The Shevlin-Hixon Band from Bend is planning to represent the city at the annual rose festival in Portland. The cost of sending the band to Portland is estimated to be around $3,000, as new uniforms and equipment are required. Meanwhile, a new dairy product factory is being established in Ochoco Inn to manufacture butter, ice cream, and clear ice. In other news, a tarantula native to the southwestern deserts was discovered at a service station in Bend.
A farmer near Bend, M. Dunn, treated four county prisoners with an elaborate chicken dinner as part of their road work duties. Additionally, an open house is set to be held at Wizard Falls hatchery in Sisters, showcasing legal size trout and small trout. A kite-flying contest was recently held in Bend, with participants braving gusty winds and one kite reaching high altitudes.
In another heartwarming story, a dog named Lady was rescued after falling over a bridge parapet near Redmond. The dog’s owner, along with volunteers and state police, successfully rescued Lady from a rocky ledge. Additionally, the Redmond airport is set to receive an additional $300,000 in funding for runway and taxiway improvements.
Lastly, Oregon’s largest Ponderosa Pine, known as the Big Tree in La Pine State Park, will be honored as part of the Oregon Heritage Tree statewide dedication. The tree, estimated to be over 500 years old and in declining health, holds historical significance as a gathering place for Native Americans and early settlers. The Heritage Tree program aims to teach Oregon history through recognizing significant trees across the state.
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