Community Raises $54,000 Toward New Livestock Pavilion Honoring Late FFA Advisor Lance Hill

The Deschutes County Livestock Auction raised an extraordinary $54,000 on Saturday to support the possible future construction of a new livestock pavilion at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. The proposed facility would stand as a permanent tribute to Lance Hill, the beloved Redmond High School FFA Advisor who passed away in December 2023.

For years, Hill envisioned a space that would better serve the youth of Deschutes County — a dedicated facility for livestock auctions and shows, educational events and community gatherings. He shared this dream often with friends, colleagues and local leaders, always searching for a path to make it happen. Thanks to the generosity and support of the community he served so passionately, that vision is one step closer to becoming a reality.

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