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Eric Flowers

I respectfully submit this letter to the public, hoping that each media outlet that I send this to will show me the same respect they have shown every person who has recently been so willing to publically (sic) criticize a man they have never met. I know some time has passed and that this may be old news, but I wanted to allow this time for everyone to calm down and truly consider what I must express in the hope of returning some of the self-esteem and community standing this falsely accused man has lost.
Much has been said about Dan Hiatt in the past month, and perhaps I was wrong to sit by in silence. I naively believed that at some point someone in the media would contact Mr. Hiatt, and that those who were so willing to jump to conclusions would learn something about this man that might put some of these rumors to rest, or at the very least, quiet some of the furor going on in every media outlet in Central Oregon. As I have since learned, not a single person from the local television stations or newspapers has even attempted to contact him or uncover anything about him as a coach, a person, or what really happened that day between him and the young man he allegedly maligned.

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Snow or No Snow: Bachelor ready to party, a UGB deadlock and more

Eric Flowers

Opening Day - Finally?
Most of Upfront's friends have given up their
snowdance routines out of frustration and re-focused their energies on
other more productive activities like tree trimming, recreational
drinking and couch surfing, but we have word from reliable sources that
snow is in fact on the way - finally.
While the powers that be
at Mt. Bachelor say they still don't know if they will be able to open
this weekend, they're planning to hold a "Snow or No Snow" party from
noon to 4pm Saturday at the mountain with all pass holders receiving a
free beverage and a chance to hit the tubing or rail jam parks - snow
permitting. It's been a frustrating non-start to the season for the
mountain's staff and legions of seasonal employees who are still
waiting to start work.

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Kulongoski’s Onerous, Odious Fee Increase

Mike Bookey

There's something for nearly every Oregonian to not like about Gov. Ted
Kulongoski's proposed budget for the next biennium. Faced with sagging
tax revenues, Kulongoski wants to raise state fees on a whole passel of
people and activities.

Hunting licenses and fishing licenses will
cost a lot more. Nurses and psychologists will pay more for their
professional registration. Campers who stay in state parks will see
their nightly fees nearly double. The cost of a death certificate will
almost triple.
Even falconers will see the cost of their licenses (yes, you need a license to hunt with a bird in Oregon) jump by 125%.
The
most onerous and odious of the increases Kulongoski is proposing,
though, is raising the fee to register a motor vehicle. It's now $54
for two years; Kulongoski wants to triple it to $162.

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Empty Houses: When it becomes your turn to feel the downturn

Mike Bookey

My children recently enjoyed an unseasonably warm December afternoon by
running and playing games in the backyard of our northwest Redmond
home.
As their screams and laughter grew louder, I stuck my head
out the sliding glass door to say, "Quiet down. You'll bother the
neighbors."
But then I remembered. The two houses that border
our backyard now stand empty. There is no one to ask to throw a stray
ball back over the fence. No sounds of yard work or family life to
break up the afternoon monotony.
As much as I enjoy tranquility,
this silence around us is both strange and sad. Once noisy and alive
with the sounds of kids at play and lawn mowers at work, my
neighborhood is starting to feel more like a ghost town. There's
something a little haunting about being surrounded by vacant
2,300-square foot homes. You look up at the windows and almost expect
to see shadows. Each empty house serves as a reminder of a battle lost
or a dream shattered.

Posted inOutside

B.S., err, BCS

Mike Ficher

The dust has settled on one of the most tumultuous college football seasons with Oklahoma and Florida emerging from the morass of qualified one-loss teams to compete for the so-called national title. Of course, USC, Texas Tech, Alabama and, particularly, Texas, might beg to differ with the selection of the Sooners and the Gators for the national title game.

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Tour de Indoors: Sweatin’ to the Oldies and the Hour of Power

Pam Stevenson

Testing the power threshold on Bend's spin scene. Isn't it ironic that the year you decided to fork out for a season pass there is no snow? I thought it would make for somewhat similar irony for the Outdoors column to be about the Indoors this week. Due to my shoulder injury, I've been frequenting some of Bend's best indoor cycling venues the past few months. We are blessed in Bend with a treasure trove of great spin instructors and cycling coaches, and I'd like to introduce you to a couple.

Posted inCulture

Saving the Game, and Your Wallet: Holiday gaming gift ideas

Shawn Wallbaum

A glimpse of "Gears of War" – one of the reasons people keep buying games.Now comes the time of year when family and friends are wanting their favorite video games which probably means dipping into funds that might be a bit short. With video games popular as ever and an influx of family oriented games hitting the market, there are many ways that you can get them inexpensively. Here are a few tips that may stretch your holiday gaming dollar and leave a bit left over for you to get a game for yourself.

Sales: Many retailers this year are having big sales to make up for a slow year, this means a lot of good deals to be had. Some retailers like Wal-Mart are giving gift cards with game systems so you can pick up a system and use the cards to pick up a few games. Check the Sunday ads and be there early to get the best picks.

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