Sheriff of Deschutes County turned over tax collection funds from the previous year, totaling over $30,000. Plans were unveiled for the construction of a new wing at the Pilot Butte Inn, designed by local architect Hugh Thompson. A famed dog driver who made a heroic dash to Nome with diphtheria serum will be visiting Bend soon. Redmond declared a “Tree Planting Day” to line highway approaches with shade trees.
In other news, Bend’s city commission was considering adopting daylight saving time, following California’s lead. A group from Portland representing Alcoholics Anonymous may organize a unit in Bend. $925,000 was allocated for forest highway work in Central Oregon for 1950. The Oregon Nordic Club announced registration for the John Craig Memorial cross-country ski race and tour.
Central Oregon welcomed its newest Jaycees chapter, the Three Sisters Jaycees. And in a unique opportunity, the rustic town of Millican was put up for sale for $245,000, with potential buyers urged to propose creative ideas for its use. Owner Bruce Resnick originally intended to donate the property to an animal shelter but had to reconsider after the organization ran into trouble. Now, the property offers a blank canvas for someone with the energy and passion to bring new life to the site.
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