County commits $15,000 to Arrowhead Plaza project County Court News July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Court recognizes John Copenhaver’s retirement During its regular meeting on July 6, the Harney County Court discussed a funding request from Harney County Opportunity Team (HCOT) for the Arrowhead Plaza project. HCOT has been working to transform the lot, which is located across the street from the Harney County Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride to stop in Burns Community News July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Marine Lance Cpl. Dale Peterson will be honored The Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride, scheduled for July 23 through Aug. 7, will include a stop in Burns on July 24. This 14-day, 3,000 mile cross country motorcycle ride will be escorting the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame from Eugene to
Pioneer team takes home Ranch Rodeo top prize Rodeo Sports July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Twenty-five four-man teams competed in the Harney County Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, July 9, at the Harney County Fairgrounds, and when it all was said and done, the Pioneer team (Jason Stewart, Coy Patterson, Gus King, Ben Kershner) came in first with 339 points. The teams competed in team branding, big
Joan Hofman 1944-2016 Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Joan Hofman passed away peacefully at home on June 29. Joan was born July 27, 1944, in Ontario to Harold and Nell Sevey. Joan and her twin brother, Gene, were the youngest of seven children. After Harold’s death, Nell moved the family to Hines, where Joan met Earl Hofman. The couple were
Sherrill Lee Hebener 1941-2016 Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Sherrill Lee Hebener passed away in her home July 6, after battling metastatic urothelial bladder cancer. Sherrill was born Jan. 28, 1941, in Baker to Bill and Ruby Bailey, now deceased. Sherrill had a daycare in Hines, taught kindergarten in Terrebonne, and was a special education aide in Mosier. Her hobbies were
James Duaine Gardner 1935-2016 Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 James (Jim) Duaine Gardner passed away peacefully in his sleep June 24 at his home in Burns. Jim was born in Burns Oct. 17, 1935, to Katherine and Ennis Gardner, who already had a 2-year old son, Floyd Scott Gardner. Jim moved to Ashland a year later, where he and his brother
Barbara J. Barclay 1935-2016 Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Barbara J. Barclay, 81, passed away June 11 at her home in Hines, after a long respiratory illness. Barbara was born June 5, 1935, in Portland to Vaugh Whitaker and Maxine Kinderman. She graduated from Corvallis High School. She married Leo R. Barclay Nov. 22, 1958. They lived in the Corvallis
Death notice — Alice Shepard Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Alice Shepard, 96, passed away at her home on Friday, July 8. No services will be held at her request. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Resident raises concern about marijuana Hines Common Council News July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 Noise ordinance discussed During its regular meeting on June 28, the Hines Common Council discussed the possibility of imposing a tax on marijuana sales, with revenues going to the city. City Administrator Judy Erwin provided the council with an example ordinance for review. Councilor Rod Bennett inquired about the kinds of marijuana businesses
Recall effort fails Election News July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 The effort to recall Harney County Judge Steve Grasty was defeated by a wide margin in a special election on Tuesday, June 28. Preliminary returns showed the recall was defeated by a margin of 70.35 percent to 29.65 percent. The unofficial results show a turnout of 63.76 percent, with 830 votes in