According to your August 5 article, “Now or Never: County's resort map remake opens door for developer amid questions of viability,” elected officials are attempting to refine Central Oregon's Destination Resort Map. They could potentially add thousands of acres of previously resort-free land to the areas allowed to be built on. And a study by Central Oregon Landwatch found that if all of the proposed and approved projects were completed, the number of overnight units and resort homes would triple. Though some of the earlier resorts benefit the local economy and generate significant revenues, newer resorts threaten the beauty and resources of Central Oregon.
The Destination Resort Threat
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Not Reading
This letter is to let you know that after many years of reading your paper, I will be doing so no longer. Your sensationalized article (WTF?, 10/21) about the recent death at a wilderness camp was disrespectful of the boy's family, and a painful disclosure of your ignorance and assumptions regarding what wilderness therapy programs are all about.
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The Monkey Wrench Gang
So Thankful,
I have to express my heartfelt thanks to Rick, Brent and Tim at Monkey Wrench who fixed my worn out truck engine. I am also grateful to my Mechanic Angels, family, friends, co-workers and all the wonderful people who donated money to make it happen.
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Any Color You Like
I was reading the Snowriders Guide issue last night and came across a mistake in the Properly Equipped article on page 21. The Spyder pants pictured are the Inspection pants, but the yellow pants are the official pant of the Jamaica Ski Team, not US Team. You probably don't believe me about the Jamaica Ski Team, but it truly does exist and Spyder is the clothing supplier.
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A Damn Good Solution
The dam at the Colorado Bridge is long overdue for a redesign. As floating the section of river above and below the dam has gained in popularity due to easier access and the growth in population, we have seen one death and several near misses.
The proposed redesign offers several benefits: safe floating passage, improved fish and bird habitat and a whitewater play park. I don't think anyone would argue against removing a structure that has claimed a life and that creates a safer passage for floaters. Additionally, allowing for better fish habitat and improving the feeding grounds of the resident Osprey are concepts that many citizens immediately recognize the benefits of. But a whitewater park; what is it and do we really need one?
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Dam It-Full Speed Ahead On Colorado Street
Despite regular pronouncements that Bend is, or will be, in the running to attract big name employers who will pay a living wage or better, it's nothing more than a public relations smokescreen. Not even Juniper Ridge, that fabled business wonderland of the future, will alter the fact that Bend and Central Oregon are not that attractive a relocation place to many businesses.
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The Weezer Snuggie?
I like Weezer and I like Snuggies. Well, to be more accurate, I love Weezer and I like the idea of Snuggies.
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Empty Space Orchestra Halloween Video and Costume Rundown
Things were relatively quiet out on the town on Halloween night, as it seems many a ghost, goblin and Michael Jacksons were still at home, fixated by the severe throttling the Ducks were giving USC.
But then things picked up by 9 or so and it seemed that the McMenamins Old St.
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Feeling a Little Uneasy About Football
I love football — have for decades. I know it’s politically incorrect (my goodness, so much violence!) but I freely admit it and make no apologies for it.
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Opening for Person People: It’s the Staxx Brothers
Person People will surely get you in the Halloween spirit tonight with their headlining show at the Domino Room tonight, but the second half of the bill also deserves your attention. I'm talking about the Staxx Brothers, an eight-member funk, hip-hop and soul collective from Seattle that, contrary to its name, also includes some Staxx Sisters.