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In 8 years as judge, Cooper never settled for 2nd-class status
PRINEVILLE — For the past eight years, Crook County Judge Scott Cooper ran the county.With a tap of his gavel, he made way for three destination resorts, totaling more than 7,350 acres. He transformed the landfill from being a drain on the county’s finances into a money-maker. And Coop ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
PRINEVILLE — For the past eight years, Crook County Judge Scott Cooper ran the county.With a tap of his gavel, he made way for three destination resorts, totaling more than 7,350 acres. He transformed the landfill from being a drain on the county’s finances into a money-maker. And Coop ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
A championship mecca?; With the cyclocross nationals coming to Bend, C.O. may host more national events in the future
Securing the 2009 and 2010 Cyclocross National Championships might be just the start for Central Oregon.The region, becoming more widely known as an outdoor sports mecca, could land more national-caliber events in the near future.Doug La Placa, president of Visit Bend, said the winning bid for the c ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Securing the 2009 and 2010 Cyclocross National Championships might be just the start for Central Oregon.The region, becoming more widely known as an outdoor sports mecca, could land more national-caliber events in the near future.Doug La Placa, president of Visit Bend, said the winning bid for the c ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Mountain View High cheerleader dies in crash; Fellow cheerleaders were expecting her at classmate’s memorial
A 16-year-old Mountain View High School student was killed in a traffic accident Friday morning when her northbound pickup truck spun across the center line of U. S. Highway 97 south of Redmond near Southwest Quarry Avenue and into the path of a truck traveling in the opposite direction.Shalae Rae M ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
A 16-year-old Mountain View High School student was killed in a traffic accident Friday morning when her northbound pickup truck spun across the center line of U. S. Highway 97 south of Redmond near Southwest Quarry Avenue and into the path of a truck traveling in the opposite direction.Shalae Rae M ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Parents joyous - despite missing the ‘08 tax break
This year, two babies take the title of 2009’s first-born Central Oregonian.Well, technically, the honor belongs to Braden Dean Wick, born at 1:39 a. m. Thursday.But Braden’s brother, Karsten James, was close behind, entering the world six minutes later.Karsten may not have been the fi ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
This year, two babies take the title of 2009’s first-born Central Oregonian.Well, technically, the honor belongs to Braden Dean Wick, born at 1:39 a. m. Thursday.But Braden’s brother, Karsten James, was close behind, entering the world six minutes later.Karsten may not have been the fi ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Cable company offering rabbit ears - free to those needing a fix of Fox
The dispute between BendBroadband and Bend’s Fox affiliate, KFXO-TV, continued Friday with no clear sign of resolution, leaving football fans and watchers of other Fox programming either in the dark or scrambling for over-the-air antennas.BendBroadband employees Friday afternoon were handing ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
The dispute between BendBroadband and Bend’s Fox affiliate, KFXO-TV, continued Friday with no clear sign of resolution, leaving football fans and watchers of other Fox programming either in the dark or scrambling for over-the-air antennas.BendBroadband employees Friday afternoon were handing ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 3, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Shevlin Park closed due to danger from falling trees
Shevlin Park has been closed due to potential danger from falling trees, the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District announced today. More than 200 trees in the park fell last night, according to Paul Stell, the district's natural resource manager, who is evaluating the hazard at the park. ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 7:50 PM [GMT] – comment?
Shevlin Park has been closed due to potential danger from falling trees, the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District announced today. More than 200 trees in the park fell last night, according to Paul Stell, the district's natural resource manager, who is evaluating the hazard at the park. ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 7:50 PM [GMT] – comment?
High hopes and challenges; Local businesses make resolutions in face of tough economy
Popular New Year’s resolutions, such as quitting smoking and managing finances, are not just for individuals. Central Oregon businesses also are proclaiming goals for 2009, and the economic recession is on everybody’s mind, according to many business owners.“I’m in a war ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Popular New Year’s resolutions, such as quitting smoking and managing finances, are not just for individuals. Central Oregon businesses also are proclaiming goals for 2009, and the economic recession is on everybody’s mind, according to many business owners.“I’m in a war ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Making an icy-cold splash to start the year
SUNRIVER — Rob Magowan’s voice cut through the crowd of about 165 scantily clad people as they lined up around the swimming pool and readied themselves for the 2009 Polar Bear Plunge at Sunriver Resort on Thursday morning.“Three minutes to go,” announced Magowan, Sunriver ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
SUNRIVER — Rob Magowan’s voice cut through the crowd of about 165 scantily clad people as they lined up around the swimming pool and readied themselves for the 2009 Polar Bear Plunge at Sunriver Resort on Thursday morning.“Three minutes to go,” announced Magowan, Sunriver ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Cold breaks shelter’s pipes; Bethlehem Inn’s plumbing will be fixed thanks to donations
The Bethlehem Inn’s staff recently scrambled to find a way to pay for about $6,000 in repairs after a water pipe burst at the Bend homeless shelter.Help came after a plumbing company and a supply company donated thousands of dollars of time and parts. Without those donations, the Inn’s ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
The Bethlehem Inn’s staff recently scrambled to find a way to pay for about $6,000 in repairs after a water pipe burst at the Bend homeless shelter.Help came after a plumbing company and a supply company donated thousands of dollars of time and parts. Without those donations, the Inn’s ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Riding in harmony; Rift between skiers and snowboarders now nearly nonexistent
On the slopes these days, most skiers and snowboarders give little thought to what is strapped to whose feet. They go about their similar goals of riding powder, caching air, or just reaching the bottom of the slope.Skiers and snowboarders even ride together as friends. The image of snowboarders as ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
On the slopes these days, most skiers and snowboarders give little thought to what is strapped to whose feet. They go about their similar goals of riding powder, caching air, or just reaching the bottom of the slope.Skiers and snowboarders even ride together as friends. The image of snowboarders as ... more »
The Bulletin – Jan 2, 2009 12:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
