Harney County rodeo teams host two-day rodeos Sports May 18, 2016May 18, 20160 The Harney County High School Rodeo Team hosted a two-day rodeo Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Results for the Harney County team from the first day are as follows: Alex Defenbaugh and Cashe Davis placed eighth in team roping; Lindsey Taylor and Zane Taylor 10th team roping;
Richard Kealiher Obituary May 18, 2016May 18, 20160 Richard Kealiher passed away peacefully May 3, after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of his life. Richard was born in Greeley Colo., and lived in the suburbs of Denver, Colo., until 1975, when he moved his family to
Nyria Withers 1923-2016 Obituary May 18, 2016May 18, 20160 Nyria Withers, 92, passed away May 8 in Aumsville. She was born June 6, 1923, in Walberswick, Suffolk, England, and grew up in the United Kingdom. Nyria moved to Burns in 1947, to Pendleton in 1983, and settled in Aumsville in 1998. She met her husband during World War II, while
Health district discusses cybersecurity Health District Board of Directors News May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Information Technology Specialist John Stinnett provided a presentation on cybersecurity during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Harney County Health District Board of Directors on April 27. The board also reviewed Cybersecurity: The heat is on, an article by John Morrissey, and Who’s phishing for your data?, an article by Geri
Radinovich named OSEA Employee of the Year Community News May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Cheryl Radinovich, a Harney County School District No. 3 employee for 32 years, has been selected by the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) as its 2016 Employee of the Year. “Cheryl exemplifies the best attributes of our members,” said Tim Stoelb, president of OSEA, a union representing 21,000 education professionals throughout
Crane, Burns track teams compete at Baker meet Burns Sports Burns Track Crane Sports Crane Track Sports May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 The Burns and Crane track teams took part in the Baker Invitational on Friday, May 6, in Baker City. Mckenzi Hoyt led the way for the Hilander girls with a first-place finish in the 1500M. She also finished fifth in the 800M. The Crane girls failed to place at the meet. Top eight
Helen Smith Felt 1915-2016 Obituary May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Helen Felt, age 100 ¾, died in Salem OR on April 19th with sunshine on her face, surrounded by love, peaceful, and comfortable. Parkinson’s weakened her body; her mind remained strong until the end. Her last months were filled with a 100th Birthday/Celebration of Life with family, students and friends.
Richard Donald Kimball 1937-2016 Obituary May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Richard Donald Kimball, “Doc” Kimball as he was called, passed away April 18 in Newberg, at the age of 79. He was born Feb. 25, 1937, in Centerville, Iowa, to Donald and Inez Kimball. He grew up in the Moulton and Centerville area of Iowa, and graduated from Russel High School.
John Ambrose 1947-2016 Obituary May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 John Ambrose passed away peacefully at home March 26, with his loving wife, Wendy, at his side. He was born to Frank Ambrose and Betty Wicox Nov. 4, 1947, in Portland. At the age of 4, John contracted polio and spent many years in and out of Dornbecher Children’s Hospital. Through many
Lorie Lee Parkhurst 1948-2016 Obituary May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Lorie Lee Parkhurst, 67, of Ontario, passed away May 6 in Boise, Idaho. Lorie was born Aug. 12, 1948, and was adopted at birth by Frank and Agnes Hirsch of Burns. She graduated from Burns High School in 1966, and worked at the post office and then the Burns Police Department.