Harney Community Energy project holds ribbon cutting ceremony News November 2, 2016November 2, 20161 A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Harney Community Energy project, a biomass district heating system in Burns was held Friday, Oct. 28, at Slater Elementary School. The event included statements from key project partners and government leaders, a tour of the biomass boiler building, and an opportunity for questions and answers
Court discusses water study County Court News November 2, 2016November 2, 20160 The study of the Harney Basin groundwater system was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Oct. 19. The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) has partnered with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a cooperative water resource investigation of the basin’s
Crane downs Powder Valley 44-40, will play Triangle Lake in 1A state playoffs Crane Football Crane Sports Sports November 2, 2016November 2, 20161 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald In the first post season game of the year, the Crane Mustangs football team secured a 44-40 win over the Powder Valley Badgers in Vale. After a strong first quarter and touchdown passes from Miles Maupin to David Steeves and a two-point conversion from Jay Jay Balowski, the
Robert B. Farmer Jr. 1933 -2016 Obituary November 2, 2016November 4, 20161 Robert (Bobb) Bruce Farmer, Jr. passed away Oct. 24. Bobb was born Aug. 21, 1933, in Seattle, Wash., to Robert Bruce Farmer and Melva Berkhiemer Farmer. He attended Bothell public schools, graduating from Bothell High School in 1951. While in high school, Bobb was active in track as a pole vaulter.
Berneace C. Shelton 1928-2016 Obituary November 2, 2016November 4, 20160 Berneace Shelton of Burns, passed away Oct. 20, at the age of 88. Berneace was born May 25, 1928, in Burns, to Harry and Irene Church. Berneace grew up at the Narrows as a ranch child. She and her three brothers, along with her mother and the help of neighbor ranchers,
Wendy Lynne Schouviller 1941-2016 Obituary November 2, 2016November 4, 20160 Wendy Lynne (Meredith) Schouviller was born in Nanimo, Canada, in 1941. She moved with her family at a young age to Portland in 1951, and then became a U.S. citizen. After high school, Wendy cooked at Wagontire, and there she met Irvin Schouviller and married him in Burns in 1961.
Bentz discusses transportation package News October 26, 2016October 26, 20160 Regarding the 2017 transportation package that’s being worked on by the state legislature, State Representative, House District 60, Cliff Bentz said, “You need to tell me what you want me to do.” Bentz paid a visit to Harney County on Wednesday, Oct. 19, to talk about several issues, including the transportation
ESD receives grant for Studio to School program Arts and Entertainment News Youth October 26, 2016October 26, 20160 Arts instruction and integrating the arts into the regular education classroom will continue to get a boost in Harney County. Recently, through a grant renewal process, Harney Education Service District (Harney ESD) gained approval for yet another $70,000. Harney ESD partnering with Harney County schools, Kids Club of Harney County and
Hilanders place second in EOL playoffs Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports October 26, 2016October 26, 20160 The Burns volleyball team placed second at the Eastern Oregon League (EOL) playoffs held Saturday, Oct. 22, at Vale High School. The Hilanders started off the day with a three-set victory over Nyssa, 25-11, 25-18, 25-12. The Hilanders’ Lindsey Taylor recorded 18 of the team’s 37 kills in the match. Rachel Duhn
Darrel Eugene Bethel 1935-2016 Obituary October 26, 2016October 28, 20160 Darrel Eugene Bethel passed away Oct. 12 at his home in Antelope, surrounded by loved ones. Darrel was born Oct. 31, 1935, in Anton, Colo., to Lee and Bertie Bethel (Threlkel). He moved to Salem as a toddler. He went to school in Shaw, and then went to Cascade High School