More signs that Central Oregon is slowly trying to come out of what some have called "The Great Recession".  “Just what I am seeing in my practice is fewer people coming in and asking for advice about foreclosures, and more business start ups. Folks who are coming in and wanting to form or expand their businesses for property acquisition and just kind of regular business activities.” Bend attorney Jeff Eager says many people are still very nervous and some residents are still in a serious financial bind, but the general tone of comments is overall starting to sound more optimistic.