Category Archives: Safety

Halloween safety

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Jon

Happy Halloween! Hopefully the day is shaping up to be a good one and tonight (for those of us who have kids) we’ll be enjoying a not-too-cold evening for trick-or-treating. And if you’re doing that please be safe! There’s a … Continue reading →

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Bend Fire Department Open House

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Jon

Next week (October 3rd through the 9th) is National Fire Prevention Week, and as part of this year’s fire prevention campaign the Bend Fire Department is having an open house this Saturday, the 2nd, from 12 until 4pm at the … Continue reading →

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In one month, don’t talk and drive

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Jon

January 1st is the date the new cellphone law goes into effect: if you talk on your cellphone while driving and are not using a hands-free device, you can be pulled over and fined $90. Are you ready for that? … Continue reading →

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Free glowsticks and other Halloween tips

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Jon

With Halloween tomorrow, I thought I’d pass on that the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is giving away free glowsticks for kids’ safety on Halloween night. The four offices you can get glowsticks are: The main office in Bend, 63333 West … Continue reading →

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