central oregon: Central Oregon Golf Courses.... 24 to be exact ! ! - 04/26/07 05:49 PM

COME EXPERIENCE CENTRAL OREGON....WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU  
Hands down, Central Oregon has some of the best golfing available in the US. There are several courses to choose from, both public and private. Many of the private courses are located within gated or resort communities and host a myriad of nationally recognized events. With over 24 golf courses here in Central Oregon, we have something for you.
Central Oregon also boasts Pronghorn, a new luxury golf community. Pronghorn combines the skills and vision of golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio in separate, side by side courses. Serious golfers will appreciate the design and detail of this beautiful … (6 comments)

central oregon: Bend, Oregon resident Vince Genna dies - 04/12/07 02:34 PM
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central oregon: Central Oregon Teen Snowboarder Paralyzed During Practice - 04/04/07 02:16 PM
Per the Bend Bulletin- April 4th, 2007 Edition
Tyler Eklund was excelling as a young snowboarder, preparing to compete in a national championship during his first season of competitive boarding.
But the 14-year-old Bend boy's burgeoning career was cut tragically short Sunday, when he fell during a practice run for the USA Snowboard Association National Championships, being staged this week at Northstar at Tahoe resort in Truckee, California.
Eklund, born and raised in Bend, suffered a broken vertebra in his neck and as of late Tuesday was paralyzed from the neck down, according to Hans Hibbard, Eklund's coach and snowboarding director for the Mt. Bachelor Sports … (7 comments)

central oregon: Oregon helps our uninsured children - 04/02/07 09:48 AM

Oregon is a great place to live for many reasons. Fortunately, many in the state have adequate health care for their families. For those who don't, there are many resources.
Per the April 1st, 2007 Edition of the Bend Bulletin, here are some of the available options for uninsured families and their children:
Oregon Health Plan-This state insurance program offers OHP Plus and the OHP standard plans. It is paid for through state and federal dollars. Children can qualify based on citizenship and their family income and assets. For more information, call 1-800-527-5772 or on the web at www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan.
FHIAP Family Health Insurance Assistance … (0 comments)

central oregon: Central Oregon takes home National Green Building Award - 03/27/07 06:54 AM
As published on the Oikos Green Building Source site, Central Oregon has received the prestigious National Green Building Award for single-family custom home building. This is the second year in a row that Central Oregon has won this award.  
 
Environmentally friendly  building has taken off here in Central Oregon with an estimated 340 homes in the Earth Advantage program in 2006, 220  in 2005 and an estimated 500 for 2007. The Earth Advantage Program certifies houses as environmentally healthy if the builders meet certain standards and agree to regular independent inspections. It's great to live in a community so vested in preserving … (3 comments)

central oregon: Central Oregon and the new Deer Ridge Correctional Institution - 03/27/07 06:27 AM
Madras, Oregon is getting a huge boost to their local economy. The addition of Deer Ridge Correctional Institution is expected to produce between 400-500 new jobs for this Central Oregon area with an estimated annual payroll of $22 million dollars. The new Jefferson County facility is situated on 200 acres three miles east of Madras  and will house both minimum and medium security inmates. The new men's prison will contain 644 minimum security beds and 1240 medium security beds. Construction is almost complete and the new prison will begin taking inmates in September of 2007.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Applications for all positions at DRCI are currently being accepted. Click here for … (7 comments)

central oregon: Bend Oregon School Information - 03/09/07 08:17 AM
                                                    BEND OREGON SCHOOL INFORMATION
 
For most families moving to a new area, the quality of the schools is an important consideration. Having three daughters of my own, I am proud to say that Bend has EXCELLENT schools. The principals, teachers and support staff are all very vested in our children and work extremely hard to ensure that each child receives a QUALITY education. Bend is served by the Bend-LaPine School district  as well as several private schools. Please use the following links to get more information on the public, private and collegiate facilities available here.
 
 
 Click here for information on the Bend-Lapine School District serving grades K-12.
 
 
                                                                                                                 
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central oregon: What's so GREAT about Bend, Oregon? Part 2... - 03/06/07 04:21 AM
                                                                       
                                                                                 WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT BEND, OREGON?
 
Why is Bend being recognized across the United States as one of the best places to live? I hope I can enlighten you all to the beauty of this gem that is also my home.
In my earlier post What's so GREAT about Bend, Oregon? Part 1.., I described some of the amazing recreation this area has to offer. In Part 2, I'd like to take a minute and tell you about what kind of community this is.
I've lived all over. Big cities, little cities, country farm, and "somewhere in the middle". Bend … (3 comments)

central oregon: Breaking down Central Oregon- Redmond - 02/17/07 08:28 AM
Redmond is located 15 miles north of Bend and is considered the geographical heart of Central Oregon. This High Desert Community has approximately 21,109 residents and so very much to offer. Redmond is considered one of the fastest growing industrial and residential communities in the State of Oregon.  The weather is absolutely beautiful averaging about 302 sunny days per year. The City of Redmond is also home to the regions only commercial airline service airport, Roberts Field. Redmond also boasts the Deschutes County Fairground & Expo Center. Located on a 132 acre parcel of land, this facility hosts everything from the 10 day … (2 comments)

central oregon: Breaking down Central Oregon-Sisters - 02/17/07 03:37 AM
Sisters is a lovely town located in western Deschutes County. The population of the City of Sisters is 1706 and the population within the school district boundaries is about 15,000. Known for the western-style store fronts, Sisters exudes a country charm that is undeniable. The scenery here is breathtaking. Recreational opportunities abound with hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, swimming, fishing, golf and sightseeing readily available.
Tourism is the main industry for Sisters and the city hosts a variety of events each year. Some of these are the Sisters Starry Night Concert Series, the Sisters Art Stroll, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (one of the biggest in the … (0 comments)

central oregon: 5 Very Private Acres- $65,000.00 - 02/16/07 12:23 PM
$65,000-No, it's not a misprint. You too can enjoy all that Central Oregon has to offer from this serene 5 acres in beautiful Crook County. Just minutes away from Prineville Resevoir, this property has a CUP for a single-family dwelling. Very close to BLM land with hundreds of miles of ORV trails. If you're wanting to get away from it all, you won't want to wait. Please call today, Kelli, 541-419-6300. 
 
To view this or other Central Oregon properties, please visit my website at www.kellisellsquick.com
 
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central oregon: Manufactured home lot in Bend-$115,000 - 02/16/07 12:17 PM
This beautiful lot is located in Romaine Village in the south part of Bend. The lot measures 85' X 100' and has power, water and city sewer already in. It is fenced on three sides and has an approved variance for a triple-wide home. This one absolutely will not last ! Hurry! Hurry! Call Kelli, 541-419-6300
 To view this or other Central Oregon properties, visit my website at www.kellisellsquick.com
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central oregon: Breaking down Central Oregon - Bend - 02/16/07 02:56 AM

     BEND, OREGON
With one of the highest growth rates in the state, Bend is fast becoming the city of choice for Central Oregon. Located in Deschutes County, Bend has a population of about 75,000. The city was supported for years from the timber industry and resulting mills. Within the last 20 years, it has become more of a destination and resort area, largely in part to the tremendous recreation offered here. From caving, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, golfing, camping as well as enjoying the beautiful scenery, Bend has it all. Not to mention the fantastic snowmobiling, downhill and cross … (1 comments)

central oregon: Breaking down Central Oregon - 02/16/07 02:39 AM
Central Oregon is composed of three fairly large counties and a portion of Klamath county. The counties are Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson. The cities located within each county all have very different amenities to offer. Whether you are looking to retire, relax, raise a family or invest, Central Oregon is sure to have an area to your liking. … (2 comments)