The Elks held their annual picnic at the Heising summer resort on the Metolius, drawing attendees from Bend, Prineville, Redmond, and Sisters. The event featured campfires, dancing, and a moonlight serenade in the early hours of Sunday morning. Meanwhile, five-year-old Robert Fairfield made headlines by climbing Bachelor Butte, believed to be the youngest mountain climber in the northwest.
In other news, plans for pavement improvements on Hill Street were ordered to be prepared by the city council. The Union Oil Company announced the opening of a new station in Prineville, serving a territory 100 miles away. At Hoodoo bowl, a new ski tow was planned to reach the top of the high rim overlooking the ski lodge.
Despite semi-desert conditions, an unusual display of wildflowers was seen near Bend, attracting nature lovers and photographers. The Pioneer Park Rose Garden was dedicated as a living memorial to honor World War II dead, with the Bend Garden Club overseeing the ceremony.
In more recent news, the COCC board approved a 10-year development plan for the college, prioritizing construction for various academic programs. They also directed President Fred Boyle to begin planning for the first phase of a building program. Sadly, desert philosopher Reub Long passed away at the age of 76, leaving a significant impact on the community.
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