18-year-old Lane Community College student Cameron Joseph Sharp, of Myrtle Creek has been positively identified as the man who died in Mt. Bachelor's West Village parking lot early Friday morning (Jan. 27, 2006). According to Sgt. Kevin Dizney of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, it is unknown if Sharp was killed by snow removal equipment or if he died before being struck about 4 am while in a sleeping bag. A news release from The Deschutes County ... [full story]

The City is seeking members for its Downtown Advisory Committee (DAC). The DAC provides recommendations to the Urban Renewal Agency. The application deadline is February 28th, 2006. For an application, call 330-4021 or you may download the pdf application. [full story]

The next scheduled Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled in the City Hall Council Chambers on Monday, February 13th at 7 pm. 1.   ROLL CALL:       Michael Holtzclaw, Chair      Don Leonard              Cliff Walkey       Patrick Oliver, Vice-Chair           John Guyer                      Jodie Barram       Nathan Hovekamp 2.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  3.   VISITORS: 4.   QUASIJUDICIAL PROCEDURE STATEMENT AND/OR DECLARATION OF CONFLICTSOF INTERESTS 5.   PUBLIC HEARINGS:       5.1        Zone Amendment:  Add a Residential High Density Multiple-Family Overlay District,Applicant:  West Bend Property Company LLC         ... [full story]

(NewsUSA) - For many, the arrival of winter is simply something to suffer through until the warmer months of spring and summer. But for others, cold weather signals a time to dust off the skis, grab the snow gear and head outside. While winter sports like skiing and snowboarding can be intimidating for beginners, especially if they're learning from a friend or family member who's not trained in these sports, package deals and multi-day lift tickets ... [full story]

The Bend Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) will meet in the City Council Chambers on Monday, February 13th at 5 pm.  For more information, please contact Terri Shepherd at 330-4021 or email. [full story]

Job-seekers tend to worry about whether a prospective employer will like them. But considering that most people spend a majority of their days at work, it's also important for prospective employees to consider whether a particular company is the right fit for them. Before spending time and effort in applying for a particular job, find out how happy you're likely to be as an employee of that company. Here are some factors to consider ... [full story]

Selling a home can be difficult. But by employing the right tactics, you can find a buyer who's willing to pay the price you want. Here are four tips to help you sell your home for top dollar: * Create competition for the property. Create an environment where multiple buyers are competing to buy. Stack appointments to show the house in a narrow window so that several buyers are at the property at the same time. This ... [full story]

(NewsUSA) - All of us want our children to succeed in school. But for many kids and teens, concentration in this always-pressured, starved-for-time era can be difficult. Here are some tips for helping your son or daughter improve concentration and do better in the classroom: * Take time for breakfast. Children who have breakfast and enough to eat during the rest of the day will be better able to concentrate in school, according to Head Start, the ... [full story]

As a parent, have you ever thought about whether your child's school was designed and built with security in mind? To raise awareness of school safety and security issues, the National Crime Prevention Council - best known for its icon McGruff the Crime Dog - developed the "Be Safe and Sound" initiative. The initiative offers tools and tips on how schools can be made safer and more secure for students and staff. There are several basic measures ... [full story]

As every weekend warrior or gym rat knows, stiff joints and aching muscles are a small price to pay for working out and staying healthy. According to health experts, sore muscles are the result of microscopic injury to the cells in the muscles, surrounding tendons and connective tissue. Damage to the cells causes biological chemicals to leak out and stimulate nerve endings, causing pain. The bad news is that the pain -; otherwise known as delayed onset ... [full story]