License approved for marijuana dispensary Hines City Council News August 31, 2016August 31, 20161 The Hines Common Council approved two new business licenses at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The first license approved was for Hot Shot Pressure Washing Services, owned by Steven Murdock. Murdock told the council his business is a mobile service, offering pressure washing for both commercial and residential customers. The
Blue Sage Boutique offers rustic, feminine style Business News August 31, 2016August 31, 20161 With the addition of Blue Sage Boutique, the corner of Sewell’s Taxidermy, located at 1301 Hines Blvd. in Burns, has been infused with a bit of feminine flair. “We needed something for the women to do while the guys are telling their hunting stories for the 15 millionth time,” LaurelLynne Sewell
Burns runners win first meet of season Burns Cross Country Burns Sports Sports August 31, 2016August 31, 20161 The Burns cross country teams got the season off to a great start at the two-mile Dash n’ Splash held Aug. 25 in Vale. The Hilanders’ Emmett Klus won the boys race in 11:54 to lead the team to a first-place finish with 33 points. Daniel Letham finished one second behind
Quick hired as HCSD No. 3 superintendent News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 After spending the last 11 years in the Oroville, Wash., School District, Steve Quick has taken over the duties of superintendent of Harney County School District No. 3. Quick spent his first five years in Oroville as the junior/senior high school principal and served as superintendent the past six years. Quick said
Court revisits conversation about Juntura Cutoff project County Court News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 During its regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Harney County Court resumed its discussion regarding contracts for the Juntura Cutoff Road construction project. Harney County Judge Steve Grasty reported that a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) is being prepared for EP Minerals, Harney County and Malheur County. Grasty said the MOU,
Film crew seeks movie extras Arts and Entertainment News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 The Lean on Pete film crew will be arriving in Harney County Sept. 6 and will spend most of the month in the area filming scenes for the feature-length movie. The film is an adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s acclaimed novel. The production team is still looking for extras for the movie.
Connie Louise Armstrong 1954-2016 Obituary August 24, 2016August 25, 20160 Connie Louise Armstrong passed away Aug. 14. Connie was born Oct. 3, 1954, in Ontario to Louis and Becky (Cochran) Armstrong of Diamond. She was the oldest of five children, growing up and attending school in rural Harney County. She was born eight days after her lifelong friend, Joanie, and the
Jerry Choate 1952-2016 Obituary August 24, 2016August 25, 20160 Jerry Choate, most recently of Sidney, Mont., passed away Aug. 9, at Billings Clinic in Billings, Mont., surrounded by his family, following complications of a stroke suffered after heart surgery. Jerald Howell Choate was born Feb. 22, 1952, in Burns to John T. (known to all as Tom) and Ima (Howell)
Juanita Daugherty Graves 1923-2016 Obituary August 24, 2016August 25, 20160 Juanita Daugherty Graves passed away July 22 in Sublimity, with her son, Brian, at her side. Juanita was born on March 29, 1923, in Alcoa, Tenn., to Cecil and Bonnie Daugherty. She was the oldest of five children, Luke, Curtis, Helen, and J. Will. She had some great stories about growing
Walden holds town hall in Harney County News August 17, 2016August 17, 20160 U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, held a town hall meeting in Burns on Wednesday, Aug. 10, as part of his trip through the Second Congressional District covering more than 1,000 miles. Walden began by talking about the proposed national monument designation for the Owyhee Canyonlands in Malheur County. He noted that