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Sunday Nov 8 | KOHD

COCC Timeline for 5 New Facilities

After receiving voter approval of its $41.58 bond measure to build five new facilities at locations through its district, Central Oregon Community College is taking the first steps to begin the construction processes.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Bend Bulletin

Pulled from the wreckage | November 5, 2009

In Afghanistan, the quick actions of a comrade in arms helped save the life of Pfc.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

KOHD

COCC Bond Measure Passes

The results are in, and Central Oregon Community College is about to change. A "We really thank everyone for all their effort, it's really been humbling to see how broad the support has been," says Jim Middleton, President of COCC.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Statesman Journal

Health advisory is lifted at Haystack Reservoir

A health advisory to avoid water contact at Haystack Reservoir was lifted today by state health officials.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

The Oregonian

Industry notes: Awards and transactions

AWARDS Economic Development for Central Oregon announced the winners of the 2009 Awards of Excellence, designed to recognize traded-sector employers that have created new jobs, investment and partnership for the betterment of the region.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Bulletin

Efficiency grants; With the goal of strengthening an existing work...

With the goal of strengthening an existing work force, federal funds are being distributed to 6 local companies so workers can become versed in 'lean' business practices Published: October 28.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

KOHD

Madras Soldier Recovering

"They're just glad that he's alive. They said they can deal with all the injuries," said Amber Sanders, a cousin.

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Bend Bulletin

Plan consolidates public land | October 26, 2009

A Christian-based summer camp in Antelope is working on a land-swap deal that could create two new wilderness areas and make about 15,000 acres of popular hunting grounds accessible to the public.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

Bend Bulletin

New 'hybrid' league unites area's larger high schools

Starting with the 2010-11 school year, Central Oregon high schools Redmond, Bend, Mountain View, Summit and Crook County will make up a five-team "hybrid" league.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

KOHD

Sheiff's Son Involved in Shooting

A sheriff's son allegedly fires a gun in Culver neighborhood, starting a police standoff and forcing the evacuation of surrounding homes.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

The Oregonian

Tea guru takes boutique brand to a new level

Steve Smith, the guy who got Stash and Tazo going, now takes tea to a new and more obsessive level Steve Smith is a quiet man.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

Bend Bulletin

David Wade Skidgel

David Wade Skidgel, 74, of Powell Butte, passed away at his ranch on Sunday, October 11, 2009.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

KTVL News10

Apple truck rolls on Highway 97, injuring California driver

A California commercial truck driver was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when the truck and trailer loaded with apples drove off Highway 97 about 3 miles north of Madras and crashed.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

Salem-News.com

California Truck Driver Seriously Injured on Crash North of Madras

The driver had to be extricated by fire personnel. Crash on Highway 97 near Madras, Oregon seriously injured a commercial truck driver.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

The Bulletin

Nonprofit clinics try to keep up as backlog of patients grows

Published: October 15. 2009 4:00AM PST A loud bang jolted patients in the waiting room at Mosaic Medical in Bend on Wednesday afternoon as construction workers hammered away on new exam rooms, a nurse's station and offices funded by federal stimulus money, expanding the clinic's capacity.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

Bend Bulletin

Zoning pits state vs. county, again

Has Jefferson County become the bad boy of Oregon land use politics? Or is the state just really mean? Mere months after participating in a highly publicized and successful push to overrule the county's plans for destination resorts in the Metolius River Basin, the Department of Land Conservation and Development is challenging another Jefferson ...

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

The Bulletin

Flu impacts hospital visitation rules

Cascade Healthcare Community has created new patient visitation guidelines that limit who should visit patients.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

The Oregonian

More hospitals ask kids and coughers not to visit patients

Major Oregon hospitals continued to ask patients to limit their visitors on Friday, hoping to control the spread of the H1N1 "swine flu." Providence Health & Services , which runs eight hospitals statewide, issued guidelines asking "anyone who is sick or has flu symptoms" to not visit patients in the hospital.

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Thu Oct 08, 2009

The Bulletin

A drive to help students register to vote

To learn more about the COCC bond, go to www.cocc .edu/News/24995 .aspx. To learn more about the political action committee, go to www.coccyes.com. Enrollment at COCC has surged 45 percent over the past two years, but the campus hasn't grown.

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Tue Oct 06, 2009

Bend Bulletin

Correction

In a story headlined "Agency to revise off-road travel rules," which appeared Thursday, Oct.

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