Katie C. Tank, a shareholder in the Bend office of law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, was recently named to serve on the board of directors of the Central Oregon Employer Council (COEC).  COEC is one of 20 statewide chapters of the Oregon Employer Council (OEC).  Members of the 30-year-old nonprofit are the link between businesses, the workforce, and the government.  OEC gives a voice to local businesses and citizens by serving as an advisory ... [full story]

Ever since he began equipping gyms with the revolutionary Lifecycle, Augie Nieto has been one of those big wheels of business who keep the fitness world spinning. But as he clings to his life by the most fragile of threads, struggling to comprehend a fatal muscle-wasting disease, a more profound legacy is taking shape Nieto, 48, is at the forefront of a fundraising tsunami that's attacking ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) ... [full story]

Once again, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a Free Fishing Weekend June 10-11. Observed in Oregon each June, Free Fishing Weekend invites Oregon residents and visitors to enjoy a full weekend to fish, crab and clam without a license. All fishing and shell harvest regulations continue to apply. The celebration began in 1988 as a way to encourage more people to become involved in angling and the outdoors. ODFW encourages experienced anglers ... [full story]

Controlling your distance from greenside bunkers can initially seem difficult but if you follow some basic guidelines you’ll find that a simplified approach can be very effective.  There is no need to alter your swing or change your club selection.  You can control your distance through your set-up. Basically, the shorter the distance of the shot, the more open your stance and club face should be at address.  The longer the shot, the more square you ... [full story]

LOCAL SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Track & Field: May 26 - Mountain View senior Ashton Eaton won the title in the boys long jump (24’ ¼”) at the Class 4A state high school track and field championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene. May 27 - Aaron Campbell of Summit High won two state titles in the 100 and 200-meter dash at the Class 4A state track and field championships. Summit’s Alyssa O’Connor (1500-meters) and Suni Kumar ... [full story]

Q: When we purchased a farm 13 years ago, we assumed the existing fence was the boundary line. The farm next to us was sold last year. That's when we found out that our neighbor had been using a portion of our land. The beginning of the neighbor's driveway is on our land. A developer bought the neighboring farm and is having the land annexed into the city. The developer claims the portion of our ... [full story]

Copley News Service If you're looking for an unconventional way to lose weight, Gregory Johnson has a diet plan that could change your entire lifestyle. The 42-year-old technology consultant has lost 50 pounds during the three years he has lived in a miniature home in Iowa City. After years of squeezing into a dwelling only 10 feet long and 7 feet wide, Johnson finds that he no longer has trouble squeezing into his trousers. "I tend to be ... [full story]

Homebuyers don't always know what to expect when they move in to a neighborhood governed by a community association, and that lack of understanding can generate confusion, frustration and turmoil. But there's help. A free brochure developed by Community Associations Institute, or CAI, gives potential homebuyers a better sense of association-governed communities. The brochure explains the benefits and obligations of living in such a community and addresses such topics as governance, rules, assessments and homeowner ... [full story]

BEND CITY POLICE BLOTTER During the period of 5/23 to 5/29/06 there were 16 reported incidents of vehicle break-ins, with the value of items stolen estimated at $7,648. Also during the same period, there were 6 arrests for Driving Under the Influence, 4 reported unauthorized credit card usages, and numerous vandalism to automobile reports. 5/23. A man reported bicycles drove through two freshly paved driveways causing $2,000 in damage, even though the area had been ... [full story]

After Apple Computer announced its new video-capable iPod, the San Francisco Chronicle's Mark Morford, a controversial and ever-iconoclastic columnist, enthused that the new "sexy" and "delicious" device would usher in a future where pornography would be available at the flick of a finger. But Morford isn't the only one imagining the future of podcasting. In June, the Corporate Podcasting Summit in San Francisco will provide an introduction to, and workshops on, podcasting to companies that ... [full story]