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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Kristy Hessman / The Bulletin
September 5, 2004
Central Oregon was relatively fire free this summer, but higher gas prices, a slow economic recovery and the post-Sept. 11 slump still hampered many local tourism-dependent businesses.
A survey of area lodging properties by the Central Oregon Visitors Association (COVA) showed occupancy slightly....