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20 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Class readies volunteers Volunteers sougpt for day of service to mentor cpildren Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and comprehensive back- ground checks, volunteers are matched with children in Sisters that share similar interests and activities and commit to spending a few hours a week together for a minimum of one year. This time is often spent going to community events, working on homework, attending art programs, participating in sports, or simply hanging out and talking. On Saturday, January 13, COPY will offer an orien- tation/training class at the Deschutes County Services Building in Bend. This six- hour class covers program policies, how to establish a mentor relationship, the impact incarceration has on families, and communica- tion skills. There is no cost to attend, but advanced reg- istration is required. For more information call 541-388-6651 or email COPY@deschutes.org. Additional program infor- mation is available at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office website at www. sheriff.deschutes.org/copy. Volunteer Central Oregon has announced that sign-ups are now open for the region’s 9th annual MLK Day of Service as part of the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. On Monday, January 15, volunteers across Central Oregon – and the country – will paint walls, clean build- ings, mentor children, serve meals, create Valentine cards for hospitalized veterans, and provide other services for their communities in one con- certed day of giving back. Over the past eight years, more than 2,000 volunteers have served on MLK Day in Central Oregon, contributing to over 6,000 hours of service. “Knowing that there is a wide community of people volunteering their time at the same moment as we were was very inspiring to think about,” said Kirsten, a volunteer group leader from Cascade Crest Transitions, about her MLK Day experience. Camp Fire Central Oregon will be returning to host a volunteer project, crafting Valentine cards for hospital- ized veterans. “We love the opportunity to provide a family-friendly project that aligns so well with Camp Fire’s mission to foster — in even the young- est child — a commitment to service,” said Kecia Kubota, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s executive director. Volunteers of all ages are invited to sign up. Team sign-ups for organizations, clubs, and businesses are encouraged. Sign up for MLK Day service projects at volunteercentraloregon.org. Volunteer Central Oregon is an initiative of Better Together; it connects volun- teers of all ages with one-time and ongoing opportunities to serve communities in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties. More than 150 com- munity organizations post over 350 volunteer opportuni- ties on the website. Man peld on kidnapping cparge Forest Service map prices increase For the first time in nearly a decade, increasing costs of production, print- ing, and distribution are driving the need for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service to increase the price of its maps. Prices of USFS paper and plastic-coated maps increased to $14 as of Monday, January 1. The Forest Service contin- ually updates and enhances its maps. The agency expects to shorten the revision cycle as cartographers continue to apply new digital tech- nology to the map revision process. The Forest Service is also working to increase the availability of digi- tal maps. Digital maps for mobile applications can be downloaded at http://www. avenza.com/pdf-maps/store. Digital maps cost $4.99 per side. Great hair doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by appointment. There are three ways to order maps from the National Forest Map Store: visit their online store at www.NationalForestStore. com; order by phone at 406- 329-3024; or order by mail at USDA Forest Service, National Forest Store, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807. Local Forest Service maps may also be available for purchase from area busi- nesses and at Forest Service visitor centers and district offices. Not all maps will be available at all locations; calling ahead is recom- mended to ensure the map you need is available and in stock. Discount pricing will be made available on sales of 10 or more of maps of the same title. Discounted maps are only available when purchased through the National Forest Map Store. A 47-year-old Bend man is in custody on a long list of charges after an alleged kidnapping attempt in the Tumalo area east of Sisters. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies responded to a reported kid- napping and assault, involv- ing a weapon, which occurred on Christmas Day in the 18000 block of Bull Springs Road. The initial investiga- tion revealed that the victim encountered Gregory Mason Miller, who laid in wait inside of her barn/stable knowing she would be checking on her animals. Miller held the victim against her will for an extended period of time. Miller reportedly attempted to bind her hands and also used a deadly weapon dur- ing the incident. The victim was eventually able to escape from Miller. Police report that the vic- tim, whose name is being withheld, received minor injuries during the abduction. 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SWAT operators, patrol deputies and canine resources searched for Miller over nearly a mile of difficult terrain, utilizing var- ious tracking and investiga- tive techniques to eventually locate him near the residence where the incident occurred. Miller was taken into cus- tody without incident. He was immediately treated by Bend Fire/Paramedics and trans- ported to St. Charles Medical Center due to self-inflicted, non-life-threatening injuries. The sheriff’s office reports that the assault/kidnapping is not believed to be a random act. Miller knew the victim prior to the incident. Miller was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on a lengthy list of charges includ- ing kidnapping, robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, assault and coercion and more, after being released by St. Charles Medical Center.
