Public encouraged to comment on Facilities Master Plans County Court News February 28, 2018March 1, 20180 Teresa Dixon attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 21 to discuss the draft Malheur National Forest Facilities Master Plans. A Facility Master Plan is an inventory of the recreation, fire, administration, and other facilities located on a national forest. Forests use these documents to help examine
Local students selected for music scholarships Arts and Entertainment News Youth February 28, 2018March 1, 20180 Four local music students were awarded music scholarships at the Harney County Chamber Music Society Scholarship Recital on Feb. 17. Harpist Julia Welsh received the R.B. (Dick) Hoffman Scholarship, while Cyrus Mocan playing baritone saxophone was awarded the Darryl and Gail Womack and Dale and Valeria Eggleston Scholarship for middle
Scotties take third place at Central Oregon District Tournament Hines Middle School Wrestling Sports February 28, 2018March 1, 20180 The Hines Middle School (HMS) wrestling team performed well at the Central Oregon Middle School District Tournament held Feb. 23-24 in Redmond. The Scotties had nine wrestlers place in the top six of their weight divisions, including three champions, and placed third as a team with 96 points. Crook County Middle School
Norma Whiting Curtis 1918-2017 Obituary February 28, 2018March 2, 20181 Norma Whiting Curtis passed away Oct. 9, 2017, at the home of her daughter with her family at bedside. Norma was born April 7, 1918, the daughter of early Harney County pioneers Ida Turner Whiting and George E. Whiting. She was born at the family ranch east of Burns. Norma was
Peter L. Boren 1949-2018 Obituary February 28, 2018March 2, 20181 Peter L. “Pete” Boren, passed away Feb. 22, in Bend, after losing his fight with cancer. He was born June 24, 1949, in Burns to Phil Boren and Louise Hibbard. Pete spent his career at the counter of local parts stores for 40 years. He was a beloved part of Harney County,
Death notice — Eric James Arntz Obituary February 28, 2018March 2, 20180 Eric James Arntz, 51, formerly of Burns, passed away Feb. 23, at his residence in Baker City. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Burns. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Eric to the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, or the National Organization for
Hines passes marijuana business ordinance Hines Common Council News February 21, 2018February 21, 20180 After City Administrator Judy Erwin read it in full, and then by title only, the Hines Common Council unanimously agreed to approve Ordinance 317 during the regular meeting on Feb. 13. Ordinance 317 amends sections of Ordinance 295 and Ordinance 314, regarding marijuana business permits and time and manner restrictions for
Local health care providers will be offering screenings Health Care News February 21, 2018February 22, 20180 Harney District Hospital (HDH), Harney County Health Department, and Burns Dental Group are teaming up to provide several health screening opportunities for the community as part of Harney Health Screening Week taking place March 5-9. Participants will be entered into prize drawings for each screening completed, and the public is
Simpson, Epling earn gold medals at state wrestling tournaments Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports February 21, 2018February 22, 20180 The Burns Hilanders’ Kyran Simpson brought home the gold medal from the OSAA 3A State Wrestling Tournament held Feb. 16-17 in Portland. Simpson won three of his four matches by fall on his way to winning the 138-pound weight class. The Hilanders’ Evan Gunderson placed second at 153 pounds, Trace Prosser (182)
Kathleen Theresa Joyce Wilber 1923-2018 Obituary February 21, 2018February 22, 20182 Kathleen Theresa Joyce Wilber passed away Feb. 5 from complications of a stroke. Kathleen was born Nov. 30, 1923, in Juntura to John P. “Jack” Joyce and Catherine T. “Katy” Grealish Joyce. She was the fourth of their five children, and many times referred to herself as the “middle child". Jack