Association News
2021 Building a Better Central Oregon Awards
November 2, 2021
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Outstanding Education Opportunity
Bend Tech Academy at Marshall High School
The Bend Technical Academy @ Marshall High School/Bend La Pine Schools
Bend, OR
Outstanding Enhancement to SE Bend
Bevel Brewing Taphouse
Bevel Craft Brewing
Bend, OR
Best New Recreation Option
COTA South Deschutes County Trails
Central Oregon Trail Alliance
Sunriver, OR
Best Overall Service to the Central Oregon Community
Deschutes County Stabilization Center
Deschutes County
Bend, OR
Outstanding Contribution to Youth Achievement
J Bar J Boys Ranch Vocational School
J Bar J Youth Services
Bend, OR
Outstanding Homeownership Opportunity
Korazon
Kôr Community Land Trust
Bend, OR
Outstanding Community Re-Purpose/Enhancement Project
Larkspur Community Center
Bend Park and Recreation District, Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture and Pence Construction
Bend, OR
Outstanding Enhancement to Community & Neighborhood
Legend Cider Co
Tyler & Adrianne Baumann
LaPine, OR
Outstanding Medical Facility Fulfilling a Community Need
Redmond Family Choice Urgent Care
Redmond Family Urgent Care
Redmond. OR
Best Improvement to a Central Oregon Landmark
Sun Mountain Fun Center Remodel
Sun Mountain Fun Center
Bend, OR
Best Restaurant Reboot
The Brasserie at Monkless Belgian Ale
Todd and Robin Clement -Monkless Belgian Ales, Chuck Potterf -C Potterf Construction
Bend, OR
Your 2021 COAR Board of Directors!
Executive Committee
Louie Hoffman, President
Cat Zwicker, President-Elect
Brent Landels, First Vice President
Wendy Adkisson, Finance Chair
Jack Zika, Past President
NAR Director: Lester Friedman
District Vice President: Jill Russel
Bend Directors
Sara Lafaver
Erin Martin
Danielle Powell
Crook County Director: Jeremy Grover
Jefferson Co. Director: Barbara Barany
La Pine Director: Theresa Buxton
Redmond Directors
Angela Boothroyd
Cat Zwicker
Sisters Director: Jonathan Hicks
Sunriver Director: Bradley Driggers
State Directors
Susanna Abrahamson
Jaynee Beck
Doniella Cox
Beth Davies
Louie Hoffman
Joanne McKee
Andee Phillips
Gail Rogers
Michael Warren II
Cat Zwicker
Past OAR Presidents
Debra Gisriel
Michael Kozak
WCR President
Brenda Hawkins
Commercial Committee Chair
Bruce Barrett
New Legal Lot of Record Video Breaks Down Recent Process Changes
COAR has created a new, animated explainer video that breaks down a November ordinance passed by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. The ordinance made some key changes to the legal lot of record verification process. At just over 3 minutes, the video provides a quick and easy way to get up-to-speed on the recent changes. Click here to watch.
Government Affairs Information
Bend Sewer to Septic FAQ