Celebration of Life — Bonnie Barrett Wood Obituary July 24, 2019July 25, 20190 Family and friends of Bonnie Barrett Wood (Aug. 15, 1930 — Dec. 22, 2018): Please join us in remembrance of Bonnie and the celebration of a life well lived. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Valley Golf Club in Hines.
Hines to reduce funding allocated to chamber of commerce Hines Common Council News July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 For the past number of years, the city of Hines has paid the Harney County Chamber of Commerce 25 percent of the transient lodging taxes collected by the city to be used to promote tourism. That amount averaged about $53,000 for the past three years. On Tuesday, July 9, the Hines
Cutters seeking scholarship applicants by Aug. 15 Community News Youth July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 Photo by RICK VETTER The High Desert Cutters will be holding their scholarship cutting Saturday, July 20, at the Bell A Ranch. Attention college or trade school students! High Desert Cutters (HDC) club is offering scholarships to Harney County students. Applications need to be submitted by Aug. 15. To obtain an application,
06 Livestock takes first at 16th annual Ranch Rodeo Rodeo Sports July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 The 16th annual Harney County Ranch Rodeo was held Saturday, July 13, at the Harney County Fairgrounds with 22 four-person teams competing for cash and prizes. The teams competed in six different events, and after the dust settled on a scorching hot day, the 06 Livestock team of Nathan Easterday, Duncan
Dennis and Doreen Richardson 1928-2019 Obituary July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 Dennis (Red) Henry Richardson’s journey began Feb. 19, 1928, in Vale. He was born to Henry Lon Richardson and Velfa Frances Byerley Richardson. Dennis, 91, passed away June 29, with his family surrounding him. Dennis grew up with an older sister, Mariam Anna Culp. Dennis attended Burns Union High School, and
Memorial service — Sidney Spink Obituary July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 Sidney Spink, 71, passed away July 9 at Harney District Hospital. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, at Faith Baptist Church in Hines. Contributions in Sid’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and/or the Harney County Hospital Foundation Fund. Donations can be mailed to LaFollette’s
Death notice — Jess Acree Obituary July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 Jess Acree, 64, passed away in his sleep July 14. Jess was born June 12, 1955. He is survived by his girlfriend and ex-wife of 40 years, Lise Acree; sister, Monie Ayers, and her husband, Warren Ayers; a brother and sister-in-law and their family; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
Death notice — Ken Reynolds Obituary July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 Ken Reynolds passed away July 3. He was born in April 1942. At Ken’s request, there will be no services. A full obituary will follow at a later date.
County asking secretary of state for audit County Court News July 10, 2019July 10, 20190 During its meeting on July 3, the Harney County Court agreed to send a letter to Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno requesting an objective oversight review of the origin and year-to-year expenditures that caused the county to spend approximately $2.3 million more (during a five-year period) than was received
County court addresses financial situation Editorial Op-ed July 10, 2019July 10, 20190 To the people of Harney County: Introduction Harney County is experiencing a tight budget and an ongoing financial shortfall. There is a lot to process in understanding the nature of the situation, and this letter is presented as a way to help inform, particularly as it relates to closing out last year’s