It’s time to catch some carp! News August 14, 2019August 15, 20190 File photo Last year, close to 700 pounds of carp were removed from the Blitzen River where it feeds into Malheur Lake. Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting the annual Carp Derby on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the refuge. Billed as “A fishing frenzy for the whole family,” the derby
Beware of fishy phone calls, scammers News August 14, 2019August 14, 20190 The Oregon Department of Revenue has recently seen a spike in concerned taxpayers reporting fishy phone calls. The callers fraudulently identify themselves as Social Security representatives and threaten the taxpayer with deactivating their Social Security number or account because of suspicious activity. The scammers may ask for personal information and bank
Betty L. Davis 1938-2019 Obituary August 14, 2019August 15, 20190 Betty L. Davis, 81, a longtime resident of Diamond, passed away July 31. Betty was born July 16, 1938, in Dillon, Mont., to Marselle and Mae Lake, joining sister, Margaret (Toots), and brother, Tom. In August 1942, the family left Dillon and moved to Harney County where Marselle had a job
David William Harris 1957-2018 Obituary August 14, 2019August 15, 20190 Please join in a celebration of David’s life at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the East Rim Overlook, Steens Mountain. This overlooks Kiger Gorge, one of David’s favorite places to hike. Following the memorial and spreading of David’s ashes, please join Paula Harris and other family members at the Steens
Eugene Y. ‘Gene’ Shoji 1941-2019 Obituary August 14, 2019August 15, 20190 Eugene Y. ‘Gene’ Shoji passed away July 11 in Coos Bay, with his wife, Crystal, and son, Christopher, by his side. Gene Shoji was born May 3, 1941, in Oregon, prior to the entry of the United States into World War II. Gene was placed in the Minidoka, Idaho, Japanese internment camp
Burns welcomes new city manager News August 7, 2019August 8, 20190 Photo by RANDY PARKS With a background in development, Burns City Manager David Sneddon said it’s not a matter of looking at a community as it is, but what it could be. David Sneddon, the new Burns city manager, moved to Harney County from Boise, Idaho, last April, but he is no
Mutilated bulls found in the Malheur forest News August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 The Harney County Sheriff, the Oregon State Police, and the Malheur National Forest Emigrant Creek Ranger District are investigating the discovery of five mutilated bulls in the Malheur National Forest. The Registered Hereford bulls, ages 4-5, were discovered by their owners on July 30 and 31, 2019. The bulls were
HCSD No. 3 registration set News Youth August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Harney County School District (HCSD) No. 3 announced the schedule for registration and beginning school dates for the coming school year. Online registration, a new option for K-12, started Monday, Aug. 5. See website for details: https://www.burnsschools.k12.or.us/ Slater registration will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13, from noon to 3 p.m. Hines Middle School
Gary D. Wenick 1946-2019 Obituary August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Gary Dell Wenick, 73, passed away from cancer July 3 at his home in Hines. Gary was born Feb. 10, 1946, at Valley View Hospital in Burns. He was the son of Emanuel and Martha (Schmidt) Wenick. Gary grew up in Burns and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1964.
Marvin Lee Jess 1928-2019 Obituary August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Marvin Lee Jess, 91, passed away July 30 at home in Diamond after a period of ill health, with his family in attendance. Marvin was born June 2, 1928, in Winchester, Idaho, to John and Iola (Jobe) Jess. He grew up there and in Craigmont and Grangeville before the family moved