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Fire crews throughout Central Oregon responded Saturday to 32 reports of smoke, none of which amounted to much in the way of fire, according to the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center.“We had overnight reports of 32 smokes that we went to look for and seek out when the storm started (Friday) afternoon," said dispatch center spokesman Nick Mickel. “All of them, we couldn’t find them yet, or put them out.

Compiled by Don Hoiness from archived copies of The Bulletin at the Des Chutes Historical Museum.100 YEARS AGOFor the week endingAug. 10, 1913La Pine gets judicial joltAn example of the “one man rule" with which Crook County seems to be blessed just at present centered in La Pine recently, and appears to have made a dent in the Springer enthusiasm thereabouts. An outward and visible sign of the blow beneath the belt administered by the judge to the La Pine people is the fact that today G.W.

Suzanne Gallagher has resigned as chairwoman of the Oregon Republican Party after only six months on the job.Gallagher announced her decision before she faced a recall vote at this weekend’s party convention at the Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center in Bend.Party members accused Gallagher of mishandling finances and making inappropriate hiring decisions.

The state was peppered with 10,000 lightning strikes Friday and Saturday, accompanied by some rain, but fire managers had yet to determine if it made much of an impact.“The precipitation did hamper some firefighting efforts.

James and Jean (Storey) Stephens, of Bend, will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a private event hosted by their children. The couple were married Aug. 17, 1963, at First Baptist Church in Othello, Wash.

George and Nancy Dawn (Williams) Crisp, of Bend, will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a private event hosted by their children. The couple were married Aug. 23, 1963, at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church in Portland.

Prep sportsCalendarTo submit information to the prep calendar, email The Bulletin at sports@bendbulletin. com———Bend HighAir Bear Football Camp, Aug. 12-15: For players in fourth through eighth grade — registration at 8 a. m.; camp runs from 9 a. m. to 11 a. m. on Bend High practice field; non-padded practices; cleats recommended; cost is $40. For players in high school — registration at 9 a.m.; camp runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Bend High practice field; gear will be handed out Aug. 13 between 8 a.m.

The following list contains support group information submitted to The Bulletin. Submissions must be updated monthly for inclusion. To submit, email relevant details to communitylife@bendbulletin. com.Abilitree Peer Group For Persons Affected by a Disability: 541-388-8103, ext. 203.Abilitree Young Peer Group: 541-388-8103 ext.

Lightning Friday kept firefighters hopping across Central Oregon, the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center reported.Over a 12-hour period ending at 7 p. m., more than 350 lightning strikes were recorded across the area.

Police LogThe Bulletin will update items in the Police Log when such a request is received. Any new information, such as the dismissal of charges or acquittal, must be verifiable. For more information, call 541-383-0358.Bend Police DepartmentTheft — A theft was reported at 2:32 p.m.