Month: August 2013

It’s an important, impressive part of a game that’s usually dominated by feet: heading the soccer ball. But could our young soccer stars be headed toward trouble? “There’s a lot of research being done to evaluate whether there’s long term vs. short term injury based on heading the ball,” Desert Orthopedics Athletic Trainer Tyson Langeliers

Sports are one of the best ways to keep kids healthy, and national non-profit “Kids in the Game” is helping kids do just that, including right here in Central Oregon. Kids in the Game’s motto is ‘every kid deserves a chance to play.’ Founded in January, 2010, the non-profit helps cover sports registration fees for

Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Friday they have arrested a 32-year-old man who is accused of kicking in the door of the agency’s shooting range, vandalizing it and stealing 26 bulletproof vests last month. Ryan Nathaniel Fischer Salt, 32, was arrested Wednesday at a La Pine-area residence, said sheriff’s Lt. Scott Beard. Back on July

Keaton Snow dreams of fighting wildfires from the air. But the 19-year-old Bend helicopter pilot-in-training had no idea Thursday would be the day he’d start saving lives. “Is that a fire?” Snow asked Leading Edge Aviation flight instructor Jay Bunning as they worked in the last of their three-hour training flight, around 12:30 a.m. “Ah,

Bend Park & Recreation District’s Pioneer Park and the section of the Deschutes River Trail in the park will be temporarily closed Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27 – 28 due to a tree maintenance project. Located at 1525 Wall Street north of downtown Bend, the park and trail are expected to re-open on Thursday, August

The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest released a draft environmental assessment Friday for a timber salvage project within the Pole Creek fire area. The lightning-caused fire began in early September of last year and burned 26,120 acres, all on the Deschutes National Forest. Last December, the ranger district began an environmental assessment

Bend Memorial Clinic employees have donated over 1,200 pounds of canned and non-perishable food to NeighborImpact. “BMC and its employees are proud to partner with NeighborImpact to help those in need in our communities,” said Jamie Bennett, Benefits Administrator at BMC. “As an organization, we believe it’s important to support and participate in charitable and

On August 2nd from 5 – 9 pm, Mockingbird Gallery will be hosting an Exhibition of New Works for Delbert Gish, one of the best artists in the Northwest. Please come down and enjoy a glass of wine and some music while perusing a show of beautiful new paintings. Delbert’s one man show will run

Central Oregon offers much to the outdoor enthusiast, but nothing matches the opportunities available for mountain biking. With arguably the best system in America the trails around Bend and Sisters provide well marked challenges to the skilled, as well as hours of easy pleasure for the soon to be skilled. Trails of all levels are

In the summer of 2010, Mia and Andrew Neeb moved from an older neighborhood in northwest Bend into the community of Tetherow. Drawn to the golf community on the westside of Bend for the gorgeous Northwest lodge style house they discovered there, the top notch David Kidd golf course, and most of all, the incredible

There are at least two main reasons a new home needs an inspection. First, a minor defect in a new home can become a major issue in the future. For example, if ventilation is not installed in an attic properly mold can develop over time and roof shingles won’t last as long. Second, no matter

Doing business in Bend Hi. I’m Carolyn Eagan. I’m the Bend Business Advocate. I am employed by the City of Bend but I work for every single business based in Bend. My primary responsibilityis to facilitate communication between the City of Bend and the people and organizations doing business in Bend. I also staff the

Bend….moving onward It’s no secret that Bend is an intoxicating place to be…to live, to work, to visit, to stay. The lifestyle is the lure for many. Mountains, trails, water, sun. How fortunate we are to be surrounded by so many natural wonders to enjoy while basking in almost 300 days of sunshine per year

August 25 – Joshua Radin with special guest Gregory Alan Isakov Come experience some the biggest names in the music business with Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty. This series is one of the most intimate outdoor venues in Bend, Oregon. Peak Summer Nights concert series, at The Athletic Club of Bend, offers attendees an up-close and

Homemade salad dressing- Here’s a perfect Italian dressing Easy Vinaigrette 1 cup of the vinegar (any type is fine- white vinegar or balsamic or cider vinegar)1 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon1 tablespoon fresh garlic chopped1/2 tablespoon onion powder1/2 tablespoon white sugar1 tablespoons dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4

ABOUT THE PACIFIC CREST WEEKEND SPORT FEST Each year, during the last weekend in June, athletes, joined by their family and friends, converge on Central Oregon to take part in the Pacific Crest Sports Festival. The Pacific Crest is known as the jewel of multi-sport events in the Northwest and has become a destination race

Fresh Berry Smoothies 1 cup greek yogurt 1 cup of berries- raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or a combination of any or all Milk at hand to get the consistency of choice 1-2 tablespoons of honey Handful of ice Throw it all in the blender and add milk to liking. Add a banana or some fresh peaches

Big Week Ahead Ahead of major economic news next week, it was a relatively quiet week for mortgage rates. Mixed economic data and average Treasury auction results provided little direction. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week just slightly higher. The big economic reports this week, New and Existing Home Sales, contained mixed news

The Crux of Oregon Farmland The extraordinary lifestyle of the farm and ranch community in Oregon is as diverse as our climate, landscape and terrain. The Oregon Coast is of course a notable fair for outstanding Pacific coast seafood but here you will also find dairy farms helping in the production of some world famous

Richard Boyerdivides his time betweenUtahandSweden, the native home of his wife, Karin.He travels frequently throughout Europe andAmerica- from the quiet waterways ofAmsterdamand the rolling hills ofProvenceto the jagged peaks of the American Rocky Mountains.He is forever searching for new locations and intriguing subject matter.His landscapes draw on the traditional approach to oil paintings, but are