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Need a dose of excitement during these short days and long nights? Bundle up, Benditos, and then get out there for one of these chill winter events. These are our top picks for (indoor and outdoor) winter fun in Central Oregon this season.
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NEWS — Measure 101
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FEATURE — Alpine Accident, and Recovery
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A special election is coming, and in it, voters are deciding on just one item. Judy Stiegler has the details on Measure 101. In honor of the Winter Events Issue, pro skier Laurenne Ross recounts the accident that nearly sidelined her career.
CHOW — Dinner Party!
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When you’re looking to make friends in Bend, one couple has found a sweet spot in serving dinner to strangers—and budding friends. Lisa Sipe tells you more about Saturday Supper.
OUTSIDE — Look Out! Noob on the Rink
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When it comes to winter sports, not every Central Oregonian is ready for the Olympic podium. And that’s OK. Howard Leff recounts his exploits in learning how to ice skate.
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On the Cover: “Oregon Backcountry,” photo by Pete Alport. Riders, Alex Kohlar and Will Dennis.
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Astrology 35 A city-wide parking study presented at the Jan. 3 Bend City Council meeting concluded that Bend’s parking code minimums are generally “right-sized” for community, but suggested new parking policies that would allow parking districts to be incorporated into the Bend Transportation System Plan and Metropolitan Transportation Plan updates.
Smoke Signals
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VOLUME 22 ISSUE 02 / January 11, 2018 / THE SOURCE WEEKLY
EDITOR Nicole Vulcan editor@bendsource.com CALENDAR EDITOR Keely Damara keely@bendsource.com
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