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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Anna Sowa / The Bulletin
October 12, 2005
Despite signs nationally that consumers have tightened their belts after Gulf Coast hurricanes drove up gasoline and home-heating costs, Central Oregon residents appear to be shopping, dining out and even buying gas-guzzling SUVs as much as ever.
"With Bend's population growth, the market....