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Archive Home > 2005 > October > 12 > Not many penny pinchers in Bend

Not many penny pinchers in Bend

Dining, retail sales all strong despite high energy prices

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....

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