Local water planning group sets meetings for next week News November 21, 2018November 20, 20180 There will be a series of meetings for the Community-Based Water Planning (CBWP) collaborative next week. The full CBWP collaborative will hold an important meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Harney County Community Center. Dinner will be provided. During this full collaborative meeting, members
Death notice — Barbara Urcaregui Obituary November 21, 2018November 20, 20180 Barbara Urcaregui, 71, passed away Nov. 14 at St. Charles Medical Center. A celebration of life service is pending at this time. A full obituary will be in next week’s newspaper. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Drewsey area surveyed for compliance with ODA rules County Court News November 14, 2018November 14, 20180 Maria Snodgress, water quality specialist for the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Nov. 7 to discuss Coordinated Streamside Management and Strategic Implementation Areas (SIAs). According to a handout provided by the ODA, Coordinated Streamside Management is “a coordinated approach to improve
Confirmed cases of pertussis in county Health Care News November 14, 2018November 14, 20180 As of Nov. 9, there are three confirmed positive cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Harney County. Harney County Public Health is working with local school districts, physicians, and the community to identify and notify students and residents who have possibly been exposed. Efforts to treat those who are sick — and
Vikings knock off Hilanders 36-14 Burns Football Burns Sports Sports November 14, 2018November 14, 20180 As someone once said, all good things must come to an end. After winning the league title and its first-round playoff game, the Burns football team saw its season end with a 36-14 loss to Vale on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Corbett Memorial Field. The Vikings’ Colton Kesey completed 18 of 25
Belva Bonnell (Kimble) Bradach 1943-2018 Obituary November 14, 2018November 16, 20180 Having survived breast cancer, and after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer, Belva Bonnell (Kimble) Bradach passed away at her home Nov. 4, surrounded by family. Belva was born Jan. 22, 1943, to Orval and Bernice Kimble in Strasburg, Colo. Belva was born the youngest of seven children, Valgene, Jack, Doris,
Clay Hunt summit connects vets to mental health resources News Veterans November 7, 2018November 8, 20180 The Boise VA Medical Center and American Legion Post 63 hosted the Clay Hunt Behavioral Health Summit on Thursday, Oct. 18, in Burns. Local veterans who attended the summit represented multiple branches of the military including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, and served in wars such as World
Frontier Art Center offering workshop Arts and Entertainment November 7, 2018November 8, 20180 The Frontier Art Center, at 405 N. Broadway in Burns, presents the first in a series of Artist Showcase workshops from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. This series is taught by Crane Union High School art teacher Connie Robbins. This first Artist Showcase will feature works by John
Burns runners finish first, third at state meet Burns Cross Country Burns Sports Sports November 7, 2018November 8, 20180 The Burns Hilander cross country teams had a lot to celebrate on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Burns boys team won the OSAA Class 3A state title with a score of 52, and the Hilanders’ Emmett Klus won the boys individual title, finishing the 5K course in a time of 16:31. The Burns
Chris Lynn Daugherty 1956-2018 Obituary November 7, 2018November 9, 20180 Chris Lynn Daugherty passed away Oct. 24 in Enterprise. Chris was born Sept. 11, 1956, in Burns to Curtis and Jean (Wolverton) Daugherty. He grew up in Burns and attended Burns schools, graduating from Burns Union High School in 1976. Chris participated in sports all throughout school. He played football, participated in