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Mt. Bachelor Ski Area

Up and running

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Snow enthusiasts itching to get to Mt. Bachelor today for the opening of ski season can sleep in — the resort won’t open until noon. The ski area was originally scheduled for a 9 a. m. start, but with inclement weather, including high....MORE

Mt. Bachelor Lift Operations Manager Jordan Elliott, 29, left, and employee Jessie Shaw, 29, both of Bend, work Thursday to prepare the Skyliner Express chairlift offramp for the season. Skyliner could open Saturday.

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Into the black

Retailers in Central Oregon and around the country are hoping one of the year's biggest shopping days will help them get back

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Into the black, Target employee Laurina Letze, 56, of Bend, moves products from the storage area onto the retail floor Thursday afternoon at the Bend store, where preparations for Black Friday are already under way.

When Black Friday hits on Nov. 27, the owners of Elite Repeat, a consignment clothing store on Southeast Third Street, will discount all black items by 25 percent. Elite Repeat's sale is not intended....MORE

Former local man shot at Fort Hood still improving

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Shawn 
Manning

One of the first victims of the Fort Hood shootings earlier this month, a former Redmond resident, continues to improve, and his family is hoping he will make a full recovery in the next couple of....MORE

Bend High School

Old shoes make new sports tracks

Sports marketing class project also a state competition; the reward – Nike will donate equipment to the school

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Old shoes make new sports tracks, Bend High School juniors Seth Platsman, from left, and Taylor Raterman, along with sophomore Adrian Brunette and junior Tyler Friesen pick up bags of donated shoes. Teacher Pat McHenry's sports and entertainment marketing class is collecting used athletic shoes for Nike's Capitol Hill Reuse-A-Shoe Challenge.

To all the sports and outdoor enthusiasts of Central Oregon, the Bend High sports and entertainment marketing class has a proposition: Give us your shoes. The class is collecting used and worn-out....MORE

Walden rules out a run for governor

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood River, says he can “make a real difference” for Oregonians by serving in Washington.

WASHINGTON — U. S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood River, won’t run for Oregon governor, he announced Thursday. Walden, 52, is the only Republican in Oregon to hold federal office and was widely....MORE

Savoring traditions

Local families will pass down heritage along with the potatoes this Thanksgiving

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Kellyanne Litton's Thanksgiving stuffing is nothing too fancy. There are no berries or nuts. It's got butter, onions and — the key — breakfast sausage. Some of it gets stuffed into the....MORE

Speedy Swede

Bend's Kristina Strandberg is vying to make the Swedish cross-country ski team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Vancouver

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Editor's note: This is the second installment in a series of stories on 2010 Winter Olympic hopefuls from Central Oregon. The stories will appear on Fridays leading up to the Vancouver Games,....MORE

Correction

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

In a story headlined “Scaling back ADA access compliance riles advocates,” which appeared Thursday, Nov. 19, on Page C1, an incorrect word was inserted into a quote from accessibility....MORE

Correction

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

In a story headlined “Looking for new OHV trails to ride?,” which appeared Thursday Nov. 19, on Page C1, the end of the comment period on an OHV trail proposal was incorrect. People can....MORE

Correction

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

In a story headlined “Affordable housing gets a boost,” which appeared Sunday, Nov. 15, on Page B1, the number of low-income rent burdened households in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson....MORE

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Meet local talent at Homegrown show

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Meet local talent at Homegrown show, Dennis McGregor

In 2009, Bend’s homegrown musical talent has stepped up its game, collectively releasing....MORE

Uncommon ability

Bend native Brad Jones celebrates new CD with show at The Annex

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Brad Jones. Common name. Common story. Or so says Brad Jones.“This is all kind of a humble....MORE

Portland band hits the Tower Theatre

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The influential music magazine CMJ described 3 Leg Torso thusly: “All the beauty of Astor....MORE

The Ascetic Junkies come to Bend

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The Ascetic Junkies' music sounds like a train. A train that's constantly on the verge of derailing,....MORE

GWAR returns to Midtown

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

So, what’s happened in the world of GWAR since the world’s foremost comedic shock-rock....MORE

Attention fans of quality roots-rock!

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Lots of good options for fans of roots-rock, Americana, blues, and so on. For example:•....MORE

A look at where the locals are playing

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

As usual, Bend’s nightlife scene will be saturated with locals this week. Here are some shows ....MORE

GO Magazine

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

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Rape trial that sparked an online campaign ends without a verdict

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

A Deschutes County jury Thursday announced it could not render a verdict in a rape trial that has....MORE

Radical Muslim cleric linked to numerous terrorism suspects

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — In nearly a dozen recent terrorism cases in the United States, Britain and....MORE

Fall of an educational ‘utopia’?

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

BERKELEY, Calif. — As the University of California struggles to absorb its sharpest drop in....MORE

Deschutes County might reconsider farm wedding issue

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

By Hillary BorrudThe debate over whether to allow weddings on farmland in Deschutes County is....MORE

Analysis

A medical culture clash of science and practice

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

This week, the science of medicine bumped up against the foundations of American medical....MORE

2 taken to hospital after school bus crash

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Two people were transported by ambulance to St. Charles Redmond on Thursday afternoon after a....MORE

Merkley bullish, Wyden quiet on latest Senate bill

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The latest version of the health care reform bill caused a minor role reversal....MORE

2 BMX fans push Redmond bike park

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

BMX riders in Redmond may not have to wander around town looking for a place to ride or build jumps ....MORE

NFL

Williams scores three times, Fins top Panthers

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CHARLOTTE, N. C. — Ricky Williams is 32 and far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the....MORE

Golf Roundup

Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads on LPGA Tour

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

RICHMOND, Texas — Michelle Wie is gone, putting all the attention on Lorena Ochoa’s....MORE

NBA Roundup

Utah wins in San Antonio for first time since 1999

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SAN ANTONIO — A decade of misery for the Utah Jazz in San Antonio is over. But the....MORE

college basketball

Tar Heels edge Buckeyes

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Deon Thompson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to....MORE

Soccer

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Donovan wins MLS MVP award for first time: Long considered the best player in the U. S.,....MORE

Skiing

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Stiegler injures left leg in giant slalom training: Resi Stiegler was taken down the....MORE

NHL roundup

Sens’ Phillips scores twice in win

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

OTTAWA — Chris Phillips scored twice in his 800th regular-season game and Pascal Leclaire....MORE

Scoreboard

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

On deck Local Today’s Games Football: Class 5A state second round, Madison at....MORE

On the Air

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

TODAYAUTO RACINGNoon — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Ford 400 qualifying, ESPN2. GOLF1 p. m. — LPGA ....MORE

NBA Scoreboard

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Standings National Basketball Association All Times PST———EASTERN....MORE

Madras pro takes step back at PGA Tour Q-School

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

MCKINNEY, Texas — Brian Miller struggled through his first nine holes Thursday and lost....MORE

Prep Girls Soccer

Lava Bears try for third state title in four years

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Bend High has put up some amazing numbers in girls soccer over the last four seasons. The Lava Bears ....MORE

Football

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Third-string QB Weeden leads No. 12 Cowboys to win: Third-string quarterback Brandon....MORE

Oregon Football Notebook

Ducks try to avoid trouble in desert against Wildcats

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

EUGENE — The desert has been inhospitable to the Ducks in recent years. In Oregon’s past ....MORE

Prep Boys Soccer

Cougars attempt to complete their turnaround with a 5A championship

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

When Mountain View played Corvallis in September, things were not going well for the Cougars.....MORE

Circuit finals set to start in Redmond

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

REDMOND — The first of three performances of the 2009 Dodge Columbia River Circuit Finals....MORE

Oregon State Football Notebook

Canfield gets overshadowed in offense

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CORVALLIS — While the Rodgers brothers steal the show at Oregon State, quarterback Sean....MORE

C.O. officials to work state football playoffs

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Crews representing the Central Oregon Football Officials Association have been named to work two....MORE

Prep Football

Bend, Mountain View set to host state playoff games

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The 2009 high school football state playoffs finally come to Central Oregon tonight, with two games ....MORE

Bend boarder takes third at Colorado race

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

COPPER, Colo. — Bend’s Adam Smith placed third on Nov. 12 in The Race to the Cup....MORE

Basketball

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent: Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free ....MORE

Baseball

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• Giants’ Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young: Tim Lincecum won the Cy Young....MORE

Adventure Sports Calendar

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Skiing and snowboarding Ski and Snowboard preseason conditioning class: Tuesdays, 6 p. m. for ages....MORE

Truck hits deer, leaks diesel fuel

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

A commercial truck that struck a deer on U. S. Highway 20 east of Bend on Wednesday evening spilled....MORE

Sunset glow in Anchorage

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

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Commentary

U.S. teaches capitalism to carmakers

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

When the American auto industry was owned by investors, it acted like a government enterprise. Now....MORE

Oregon gets grant to study green jobs

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The U. S. Department of Labor has awarded Oregon a $1.25 million grant to strengthen the....MORE

Delinquencies at record high

Falling behind on mortgages

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The U. S. economy and the stock market may be recovering from their swoon, but more homeowners than....MORE

AOL offers buyouts to one-third of its workers

Cuts of some 2,300 jobs will shrink Internet firm to a quarter of its peak size

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SAN FRANCISCO — The struggling Internet company AOL plans to shed up to 2,500 jobs —....MORE

Northeast Bend home damaged in fire

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

A Bend home was significantly damaged in a fire early Thursday morning, according to a news release ....MORE

News of Record: Police Log, Bend fire runs

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Police Log The Bulletin will update items in the Police Log when such a request is received. Any....MORE

Today in history

Fire damages Britain’s Windsor Castle in 1992

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2009. There are 41 days left in the year. Today’s....MORE

U.S. will take a new look at terrorism air defenses

Commander wants to know if costly commitment is justified

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

COLORADO SPRINGS — The commander of military forces protecting North America has ordered a....MORE

U.S. House approves efforts to protect the Molalla River

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — The U. S. House has lent support to efforts to restore a Willamette Valley stream....MORE

U.N. urges help for 1 billion kids

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

UNITED NATIONS — UNICEF urged the world to help the 1 billion children still deprived of food,....MORE

Some women giving birth at home – alone

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

ASHLAND — When Jennifer Margulis went into labor with her fourth child, she sent her husband....MORE

Portland officer on leave for use of force on girl, 12

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — A Portland police officer involved in the custody death of a mentally ill man....MORE

Pentagon, Senate begin to review Fort Hood killings

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday announced a Pentagon review of the....MORE

Karzai tries to placate critics

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

KABUL — Tainted by a flawed election and allegations of festering corruption in his....MORE

Giuliani won’t run for governor

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for governor of New York next....MORE

Gates Foundation makes $335 million investment in education reform

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SEATTLE — Three school districts and a coalition of charter schools have agreed to be test....MORE

European Union picks Belgian to be 1st president

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

BRUSSELS — Leaders of the 27 countries of the European Union on Thursday night chose Herman....MORE

Diarrhea and pneumonia: treatable but neglected

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Diarrhea doesn’t make headlines. Nor does pneumonia. AIDS and malaria tend to get most of the ....MORE

Winfrey to announce end of her talk show

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” an iconic broadcast that grew from a local....MORE

Sears narrows 3Q loss on cost-cutting efforts

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Shoppers increased their spending at Kmart stores for the first time in at least....MORE

Recalls: gas grills, pacifiers, youth sweat shirts Recalls

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The following recalls have been announced:• About 300 stainless steel cookware sets ,....MORE

Pumpkin pie products possibly in peril

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

PORTLAND — The holidays may not be so sweet this year. Corvallis-based Nestle — which....MORE

House panel votes to broaden Fed oversight

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — In a display of populist anger toward the Federal Reserve, a House panel voted....MORE

General Growth debt to be restructured

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Mall operator General Growth Properties Inc., which filed the largest U. S. real ....MORE

FAA network glitch snarls airline traffic

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Flights over much of the Eastern U. S. were delayed Thursday by a predawn failure ....MORE

Dispatches

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SELCO Financial Solutions is open in the Redmond Walmart Supercenter, at 300 N. W. Oak Tree Lane. ....MORE

Business Calendar

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY BEND CHAMBER TOWN HALL BREAKFAST: Jay Henry, CEO of St. Charles Bend, will discuss....MORE

Long-distance travel can make Thanksgiving meals a challenge

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Surely many of us have been asked to show up at a family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with a....MORE

Eco-group’s grip on kids, dollars

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

First Amendment legal battles may have purged most vestiges of organized religion from public....MORE

A better alternative for health reform

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

David DeCourcey’s Oct. 24 In My View article, “Single payer health care should be....MORE

When big quake hits, Seattle may be unprepared

Jolt likely will be closer to the city than suspected, new study finds

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

SEATTLE — Pacific Northwesterners have learned to live with the knowledge that a monster....MORE

An array of ancient crocodiles reveals individuality in species

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

CHICAGO — Crocodiles may have a nasty, nightmarish reputation among most people, but the....MORE

Ungrateful teen in your house? You’re not alone

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

NEW YORK — Is there an ungrateful teenager living in your house?Lisa Butler feels your pain.....MORE

Story times, library youth events for Nov. 20-26 BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY; 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-617-7097:

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

• BABY STEPS: Ages 0-18 months; 11 a. m. Wednesday.• TODDLIN’ TALES: Ages 18-36....MORE

Some teachers feel disheartened

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

About 40 percent of teachers in America are disheartened and disappointed about their jobs,....MORE

Parents’ Guide to Movies

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

‘Planet 51’ Rating: PG for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor. What....MORE

Teen Voices

Heavy lifting inside and outside the weight room

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

It is no secret that throughout life we are often faced with tasks that we find painful,....MORE

Grandparent time can mean better behavior

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Children who spend time with their grandparents can develop better social skills and fewer behavior ....MORE

Family Events Calendar

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY BACKPACK EXPLORERS: Parents and children ages 3 and 4 experience science, art, body movement,....MORE

Kid culture

Bitten by the fashion bug? Give this tie-dye kit a try

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Kid Culture features fun and educational books and toys for kids. ‘Project Runway’ Boho ....MORE

‘SpongeBob’ celebrates 10 years with DVD set

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

It sounds like a dumb idea — making a TV show starring a sponge. But that’s what marine....MORE

‘Parks’ a wreck no longer

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

HOLLYWOOD — In the NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation,” Amy Poehler plays Leslie....MORE

Restaurant Guide

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

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Movie times

For the week of Nov. 20

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Regal Pilot Butte 62717 N. E. U. S. Highway 20, Bend 541-382-6347 AMELIA (PG) Fri-Tue: 12:15, 2:50,....MORE

New DVD releases

The following movies were released to DVD on Nov. 17

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

“Brüno” — The latest mock-documentary satire from comic provocateur Sacha Baron....MORE

On local screens

Here’s what’s showing on Central Oregon movie screens

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Heads Up “CrossNatz” — The Sam Smith film gives you access to the top American....MORE

There’s more to this ‘Education’

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

‘An Education” tells the story of a 16-year-old girl who is the target of a....MORE

‘Planet 51’ is simply for kids

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The 1950s Hollywood tradition was that an alien spaceship landed on Earth and was surrounded....MORE

True masterpiece

Multiplayer and game design reign supreme in ‘Modern Warfare 2’

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” was, in a word, superlative when it was released in....MORE

Holiday bazaars

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The following is a list of holiday bazaars for the upcoming week. A new list of upcoming bazaars....MORE

Art exhibits

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Atelier 6000: Featuring “The Inner Journey,” abstract art in several media; through....MORE

Drumming, dancing classes set in Bend

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Alseny Yansane, a teacher and performing artist with Les Ballets Africains, the national dance....MORE

Powell Butte Art Show set for Saturday

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The Powell Butte Art Show will be from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday at the Powell Butte Community....MORE

Redmond-area co-op seeks more artists

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Artists are looking for more members to start a co-op in Redmond. Stained glass artist Patti....MORE

Of steel & fire

Bend artist finds his place in art world

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

There are a lot of reasons Michael Lowe (who has gone by the name “Milo” so long he....MORE

Upcoming Concerts

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Nov. 28 — David Jacobs-Strain (blues), Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, Bend, 541-388-8331....MORE

Beauty in the everyday

Seattle jewelry artist has a show in Salem

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

You won’t find a lot of diamonds and rubies on the jewelry of Nancy Worden. Instead, the....MORE

Planning ahead

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Right Around the Corner Nov. 27-28 — HIGH DESERT ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: A display of locally....MORE

Out of town

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

The following is a list of other events “Out of Town.” Concerts Nov. 20 — The....MORE

This week

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY BACKPACK EXPLORERS: Parents and children ages 3 and 4 experience science, art, body movement,....MORE

Music releases

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

Rod Stewart SOULBOOKJ RecordsThe British long ago made themselves curators of American R&B and ....MORE

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