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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2018 PUBLISHER

Jane Rial | Jane.Rial@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

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Donna Burklo, Kelsey Claspell, Julie E. Furnas, Gregg Morris, Mitch Wiewel CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

And the Winners Are . . .

Steve Giardini, Natalie Puls, Nate Wyeth

IN THE LAST MONTHS OF 2017, THE BEND LIFESTYLE TEAM WAS WORKING BUSILY ON OUR FIRST 2017 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS CONTEST. We had an amazing response from our readers! Congrats to ALL the nominees!

It’s been an exciting ride watching the votes come in. Every business on the ballot was nominated by local residents in Bend, which means all the nominees made a great impression on our readers.

So who won?

You’ll have to turn the pages to find out who was voted Bend’s best and brightest in local business! Again, hats off to all of the businesses who were nominated, to the readers who voted, and to those who won their category.

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Also in this issue, because February is American Heart Month, be sure to read about tips for a heart-healthy lifestyle. In the spirit of the heart, we’ve also included

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2018

FEATURES 10 Gotta Have Heart February is Heart Month.

14 Introducing the BEST of Bend Meet the local favorites who won the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.

26 Romance in the Snow Ideas for spending Valentine’s evening outside this year.

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34 Be Nice!

You’re in Bend.

Enjoy our cozy winter island.

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YOU THINK OF FEBRUARY? More likely than not, your answer probably includes expressions of love, candy hearts, cupid, and various shades of red. While Valentine’s Day certainly is a major theme of the month, many don’t know that February is also American Heart Month. The American Heart Association dedicates this month to heart health and sets a goal of raising awareness of maintaining a heart-healthy life.

The importance of staying in tune with your body and knowing the risks leading to heart disease—the #1 cause of death for both women and men in America—cannot be understated. While heart health awareness is important for everyone, the American Heart Association focuses on women during this month because the symptoms for heart disease in women sometimes show themselves more subtly. They include stomach, back, and/or neck pain, shortness of breath, and nausea. These hidden symptoms can cause women to brush off these signals, attributing their discomfort to stress or anxiety.

FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH

Cardiologists like Bend’s own Dr. Courtney Virgilio want you to know that maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle, and staying in tune with your body—especially for women—is hugely important in living the most healthy and happy life you can. As a cardiologist at Summit Medical Group of Oregon Bend Memorial Clinic, Dr. Virgilio is well-versed in heart health; being board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, and vascular medicine.

Dr. Virgilio is passionate about her patients and preventing diseases. “It’s so important to listen to your body! As a woman, you have to take care of yourself before you take care of anyone else.”

Although the risks can be more hidden in women, she stresses that everyone should be in tune with their heart health regardless of your age, sex, or family history.

GO RED FOR WOMEN In collaboration with American Heart Month, the American Heart Association’s “Go Red For Women” campaign holds a National Wear Red Day on the first Friday of February—February 2 this year. By wearing red, you’re participating in spreading heart health education and importance to all. According to the American Heart Association, 80% of cardiac events may be prevented with education and action.

Starting the conversation is a big step in preventing heart disease, and wearing red on this day is a great way to be a part of it.

February is a time to express love and show the special people in your life you cherish them. Take a moment to close your eyes and think about your loved ones; the warm memories you hold, the laughs you’ve shared, the bear hugs you’ve exchanged after seeing an old friend for the first time in years. When it all comes down to it, what we cherish the most about these special people are their lives.

The lives that are kept full of love by a healthy, beating heart. This February, don’t hold back on the hugs, and don’t hold back on stay-

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ing in touch with your heart health. Your loved ones will thank you.

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A H e artHe alt hy L i f e In speaking with her about the best ways for women to lead a hearthealthy life, Dr. Virgilio happily provided some great tips to follow: + Find a physician you trust and are comfortable with, and go through the heart disease risks with them. This is important to do even if you don’t suspect that you have any heart issues.

Since symptoms can be silent, focusing on preventative care with your doctor’s help is key. + Keep tabs on your cholesterol levels and blood pressure, and get screened for diabetes. + Sleep apnea has been linked to heart disease. If this is something that you suffer from, talk to you doctor about it in connection with monitoring your heart health. + Stay away from smoking, and drink in moderation. For women, this means one drink at most a day. + Exercise regularly to keep your

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EVER WONDER WHICH LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE CONSIDERED “THE BEST OF BEND?” When you want to eat, shop, relax, or need the best in healthcare, we’ve got you covered. The results have been tallied! Here are the locals' favorites, as voted by Bend Lifestyle readers.

BEST COFFEE SHOP

Backporch Coffee Roasters 706 Greenwood, Bend 70 SW Century Drive, Bend 1052 Newport Avenue, Bend 541.323.3224 BackporchCoffeeRoasters.com Backporch is a locally-owned and operated micro roaster with three cafes conveniently located around Bend. Their coffees all have a story to tell and they are happy to share them with the great people who are in and around Central Oregon. They roast on a 15-kilo Loring and source their coffees as responsibly as they can, often times buying them directly from the producers.

Backporch roasts their coffee in a way that they feel brings forth the best elements that the coffee has to offer.

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BEST HAPPY HOUR

BEST CASUAL DINING

Greg’s Grill

Jackson’s Corner

395 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend

845 NW Delaware Avenue, Bend

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1500 NE Cushing Drive, Bend

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541.647.2198

Situated in the heart of Bend’s historic Old Mill

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District, Greg's Grill sits amidst the bustle of mov-

Jackson’s Corner is a neighborhood eatery,

ie theaters, art galleries and restaurants. A lively

with a location on both the east and west sides

place for any occasion, it offers a variety of foods

of Bend. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner

with an emphasis on contemporary Northwest cui-

seven days a week. They work with local farmers

sine to include choice-cut steaks, seafood, chicken

and use seasonal ingredients wherever possible.

and prime rib cooked to perfection.

Jackson’s Corner makes fresh pasta and bake their

Inside, Northwest style architecture utilizes nat-

own bread with a focus on non-enriched flours and

ural materials and floor-to-ceiling windows, which

natural yeasts. They offer a full breakfast menu,

overlook beautifully landscaped patios, the De-

espresso bar, cocktails and brunch until 4 p.m. on

schutes River and the Cascade Mountain range.

the weekends. Lunch offers up soups, sandwich-

Greg's Grill is a comfortable place to sit and enjoy

es and salads. For dinner, they serve pizza, pasta,

good times with friends and family.

sandwiches and salads. Jackson’s Corner looks forward to serving you!

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BEST LOCALLY BREWED BEER

FRESH SQUEEZED IPA DESCHUTES BREWERY 1044 NW Bond Street, Bend 541.382.9242 DeschutesBrewery.com Deschutes Brewery’s Fresh Squeezed IPA is a mouthwateringly delicious IPA that gets its flavor from a heavy helping of citra and mosaic hops. Don’t worry, no fruit was harmed in the making of this beer.

Deschutes Brewery is proud to be family and employee-owned. They are dedicated to their core values and live them every day by honoring the customers, delivering quality, working as a team, doing their best and next time doing it better, building a healthier society, celebrating the culture of beer, and owning it! They are committed to the craft beer industry and our community by honoring their mission to profitably deliver the finest beers in the world and cultivate extraordinary experiences.

BEST BREWERY

Deschutes Brewery 1044 NW Bond Street, Bend Tasting Room: 901 SW Simpson Avenue, Bend 541.382.9242 DeschutesBrewery.com The original Public House has been a vibrant fixture of the downtown Bend scene since 1988. Not only were their very first beers brewed here—think Black Butte Porter and Jubelale—but they quickly became a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. While the beer speaks for itself through a total of 19 taps, their chefs also put the same quality and hand-crafted excellence into the cuisine. The beer-centric menu features fresh ingredients, many sourced from local farmers, foragers and ranchers with whom the team has built strong relationships over the years. Most menu items are hand-crafted from scratch whenever possible, and several items are made with spent grain from the brewing process.

Deschutes Brewery overlooks the wild and scenic Deschutes River in beautiful Bend, home base to their adventurous, award-winning lineup of pioneering beers. You’re welcome to drop in, sample their beers, and meet the beer-obsessed folks who tend them.

BEST FINE DINING

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails 919 Bond Street, Bend 541.312.2899 ZydecoKitchen.com Located in the heart of downtown Bend, Zydeco is a purveyor of fine American dining from the esteemed Chef Steve Helt.

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails features great American food with a Southern twist, focusing on quality ingredients that are hormone-free, pesticide-free and organic. Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails also features a full Gluten Free menu for guests with allergies to wheat. Matching their yummy cuisine is Zydeco’s impressive wine collection and full bar.

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BEST REALTOR

The Bend Life - Premiere Property Group LLC Arlene Edwards, Principal Broker and Blair Jones, Broker 1133 NW Wall St., Suite 104, Bend 541.678.1434 TheBendLife.com Dedicated to their real estate clients, Arlene Edwards and Blair Jones

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have proven success in the residential real estate industry. With hundreds of closed transactions and over 40 years of combined service, their vast experience is multi-faceted. As a listing and buyer's specialist, Arlene has represented some of the best in the industry including Fortune 600 company Toll Brothers, The Olson Co. and Hendrickson Homes of Oregon. With Arlene as your broker, it's an investment in a relationship

Arlene Edwards and Blair Jones

of integrity, genuine service, communication and outstanding results.

For over 20 years, Blair Jones has been a real estate investor, property manager and business owner. His marketing experience includes the creation and promotion of one of Central Oregon’s most followed social media sites, The Bend Life. This allows him to market properties and generate buyer leads that are specific to Bend and Central Oregon.

Working as The Bend Life—Premiere Property Group LLC, Arlene and Blair have a team of marketing professionals who

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER

HARPER HOUSE DESIGN LUCY ROLAND 541.480.4800 HarperHouseDesign.com

provide world class marketing services as well as handpicked

Lucy Roland began Harper House Design after moving to

industry specialists who provide the services needed by both

Bend from Portland in 2014. The move was a return home and

buyer and seller. Their corporate network of over 900 brokers, all

the name Harper House is a tribute to the street she grew up on

specific to Oregon and SW Washington, allows them immediate

in Tumalo. As a former senior designer for one of Portland’s most

exposure that benefits both buyers and sellers.

important design firms, Maison Inc, Lucy brings to Bend over a decade of experience in both residential and commercial interior design projects located throughout the West Coast.

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With a fervent affection for not adhering to any one design era or style, Harper House is both a nostalgic look back and a modern step forward in reshaping what is both timeless and beautiful. Harper House designs sophisticated yet livable spaces that serve as unforgettable stages to their client’s lives. Lucy believes that Interior Design should be an exciting and fun experience for both designer and client as well as an approachable resource for anyone.

Harper House is a full service Interior Design firm that believes a well-done home comes about from a true partnership between client and designer; a melding of their combined experiences and vision that creates something fresh and authentic.

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H oM E BEST HOME BUILDER

Greg Welch Construction 816 NW Clatsop, Bend 541.420.1497 GregWelchConstruction.com From the time he was young, Greg Welch loved to explore homes. As he perused a structure in progress or completed, he thought of many things—the people who lived there, what their lives were like, what they did for fun and leisure. Later, Greg studied under true master carpenters, designers and builders, learning the trade from the pros from the inside out. Today, Greg has been creating beautiful, finely crafted homes for real families for nearly two decades.

His commitment to quality building still begins and ends with an interest in the people who live in his homes—people who are also his friends and neighbors.

Greg Welch believes that our homes are an essential part of our lives.

BEST LANDSCAPER

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play. Greg and his design team create homes uniquely crafted for the people

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who live in them. Every building process begins with the needs, desires and

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lifestyle of the family, couple or individual who will inhabit the home. From

Newport Avenue Landscaping has been landscaping as

layout to landscaping to colors to cabinetry, Greg Welch crafts beautiful,

well as providing lawn care and landscape maintenance

well-planned homes for real people.

in Bend and throughout Central Oregon since 2005. With over 12 years experience creating dreamscapes, they’re confident they can build the perfect solution for you. And, if your yard just needs a weekly manicure, that’s ok too. Their team of 75+ highly trained employees can start tomorrow, so you can spend your weekends building memories with Junior. Finally, in case you didn’t know, they are the only landscaping company in Bend to offer a 5-year warranty on all of their landscaping installations.

Newport Avenue Landscaping’s Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance Service is designed with one goal in mind—perfection. Customers have been known to use the word “manicured” when it comes to their yards. They don’t just landscape your yard, they create custom outdoor living spaces—called “dreamscapes”—customized for your needs. You’ll never have to leave your backyard again.

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BEST COSMETIC SURGEON

Dr. Gary Gallagher Northwest Cosmetic Surgery 777 SW Mill View Way, Suite 100, Bend 541.388.1022 NorthwestCosmeticSurgery.com Dr. Gallagher is a native of Central Oregon who returned in 2002 after gaining extensive training and experience throughout the United States. He graduated with honors from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and subsequently obtained his medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University. He interned at Bridgeport Hospital in ConnectiThe Struble Orthodontics team

cut, and was a resident in General Surgery at Yale University. Dr. Gallagher also completed

BEST ORTHODONTIST

Dr. Blair Struble - Struble Orthodontics

a post-doctoral research fellowship while at Yale, studying vascular cell biology.

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ed a fellowship at the prestigious Aesthetic

Struble Orthodontics is a state-of-the-art orthodontic clinic that serves Central Oregon, including Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and the surrounding communities. The practice pro-

Surgery Institute in San Francisco, studying under facelift pioneer John Q. Owsley, MD.

vides excellent care for patients of all ages, from kids ready for a set of braces to grownups

Dr. Gary Gallagher is dedicated to provid-

who want to improve the health and beauty of their smiles. Dr. Blair Struble and Dr. Erica

ing you with exceptional service and care. He

Crosta—as well as the entire team—are expertly trained to provide the best quality service

has the knowledge, skill and commitment to

and experience as they craft wonderful smiles for you and your family. The well-trained and

take care of your surgery needs in a safe and

dedicated team is experienced in a full range of orthodontic treatments and techniques

compassionate environment. He is certified

using the latest, most comfortable technology in the field.

by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has staff privileges at

BEST OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Terry Steckman - Cascade Eyecare 62968 O.B. Riley Road, Suite 11, Bend

Bend Surgery Center and St. Charles Medical Center, both in Bend. He is a financial partner of Bend Surgery Center.

541.382.2020 CascadeEyeCare.com Dr. Terry Steckman and Cascade Eyecare have provided exceptional eye care in Central Oregon for over 25 years. Conveniently located on O.B. Riley Road, they welcome individual patients and families of all ages. Their scope of care covers comprehensive eye exams, prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, and treatment of eye infections, disorders, and diseases.

Their secret is simple: To provide the Best Possible Eyecare. They strive to guide their patients along a path of optimal health and wellness for life, with an emphasis on eye health and vision. They attempt to deliver the highest level of care with empathy and understanding. Their ultimate goal is to consistently provide more than expected with the highest care standards and education. They employ state of the art technology, the highest quality lenses and frames and an unwavering commitment to continued improvement in their profession and craft. Their optical dispensary presents unique frame lines not found anywhere else in Central Oregon. Cascade Eyecare will help you look and see your very best.

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BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY

Rebound Physical Therapy 1160 SW Simpson Avenue, Bend Several other locations in Bend and Central Oregon 541.323.5864 ReboundOregon.com Rebound Physical Therapy has been at the forefront of orthopedic physical therapy, spine care, hand therapy and sports medicine in Bend and Central Oregon Since 1995. They are dedicated to providing patients with convenient, high quality care, and providing them with the information they need to become their own advocates.

At Rebound, they treat the individual problem, not just the symptoms. The highly-trained, certified specialists are there where and when you need them, eager to help with your recovery. They cover more specialty areas than any other physical therapy provider in Central Oregon. Each clinic is centered to where patients live, work and play, and equipped with state of the art rehabilitation equipment, allowing treatment options such as aquatic therapy and acupuncture.

Dr. Timothy Bollom

BEST ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

Dr. Timothy Bollom The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care & Research Bend locations on Neff Road, Old Mill District and Shevlin Health & Wellness Center

541.382.3344 TheCenterOregon.com Timothy Bollom, MD has been providing Central Oregonians with compassionate, comprehensive orthopedic care since 2004. Whether on the sidelines of a high school game or performing Dr. Zack Porter

surgery, he has positively impacted thousands of lives in our community. Fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the presti-

BEST DENTIST

Dr. Zack Porter - Skyline Dental

gious Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado, Dr. Bollom has continued his focused training to continually stay ahead of advancing surgical

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Skyline Dental is comprised of Dr. Zack Porter, Dr. Maureen Porter, Dr. Mehdi Salari, Dr. Karen Coe and 20 amazing staff members. They would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to their patients, friends, and family for their recognition and support!

Subspecialty in Sports Medicine.

At The Center, their diverse team of highly-trained orthopedic, neurosurgical, and physical

For over 42 years, Skyline Dental has been providing high quality, affordable dental

medicine and rehabilitation doctors is dedicat-

care to the people of Central Oregon. They are a full-service practice offering a wide

ed to getting Central Oregonians back to the life

range of general, cosmetic, and restorative dental services for all ages. As one of

they love through exceptional care and compas-

the longest operating dental offices in the area, they take tremendous pride in their

sion. They offer a wide range of recovery solu-

strong ties to the Central Oregon community. When they're not in the office, you'll

tions meant to meet the needs of their assorted

find them coaching youth soccer and skiing, cheering on our local high school sports

patients—a community as expansive and varied as

teams and volunteering for causes that spark their passions!

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BEST DERMATOLOGIST

Dr. Stephanie Trautman - Bend Dermatology 2747 NE Conners Drive, Bend 2855 Northwest Crossing Drive, Suite 104, Bend 541.382.5712 BendDerm.com Dr. Stephanie Trautman is a board certified dermatologist, specializing in photoaging, skin cancer, acne, rashes and patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis.

Dr. Trautman joined Bend Dermatology Clinic in September 2008. She came to her Dermatology practice from a lifelong desire to heal others, and from spending her teenage years being treated for very severe acne. She values the compassionate, lasting relationships she forms with her patients and enjoys working with the high caliber staff at Bend Dermatology.

For over three decades, Bend Dermatology Clinic has been serving the skin care needs of Central Oregon. Their comprehensive care has grown and expanded over the years and today includes a full spectrum of general dermatologic and cosmetic services.

They currently have a team of four Physicians and two Physician Assistants who specialize in the treatment and diagnosis of common skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, acne, warts, pre cancers and skin cancers. Their providers come to Bend Dermatology Clinic highly recommended and Dr. Stephanie Trautman

committed to providing high quality care. General Dermatology appointments are available at four locations, East Bend, West Bend, Redmond, and in Klamath Falls, making appointments simple and efficient.

BEST MEDI SPA

DermaSpa 2705 NE Conners Drive, Bend 2855 Northwest Crossing Drive, Suite 104, Bend 541.330.9139 DermaSpaBend.com In response to their patients’ increasing requests for cosmetic procedures, Bend DerDr. Michael Tobey

matology opened DermaSpa in 2007. Their state of the art facility offers advanced aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. Their warm

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

and relaxed atmosphere created by welcom-

Dr. Michael Tobey - Tobey Chiropractic

ing staff and friendly providers is an experi-

141 NW Greenwood Avenue, Suite #101, Bend 541.383.2185 DrTobey.com Bend’s Dr. Michael Tobey has called our community home for over two decades.

Whether you’re new in town or just new to chiropractic care, they welcome you to visit Tobey Chiropractic! If your health has affected your outlook, shortened your patience, or destroyed your hope, they'd love to help. The fully-equipped practice includes on-site digital X-rays (for reduced exposure), posture screening and custom corrective exercise program, and massage therapy (muscle retraining).

Tobey Chiropractic practices the Golden Rule. They walk their talk. And they’re there to help, especially if you’re in pain and want an all-natural solution. They ask about your health goals, and listen. They’ll help you get what you want, even if it means referring you to someone else.

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ence to savor. Whether you are looking for a relaxing facial or simply a brow wax, you will enjoy your time spent at DermaSpa. From treatment plans including laser treatments to reverse sun damage, neurotoxins and dermal fillers to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and chemical peels to help restore that youthful glow, they provide a wide array of dermatological treatments to meet your individual needs. Let DermaSpa’s certified clinical practitioners guide you through the many choices to help you achieve the healthier skin you have been looking for.

BEST DAY SPA

Bend Veterinary Clinic

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Bend Veterinary Clinic provides the highest quality medi-

Spa W, voted Central Oregon's Best Day Spa by The Source

cal care with expert veterinarians, compassionate staff, and a

Weekly readers for 16 consecutive years, invites you to give in. What

contemporary hospital. They strive to communicate the best

does it mean to you to give in? At Spa W, come relax and watch

treatment options with you to meet the individual needs of your

as your worries melt away. Indulge in a Hot Stone Massage. Treat

pet. Open seven days a week, you have access to their progres-

yourself to a Honey Salt Glow. Unwind in their steam room. Howev-

sive team of top notch doctors with a wide variety of specialties

er you define giving in, you’ll be able to do just that at Spa W.

for all your companion animals. Bend Veterinary Clinic provides

Since 1998, Spa W has provided a place of beauty and tran-

Urgent Care and Emergency Services at their convenient mid-

quility to experience their unique, results-oriented treatments

town Bend Hospital whether furry, feathered or finned.

utilizing the finest natural ingredients. All you have to do is aban-

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Touchmark’s mission is to enrich people’s lives. Through its award-winning Full Life Wellness and Life Enrichment Program™, Touchmark identifies each person’s individual strengths, skills, needs, interest, and goals and encourages them to lead happy, healthy, and full lives. The seven dimensions of wellness—emotional, environmental, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual—are incorporated into Touchmark’s calendar of events, helping each resident achieve whole-person wellness.

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the business in Bend, and in 1989 opened another Hutch’s location in Bend, on the popular west side of town. These two locations are now Bend Eastside and Bend Westside.

In August, 2005, Hutch’s expanded into Klamath Falls in southern Oregon to ser-

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District’s community health and fitness facility has the amenities, services

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and location to make your heart beat a little faster. Because they offer

Oregon. Jim is still a Hutch’s man, and the

fitness and recreation opportunities to people of all ages and abilities,

official ”Spokes-man” for the Bend, Redmond

Juniper Swim & Fitness is the perfect place for every body.

and Klamath Falls stores.

A variety of passes are available from single-visit, 10-visit, monthly, quar-

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terly and annual. Pass discounts are available for youth, students, couples,

Klamath Falls employs 15 to 20 people who

families and older adults. There are no initiation or start-up fees and no

have come to work for them from all around

contracts to worry about. Juniper Swim & Fitness is perfectly fit for you!

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ROMANCE IN THE SNOW SHOW YOUR LOVED ONE YOU CARE WITH AN ADVENTUROUS VALENTINE’S DAY!

Photo credit: Natalie Puls

WINTER IN A QUIET MOUNTAIN TOWN CAN BE A MAGICAL TIME. Woodsmoke wafts out the chimneys and fills the air, while soft, white snowflakes dance through the pines, landing ever so gently on the ground. The picturesque backdrop overflows with romance as loved ones huddle by the fire for warmth and simply to be with the ones they love. In Bend’s Drake Park, couples stroll by, wrapped in each other's arms.

This Valentine’s Day, forgo the traditional dinner and a movie, and head outside to the true beauty Central Oregon has to offer. Get creative with your sweetie and enjoy a rewarding local adventure. Try one of these events and make this February a month to remember . . . but don’t skip the chocolates.

MOONLIGHT SKI TO PAULINA LAKE LODGE Every year the Central Oregon Nordic Club hosts a meet up in February during the full moon to ski and snowshoe to Paulina Lake Lodge. Grab your sweetheart—and the headlamps—and gallivant towards the volcano’s crater. Hold your partner's hand as you trek through forest tranquility at night.

Enjoy both sports and choose to snowshoe up and ski down. When you arrive at the destination, Paulina Lake Lodge, make a toast to your fellow moonlighters on your adventure and enjoy a comforting meal together.

The excursion is a seven mile round trip. There is a $10 corkage fee if you travel with wine. The group meets beforehand and carpools to the starting point together.

If you can’t wait for Valentine’s Day for your night out, head to Virginia Meissner Sno-Park on February

Photo credit: Nate Wyeth

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STAY AT THE SUTTLE LODGE AND SNOWSHOE AROUND SUTTLE LAKE Enjoy Suttle Lake’s wintertime solitude with your loved one. A quick drive west of Sisters lands you in a winter wonderland, complete with an iced-over lake encircled by thick ponderosas. Maintaining a rustic appeal, the shoreline has but one manmade object, the campy Suttle Lodge. Don’t mistake it for an outdated resort, however, the recent renovation of the historic Lodge maintains a woodsy charm while providing luxury comfort.

For accommodations, rent a cabin or stay in the recently renovated lodge. Their hip bar, named “Skip,” serves complex cocktails and gastronomic delights. The menu—curated by renowned Chef Joshua McFadden— features comforting dishes like toasted cracker crust pizzas, fish and chips as a sandwich, and fried delicate donuts.

Get out and play in the snow, they’ll provide the snowshoes and hot cocoa (or signature infused-hot toddy). Stay warm by the fire at night and in the morning fix a french press for your sweetheart before hitting the lakeloop-trail for a sunrise ski or snowshoe.

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W W W. C H A R I T Y WAT E R . O R G

REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

BEND

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

1st on the Hillsites - West Campbell Road

$775,000

$775,000

100%

64

3

2.5

Aspen Rim - Harvard Place

$649,000

$645,000

99%

149

4

2.5

Awbrey Butte - NW Constellation Drive

$1,469,000

$1,384,000

94%

169

4

3.5

Awbrey Butte - NW Meldrum Court

$679,900

$705,000

104%

29

3

3

Awbrey Park - NW Bryce Canyon

$749,999

$735,000

98%

184

3

3

Bradetich Park - Bradetich Loop

$739,000

$740,000

100%

48

4

4.5

Broken Top - Fall Creek Loop

$615,000

$615,000

100%

48

3

3

Broken Top - Green Lakes Loop

$669,500

$659,000

98%

69

3

2

City View - NW Great Place

$625,000

$600,000

96%

76

4

4

City View - NW Great Place

$629,900

$625,000

99%

24

4

2.5

Conestoga Hills - Brasada Way

$625,000

$625,000

100%

74

3

2.5

Deschutes - NW Delaware Avenue

$685,000

$685,000

100%

69

4

2

NWX - NW John Fremont Street

$674,990

$655,000

97%

255

4

3.5

River's Edge Village - NW Pine Terrace

$685,000

$685,000

100%

60

3

3

Saddleback West - Silverado Drive

$799,000

$845,000

106%

36

3

3

Shevlin Ridge - NW Brickyard Street

$739,000

$729,900

99%

56

4

3.5

Skyliner Summit - NW Jack Lake Court

$880,000

$880,000

100%

0

4

2.5

Tetherow - Cartwright Court

$1,452,123

$1,452,123

100%

0

3

4.5

Tetherow - Gateway Loop

$779,000

$779,000

100%

108

5

5

Three Pines Ridge - NW Mt Thielsen Drive

$780,000

$780,000

100%

241

3

2.5

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY LUNCHEON

TURNING TRASH INTO TREASURE

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High Desert Museum

the Keg Pull will benefit the Amer-

Black Bear Diner

Make art while helping the environ-

ican Cancer Society Bark for Life.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

BE NICE! ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO

ENJOY THE ISLAND OF BEND THE BUMPER STICKER COMMANDS, ‘BE NICE, YOU’RE IN BEND.’

On an island you have to get along. It’s just the way it is.

Let’s face it, though. It really is very important to be nice when

And let’s remember what brought us here in the first place; the

you’re in Bend—or Central Oregon in general. Because we’re basi-

beauty, the people, the notable positive difference in consideration

cally on an island of sorts, especially in winter. If you think about it,

of our fellow humans and favored animals.

we’re surrounded on three sides by desert and on the fourth by a

Hawaiian Islands people have it figured out. They have their own

towering mountain range. We have six months of winter to contend

language. They say “mahalo” (thanks), ‘ohana’ (family), ‘aloha’ (all

with and not a lot of ways off the island.

sorts of wonderful stuff), and ‘pono’ (representing harmony, righ-

We’re kind of stuck with each other. Nice is a necessity.

teousness, excellence, balance). It’s really effortless to be over the

Yet, we’d much rather have ‘be nice’ as a choice than an edict.

top amazing to one another when you can talk like that.

If we were to compare Bend to the island of Maui for example—

Perhaps a more clear and easy path to niceness lies in pretend-

which, admittedly, is surrounded by a nice warm ocean—we’d be

ing it’s warm and ocean breezes are wafting across our faces and

similar. The Hawaiian Island and Oregon Mountain Town each have

humidity is making it much easier on our nasal passages. Let’s just

somewhere in the mid 100,000’s of population, and getting supplies

BE HAWAIIAN!

here can be a logistical challenge. Both places tout nature and

Seems like a good idea in the middle of winter, huh?

sporting opportunities. Housing is expensive and jobs don’t neces-

Aloha!

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