comfort level in handling fish.

About this year’s rescue:

• Friday, October 18: Meet at Meadow Camp, Century Drive at 9am

• Saturday, October 19: AM shift meets at Meadow Camp. PM shift will meet at the Lava Island Boat Ramp.

• Sunday, October 20: Meet at Lava Island Boat Ramp.

Volunteers play a crucial role in this community effort, with tasks ranging from capturing fish in pools to transporting them and aiding in species identification. For safety and efficiency, volunteers need to be at least sixteen years old.

“The eight irrigation districts that make up the Deschutes Basin Board of Control have invested over $200,000 to support these rescue efforts while continuing our long-term work to restore river flows through canal piping, on-farm efficiencies, and other conservation projects that provide reliable water and benefit the Deschutes River and endangered species,” said Craig Horrell, president of the Deschutes Basin Board of Control.

This rescue showcases the dedication of the Central Oregon community. “It’s inspiring to see so many people willing to trudge through mud and carry buckets to save fish,” says Fitzpatrick. “It’s a true testament to how much this community cares about the health of the Deschutes River.”

Those interested in volunteering are required to register through the DRC’s website: Volunteer Registration.

 ***Please note dates and times may change due to weather and river conditions. DRC will be in touch with all volunteers via text to provide updates.***

About the Deschutes River Conservancy:
The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) was formed in 1996 with a mission to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes River Basin. The DRC has a multi-stakeholder board and, through collaborative efforts, has restored up to 350 CFS (equivalent to over 14 Olympic-sized swimming pools per hour) of flow in the basin with non-litigious, voluntary, and market-based programs. For more information about the DRC, visit deschutesriver.org.

About the Deschutes Basin Board of Control:
The Deschutes Basin Board of Control (DBBC) is comprised of eight Central Oregon irrigation districts, including Arnold, Central Oregon, North Unit, Ochoco, Swalley, Three Sisters, Tumalo, and Lone Pine (Districts). Through the DBBC, formed in January 2002, the Districts coordinate and share their respective resources and management assets to conserve water, improve their services for farm and ranch families, and enhance river conditions for salmon, steelhead, other fish and wildlife species, and recreational opportunities. For more information about the DBBC, visit dbbcirrigation.com

deschutesriver.org

Updates of Oregon Fires

Link to: Air Quality Index map

Another AQI Map

Link to: Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Hwy 20 Claims Life of Bend Resident

Deschutes County, Ore. — October 12, 2024

On Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2024, a tragic two-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 20 E near milepost 5 in Deschutes County, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. The crash happened at approximately 12:28 p.m., prompting a swift response from Oregon State Police (OSP), the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

According to OSP’s preliminary investigation, a Chrysler Pacifica driven by Joann Patricia Frazee, 76, of Bend, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 20 when it attempted to make a left turn onto Powell Butte Road. During the turn, the Chrysler entered the path of a westbound Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by Jeremy Cecil Regan, 41, also of Bend. The motorcycle collided with the passenger side of the Chrysler, resulting in a devastating impact.

Regan, the motorcyclist, was declared dead at the scene. Frazee, the driver of the Chrysler, was reportedly unharmed in the crash.

The highway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while authorities conducted their on-scene investigation. An unsafe turn by the Chrysler is being considered a primary factor in the collision, though the investigation remains ongoing.

OSP is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, with further updates expected as new information becomes available.

Warm Springs teen recovering after being shot near Government Camp

Central Oregon Daily News Staff

A high school senior from Warm Springs is recovering in a Portland hospital after being shot while driving over the pass last week.

Yisidro Greene's family said he was moving to Lincoln City to escape crime in his hometown. They claim that on the drive over, he was followed and targeted.

Greene was moving to Lincoln City to be closer to his sister, JaDe Smith, and her family. His grandfather and his grandfather's friend was with him in the truck. Near Government Camp, when the lanes merged from two to one, someone in a car stopped in front of them, got out and fired three or four shots, according to Smith.

A bullet hit Greene in the arm and then his chest. It got dangerously close to his aorta.

"The doctors told us that the distance between the bullet and his aorta was so small that it was immeasurable. So if the bullet had gone any further, it would have ruptured his aorta and he possibly could have bled to death on the side," Smith said.

Oregon State Police is working with Warm Springs Police to investigate. Although OSP said it is investigating a shooting at that location, it did not confirm that Greene was the victim.

Smith said her brother plans to continue with his move to Lincoln City once he is out of the hospital. She said he is in good spirits and is just ready to get back to normal.

A GoFundMe has been set up for Greene.

OSP Investigating Crook Co. Poaching Incident

PRINEVILLE, OR -- Oregon State Police are looking for the person who shot a yearling buck multiple times with a 9mm, in Crook County. Troopers believe the animal was killed last Thursday at around 10:30 p.m.

The buck was found on McKay Creek Road in the Grizzly Wildlife Management Unit; it was left to waste. They believe the shooter was in a Chevy S-10 or similar small pickup.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sr. Trooper Tayler Jerome via the TIP hotline at 1-800-452-7888, or email [email protected]. 

Mid-Oregon Credit Union Awards $500 Grants to Support Central Oregon Title 1 Schools

Nearly two dozen Central Oregon elementary schools have some extra spending money thanks to grants from Mid-Oregon Credit Union.

Twenty-two Title 1 schools are receiving checks of $500 each. The money goes to the discretionary fund, meaning that student leadership groups and staff can decide how to spend it.

One of those was Ensworth Elementary in Bend, where a jumbo-sized check was presented Monday.

"They really liked the very large check, like what they see when people win money on television. They were impressed to be part of holding that very large check," said Principal Kate Donegan.

The leadership council at Ensworth hopes to use the money for community engagement.

Title 1 refers to schools that serve a larger population of families experiencing poverty. 

Checks will be distributed over the next couple of months.

Local schools receiving grants

Bend-La Pine

• Bear Creek Elementary

• Buckingham Elementary

• Elk Meadows Elementary

• Ensworth Elementary

• Juniper Elementary

• La Pine Elementary

• Rosland Elementary

Redmond

• Hugh Hartman Elementary

• John Tuck Elementary

• M.A. Lynch Elementary 

• Sage Elementary

• Tom McCall Elementary

• Vern Patrick Elementary

Sisters

• Sisters Elementary

Terrebonne

• Terrebonne Community School

Jefferson County

• Buff Elementary

• Metolius Elementary

• Madras Elementary

• Culver Elementary

• Warm Springs K-8 Academy 

Crook County

• Barnes Butte Elementary

• Crooked River Elementary

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